Do you think that Islam is religion of violence or most muslims misunderstand the real teaching of islam ?
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What Does Islam Say About "Forcing People in Religion?"\n\nA basic and fundamental truth established by the sacred texts of Islam (Quran and Hadeeth) is that: - "No one can be compelled to accept Islam!"\n\nIt is the duty of the Muslims to establish proof of validity of Islam to the people in order for the truth to be distinct from falsehood. Once that is done, whoever wishes to accept Islam may do so and whoever wishes to continue upon their belief may do so. No one is to be threatened or harmed in any way should they chose not to accept Islam.\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNote: It is not only forbidden to compel someone to accept Islam - it is impossible to do so.\n\nPlease consider the meaning of the word"Islam" before continuing to read: \n['Islam'; Ar. from the root 'slm' (silm), to be in peaceful submission; to surrender; to obey; peace; "Islam" lit. 'The active willful surrender, submission, obedience, in purity to the will of another (Allah) in complete peace.']\n\nThe understanding from the meaning of the word "Islam" itself makes it clear that there is no way that you could possibly force someone to do something that requires them to do it of their own free will and accord. If someone were "forced to enter Islam" then it would not be "Islam" anyway, as a condition of "Islam" is that it is by free choice in peace. Forcing people into Islam is totally illogical and certainly not acceptable in concept nor practice.\n\nMore about the word "Islam" [click]\n[Y. Estes]\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nIt is the duty and obligation of the Muslims to establish the truth and proofs of Islam and then allow others the freedom of choice to accept or reject the proofs.\n\nThere are two principle sources of proof for the Muslim. They are:\n\nThe Quran - considered by Muslims to be the absolute Speech or Recitation of Allah, the Almighty. ('Quran' Ar. from the root; qr'a: to recite; Quran; lit. "That which is recited"). More about Quran . . . [click]\n\nThe Hadeeth - teachings of Muhammad, peace be upon him. (hadeeth - Ar. meaning, stories or narrations. The hadeeths have been collected, authenticated [in collections by Bukhari and Muslim called 'sahih', categorized, preserved and memorized for over 1,400 years; all in the original language [Arabic]). More about Hadeeth . . . [click]\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nAmong the many decisive pieces of evidence in Islam to prove that "There is no compulsion in Islam" are the following: \nAllah says in His Quran: “Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth has been made clear from error. Whoever rejects false worship and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that never breaks. And Allah hears and knows all things.” [Surah al-Baqarah: 256]\n\nAllah also says in Quran: “If it had been your Lord’s will, all of the people on Earth would have believed. Would you then compel the people so to have them believe?” [Surah Yunus: 99]\n\nAnd Allah says: “So if they dispute with you, say ‘I have submitted my whole self to Allah, and so have those who follow me.’ And say to the People of the Scripture and to the unlearned: ‘Do you also submit yourselves?’ If they do, then they are on right guidance. But if they turn away, your duty is only to convey the Message. And in Allah’s sight are all of His servants.” [Surah Al `Imran: 20]\n\nAllah The Almighty has also said: “The Messenger’s duty is but to proclaim the Message.” [Surah Al-Maidah: 99]\n\nIt is important to note that these last two verses were revealed in Madinah. This is significant, since it shows that the ruling they gave was not just contingent on the Muslims being in
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The Islamic tradition is not a violent one, in fact most Muslims are very strongly opposed to violence in any form.  There are a small number of extremists who have misinterpreted what the Quran says and use this as a justification for violence.  An honest, open, and unbiased (as unbiased as any of us can get) reading of the Quran will show you that not only does the Quran not encourage violence, it actually actively discourages it.\n\nJust for the record...I'm a Christian, I have no ulterior motive here.
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I'm reluctant to say all Muslims are guilty. I wonder though about where their heart is. We hear talk about how moderate Muslims reject extremism, violence in the name of religion, etc. But I've never seen much from moderate Muslims when it comes to stopping extremism. How many times have you seen Muslims drag one of their own out of a mosque, by the hair of their head, for preaching hate? I have never seen it. How many times have you heard of moderate Muslims expressing outright hatred for those who would kill innocents? I have not heard it. I suspect, with absolutely no proof, that many moderate Muslims wish for their more radical brothers in Islam to win the war on terror.
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We beleive in One almighty creator "Allah" and in his messenger "Muhammad (PBUH)"\n\nIslma in its core insists on Good Morals and being a useful human being .. who works hard for his life , yet doesn't forget that he is watched by Allah , so that he sould be kind and just with others ..\n\nI'm sorry if some terrorst actions had made the western word see Islam as the bloody violent faith.. but this is not true and doesn't represent the REAL teachings of islam.
