Islam spread by the sWORD?

Question

I put the emphasis on the word WORD because despite the disassociated view of many in the west islam was spread by word rather than the sword.
In the Holy Quran it states; "Let there be no compulsion in religion." But the fact that ISLAM is the fastest growing religion proves that it is spread by the word.
However compared to christianity ISLAM has a good track record when it comes to religious tolerence. When Spain was reconquered by the christians from Muslim hands, the jews took sanctuary in Islamic lands. In contrast, after the fall of the crusader states in PALESTINE, SYRIA etc some christians remained behind and were treated with the utmost respect and kindness.

Answer 1

And yet... they want death to western civilization. And you call the Christians hypocrites...

Answer 2

There is no problem with Islam. The problem is when you have countries that base their entire government and laws on any one religion. I do think Islam does have the highest retention rate since by Shari'a law the punishment for renouncing Islam is death.

Answer 3

Yes,Islam spread by Word.By Word Of Allah.If you study the history you will find that Prophet Mohammad(P.B.U.H)never killed even a single man.No religion can spread so fast by swords.

Answer 4

Can you answer a simple question: why did prophet engaged in more than 30 wars in his lifetime? why did he kick all Jews out of their lands? why did he try to attack Roman empire (Tabouk)?

Answer 5

It's not that we believe it, but history (facts) say that it did in later times. (And no don't even think of emailing me about this one I believe more in what the things I've learned in books then your Quran-sorry.)

Answer 6

i dont know, but Muslims have to do a lot to improve their image.