If you found out that the Islam extremists were actually following the Quran and carrying out its desires - ?

Question

How would that impact you in your Islamic faith ?

Answer 1

But its not and don't try to give me some out of context or poorly translated verses to justify the stereotype that Islam is a religion of violence and intolerance

This long list of verses from the Holy Quran and the Traditions of Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) show that Islam at it's core and at its source is a religion of peace. Terrorists who persecute innocent people because of their faith are not welcome - their use of Islam as a scapegoat, does not make Islam what they portray it to be.
2:256 There is no compulsion in religion, for the right way is clearly from the wrong way. Whoever therefore rejects the forces of evil and believes in God, he has taken hold of a support most unfailing, which shall never give way, for God is All Hearing and Knowing.

16:82 But if they turn away from you, (O Prophet remember that) your only duty is a clear delivery of the Message (entrusted to you).

6:107 Yet if God had so willed, they would not have ascribed Divinity to aught besides him; hence, We have not made you their keeper, nor are you (of your own choice) a guardian over them.

4:79, 80 (Say to everyone of them,) 'Whatever good betides you is from God and whatever evil betides you is from your own self and that We have (O Prophet) sent you to mankind only as a messenger and all sufficing is God as witness. Whoso obeys the Messenger, he indeed obeys God. And for those who turn away, We have not sent you as a keeper."

11:28 (Noah to his people) He (Noah) said "O my people! think over it! If 1 act upon a clear direction from my Lord who has bestowed on me from Himself the Merciful talent of seeing the right way, a way which you cannot see for yourself, does it follow that we can force you to take the right path when you definitely decline to take it?°

17:53, 54 And tell my servants that they should speak in a most kindly manner (unto those who do not share their beliefs). Verily, Satan is always ready to stir up discord between men; for verily; Satan is mans foe .... Hence, We have not sent you (Unto men O Prophet) with power to determine their Faith.

21:107 to 109 (O Prophet?) 'We have not sent you except to be a mercy to all mankind:" Declare, "Verily, what is revealed to me is this, your God is the only One God, so is it not up to you to bow down to Him?' But if they turn away then say, "I have delivered the Truth in a manner clear to one and all, and I know not whether the promised hour (of Judgment) is near or far."

22:67 To every people have We appointed ceremonial rites (of prayer) which they observe; therefore, let them not wrangle over this matter with you, but bid them to turn to your Lord (since that is the main objective of religion). You indeed are rightly guided. But if they still dispute you in this matter, (then say,) `God best knows (the value of) what you do."

88:21, 22; also see 24:54 And so, (O Prophet!) exhort them your task is only to exhort; you cannot compel them to believe.

48:28 He it is Who has sent forth His Messenger with the (task of spreading) Guidance and the Religion of Truth, to the end that tie make it prevail over every (false) religion, and none can bear witness to the Truth as God does.

36:16, 17 (Three Messengers to their people)Said (the Messengers), "Our Sustainer knows that we have indeed been sent unto you, but we are not bound to more than clearly deliver the Message entrusted to us.'

39:41 Assuredly, We have sent down the Book to you in right form for the good of man. Whoso guided himself by it does so to his own advantage, and whoso turns away from it does so at his own loss. You certainly are not their keeper.

42:6, 48 And whoso takes for patrons others besides God, over them does God keep a watch. Mark, you are not a keeper over them. But if they turn aside from you (do not get disheartened), for We have not sent you to be a keeper over them; your task is but to preach ....

64:12 Obey God then and obey the Messenger, but if you turn away (no blame shall attach to our Messenger), for the duty of Our Messenger is just to deliver the message.

67:25, 26 And they ask, "When shall the promise be fulfilled if you speak the Truth?" Say, "The knowledge of it is verily with God alone, and verily I am but a plain warner."

60:8 Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just.

60:9 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.



The teachings of the Prophet on how you and I should treat our Non-Muslim friends and neighbours on a day to day basis as well as how to government should treat a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state.

