What are the the misconceptions about Islam?

Question

2.How can we dispel these misconceptions?

3. Do you have misconceptions about Islam? if so, why? where/what is your basis/source for these misconceptions?

Answer 1

All the misconceptions mostly comes from the Media or the negative things that people hear unfortunately.

Answer 2

That it's a religion of peace.

Stop preaching violence. Stop killing innocent people.

Answer 3

Can you please tell me if there are two different versions of the Koran?because some muslims say that the Koran teaches love and peace but others say it teaches that it is O.K. to kill anyone who will not convert to Islam, which is not peace but violence and hatred.

I guess you could start by having your Clerics and Imams publically stand up and denounce the violence behind the writings such as these:

Verse 9:123 - "Believers, make war on the infidels who dwell around you."

It should be clear that this verse commands Muslims to wage war on all non-Muslims around them. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out.

Verse 47:3 - "When you meet the unbelievers in the battlefield strike off their heads and, when you have laid them low, bind your captives firmly."

That is what I call a harsh religion. You are supposed to strike off the heads of those to whom you evangelize?

Verse 48:29 - "Muhammad is Allah's apostle. Those who follow him are ruthless to the unbelievers but merciful to one another."

Verse 66:9 - "Prophet, make war on the unbelievers and the hypocrites, and deal sternly with them. h**l shall be their home, evil their fate."

I think you would have to be an idiot to not be able to see the hostile nature and commands for the Muslims. It is clear with just these verses that the war they are commanded to wage on all non-Muslims is not evangelizing. They are commanded to fight to kill all non-Muslims including atheists, secularists, humanists, evolutionists, and all other religions but you will find that the Koran places special emphasis on killing off Jews and Christians. This is probably because of the rejection the Jews and Christians gave Muhammad. Keep in mind that I could easily have given you at least another 20 to 30 verses which are just as telling.

But don't take my word about who the unbelievers are, take the word of Muhammad. I want you to notice that he placed special emphasis on Jews and Christians (People of the Book.) We will start with verse 5:17 - "Unbelievers are those who declare: 'God is the Messiah, the son of Mary.'" Oops, I bet some of you blindly believed the Muslims who have been going around speaking at Christian churches saying they worship the same God we do (we already proved that to not be true), they also believe in "The Same Jesus" and even believe in Him more than we do, and that Islam and Christianity are the same religions. You should have read the Koran instead of letting the liars spoon feed you. Always remember this, it is considered a good deed for Muslims to successfully lie to their enemy. Then they go home, call you suckers, and laugh at you for being fools.

But, hey, lets not put everything on one obvious verse. Let's look at at least a few obvious verses like verse 5:51 - "Believers, take neither the Jews nor the Christians for your friends. They are friends with one another." Oops, strike two. How many more verses will it take for you to realize the US Muslims are lying to you and the Middle Eastern Muslims, including Osama Bin Ladden, are telling you the truth. I despise Osama for what he does but have to respect him for being honest, unlike the liars who have mislead many in this nation.

Verse 5:59 - "Say: 'People of the Book, is it not that you hate us only because we believe in Allah and in what has been revealed to us and what was formerly revealed, and because most of you are evil-doers?' Say: 'Shall I tell you who will receive a worse reward from Allah? Those whom Allah has cursed and with whom He has been angry, transforming them into apes and swine, and those who serve the devil." And those are the only ones who will receive a worse reward than the Jews and Christians. Doesn't sound to me like we all have the same religion and worship the same God. Why would my God, whom I worship do that to me for worshiping Him?

I'll give you doubting Christians who would rather believe a lying Muslim than another Christian two more examples and then we must move on. Try verse 5:72 - "Unbelievers are those that say:'God is the Messiah, the son of Mary." and then verse 5:73 - "Unbelievers are those that say: 'God is one of three.'"

This is probably the best verse about who the unbelievers are which includes all non-Muslims. This is actually an entire chapter titled "The Unbelievers" and includes verses 109:1-6 - "Say: 'Unbelievers, I do not worship what you worship, nor do you worship what I worship. I shall never worship what you worship, nor will you ever worship what I worship. You have your own religion and I have mine.'"

