The document discusses Islam's position on terrorism and extremism. It examines accusations against Islam, whether Islam promotes violence, and the rules of combat in Islam. It explores Islamic teachings on issues like jihad, treatment of non-Muslims, and human rights. Studies from organizations like Europol and RAND are cited which show that the vast majority of terrorist attacks in Europe and the world are not committed by Muslims. The document aims to clarify Islam's stance against extremism and terrorism.
Islam and Muslims, Questions and AnswersEmad salih
This document provides information about Islam and Muslims. It addresses common misconceptions such as Muslims worshipping Mohammed instead of God, and denies that Muslims reject Jesus or the Bible. The document also discusses the core beliefs of Muslims, the origins and teachings of the Quran and Hadith, when fighting is allowed in Islam, and clarifies that terrorism does not represent a problem among Canadian Muslims. It aims to correct media bias and challenges the notion that religious conflicts and violence are unique to the Muslim world.
Is Islam a violent religion (Jihad in Islam; A misunderstood concept)Emad salih
This document discusses the true teachings of Islam regarding key concepts that are often misunderstood such as Jihad, treatment of others, and the use of violence. It provides Islamic perspectives on topics like the meaning of Jihad, Muslim beliefs about God and prophets, reciprocity and fairness in treatment of non-Muslims. It also addresses extremist groups like ISIS and clarifies that their violent actions go against Islamic scripture and rulings of Islamic scholars. Overall, the document aims to provide a balanced understanding of Islam and correct common misconceptions.
1) The document discusses common myths about Jihad in Islam, including that it means "holy war" or that Islam was spread by the sword.
2) It explains that Jihad actually means to strive or struggle, and identifies four main types - striving of the soul, against Satan, against enemies, and against injustice.
3) It argues that Islam promotes peace, not a "clash of civilizations", and prohibits violence against civilians like suicide bombings. Muslims are called to be peacemakers who resolve conflicts through dialogue and cooperation between civilizations.
Combatting 21st Century Violent Extremist Terrorism ISIS Al-Qaeda in Iraq & S...Om Muktar
This document discusses guidelines for legitimate jihad in Islam and contrasts that with the extremist view. It outlines several principles for Islamic warfare, including: having a legitimate ruling authority, only fighting when strong enough to repel attacks, not harming non-combatants, being bound by peace treaties, and only fighting to worship God alone rather than for personal gain. It argues extremists violate these by fighting without authority, killing unlawfully, and distorting the true message of Islam.
Islam Peaceful Religion
A LECTURE BY HADRAT MIRZA MASROOR AHMAD, KHALIFATUL MASIH V, SUPREME
HEAD OF THE WORLDWIDE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY DELIVERED AT THE
UNIVERSITE D’ABOMEY- C A L AVI COTONOU, BENIN, DURING HIS RECENT M O S T
SUCCESSFUL VISIT IN GHANA, BURKINO FASO, BENIN AND NIGERIA
Dear students and staff members at this university,
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullah.
I have been asked to shed some light on Islam as a peaceful religion. In view of the
shortage of time, I can only address this subject briefly.
Whenever one wishes to speak about Islam as a religion of peace, the question
naturally springs to mind that whereas there are so many religions in the world such
as Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc., when it comes to finding out
whether Islam is a religion of peace, why should Islam be the odd one out?
One reason for this is that a few years after the beginning of Islam, anti-Islamic
powers began a propaganda that Islam is a religion of extremism and violence and
wants to compel others into belief by means of the sword. This, of course, is
incorrect. In the beginning, the Muslims of Makkah suffered persecution but they
remained silent. Finally, they migrated to Madinah but there too the disbelievers
hounded the Muslims and forced upon them a battle to which I will revert later. The
proof against those opponents who allege that Islam was spread by the sword is that
although the disbelievers of Makkah raised all sorts of objections, yet history stands
witness to the fact that the people of Makkah themselves never complained that the
Muslims had used the sword against the disbelievers to compel them to change their
faith.
Secondly, what has given Islam a bad name is an ugly and awful image of extremism
presented, whether knowingly or unwittingly, by some Muslim groups and.................
This document is an introduction to a monograph titled "Islam and Peace" by Dr. Ibrahim Kalin. It discusses different perspectives on whether religion is a source of violence. Some argue religions inherently promote violence through exclusivist claims and rituals, while others say religious teachings promote peace but have been manipulated for political gains. The author argues both views overgeneralize and fail to consider the complex relationship between religious texts and their interpretation within communities over time. Examining this dynamic is important for accurately understanding the relationship between Islam and violence.
The document provides an overview of Islam, including:
1) Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world with over 1.3 billion followers globally, especially in Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and other Asian and African countries.
2) The core beliefs of Islam include tawhid (monotheism), justice of God, prophethood (including belief in prophets like Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus), and life after death.
3) Key practices include the five daily prayers (salah), fasting during Ramadan (saum), pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj), religious tax (zakat), and striving for good (jihad), which is primarily
Islam promotes comprehensive peace based on its principles of mercy, justice, and moral virtues. It enjoins Muslims to establish friendly relations even with enemies and incline towards peace whenever the enemy does. Key Islamic concepts like "Islam", "Salam", and the greeting "As-Salamu Alaikum" emphasize peace. The purpose of Islam is to please Allah through righteous deeds that guide people to peace and safety.