"He who believes in God and the Last Day should honour his guest, should not harm his neighbour, should speak good or keep quiet." (Bukhari, Muslim)

"Whoever hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state hurts me, and he who hurts me annoys God." (Bukhari)

"He who hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state, I am his adversary, and I shall be his adversary on the Day of a Judgement." (Bukhari)

"Beware on the Day of Judgement; I shall mysefl be complainant against him who wrongs a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state or lays on him a responsibility greater than he can bear or deprives him of anything that belongs to him." (Al-Mawardi)

"Anyone who kills a Non-Muslim who had become our ally will not smell the fragrance of Paradise." (Bukhari)

Answer 2

Boles - You really need to bring yourself up to date. Islamic extremists are actually following the Qur'an and doing more violence in the name of Allah than anyone can keep up with.

Here are the Latest DAILY Offerings from the Religion of Peace:

11/3/2007 (Rashidan, Afghanistan) - The Taliban kidnap and behead a man and woman.
11/2/2007 (Narathiwat, Thailand) - A 28-year-old plantation worker is murdered by Islamic radicals while walking home.
11/2/2007 (Mogadishu, Somalia) - Five Ehtiopians are killed in an ambush by Islamists, who then drag the bodies through the streets.
11/2/2007 (Tuz Khormato, Iraq) - Sunni extremists gun down a university student.
11/1/2007 (Bajaur, Pakistan) - Two people are killed when Taliban militants shell their house.
11/1/2007 (Narathiwat, Thailand) - Islamic radicals kill three men in separate shooting and bombing attacks.
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Answer 3

Different people have different interpretations of the Quran, and the fact is... you can't actually tell who is actually following the Quran!

The laws in the Quran weren't setup from the start, they showed up as history went on during the Muhammed era, so really at different situations the Quran was just there to fit the decision that was best at that time.

The Quran itself can't be interpreted quite well without having the other hand on history and knowing what was the case when specific verses appeared. Since history wasn't perfectly recorded at that time.... it just gives more space for different intepretations given different views of history!

Answer 4

I'm not of the Islamic faith but if the Quran actually said to kill innoncent men, women and children if they were non believers, I damn sure would be finding anohter religion.
I hope that the Quran does not instruct the members of Islam to do this.

Answer 5

Lionheart is right. The Crusades were a response to expansion of Islam by the sword, not by peaceful persuasion and argument. If Islam is supposed to be tolerant, how is it that the Quran contains so many intolerant statements? Muslims who convert can apparently be killed with impunity!

Answer 6

I have no affiliation with any religion so it wouldn't impact me at all, but if they were actually following the Quran, they wouldn't be classified as the extremists we think of today. There is nothing in the Islamic faith that condones violence.

Answer 7

If they're not extremists, it wouldn't impact them at all. They'd just say "they are not one of us" and continue to pray 5 times a day facing a box which guards a meteorite

Answer 8

i m a muslim..i'm not trying to say defend those extremist..but actually most of the extremist were not an expert in quran..they read quran but thet didn't understand the meanings..that is bad..
in quran,die for religion is okay BUT not in suicide way..
in fact,suicide is the one of the biggest sin in Islam..
in order to die for religion,is only..if any party like US n ISRAEL attack muslims,we can attack back to them,,but with certain condition..
1)we can't involved ant women,children,old folks because they are weak..but if they really want to join,it can be done with also certain regulations..
2)if enemies are surrender,can't attack them unless we know that they are cheaters or liars..
3)can't ruined any living things such as plants and animals..

last but not least,please quran from al fatihah to an nas..if u really want to find it out the truth..don't blame the islam for no reasons..

Answer 9

Islam says you can attack back if someone attacks you. What has been happening throughout their history is that they attack first. You then attack them and that becomes the justification for them to attack you. If you don't believe this, study the history of Islam.

Answer 10

if they were they would not be extremists. they would be good muslims. but they do not follow the quran or Islam.

Answer 11

. in accordance to the Quran, Muslims are Non-believers! i will testify approximately them that they are zealous for Allah(God), yet their zeal isn't in line with information. considering they did no longer understand the righteousness of Allah(God) and sought to make sure their own by prayers and rites and rituals, they did no longer post to God’s righteousness. .