• The Prophet said, “Leave the Abyssinians alone, as long as they leave you alone, and do not engage the Turks, as long as they do not engage you.” The prohibition by the Prophet () of killing non-Muslims who were non-combatants, such as women, children, etc. For example, he said, “Never kill women, children, and the old weakened with age”, “Do not kill hermits”, “Do not slay the old and decrepit nor…”, and “Leave them (monks) and that to which they devote themselves.” To this list, scholars add other non-combatants such as the blind, chronically ill, the insane, peasants, serfs, etc. Just because non-Muslims may not respect such ethics of just warfare does not mean that Muslims should disrespect clear teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah.