Iran is beginning to use death as a punishment for protestors. They’re excuse? Anyone who is an enemy of the government is an enemy of Islam. The (Koran) Qur’an declares that anyone who “wages war” against God, the Prophet Muhammad or bring corruption into society must be maimed or banished.
“Iran’s leaders use the Quran as the cornerstone of their rule. They also are using the Quran to justify the punishment of those challenging the existing order,” said Azzam Tamimi, director of Institute of Islamic Political Thought in London. “In this sense, Iran’s leaders see no contradiction.”
“If you show weakness now, the future will be worse,” Jannati said. “There is no room for Islamic mercy.”