Is Islam really a peaceful religion?

It is true that there have been Christians who are extremists and have committed acts of violence. The difference is that these people are condemned by the vast majority of Christians and not considered to be "martrys" or praised when they kill and maim in the name of their beliefs; when caught, they go to trial and are punished. There are also no texts in the bible to support those actions.

Athique you are absolutely right brother. Before they attacked Afghanistan claiming thayy want to get Osama, but all they did was attacking unarmed civilians in the name of peace and then they repeated their crimes in Iraq. They say muslims are killing muslims there. I want to ask them why were muslim not killing muslims when Iraq was not blessed with their control. And what about Osama, nobody is talking about him anymore. Looks like he did his job well and now as his services are not needed anymore, there is silence at that front. And yes the 9/11 issue.. Its interesting now people in the US have started questioninig how 2 plane crashes can destroy such high and strong buildings without some proper 'homework'.

Before we start a fire we cannot control here, I wish to differ with Athique that it is American Christians who started the war. It is in fact Terrorists who claim to be Muslim and destroyed the Twin Towers that started the war process. And it is America who started the war in Irag. Nothing to do with Christians. It is not a Christian verses Islam war - it is a war of power verses power - the military kind that arises out of nationalism. Nothing to to with religion.

I think that is a great answer! We all have the capability towards violence or hatred...it is our choice on how to respond. And there are fanatics in every religion and in every situation.

You are absolutely right Marie. No religion teaches violance, it is the people who use religion to hide their ill desires

Surah 2:190-193 "Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress limits...And slay them wherever ye catch them. And turn them out from where they have turned you out; for persecution is worse than slaughter; But fight them not at the sacred Mosque unless they first fight you there; But if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who reject faith. But if they cease, Allah is oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. And fight them on until there is no more persecution. And the religion becomes Allah's. But if they cease, Let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression"

First of all you have no rigthe to tell me what or what I cannot write. in responce to where in the Qur`an did u read that says that the infidels or those who do not adhere to practice of islam should be destroyed Surah 2:190-193 " Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress limits...And slay them wherever ye catch them. And turn them out from where they have turned you out; for persecution is worse than slaughter; But fight them not at the sacred Mosque unless they first fight you there; But if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who reject faith. But if they cease, Allah is oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. And fight them on until there is no more persecution. And the religion becomes Allah's. But if they cease, Let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression".....Now get off your lazy rear and do some reaserch and learn before you spout of at the mouth, just think if you did you might avoid a group of Muslims that are cutting of your head screaming Allah Akkbar.

"Let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression" As long as you dont oppress the islam there is no violence.... "But fight them not at the sacred Mosque unless they first fight you there;" its clearly show that in nature they are not violent....only when the oppressor strike them first and thats the time they will be striking back... But if they cease, Allah is oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. Let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression And they will stop if the oppressor stops ...

ohh so there we go we just started to think about it during 9/11 ...what do you think made them do such thing...did u not think that they we're just victims too that wants revenge on what happened to their innocent families during gulf war.... :) ... and i think it can go way back...u can have lil view of what happened even in the past...try to watch kingdom of heaven ..its something like that...u can see legolas (orlando bloom) in action hehehe

I agree. It is the people who do hideous acts and hide behind religion. Look at the situation in Iraq. Muslims are killing Muslims and have no qualms in killing their spiritual brothers. And guess what? They have no conscience killing children and women either. I am very sure God is going to have a day of reckoning with them. I have many Muslims as good friends - I don't see them as killers.

Great comment. Christians are also sometimes racist and they stereotype people who aren't like them. But that's not Christianity's fault.

Dear hassei! Let me appreciate your concern. You said in a very simple and straight way which i was trying from last night but wasn't getting words. But what you translate the Sorat Kafiron! is simply best, Don't know how i forgot to narrate that earlier. Anways keep posting and let me correct you what you wrote above,it wasn't and old man but an old lady. May Allah bless you for ever Ameen!

It don't take a rocket scientist ti figure out Islam.

Surah 2:190-193 " Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress limits...And slay them wherever ye catch them. And turn them out from where they have turned you out; for persecution is worse than slaughter; But fight them not at the sacred Mosque unless they first fight you there; But if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who reject faith. But if they cease, Allah is oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. And fight them on until there is no more persecution. And the religion becomes Allah's. But if they cease, Let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression"

Do you know how many Iraqi civilians we have killed?