Islam and Muslims, Questions and AnswersEmad salih
This document provides information about Islam and Muslims. It addresses common misconceptions such as Muslims worshipping Mohammed instead of God, and denies that Muslims reject Jesus or the Bible. The document also discusses the core beliefs of Muslims, the origins and teachings of the Quran and Hadith, when fighting is allowed in Islam, and clarifies that terrorism does not represent a problem among Canadian Muslims. It aims to correct media bias and challenges the notion that religious conflicts and violence are unique to the Muslim world.
Is Islam a violent religion (Jihad in Islam; A misunderstood concept)Emad salih
This document discusses the true teachings of Islam regarding key concepts that are often misunderstood such as Jihad, treatment of others, and the use of violence. It provides Islamic perspectives on topics like the meaning of Jihad, Muslim beliefs about God and prophets, reciprocity and fairness in treatment of non-Muslims. It also addresses extremist groups like ISIS and clarifies that their violent actions go against Islamic scripture and rulings of Islamic scholars. Overall, the document aims to provide a balanced understanding of Islam and correct common misconceptions.
1) The document discusses common myths about Jihad in Islam, including that it means "holy war" or that Islam was spread by the sword.
2) It explains that Jihad actually means to strive or struggle, and identifies four main types - striving of the soul, against Satan, against enemies, and against injustice.
3) It argues that Islam promotes peace, not a "clash of civilizations", and prohibits violence against civilians like suicide bombings. Muslims are called to be peacemakers who resolve conflicts through dialogue and cooperation between civilizations.
Combatting 21st Century Violent Extremist Terrorism ISIS Al-Qaeda in Iraq & S...Om Muktar
This document discusses guidelines for legitimate jihad in Islam and contrasts that with the extremist view. It outlines several principles for Islamic warfare, including: having a legitimate ruling authority, only fighting when strong enough to repel attacks, not harming non-combatants, being bound by peace treaties, and only fighting to worship God alone rather than for personal gain. It argues extremists violate these by fighting without authority, killing unlawfully, and distorting the true message of Islam.
Islam Peaceful Religion
A LECTURE BY HADRAT MIRZA MASROOR AHMAD, KHALIFATUL MASIH V, SUPREME
HEAD OF THE WORLDWIDE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY DELIVERED AT THE
UNIVERSITE D’ABOMEY- C A L AVI COTONOU, BENIN, DURING HIS RECENT M O S T
SUCCESSFUL VISIT IN GHANA, BURKINO FASO, BENIN AND NIGERIA
Dear students and staff members at this university,
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullah.
I have been asked to shed some light on Islam as a peaceful religion. In view of the
shortage of time, I can only address this subject briefly.
Whenever one wishes to speak about Islam as a religion of peace, the question
naturally springs to mind that whereas there are so many religions in the world such
as Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc., when it comes to finding out
whether Islam is a religion of peace, why should Islam be the odd one out?
One reason for this is that a few years after the beginning of Islam, anti-Islamic
powers began a propaganda that Islam is a religion of extremism and violence and
wants to compel others into belief by means of the sword. This, of course, is
incorrect. In the beginning, the Muslims of Makkah suffered persecution but they
remained silent. Finally, they migrated to Madinah but there too the disbelievers
hounded the Muslims and forced upon them a battle to which I will revert later. The
proof against those opponents who allege that Islam was spread by the sword is that
although the disbelievers of Makkah raised all sorts of objections, yet history stands
witness to the fact that the people of Makkah themselves never complained that the
Muslims had used the sword against the disbelievers to compel them to change their
faith.
Secondly, what has given Islam a bad name is an ugly and awful image of extremism
presented, whether knowingly or unwittingly, by some Muslim groups and.................
This document is an introduction to a monograph titled "Islam and Peace" by Dr. Ibrahim Kalin. It discusses different perspectives on whether religion is a source of violence. Some argue religions inherently promote violence through exclusivist claims and rituals, while others say religious teachings promote peace but have been manipulated for political gains. The author argues both views overgeneralize and fail to consider the complex relationship between religious texts and their interpretation within communities over time. Examining this dynamic is important for accurately understanding the relationship between Islam and violence.
The document provides an overview of Islam, including:
1) Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world with over 1.3 billion followers globally, especially in Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and other Asian and African countries.
2) The core beliefs of Islam include tawhid (monotheism), justice of God, prophethood (including belief in prophets like Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus), and life after death.
3) Key practices include the five daily prayers (salah), fasting during Ramadan (saum), pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj), religious tax (zakat), and striving for good (jihad), which is primarily
Islam promotes comprehensive peace based on its principles of mercy, justice, and moral virtues. It enjoins Muslims to establish friendly relations even with enemies and incline towards peace whenever the enemy does. Key Islamic concepts like "Islam", "Salam", and the greeting "As-Salamu Alaikum" emphasize peace. The purpose of Islam is to please Allah through righteous deeds that guide people to peace and safety.
While some claim Islam promotes violence, the document argues this is a misinterpretation. It summarizes that the Quran and hadiths instruct Muslims to act with justice, mercy, and avoid harming others. Terrorism runs contrary to Islamic principles of preserving life and avoiding aggression. Islamic law establishes protections for life, intellect, property, lineage and faith.