Answer 4

1) Holy war

2) slavery

3) prophet's marriages

4) execution to infidels

5) suppressing women

6) polygamy (only for male)

7) believing all nonmuslims will go to h**l (either they are pious or evil doer)

8) doesn't accept criticisms

Answer 5

islam is entirely nonsense

good luck

Answer 6

Terrorism and opression of women.

We can dispell them by educating people when they make cpomments about it....also by getting doo press as the media promotes false information about Islam.

Answer 7

ggggg

Answer 8

Terrorists

9\11

7\7

the gujarat blasts and

osama bin laden

Answer 9

Ignorant muslims that don't know the basics of Islam and the difference between tawheed, shirk and bidah.

Answer 10

Lies and misconceptions are created  by enemies of Islam trying to stop Christians from converting as Muslims.  It doesn't work, their lies raise curiosity of non-Muslims.  They are drawn to find the truth themselves.  They study about Islam and read Quran.  They find the truth.   More Christians have found the truth and accepted Islam after the incident of 9/11  than ever before.

Lies of enemies of Islam  doesn't hurt Islam.  It helps Islam.

Humans plan against Allah and Allah plans to turn lies of the enemies of Islam  into the favor of Islam.

None can defeat Allah the God almighty.  Enemies of Allah  will always fall flat on their  faces.  .

Answer 11

1.  That it's a religion of peace.

2.  You can stop the violence.  What is it about islam that causes some Muslims to cut off the heads of bound hostages while being videotaped?  Or strap on bombs and blow up women, children, anyone?  How evil must a person be to do such things!?!  

3.  I have no misconceptions about islam.

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YUSUFALI: But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

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YUSUFALI: The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter;

Answer 12

Weaker people need a reason to exist and they also need a sense of identity, which could be a culture or a nationality or a colour of scin. It gives them a reason to eexist Where by, on the other hand, ssociopathic governments don't and they exploit these weaknesses.

Answer 13

That we don't care for all mankind.

That we are all hateful murderers.

That our sisters are opressed because they cover.

That our men are posessive and angry.

That our children are indoctrinated and brianwashed.

They forget the charity part and the kindness to mankind parts. They forget when Muslimahs make personal testimonies about their freedom. Their only source of Quran is anti-Islam websites. Their only contact with Islam is the media. They have never been in a real Muslim household to witness first hand the goings on. Or am I misconceiving?

Answer 14

SUICIDE BOMBERS NEED WE SAY MORE

Answer 15

All I have to do is read the newspapers to know what Islam is all about.

And what I read, I don't like. It is not a religion, it is a farce.

Answer 16

i wonder if this would be a better question to ask:

What are some things islam has contributed to humanity and civilization in the past decade. name some of the good things that islam has inspired for muslims and non muslims everywhere...

something along the more positive lines?...

Answer 17

That they care in the slightest about the infidel

Answer 18

I'm in the UK

There was this comic in a newspaper at one stage.

Indicated in this comic was "Mohammad" the prophet.

Then there was people marching on the streets of London.

These people were so angry, saying that these people who drew the cartoons should be killed be beheaded.

( In my eyes, Islam is a very peaceful existance similar to Christianity )

However these devouted Muslims were showing much aggression.

When questioned if given the chance would you behead these people, they said, "No, its just an expression".

Just an expression, you mean like a comic or a cartoon?

(*Also there was a teach in Africa who asked the class to name the teddy bear )

They call it Mohammad, and people blasted her saying that bears are vicious killing creatures and our prophet does not promote violence, saying that she should be subjected to 200 lashings!

So my personal veiw on Islam is that the media causes ALOT of tensions to build

Answer 19

No.. every religion has bad guys...Religion is not the source of conflict, but believers misconstrue the real meanings and values of their dogma...I see people who say religion is opium for the people and I don't totally agree. Misconceptions and stereotypes are real opium creating hate, bias and prejudice.. I've noticed very few misconceptions about Islam and Christianity as well. I would say all believers should have to respect and tolerate each other's unique beliefs...Thanks