Is Islam a religion of peace?
491898
where on earth have you seen Islam and peace co exists?
199877
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.
171252
Islam is a belief.  Islam is not an idiot running around the streets setting fire to everything.\n\nJust like Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, etc.  aren't either.  Yet how many millions of people have been killed in the name of all religions.\n\nYou should see example in your heart, look for it there and let it guide you.
957145
That just another sign that ISLAM is a sacred religion..\nSubhanallah..
155806
of course...islam means "peace"...it guides us to love, tolerate..help..support..respect....help...be compassionate...and negotiate through peaceful means. the extremist version as potrayed by sum isnt islam. yet ppl from other religions n beliefs shud learn how to respect other faiths.
1043882
yes. i believe that islam is the only religion that is sutable for people of every age, race and culture. but nowadays media has turned islam into a terrorist religion. we should preach that islam is a peaceful religon, not a violent one.the media depicts islam as extremist. but only in lslam women"s rights are more acknowledged than any other religion. we just think that taking off clothes is considered "freedom". but in islam only knowledge is considered "independence" not nudity.
837710
Islam is really for peace.\nBut the solution for the peace through is a bit pathetic.\nThe word Islam means submission; the solution for Islamic peace is to submit one self (to become a slave) to the Lord of the world (Allah).\nSoon after their New leader Al Mahdi and Isa comes, the Islamic law would be deployed all over the world and terminate those who do not submit to Allah.\nAfter terminating them the peace through Islam will come in to effect with all strict Islamic law and order (Shariah).\nNow see whether Islam is for peace or not when the slaves of Allah alone live in this world under shariah.
452050
yes it is.. im nuetral as anyone .. the koran speaks of violene against people who do not believe islam. look at Iran .. just today the pres said he was going to cut off the hands of people who try to attack islam .. thats an actual quote form the koran. God tells us that religions will be known by their fruits.. islam has produced 1400 years of violence and chaos. and dont tell me that  its just a few extremists... its 10 percent of the entire religion around 10,000,000 people .. including the entire country of iran!
777993
I doubt it as Islam is such a peaceful religion as British Muslims tell us all the time.\n\nThe politicians tell us all how we have this amazing multicultural society whilst all the while minorities and majority whites seal themselves into communities exclusively filled with the same kind of people as they are. Thinking insular thoughts and suspecting the other communities until it all erupts in violence sooner or later.
900318
Islam is only a newer version or corrected version of Judaism, Which means, Islam is religion purified. So I think the basic concepts of two religion are originally the same, where as Islam is more recent and also the Holy book of Islam, The Quran is protected from any change by God himself.\n\nTo feel the presence of God, it is required that we admire and glorify him always. \n"Therefore remember Me, I will remember you, and be thankful to Me, and do not be ungrateful to Me. " Quran   2:152.
902560
Islam is a way of life.  Muslims practice their religion everyday, in everything they do, where as in christianity they practice every sunday.  Following the five pillars of islam will put u in the right path.
439767
Islam is a peaceful religon, like most others.  It's the way humans interpret the teachings that cause problems.  Islam also states that the religon should be defended.
7397
Islam\n"Surrender, submitting." Islam is the name of the true religion, according to the Qur'an. One who submits to God is a Muslim. The same root (*slm) as salam "peace." There are five or six central Islamic beliefs: monotheism, revelatory scriptures, angels, prophets, eschatology and (not always) predestination.
611871
aboat ?  i think islam is a religion not A BOAT !!!
436190
Very good question...people don't realize Islam is the religion of many of the terrorists over there. Islam is supposed to be a peaceful religion, but right now they say they are in a Jihad (holy war), in which case I guess it's basically every man for himself. I know, lots of the terrorists don't claim a religion, but just as many cite Jihad as an excuse. FYI: there won't be any world peace until the end times.
