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Human history is replete of wars and conflicts and resultant loss of human lives and destruction of cities and mean of livelihood. However, most religions and civilizations have tried to develop philosophies and laws that would  curtail and limit the horrors of war. Islam has laid strict rules that governs the armed conflict, including complete prohibition for killing and harming noncombatants, elderly persons, women, and children. Islam even prohibits killing of animals, cutting of fruit trees and causing destruction that hinders human livelihood. Damaging or destroying religious or worship places is also strongly forbidden.