Killed in the Way of Allah?

No Motive Still?
An autopsy has revealed that the cause of death for all four was the slashing of their necks. The police are continuing to investigate the murders as a robbery event, however considering the particular savagery of the crimes, and the belief of the police that more than one person was involved, most find that theory a bit difficult to comprehend.

"The bodies were found - bound, gagged and stabbed in their necks and bodies - early Friday morning after relatives reported them missing, but investigators believe they were killed two days before." from the Jersey Journal, January 19, 2005

Here are the words of MUHAMMAD, revealed at MADINA, in the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.

The Qur'an 47:5-7

47: 5. And when you meet in regular battle those who disbelieve, smite their necks; and, when you have overcome them, by causing great slaughter among them, bind fast the fetters - then afterwards either release them as a favour or by taking ransom - until the war lays down its burdens. That is the ordinance. And if ALLAH had so pleased, HE could have punished them Himself, but HE has willed that HE may try some of you by others. And those who are killed in the way of ALLAH - HE will never render their works vain.

47: 6. HE will guide them to success and will improve their condition.

47: 7. And will admit them into the Garden which HE has made known to them.