Is Islam a violent religion?

Question

Is Islam a violent religion? I am not asking whether the followers of Islam use violence, I am asking whether Islam itself is inherently violent. Also please stick with Islam and don't use this time to bash other religions.

I would appreciate textual references from the Koran, historical examples from the history of Islam and other references to Islamic culture in general.

Answer 1

Islam is not a violent religion. One can only harm someone if they are defending themselves. One would understand this if they were to read the Quran and understand the difference in Meccian and Median versus

Answer 2

first of all, Islam never lets us to use any kind of violence and war unless people attack to It's followers,or people attack land of It's followers these are two occasion that we are allowed to war. On the other hand, yes Islam is different from Christianity and if somebody attacks you, you do not have to forgive him/her (ıf you forgive this recommended but) you have right to ask the same type of attack to be carried out the attacker. It may seem cruel, but not, because this lower the crime level to the minimal. there are related part of Quran, I cited in my web address All the best :)

Answer 3

No it is a religion of peace. It isnt however a religion of pacifism and it is allowed to defend yourselves against people who attack you.

However it is forbidden to kill non combatants. The ironic thing about the terrorists is they are simply mimiking what was done to Muslims by non-Muslims such as the US govt (bombing and killing thousands of civilians) rather than following Sharia which forbids this. So they are following the way of non-Muslims rather than of Islam.

Answer 4

No it is not a violent religion. It may seem violent because partly the media portrays that way and partly due to some ill practices of the Muslims.

Islam is a peaceful religion and doesn't spread hate. The Prophet was an example of mercy and peace if one knows his biography.

Examples of his sayings and advices to the believers (Muslims):

n {The believers, in their love, mercy, and kindness to one another are like a body: if any part of it is ill, the whole body shares its sleeplessness and fever.}1

n {The most perfect of the believers in faith are the best of them in morals. And the best among them are those who are best to their wives.}2

n {None of you believes (completely) until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.}3

n {The merciful are shown mercy by the All-Merciful. Show mercy to those on earth, and God will show mercy to you.}4

n {Smiling at your brother is charity...}5

n {A good word is charity.}6

n {Whoever believes in God and the Last Day (the Day of Judgment) should do good to his neighbor.}7

n {God does not judge you according to your appearance and your wealth, but He looks at your hearts and looks into your deeds.}8

n {Pay the worker his wage before his sweat dries.}9

n {A man walking along a path felt very thirsty. Reaching a well, he descended into it, drank his fill, and came up. Then he saw a dog with its tongue hanging out, trying to lick up mud to quench its thirst. The man said, "This dog is feeling the same thirst that I felt." So he went down into the well again, filled his shoe with water, and gave the dog a drink. So, God appreciated him and forgave his sins.} The Prophet was asked, "Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?" He said: {There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.}

Muhammad, may peace and blessings be upon him, was sent as the last and final prophet to mankind. We are living in the last of age and are very close to the Day of Judgment. Muhammad, may peace and blessings be upon him, was sent to the whole of mankind and his message is not only for Muslims or Arabs. He was sent as the last prophet after him there won't be any other prophet, which shows how close we are to the Day of Judgment.

Please open the following link and go through it with open mind and humble heart!!

http://inarrators.com/content/view/398/

Answer 5

It has always been violent. They had about 40 years of non-violence when it was first created, by an illiterate man, of course. Then they decided that they needed to go out and kill.

Answer 6

Bismillāhir-Raúmānir-Raúeem = "In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Compassionate".

JUDGE “ ISLAM “ BY ITSELF (QURAN,SUNNAH SAHEE HADITH) AND NOT BY ITS FOLLOWERS.

IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT THE PPL DO WHAT DOES MATTER IS THAT WHAT ISLAM SAYS, SIMPLE IS THAT.

IN QURAN IF U KILL AN INNOCENT PERSON (not particular 2 Muslims) MEANS U KILL THE WHOLE HUMANITY.

**ISLAM IS PEACE**
"On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them Our apostles with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land. (The Noble Quran, 5:32)"

ISLAM IS MORE THAN “1400” YEARS OLD RELIGION WHY EXTREMISM IS ASSOCIATED WITH ISLAM NOW & NOT BEFORE? B/C ISSUES LIKE PALESTINE, KASHMIR & CHECHNIA.These all acts are acts of disparity, feeling of deprivation and continuous injustice.