Jihad has multiple meanings in Islam including striving to achieve a goal or using one's resources to please God. There are two types of jihad - the greater jihad which is overcoming one's desires and the lesser jihad which is actions taken for God. Jihad aims to purify oneself, attain true humanity, and achieve peace. War in Islam is only permissible for self-defense or when freedom of religion is oppressed. Terrorism and killing innocent people are strictly forbidden in Islam.
The document discusses Islamic principles of peace, diversity, and prohibiting violence. It explains that Islam means peace, the roots of the word Islam mean submission to God, and its basic tenets promote peace. It discusses Quranic verses advocating diversity in humanity and rejecting compulsion in religion. It also outlines Islamic rules of war only permitting fighting in self-defense and prohibiting harming non-combatants, as well as requiring peace if the enemy seeks it.
Jihad refers to the struggle to live out the Muslim faith fully and promote virtue. There are three main types: the internal struggle against sin; the struggle to build a just society; and armed defense of Islam if necessary. Jihad becomes compulsory when Muslim lives, religion or lands are under threat, and is subject to strict rules about protecting non-combatants and showing mercy to prisoners according to Islamic scripture and teachings.
ALLAH in the name of The Most Affectionate, the Merciful.
By the time of the beloved (Prophet).
Undoubtedly, man is necessarily in loss.
But those who believed and did good deeds and stressed one another to accept truth and counseled one another to be steadfast
This document examines whether Islam promotes violence and whether Muslims are responsible for most terrorist attacks. It provides a two-pronged approach to answer these questions by examining Islamic texts and data from studies conducted by Western governments and institutions. The studies show that the vast majority of terrorist attacks in Europe are from separatist/ethno-nationalist groups rather than religiously-motivated groups. The document also outlines Islamic teachings on warfare, human rights, and descriptions of violent extremist groups to argue that Islam does not promote violence or terrorism.
This document discusses Islam's perspective on peace from various angles:
1. The root word of Islam, "al-silm", means "submission" or "surrender" to God, reflecting the religion's emphasis on peace.
2. Islam teaches that diversity among humanity in terms of languages, colors, and opinions is a sign from God, and that all humans should be treated with dignity and equality.
3. While military conflict is allowed in self-defense if peaceful options fail, Islam strongly promotes peace, justice, forgiveness and protecting non-combatants according to hadith and Quranic verses presented. There is no compulsion in religion and religious tolerance is fundamental.
The document provides an introduction to some key concepts in Islam, including definitions, spiritual motivations, pillars of faith and worship. It defines Islam as submission to God and explains the meanings of Muslim. It outlines three spiritual motivations (love of God, desire for paradise, fear of punishment). It discusses the six pillars of faith (belief in God, angels, scriptures, prophets, Day of Judgment, God's decisions) and five pillars of worship (declaration of faith, prayer, fasting Ramadan, charity, pilgrimage to Mecca).
1. Islam prohibits all forms of violence and aggression except in self-defense. It promotes peace, justice, and forgiveness. Several Quranic verses are cited that instruct Muslims to only fight in self-defense, accept peace offers from enemies, respond proportionately to harm, and prefer forgiveness over retaliation.
2. Islam teaches that all humans are equal in God's eyes regardless of race or nationality. Verses say that different groups were created to get to know each other, not despise each other, and righteousness determines one's standing with God, not race or ethnicity. This promotes celebrating differences and living peacefully with all nations.
3. The Quran states there is no compulsion in religion, as
The document provides an overview of some key beliefs and practices in Islam:
1) It discusses the five pillars of Islam - faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage - and provides details on daily prayers, charitable giving, fasting in Ramadan, and the hajj pilgrimage.
2) It explains core Islamic beliefs including belief in one God (Allah), prophets including Muhammad, and the Quran as the final revealed text from God.
3) It notes that Islam is a complete way of life and that Muslims are commanded to do good and avoid evil in their treatment of others.
Islam and history of development Islamic statesJanos Tomolya
The document provides a history of the development of Islamic states. It discusses the origins and spread of Islam beginning in the 7th century CE, including key events like the Hijra and Muhammad's conquest of Mecca. It outlines the early Islamic caliphates that ruled vast territories following Muhammad's death. The document also summarizes the ideological differences between Sunni and Shia Islam and provides timelines of important events and rulers in early Islamic history.
Islam means submission to the will of God. It teaches belief in one God, the Day of Judgment, and individual accountability. The basic teachings of Islam are similar to Christianity and Judaism, including belief in God and prophets. The five pillars of Islam are the profession of faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca if able. Muslims believe Islam was the religion of previous prophets including Adam and Jesus, and that Muhammad was the final prophet who received revelations that became the Quran.
Presentation by Al Midrar Institute
To contact us- Website: www.almidrar.com
Email: sawafai@almidrar.com
Phone number: (+92)21-358-92292
Facebook.com/almidrar
Facebook,com/almunadi
The document discusses different perspectives on the meaning and purpose of Jihad in Islam. It examines Jihad from linguistic, scholarly, and Quranic perspectives. Key points include that Jihad linguistically means "to struggle" and can take various non-violent forms, such as spiritual, mental or verbal struggles. Scholars categorize Jihad as including struggles against oneself, Satan, non-believers, and hypocrites. The ultimate purpose of Jihad is to fulfill one's duty in spreading and defending Islam.
