“Do not kill an old man/woman. Do not harm a child. Do not destroy a tree or water wells. Do not kill an animal.” (Prophet Mohammed, in the Hadith)
These are instructions given by Mohammed to his army as they headed into war. The Hadith books are collections of his sayings on various occasions and are considered to be almost as important and sacred as the Coran.*
If only the few militant zealots would follow these words of their Prophet, like most Muslims do, this would be a far more peaceful, loving world.
*My source is Salim Yam, a devout Muslim friend in Moroco, who feels that terrorists’ actions in the name of Allah are abhorrent.