Nuclear Weapons (WMD) is a Crime Against Humanity! 17th July, 2017

Salam, Dear Alburr,

May Allah bless you always!

Your energy, ambition, and the spirit with which you embrace life remind me of Allama Iqbal’s ideal young Muslim—one who does not simply inherit his mornings but negotiates them with courage and vision. It excites me to see this spark in you!

I would urge you to immerse yourself in Iqbal’s poetry—his words are not just verses; they are keys to awakening. English translations are now widely available, and, of course, your mother is a master of his work. You have a great guide right at home!

May Allah keep you and your dear spouse blessed always. Ameen.

My Thoughts on Nuclear Weapons & WMDs

Wars have shaped history, but they must always be weighed against the highest moral and divine standards. Here’s my reflection on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) in light of Islamic ethics:

1. War is not an individual’s decision—it can only be fought at the behest of a legitimate government.

2. It is only justifiable against oppression and persecution, and even then, only after all diplomatic efforts have failed.

3. A minimum ratio of 1:2 (enemy) should exist before engaging in war. Otherwise, restraint is the Qur’anic principle—unless war is forced upon you. (This ratio is directly mentioned in the Qur’an, as Allah makes it clear that taking life—and losing life—are both grave matters.)

4. Non-combatants must never be harmed, under any circumstances. This includes:

   • Women, children, and the elderly (essentially, all non-combatants)

   • Trees, crops, buildings, and animals—because war should never become a war against creation itself

5. Only those who take up arms against you are legitimate combatants. No one else should suffer in battle.

6. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) violate these divine principles because they inevitably kill non-combatants as collateral damage—this is categorically impermissible in God’s eyes.

7. Even using WMDs as a deterrent is against divine ethics. If a weapon is haram to use, it is also haram to possess as a threat.

8. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki stand as one of history’s greatest atrocities. The indiscriminate destruction of innocent civilians, women, children, animals, trees, crops, and entire cities—all in an instant—can never be justified in the sight of God.

We must always remember: strength is not in destruction, but in restraint. The true warrior is one who knows when not to raise his sword.

With prayers and warm regards,
Aamir Yazdani