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I have mixed feelings about Islam to be perfectly honest.  I think it has the potential to be a great religion, but its followers have some things they need to work out.  It is a fact that there is terrorism among Muslims, and this is a major problem.  It is a fact that there is a lot of hatred of Jews among Muslims, and this is very wrong.  But it does not have to be that way.  There are wonderful Muslims who are peaceful and loving.  I just wish there were more of the good ones and less of the bad ones, and I wish that the Qur'an and Hadith were easier to interpret in a peaceful manner.  The fact is, there are verses in the Qur'an and Hadith that seem to me to support violence, if one wishes to seek support for violence.  I think this is problematic.  It can be solved, because the same thing is true of some other religions but they do not interpret the violent verses of their scriptures in a violent way.  They have reinterpreted them with an eye to peace.\n\nI have studied Islam a little.  I have talked to Muslims, read the Qur'an with some commentary and Hadith (al-bukhari), and I have read a few books on Islam, by both Muslims and non-Muslims.
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Because Islam isnt a religion of Peace.  It is a violent Terrorist religion.
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At first when I read your question, I thought, "Wow, this person is dissing Islam openly."  Now that I read it again, I'm thinking "Oh! This person wants to make a point! Islam isn't violent!"  I had planned to tell you off about Islam not being violent and everyone that believes that is mistaken, but now, I think you know that Islam isn't violent.  So I'm not gonna tell you off, I'm just going to say, "Everyone that thinks Islam is violent, is wrong.  If you look deep enough, you know that."  You're just trying to prove that if Islam was so bad, people wouldn't be converting to it. Bravo to you.
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I think Islam is a false religion, founded on doctrines of demons.\nHaving said that, I know a lot of Muslims, and even consider some of them to be my friends.\nThere is a lot of truth mixed in with the lies of Islam, and there are a number of things in which the Muslims (as a whole) far exceed the general poplulation of Christianity in, such as their lifestyle with a sense of community, respect for elders, and generally opposing abortion, etc.\nOn the other hand, violence and the use of force has been a constant part of the history of Islam since the time of its founding, women are taught to be 1/2 the value of men, and there is no tolerance for questioning the prophet (or even for critical examination of whether the prophet actually said/did certain things) or the origins/validity of the Qur'an.\n\nSo, from what I have been able to tell, Islam is a religion that closely resembles the truth, but missed the truth just enough to be very dangerous.
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I think the entire muslim faith must be distinguished from Islamic Fundamentalism, which is as it's name implies is much more fundamentalist in nature. \n\nUnfortunately, I think there are a large number of Islamic fundamentalists who condone the actions of terrorists.\n\nMercifully Islamic Fundamentalism is the credo of only a small percentage of those of the Muslim faith.
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Can't say I heard one from any Muslims unless they were in a political position and had to do it to save face. Islam is a very agressive religion. Of all of the wars/conflicts in the world, something like 95% of the at least ONE if not BOTH sides are Muslim.
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That is why I firmly state that Islam is not a tolerant religion and is the cause for conflicts throughout the world. It is a religion that doesn't consider human rights at all. I'm not saying I'm against the Muslims, just that they have to make their religion flexible to be able to be in peace with others.
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Islam, as I understand it, teaches that all non-Muslims should be put to death.  While I know that not all Muslims want to kill what you consider "infidels",  unfortunately, terrorists give you a bad name, and you all pay the price for it.
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The real Islamic religion doesn't preach what the terrorists believe.  It's twisted like so many religions are to suit the views of the fundamentalists.  I would imagine that some Islamic peoples are angry and scared about how their religion has been twisted.  I would be.  I'm Christian and I can't stand the thought of what the Crusades did.  Barbaric.  People of all cultures need to realize that not all Islams think like the zealots.  They are living, breathing, caring people and should be supported as such.
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Probably. Islam is a very aggressive religion. Of all of the wars/conflicts in the world, something like 95% of the at least ONE if not BOTH sides are Muslim. If you read about what people are doing to innocent women and children in places like Algeria, Sudan, Indonesia in the name of Islam it's bad(cutting the throats of whole families if they don't observe Islam as devoutly as they should, burn torture to enslaved christian children if they refuse to learn Islam, etc....)
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islam is perfect muslims aren't \n\nand yes it is a victim but because of (some) muslims who don't know real islam
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Violence begets violence. However, the only way to stop this madness is to do away with Islam and those who follow it. I am on your side on this one.
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Most of the muslim I know very much ashamed for what the people who "claim" themselves muslim and doing that kind of terror.But strangely somehow they don't dare to condemn the terrorist acts openly in public,since they know these radical militant is growing fastly could be anywhere and anybody.\nAccusing a religion as the head of terrorist conduct are unjustly. But sometimes it's quite true,since I think the percentage of people thinking the way of the radical muslim is growing and growing beyond our imagination since of the globalism,human right issue,the freedom of religion and the weakness of faith of the non-muslim people.