In regard to "Islam being a religion of peace"?

Question

What prompts some (maybe many) so called Muslims to commit acts of violence and hatred? Are there any verses in the Koran that command such acts, or is it another classic example of stupidity? By that I mean, misinterpretation of scripture and/or purposely changing verses for personal agenda?

Answer 1

It has never been a religion of peace.  Even when my Great (x45th) Grandfather Mohammad invented that religion it was violent.  He, after all was nothing but a desert bandit and his offspring went on to conquer with the sword and kill and enslave for centuries without mercy.

Answer 2

They are warped by the words of madmen claiming to be prophets of God and promising these people a paradise in death.  These people are also bullied into following there radicals and extremists.  For some it's either do as we say or be killed, which many had come accustom to in the middle east under Saddam's rule.

Answer 3

All the abrahamic religions are potentially violent, given their savage, insane god.

Answer 4

The Koran

Answer 5

Thank you for your interest in Islam and the Muslims. It is our duty and privilege to present the truth and proof about Islam and what it represents. We desire to clear up misconceptions and misunderstandings about Islam to help others see the true message that came with all of the prophets from Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, peace be upon them all.

The message is: Laa elaha illa lah (none has the right to be worshipped except Allah).

answering your question

there is black sheeps in every community . if you want to know islam check out the sources. we have the quran preserved in the original language without a word change for more than 1400 years

Now let us begin correcting some mistakes in the answers you get

The word used most often in Quran, that is so often mistranslated as kill; slay; or slaughter is not jihad, it is qital and if you look to the Arabic, you will quickly understand this word in today's usage would clearly be combat.

Naturally, just as here in the U.S. we must stand up for righteousness and strive to prevent oppression, aggression and tyranny. This is the proper usage and understanding for this term, as you will discover while passing through the tafseer and explanations by top scholars today.

Scholars of Quran tell us the verses dealing with this topic are specific and not intended to imply a general meaning for just anyone to decide to go around combating non-Muslims. The early Muslims had been driven out of their homes and turned out into the desert to starve. After finally, relocating in Medina, verses came in Quran instructing them to make hajj (pilgrimage) back to Makkah. Finding their way blocked and after several years of making agreements and treaties that the others continually broke, the Muslims were at last, told they could now fight in combat against the tyrants who had so horribly mistreated and abused them in the past. However, this would only be acceptable to Allah if they remained within very specific limitations. The word "qital" in Arabic in this instance refers to "combat" rather than what some have used "kill" because the word "kill" is far to general, while the word "combat" appropriately describes what is intended by the usage in this passage. Allah Knows Best.

It should also be noted the usage of the word "fitnah" in the same verse denotes a horrible condition, not unlike what we find today when there is terrorism and tyranny against the moral and just society at large. It would be easy to properly understand the meaning as, "Engage them in combat, even killing them, until the state of "fitnah" (terrorism) no longer exists in the society and people are free to worship Allah by their choice."

We can see these verse are not designed to promote terrorism, but rather these are very orders from Above to the Muslims to be the first of those who stand out aggressively against all forms of terrorism and oppression.

Once this is in place, there really isn't a question anymore, due to the necessity as we see today, to prevent and subdue enemies of freedom, liberty and justice. In other words, we could easily say Allah ordered believers in the Quran to wage combat against terrorism - 14 centuries ago. And the "struggle against oppression, terrorism and tyranny" in the Arabic language, it is called, "Jihad."

You might even say, "Islam declared the WAR ON TERRORISM over 1,400 years ago!"

[details: read explanation of Quran for verses, 2:189-193 at: www.QTafsir.com ]

Thanks so much for your kind question and may Allah guide all of us to the straight path to be with Him in the Next Life, ameen.  

Answer 6

I would call Christianity a religion of peace, too (according to the main teachings), but just look at all the maiming and murdering they've done.

Peace.

Answer 7

Saying Islam being a religion of peace is like saying you enjoyed the Communion and the Jewish temple last Sunday.  It doesn't make sense.  

Answer 8

manipulation of religious texts for ones own ends is one of the greatest ways to control the masses.Islam makes a fine example of this  

Answer 9

No offense, who cares?

Islam's a "religion" to people, so quit asking if it's a violent or peaceful one

Islam's Islam and that's that.

Answer 10

Yeah, that second thingee what you said.

Answer 11

well, in all religions there are verses that can be interpreted to defend your religion.  there can be no misinterpretations because they are all opinions.

remember in the year 1100 a group of people invaded Islamic controlled territories in the name of Jesus

Answer 12

Quran. The passages are pretty clear about it, too. It's not a misinterpretation. All these terrorist leaders and groups found their justification for their acts in their holy book. Don't let anyone tell you differently. Read the thing. It gets even worse when you get into the Hadiths. Religion of peace my @$$. It's only a religion of peace towards other Muslims.

Answer 13

let me tell you AS IS:

Islam is about PROTECTION of faith.

1-self defence:

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To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to fight), because they are wronged;- and verily, Allah is most powerful for their aid;-

2- to fight back [with limits: those who attack our faith:

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Allah only forbids you, with regard to those who fight you for (your) Faith, and drive you out of your homes, and support (others) in driving you out, from turning to them (for friendship and protection). It is such as turn to them (in these circumstances), that do wrong.

we go to war as a MUST, not as choice

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Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not.

we do not fight for oil or lies

Answer 14

A poor economy and the promise by the Taliban to financially care for their families if they kill themselves.

It's sad you want to look at the scriptures for something that isn't really religious in anyway...it's all politics and war with the extremists...they say if they kill themselves they'll go to Heaven when the Quran clearly says suicide is a sin.

Answer 15

Sura 9:5 "When the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war). But if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practice regular charity [become Moslem], then open the way for them."

Seems pretty clear.

Answer 16

I'm no expert, but I believe some part of their religious texts COULD be understood as suggesting that people who do not obey the religious law should be punished by death (e.g. homosexuals etc etc). But that is if you take it very literally, and it's not meant to mean that. The majority of muslims do not think this way.