This slide presentation explains significance of unity of Ummah, reasons for Ikhtalaf, differences between ikhtelaf and khilaf and how to resolve disputes.
The document discusses the inherent human struggle between morality and freedom that is ordained by God through trials and tests. It notes that the purpose of creation is to test humans through good and evil. The struggle can occur on personal, family, and societal levels through challenges like poverty, illness, and persecution. Throughout history, prophets and companions of prophets faced severe trials with patience and reliance on God. The document advises Muslims responding with strengthened faith, family, and community while peacefully working for morality, freedom, and justice for all.
1) The major problem facing Muslims is the growing misperception in the West that Islam is inherently linked to extremism, intolerance, and violence. This misperception developed historically over decades.
2) The most difficult challenge is influencing the premises that led to this misperception and bridging the gap between those who call for "freedom and democracy" and Muslims who call for justice.
3) Muslims in America should shape their future through integration - bringing the best of Islamic heritage to reinforce American values of justice, liberty, and the spiritual nature of humanity. This can be done through local engagement, founding think tanks, lobbying, and academic work.
This document discusses the concept of Jihad in Islam. It begins by covering Islamic beliefs and then defines Jihad as meaning struggle or effort for excellence, which can take three forms: struggling against one's own evil desires; struggling against evil in society; and struggling in battle for self-defense or to end oppression. It notes that valid reasons for military Jihad include self-defense, resisting occupation, and protecting religious freedom, but that Jihad does not mean forcing religion on others or fighting for personal power or wealth. The document outlines Islamic rules of warfare, such as offering peace first, protecting non-combatants, avoiding destruction, and just treatment of prisoners. It stresses that Jihad should not be connected to terrorism.
This 16-week course provides an overview of Islam to help understand the religion and its relationship to recent acts of terrorism. It aims to equip students to share their Christian faith with Muslims. The instructor argues that now is the time for this course, as Islamist terror threatens Western nations. While not all Muslims support terrorism, the instructor asserts that terrorism is grounded in fundamentalist interpretations of Islam and the Quran. The course will examine Islamic history, sects, prominent countries, and the rise of terrorism, with the goal of understanding these topics from a biblical Christian perspective.
The document discusses key beliefs and prophecies shared between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It notes prophecies of Muhammad found in the Old Testament/Torah and references to him in Hindu and Christian scriptures. The five pillars of Islam are outlined. Key figures and events in the origins and spread of Islam are mentioned.
This document summarizes research on the relationship between religion and economic growth. It finds that countries with higher percentages of people who believe in heaven and hell tend to have higher economic growth rates, rather than countries with higher levels of church attendance. The research uses data on church attendance rates, and beliefs in heaven and hell from international surveys. It concludes that emphasizing moral and ethical teachings related to work could help promote economic growth by influencing societal beliefs.
While some claim Islam promotes violence, the document argues this is a misinterpretation. It summarizes that the Quran and hadiths instruct Muslims to act with justice, mercy, and avoid harming others. Terrorism runs contrary to Islamic principles of preserving life and avoiding aggression. Islamic law establishes protections for life, intellect, property, lineage and faith.
Jihad has multiple meanings in Islam including striving to achieve a goal or using one's resources to please God. There are two types of jihad - the greater jihad which is overcoming one's desires and the lesser jihad which is actions taken for God. Jihad aims to purify oneself, attain true humanity, and achieve peace. War in Islam is only permissible for self-defense or when freedom of religion is oppressed. Terrorism and killing innocent people are strictly forbidden in Islam.
The document discusses Islamic principles of peace, diversity, and prohibiting violence. It explains that Islam means peace, the roots of the word Islam mean submission to God, and its basic tenets promote peace. It discusses Quranic verses advocating diversity in humanity and rejecting compulsion in religion. It also outlines Islamic rules of war only permitting fighting in self-defense and prohibiting harming non-combatants, as well as requiring peace if the enemy seeks it.
Jihad refers to the struggle to live out the Muslim faith fully and promote virtue. There are three main types: the internal struggle against sin; the struggle to build a just society; and armed defense of Islam if necessary. Jihad becomes compulsory when Muslim lives, religion or lands are under threat, and is subject to strict rules about protecting non-combatants and showing mercy to prisoners according to Islamic scripture and teachings.
ALLAH in the name of The Most Affectionate, the Merciful.
By the time of the beloved (Prophet).
Undoubtedly, man is necessarily in loss.
But those who believed and did good deeds and stressed one another to accept truth and counseled one another to be steadfast
This document examines whether Islam promotes violence and whether Muslims are responsible for most terrorist attacks. It provides a two-pronged approach to answer these questions by examining Islamic texts and data from studies conducted by Western governments and institutions. The studies show that the vast majority of terrorist attacks in Europe are from separatist/ethno-nationalist groups rather than religiously-motivated groups. The document also outlines Islamic teachings on warfare, human rights, and descriptions of violent extremist groups to argue that Islam does not promote violence or terrorism.