you didn't wrote Complete translation. Let me do it for you ""And fight in the Way of Allah those who fight you, but transgress not the limits. Truly, Allah doesn't like the transgressors.And slay them wherever ye catch them, and turn them out from where they have Turned you out; for tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter; but fight them not at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith.But if they cease, God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. And fight them on until there is no more Tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in God; but if they cease, Let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression."" I must appreciate you that you tried to find what is inside Quran no matter you tried it to find some -ve points. I don't know either you find it on your own or somebody told you,but who ever done this is misguiding others too about what is written in these verses. First of all be sure that in Quran,every Ayat (verse) have some background ,some reason in some specific period of time.So if you want to take meanings of any verse in Quran,Either to help yourself or to prove it wrong,first you must know about the background that why and to whom it was said. Now the background of these verses for your reference. "Mecca!" it was always the city of PEACE right from Prophet Abraham.Even people here were indulge in so many bad things,like worshiping idols, disrespecting their elders,mixing impurities in Food and so many else.Their were communities of different families who start to Fight and kill on very small things like a water, animals, or even just to prove their POWER.But still in this condition there were four months in a year when fight was prohibited in whole Mecca. Prophet Muhammad left Mecca to Medina to live in peace as People of Mecca were so against PROPHET (PBUH) and his teachings.But it was HIS homeland and HE loved HIS city.And also there is holy Mosque which is so respectful for Muslims that they do their prayers while facing that Mosque.So after a couple of Years Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and HIS companions wish to see the holy mosque.And Muslims were enough stronger then ever so a crew went their along with prophet.But The People of Mecca again tried to make violence and didn't allow the Muslims to enter into Mecca.It was almost about to start of WAR,that an Agreement came b/w Muslims and People of Mecca that Muslims will return this year w/o visiting the holy Mosque and will come next year and will have permission to live for 3 days with peace.it was Muslim's great wish to go back to their home but due to Agreement they left w/o any war .Next year according to Agreement Muslims walk from madina to Mecca to see the holy mosque.But they were also informed about the routine of People of Mecca that how do they often refuse their agreements.So the companions of Prophet asked to HIM that if they again refuse or tried to fight then what will we do?That is a city of peace for every one so we can't fight but we can' come back w/o going to holy mosque then what will we do.they had power to fight but still they were worried as their mission was to go to holy mosque for noble cause not for WAR.So in that mean time these verses were sent by Allah allowing the Muslims that goto your home and holy mosque and if they try to stop you against the agreement then you have right to fight but you are not supposed to fight from your own.If they don't say you anything then don't fight and just do for what you are going.Even if you have to fight,then still don't kill blindly,like can't touch even to any women,child,boy or OLD aged persons.If they will do so,Allah will dislike even Muslims are doing this.Just fight with those who picks sword against to kill you otherwise forgive them all cause your Lord is the biggest Forgiver. it wasn't a general order to always kill the NON MUSLIMS. Dude think deeply,they were being ordered to forgive those who kicked them from their homeland,who killed their belove once but they were ordered if there is any possibility to stop the war then do it and forgive them. And same happened,Nobody fought,Muslims were in too much strength that the guys who were guarding the city to prevent Muslims from entering the city ,didn't courage to start the WAR.So Muslims didn't fight and they won their city without flowing a single drop of Blood.Even a man ABU SUFIAN who killed beloved UNCLE of Prophet,was set free. Now you tell me is Islam teaching them Peace or Violence ? If i enter in your home and try to kill your child ,what will you do? you will kill me dude to save yourself,and your family and its ur right to do so. Islam itself is derived from the word "salim" which means Peace.So don't spread the rumors about a thing you don't know about,If you want to know what and why happened then try to complete your reference, the background and then decide. And in the same topic let me clear a lil about Jihad which is now biggest TOOL to start the war against any poor country.just say to world that this country is doing "jihad" and hence kill their children,patients,women,and all creatures of that Country. "Jihad" is derived from "Jehad" which means to try for something.or you can say struggle to achieve something.In Islam fight to protect Islam or spread islam is last stage of Jihad.Before this most important Jihad is Jihad against yourself.One should jihad (try his best) to make him free from sins,to always help others,to behave good,to do good things,to take~care of his family,to respect elders,to respect God and all of his prophets,and to follow the Quran and Prophet's teachings.But unfortunately International politics is using this word "jihad" for their own benefit and no one is stopping neither admitting this. I am not an Islamic scholar,nor have much informations but still i tried my best to let you know that Islam is the true peaceful Religion .Hope you are clear,but if still you have some confusion then let me know ill try to give your more info. Personally i would like to suggest you to have books , or Videos of Dr.Zakir Naik (http://www.irf.net/irf/drzakirnaik/dznindex.htm). he have the answer of every question you might asked or think even.

How do you define terrorism?

necro quote''yull get virgins in the afterlife if u kill people for god, u get a medal if u kill for the stars and the stripes, 25-life if u kill for ice and cars, ull burn in eternal hell for designing the hydrogen bomb................................................................................conform or die ur choice its not my personal choice. but it only starts one voice to start a revolution. live or die respect to the terrorists but more to the buddists they set themselves alight in protest big ups 1-2 generation plan to out breed us not fine by me tiger

i agree...though i cannot read the arabic Qur`an but im sure that's what its teaches .... translations sometimes looses some important details...

sorry, i agree with your comand

no relgion teaches hate...its just the people who practices whatever religion.. its just that there are extremes be it christian or islam.... extreme christianism sees non christian as evil and im sure there is also extremist islam that sees non islam evil....