Does Islam really allow the killing of innocent unbelievers? VISIT THIS LINK TO KNOW YOURSELF http://www.answering-christianity.com/no_murder.htm

INTENTIONALLY MISINTERPRETED & by TAKING THEM OUT OF CONTEXT “VERSES OF THE HOLY QURAN” ABOUT TERROR by ANTI-ISLAMIST:

Does the Quraan Teach Violence?
Why Anti-Islamist interprets without context for e.g.: An-Nisaa (2:89)
http://www.theicuc.org/msa/public/node/110

Surah Al-Anfal 8:12 Examined
http://www.answering-christianity.com/sami_zaatri/surah8_12.htm
To read that Surah http://www.islambasics.com/view.php?bkID=120&chapter=8

Surah 9 “Al-Tawbah” (repentance), the most famous verse on Jihad
http://www.answering-christianity.com/walid_book_rebuttal.htm

For those who 9:5 in the Quran to claim that Islam is a violent religion.... did you try to read 9:6?
The context of the verse is during battlefield, In order to understand the context, we need to read from verse 1 of this surah. It says that there was a peace treaty between the Muslims and the Mushriqs (pagans) of Makkah. This treaty was violated by the Mushriqs of Makkah. A period of four months was given to the Mushriqs of Makkah to make amends. Otherwise war would be declared against them.

Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer to the allegation that Islam promotes violence, brutality and bloodshed. It says:

"If one amongst the Pagans ask thee for asylum,grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah; and then escort him to where he can be secure that is because they are men without knowledge."

[Al-Qur'an 9:6]

So please don't just quote it without knowing the verse before it or the verse after it, without knowing its interpretation and what it refers to.

INTENTIONALLY MISINTERPRETED or OUT OF CONTEXT “HADITHS” OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (pbuh) ABOUT TERROR by ANTI-ISLAMIST:

Correction of intentional misinterpretation of Bukhari, Ishaq, Tabari by Non-Muslims, just click the link
http://www.answering-christianity.com/craig_winn_chapter19_rebuttal.htm

An Illuminating Conversation between George Bernard Shaw and Abdul Aleem Siddiqui

http://muslim-canada.org/shavian.htm

(A KIND WORD)
A kind word of forgiveness is better than charity accompanied by insults. God is self-sufficient and merciful.

-Qur'an, Al-Baqara, Surah 2:263

(PATIENCE)
"And Allah loves the patient."

[Holy Quran, 3. Surah Aal-e-Imran : Ayah 146]

(MODERATE NATION)
"Thus We have appointed you a moderate nation, that ye may be witnesses over humanity, and that the Messenger may be a witness over you." (Holy Quran, Sûrah al-Baqarah: 143)



(GOOD 2 OTHERS)
"And Allah loves those who do good (to others)."

[The Holy Quran, 3. Surah Aal-e-Imran : Ayah 148]


NOW FIFA AND NON-MUSLIMS SCREAMING WHAT ISLAM SAYS 1400 YEARS AGO "SAY NO TO RACISM"

( EVERY ONE IS EQUAL )
"And if you judge, judge between them with equity; surely Allah loves those who judge equitably."

[Holy Quran, 5. Surah Al-Maidah : Ayah 42]

(MERCY)
We sent you not but as a mercy for all creatures. (HOLY QURAN,Anbiyaa, 21:107)

"And do good; Indeed, Allah loves those who do good." (al-Baqarah 2/195)

"Truly, Allah loves those who repent, and loves those who care for cleanliness. " (al-Baqarah 2/222)

"He is The Forgiving, The Loving." (al-Buruj 85/14)

"My Mercy has embraced all things." (al-A'raf 7/156)

Research & observations from Holy Quran & Sahee Hadith, Religious scholars like Sheikh Ahmed Deedat’s www.ahmed-deedat.co.za, Dr. Zakir Naik's www.irf.net , www.peacetv.in, Aalama Tahir-ul-Qadri, Israr Ahmed etc.

May Allah help & guide us all, Amen’.

Answer 7

Like any religion, it's self-contradictory enough that you can read any interpretation you like into it.

And while it's true that not all Muslims are terrorists, it must also be admitted that, in this day and age, nearly all terrorists (particularly of the suicide bomber variety) are Muslims...

Answer 8

No!!!!how many times i have to say NOOOOOO!

Answer 9

Open your eyes, and you can see.

Answer 10

does a one-legged duck swim in a circle?