This document discusses Islam's perspective on peace from various angles:
1. The root word of Islam, "al-silm", means "submission" or "surrender" to God, reflecting the religion's emphasis on peace.
2. Islam teaches that diversity among humanity in terms of languages, colors, and opinions is a sign from God, and that all humans should be treated with dignity and equality.
3. While military conflict is allowed in self-defense if peaceful options fail, Islam strongly promotes peace, justice, forgiveness and protecting non-combatants according to hadith and Quranic verses presented. There is no compulsion in religion and religious tolerance is fundamental.
The document provides an introduction to some key concepts in Islam, including definitions, spiritual motivations, pillars of faith and worship. It defines Islam as submission to God and explains the meanings of Muslim. It outlines three spiritual motivations (love of God, desire for paradise, fear of punishment). It discusses the six pillars of faith (belief in God, angels, scriptures, prophets, Day of Judgment, God's decisions) and five pillars of worship (declaration of faith, prayer, fasting Ramadan, charity, pilgrimage to Mecca).
1. Islam prohibits all forms of violence and aggression except in self-defense. It promotes peace, justice, and forgiveness. Several Quranic verses are cited that instruct Muslims to only fight in self-defense, accept peace offers from enemies, respond proportionately to harm, and prefer forgiveness over retaliation.
2. Islam teaches that all humans are equal in God's eyes regardless of race or nationality. Verses say that different groups were created to get to know each other, not despise each other, and righteousness determines one's standing with God, not race or ethnicity. This promotes celebrating differences and living peacefully with all nations.
3. The Quran states there is no compulsion in religion, as
The document provides an overview of some key beliefs and practices in Islam:
1) It discusses the five pillars of Islam - faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage - and provides details on daily prayers, charitable giving, fasting in Ramadan, and the hajj pilgrimage.
2) It explains core Islamic beliefs including belief in one God (Allah), prophets including Muhammad, and the Quran as the final revealed text from God.
3) It notes that Islam is a complete way of life and that Muslims are commanded to do good and avoid evil in their treatment of others.
Islam and history of development Islamic statesJanos Tomolya
The document provides a history of the development of Islamic states. It discusses the origins and spread of Islam beginning in the 7th century CE, including key events like the Hijra and Muhammad's conquest of Mecca. It outlines the early Islamic caliphates that ruled vast territories following Muhammad's death. The document also summarizes the ideological differences between Sunni and Shia Islam and provides timelines of important events and rulers in early Islamic history.
Islam means submission to the will of God. It teaches belief in one God, the Day of Judgment, and individual accountability. The basic teachings of Islam are similar to Christianity and Judaism, including belief in God and prophets. The five pillars of Islam are the profession of faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca if able. Muslims believe Islam was the religion of previous prophets including Adam and Jesus, and that Muhammad was the final prophet who received revelations that became the Quran.
Presentation by Al Midrar Institute
To contact us- Website: www.almidrar.com
Email: sawafai@almidrar.com
Phone number: (+92)21-358-92292
Facebook.com/almidrar
Facebook,com/almunadi
The document discusses different perspectives on the meaning and purpose of Jihad in Islam. It examines Jihad from linguistic, scholarly, and Quranic perspectives. Key points include that Jihad linguistically means "to struggle" and can take various non-violent forms, such as spiritual, mental or verbal struggles. Scholars categorize Jihad as including struggles against oneself, Satan, non-believers, and hypocrites. The ultimate purpose of Jihad is to fulfill one's duty in spreading and defending Islam.
This slide presentation explains significance of unity of Ummah, reasons for Ikhtalaf, differences between ikhtelaf and khilaf and how to resolve disputes.
The document discusses the inherent human struggle between morality and freedom that is ordained by God through trials and tests. It notes that the purpose of creation is to test humans through good and evil. The struggle can occur on personal, family, and societal levels through challenges like poverty, illness, and persecution. Throughout history, prophets and companions of prophets faced severe trials with patience and reliance on God. The document advises Muslims responding with strengthened faith, family, and community while peacefully working for morality, freedom, and justice for all.
1) The major problem facing Muslims is the growing misperception in the West that Islam is inherently linked to extremism, intolerance, and violence. This misperception developed historically over decades.
2) The most difficult challenge is influencing the premises that led to this misperception and bridging the gap between those who call for "freedom and democracy" and Muslims who call for justice.
3) Muslims in America should shape their future through integration - bringing the best of Islamic heritage to reinforce American values of justice, liberty, and the spiritual nature of humanity. This can be done through local engagement, founding think tanks, lobbying, and academic work.
This document discusses the concept of Jihad in Islam. It begins by covering Islamic beliefs and then defines Jihad as meaning struggle or effort for excellence, which can take three forms: struggling against one's own evil desires; struggling against evil in society; and struggling in battle for self-defense or to end oppression. It notes that valid reasons for military Jihad include self-defense, resisting occupation, and protecting religious freedom, but that Jihad does not mean forcing religion on others or fighting for personal power or wealth. The document outlines Islamic rules of warfare, such as offering peace first, protecting non-combatants, avoiding destruction, and just treatment of prisoners. It stresses that Jihad should not be connected to terrorism.