91280
Islam is a religion mixed up with politics, manily against the Jews.Anyone from any continet, if he/she is a moslem is anti-Jew.Moreover, there is no freedom for humanity under this religon where only the religous leaders exercise their will upon the society.\n Islam has never been tolerant because if you refuse to convert, you have to be a slave for the beleivers or pay extra tax.Moslems are responsible for the millions of Aremenians and Assyrians killed when they rejected conversion.The only difference at present time is that they kill and die anyone one who is not belonging to the religon.The teaching is based on violence and hatred for other faiths other than love.The sucide killing is a new fashion and image of what moslem are in the modern world.I don't agree that it is a religon of peace that uses persuasion to convert like other religon.All religon had their own shortcoming, but never as Islam is.It is either distored or it is like that from the start.What I don't understand is why Islam is anti jew even if he is middle east, Europena or African??The world had a great threat to world peace after the 2nd world war, i.e communism but this time Islamic fundamentalism is another threat to the security of all even including to moslems who are peacfull.
151272
Peaceful Harmony… or Violent Intolerance?\n\nthe Qur'an does teach peace and harmony. In encouraging people to seek peace and maintain it, the Qur'an states that the purpose behind the creation of different tribes and various nations is to interact and know each other and not to be a reason to fight each other. The Qur'an states in Surah 49, verse 13, the meaning of: \n*{O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other.}*\n\nTo emphasize the importance of peace and harmony among people, the message of Islam, from the beginning, declared the unity of mankind in its three aspects; origin, value and destiny. \n\nAbout the unity of origin, the Qur'an says in Surah 4, verse one, the meaning of: \n*{O mankind! Fear your Lord Who created you from a single person, and created out of it his mate, and from them twain scattered [like seed] countless men and women.}*\n\nConcerning the unity of value, the Qur'an says in Surah 49, verse 13, the meaning of: \n*{Verily the most honored of you in sight of Allah [God] is [he who is] the most righteous of you}*\n\nAs for the unity of destiny, the Qur'an says in Surah 28, verse 88, the meaning of:\n*{Everything is bound to perish, save His eternal self. With Him rests all judgment; and unto Him shall you all be brought back.}*\n\nAlso, the message of Islam never limited peace and harmony to those who accepted the faith. On the contrary, by establishing the principle of *{no compulsion in religion}* that was stated clearly in the Qur’an, Islam made peace a right for every one, whether affiliated with the religion or not. \n\nMost importantly, Islam was not a man-made invention, or an odd revelation! Islam in its essence is the final message of God, which is a continuation of all the previous messages. Thus, it contains all the values of peace and harmony, which were revealed in the preceding divine religions. \n\nFor your particular question, at first, I would like to remind you that it is very essential to differentiate between a faith and the practice of those who are affiliated to it. We should judge faiths by their teachings and values to which the faith is calling, and not by the perception and practices of its followers. \n\nThe reason is that a faith's values and teachings are constant because they are revealed by a constant Supreme Being; that is God. Yet, our perceptions and practices are variable due to the changes in our psychology, culture, abilities, and sometimes desires or inclinations. \n\nThis fact is not limited only to Islam and Muslims. Other religions were also subject to some extreme perceptions and practices. In our contemporary time, many who act against the values of Christianity claim to be Christians, and others proudly proclaim being Jews while acting contrary to Judaism. However, the media and international political conflicts have positioned Islam in the front seat for receiving criticism, whether for factual or fabricated reasons. \n\nFurthermore, people insist on portraying extremism as a religious phenomenon, whereas it is merely a social phenomenon. There is no one single command or teaching in Islam can be referenced as the direct reason behind an extreme act. Yet, people usually use their own interpretation of Islam as reference to as such acts. \n\nFinally, Islam gives no religious or moral basis for any action that goes against the values and the teachings of the message. People of all faiths tend to use religion to justify their actions and legitimize their opinions. Yet, logically faiths never provide legitimization to actions and practices, which are prohibited by that very religion. \n\nIslam commanded Muslim to appreciate good and denounce evil. This command is a result of a focus on justice, which is the highest value in Islam. Good in Islam is good whether committed by a Muslim or by a non-Muslim. Simultaneously, evil is evil whether co