Pro-Chechen Islamist Website: Islamic Religious Interpretation Permits Killing of Prisoners
No. 434 - October 27, 2002
On the Islamic internet site www.qoqaz.com which is hostile towards the Russians, and is probably run by Chechens, there are a number of unsigned articles which deal with Islam's position towards prisoners. Drawing upon Islamic religious sources; e.g., the Koran and its interpretations as well as other traditions about the Prophet's conduct, the articles advocate a position which permits the killing of prisoners if their killing benefits the Muslims.