This 16-week course provides an overview of Islam to help understand the religion and its relationship to recent acts of terrorism. It aims to equip students to share their Christian faith with Muslims. The instructor argues that now is the time for this course, as Islamist terror threatens Western nations. While not all Muslims support terrorism, the instructor asserts that terrorism is grounded in fundamentalist interpretations of Islam and the Quran. The course will examine Islamic history, sects, prominent countries, and the rise of terrorism, with the goal of understanding these topics from a biblical Christian perspective.
The document discusses key beliefs and prophecies shared between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It notes prophecies of Muhammad found in the Old Testament/Torah and references to him in Hindu and Christian scriptures. The five pillars of Islam are outlined. Key figures and events in the origins and spread of Islam are mentioned.
This document summarizes research on the relationship between religion and economic growth. It finds that countries with higher percentages of people who believe in heaven and hell tend to have higher economic growth rates, rather than countries with higher levels of church attendance. The research uses data on church attendance rates, and beliefs in heaven and hell from international surveys. It concludes that emphasizing moral and ethical teachings related to work could help promote economic growth by influencing societal beliefs.
The document analyzes elements from several movie posters and explains how they are typical of the thriller genre. For one poster: the title displayed in bold and red implies danger; the tagline references crime typical of thrillers; the characters are linked representing their relationships in the film's plot. For another: the main character holding a flaming arrow suggests seeking revenge through violence, a common thriller theme. Overall, the document examines how elements like weather, settings, weapons and character presentations can establish a film as fitting the thriller genre.
This document provides an overview of the history and beliefs of Islam and the Middle East region. It discusses the origins and key teachings of Islam, including the Quran and hadith. It then covers major historical events and conflicts in the Middle East such as the Mongol invasions, Crusades, Ottoman-Persian wars, European colonialism, and current issues. The document seeks to clarify common misconceptions about Islamic beliefs and teachings regarding God, prophets, Jesus, the Bible, treatment of non-Muslims, and the circumstances under which Islam permits fighting.
Extremism, especially religious extremism, has become a major challenge in Pakistan that threatens social cohesion and national security. It manifests through violent acts by extremist groups and human rights violations when extremists gain power. While some argue extremism stems from political grievances, others believe the extremist ideology itself justifies antagonism. Reformist Muslim voices are seen as critical to countering extremist narratives. In Pakistan, extremism in recent years has led to over 1,700 terrorist attacks in 2013 alone, carried out mainly by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, killing over 2,400 people. Beyond organized groups, extremism is also growing at the individual level and destroying families and society.
The document discusses several topics related to the Middle East including globalization and tribalism as forces today. It provides a brief history of Israel from Zionism and the Balfour Declaration to recent peace accords and uprisings. Key events involving Arab countries are outlined such as the Suez Crisis, Six Day War, Yom Kippur War, Iranian Revolution, Iran-Iraq War, and Gulf War. The document also discusses the Palestinians and their goal of self-government in territory.
This document discusses radicalization and extremism through a lesson plan. It aims to teach students about the meaning of radicalization and extremism, reasons why people become radicalized, and what can be done if someone may be at risk of radicalization. The lesson defines key terms, discusses case studies of British citizens who joined extremist groups, explores the British values of democracy, individual liberty, mutual respect, tolerance and rule of law, and considers ways to challenge radicalization through discussion and role playing scenarios.
There are two types of religious extremism discussed in the document: religious terrorists and religious cults. Religious terrorists embrace beliefs that allow violence and view outsiders as enemies of God, while cults require absolute loyalty and isolate members from their former lives. Examples discussed include Al-Qaeda, Aum Shinrikyo, Jonestown, and Heaven's Gate. The document examines why people may be drawn to such groups and provides warning signs for identifying religious extremism.
Social media plays a role in both terrorism and anti-terrorism efforts. It allows terrorist groups like ISIS to widely distribute propaganda like violent videos and images to recruit supporters and influence audiences. It also allows individuals to publish manifestos outlining their motivations for violent attacks. However, social media also aids in countering terrorist groups by distributing anti-ISIS messages. Defining terrorism remains challenging as different groups and governments have varying definitions, and social media has complicated efforts to form a universal description.
The document discusses the concept of extremism, defining it as actions or ideologies outside a society's perceived political center or that violate common moral standards. It notes extremism is usually constructed in opposition to moderation. The document also categorizes different types of extremism and lists major determinants and causes, including things like political deprivation, lack of education, corrupt elites, and exposure to violence at a young age. It argues extremism is not specific to any single religion. The conclusion calls for a holistic strategy incorporating social, religious, educational and other reforms to counter extremist narratives and ideologies.
The document discusses the Sicarii, a group of Jewish Zealots in ancient Judea who used concealed daggers to murder Romans and their sympathizers in acts of resistance against Roman rule. The Sicarii saw themselves as freedom fighters seeking to liberate Judea from Roman occupation through violent means. Students are instructed to create a poster portraying the Sicarii in a sympathetic light as brave freedom fighters.
The document provides an introduction to key concepts in Islam, including:
- Allah as the one God who is all-powerful and merciful
- Muhammad as the final prophet
- The five pillars of faith: declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage
- Other religious duties including jihad which means struggle not holy war
It also outlines similarities between Islam and other Abrahamic faiths around beliefs in monotheism, prophets, morality, and afterlife. While Islam is the accepted religion, those of other faiths will be judged on judgment day.
Understanding Islam
The document provides an overview of key aspects of Islam, including:
- The basics of faith in Islam which include belief in one God and prophets such as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
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Islam and Extremism
1. ISLAM AND ITS POSITION
WITH REGARDS TO
TERRORISM AND
EXTREMISM
Emad Salih
2. ACCUSATIONS LEVELED AGAINST
ISLAM AND MUSLIMS
Islam is an inherently violent religion.
Islam and Muslims are responsible for all the
terrorist attacks in the world.
Not all Muslims are terrorists but all terrorists
are Muslims.
3. IS ISLAM INHERENTLY
VIOLENT?
Does Islam call for violence against civilians?
Does Islam call for violation of human rights?
Does Islam call for extremism?
Why does Islam not condemn terrorism and terrorist?
To answer these questions we will have to examine the Islamic
teachings that pertain to these topics.
4. A R E M U S L I M S R E S P O N S I B L E F O R A L M O S T
A L L T E R RO R I S T A T TA C K S I N T H E WO R L D ?
To answer this question, we will examine the following reports:
1-2014 EU Terrorism situation and trend report, prepared by
Europol.
2-RAND (Research ANd Development Corporation): financed by
the U.S. government with headquarters in Santa Monica, CA
3-Gallup studies(Gallup: An American research organization based
in Washington DC providing research and strategic consulting to
leaders and organizations based on data analysis)
4-Other studies prepared by renowned institutions.
5. IS TER ROR ISM A ND VIOLENCE A
T R A DEMA R K OF MUSLIMS?
To answer this questions, we will have to examine historical and
present day facts.
Present day facts will be represented in the results of the
previously mentioned studies.
Some historical examples pertaining to this question will
also be cited.
6. Biography of the Prophet
Islam’s teachings with
regards to war, dealing with
non-Muslims, human rights
and universal values.
EXAMINING ISLAMIC TEACHINGS
Who are those extremists?
Where do they get their
ideas from?
What does Islam have to
say about those views?
What does the word Jihad
mean?
8. Born 570 AD
Raised as an orphan
Worked as a shepherd
Then as a merchant
Married at 25
Received message at 40
Died at 63 (23 year mission)
PROPHET’S BIOGRAPHY
Quran (6236 verses, over
600 pages)
Prophetic teachings (300K)
120,000 disciples
Islam had spread to all of
Arabia by time of his death
9. Belief in the one God
Belief in all Prophets
Belief in Angels
Belief in all previous books
Belief in God’s plan
Belief in the Afterlife
ESSENCE OF THE MESSAGE
Testimony of faith
5 prayers a day
Fasting 1 month a year
Charity to those in need
Pilgrimage
10. DOES ISLAM PROMOTE VIOLENCE
When is fighting allowed in Islam?
What are the rules of combat in Islam?
What does Islam teach toward dealing with non-
Muslims?
What does Islam teach with regards to respecting
human rights?
12. IN SELF DEFENSE
“Permission to fight is given to those who have been
fought against, because they were wronged and oppressed;
and indeed, God is most able to give them victory; (they are)
those who have been unjustly expelled from their homes
without right, for no reason except that they say, "Our Lord is
God.” (Quran 22:39-40)
13. M U S L I M S C O M M A N D E D TO F I G H T O N LY
T H O S E W H O F I G H T T H E M A N D TO B E G I N
N O H O S T I L I T I E S
“And fight in the way of Allah those who fight
against you, but begin no hostilities. Surely,
Allah does not love the aggressors”
(Quran 2:190)
14. FIGHTING TO FREE THE WEAK
FROM OPPRESSION
“And why should you not fight in the way of God and for
the sake of those who are weak, ill-treated, and
oppressed? Men, Women, and Children, whose only cry is,
"Oh our Lord! Rescue us from this town whose people are
tyrants, and provide for us from you one who will protect us;
and raise for us from you one who will help us!” (Quran 4:75)
15. FIGHTING TO SECURE FREEDOM
OF RELIGION
“For had it not been that Allah checks one set of people by
means of another, monasteries, churches, synagogues, and
mosques, wherein the Name of Allah is mentioned much
would surely have been demolished. Verily, Allah will help
those who help His (Cause). Truly, Allah is All-Strong, All-
Mighty)” (Quran 22:40)
17. PROHIBITION OF TARGETING THE
NON-COMBATANTS AND THE WEAK
"I advise you ten things: Do not kill women or
children or an aged, weak, injured, or sick
person. Do not kill people in places of worship,
do not behave cowardly…” (Prophet Mohamed)
18. GIVING CHANCE FOR PEACE
“But if your enemies incline towards peace,
you should also incline towards peace. And trust
in God! For He is the one who hears and knows all
things.” (Quran8:61)
19. PROHIBITION OF EXTREME
MEASURES
“Do not go to extremes, do not behave
treacherously, mutilate their dead, or kill children”
(Prophet Mohammed)
“Do not cut or burn trees, do not destroy houses,
do not kill animals” (Prophet Mohammed)
20. D E A L I N G W I T H P E O P L E F RO M OT H E R
FA I T H S W H O A L L OW M U S L I M S TO L I V E I N
P E A C E
“Allah does not forbid you respecting those
who have not waged war against you on account
of your religion, and have not driven you out of
your homes, that you treat them with kindness
and deal with them justly; surely Allah loves
those who are Just” Quran (60:8)
21. CONT. DEALING WITH NON-
MUSLIMS
Al-Qarafi explains the meaning of “treat them with
Kindness)” Showing gentleness towards the weak,
providing clothing to cover them and soft speech. This must
be done with affection and mercy, do so out of kindness
towards them, not out of fear or financial reasons. Also,
praying they receive guidance, advising them in all worldly
and spiritual matters, protecting their reputation if they are
exposed to slander, and defending their property, families,
rights, and concerns. Assisting them against oppression
and getting them their rights”
22. DEA LING W ITH NON - MUSLIM
MINOR ITIES
"Beware! Whoever is cruel or harsh on a non-
Muslim minority; curtails their rights, burdens
them with more than they can bear, or takes
anything from them against their free will; I will
stand against him on the Day of Judgment”
(Prophet Mohammed)
23. HUMAN RIGHTS IN ISLAM
Freedom of religion
Equality
Justice and protection
Islam and universal human values
24. FREEDOM OF RELIGION
“Let there be no compulsion in religion” (Quran 2:256).
“To you is your religion, and to me is mine”(Quran
109:6).
“And say, "The truth is from your Lord, so whoever wills -
let him believe; and whoever wills - let him disbelieve”
(Quran 18:29)
25. EQUALITY
"No Arab has any superiority over a non Arab, nor does a
non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab. Nor does a white
man have any superiority over a black man, or the black man
have any superiority over the white man. You are all the
children of Adam, & Adam was created from clay”
(Prophet Mohammed)
26. JUSTICE & PROTECTION
“ To non-Muslims is the protection from Allah and the
pledge on that from his prophet for their religion, places
of worship, and all their properties. No Priest, Rabbi or
Monk should be displaced from his position” (Prophet
Mohammed)
“My Lord has prohibited me from being unfair towards
anyone” (Prophet Mohammed)
27. ISLAM AND UNIVERSAL HUMAN
VALUES
Mercy, compassion, and benevolence
Family values
Communal rights
Women’s rights
Islam’s call for Moderation and avoidance of
extremism
28. MERCY AND COMPASSION
“Who does not show mercy to others will not be shown
mercy by Allah” (Prophet Mohammed).
“And I (Allah) have not sent you but as mercy to all mankind”
(Quran 48:29).
“Show mercy to those on earth and the One above the
heavens will show mercy to you” (Prophet Mohammed)
29. CARING FOR FAMILY
“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him.
And that you be dutiful to your parents” (Quran 17:23).
“Each of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock.
The man is the shepherd of his family and he is responsible for
his flock. The woman is the shepherd of her husband’s
household and is responsible for her flock” (Prophet
Mohammed)
30. CARING FOR OTHERS IN THE
COMMUNITY
“Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and be kind to
you parents, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, neighbors
near and far, your friend who is by your side,……” (Quran 4:36)
“The one who is treacherous towards his neighbor is not a
believer”, he repeated it three times. (Prophet Mohammed)
31. THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN
“Women are the twin halves of men” (Prophet Mohammed)
“The best of you are those who are best to their wives”
(Prophet Mohammed)
“I will accept no excuse if you violate the rights of the two
weak ones; women and and orphans” (Prophet Mohammed)
On his death bed “I urge you by the name of all to respect
the rights of women”
32. ISLAM’S CALL FOR MODERATION
“Allah is gentle and loves gentleness in all affairs” (Prophet
Mohammed).
“I warn you against going to extremes in religion” (Prophet
Mohammed)
“I was sent with the gentle and moderate religion” (Prophet
Mohammed).
“The extremists will be doomed” (Prophet Mohammed).
33. SO, IF THIS IS WHAT ISLAM
CALLS FOR, WHO ARE THOSE
EXTREMISTS?
WHO DO THEY REPRESENT?
AND FROM WHERE DO THEY GET
THEIR IDEAS?
34. EXTREMIST OFFSHOOTS FROM
ISLAM
Who are the Khawarij (Literally: Those who went out)?
-The first group to exhibit extremist tendencies and the first
sect to split out of Islam in the late 7th century.
-Developed extreme doctrines that set them apart from
mainstream Islam and Muslims.
-Have fought against Muslim governments and shed the blood
of Muslims generation after generation.
35. WAS THE EMERGENCE
OF THIS SECT
PREDICTED AND
PROPHESIZED BY THE
PROPHET MOHAMMED?
36. PROPHET MOHA MMED DESCR IBING
THEM
“There will come towards the end of time a
group of people, young men with irrational
thinking and lack of wisdom, they utter some
of the most dazzling speeches but they will
leave Islam like an arrow leaves its prey”
37. AMAZING PROPHECY
Sahl Ibn Haneef said: "I heard the prophet say while
pointing his hand towards Iraq: "There will appear some
people who will recite the Quran but it will not go beyond
their throats, and they will go out from the fold of Islam
as an arrow darts through the game's body"
38. ANOTHER PROPHECY ABOUT
THE KHAWARIJ
“There will be internal strife and fighting in this nation of
mine. And there will appear a certain group, their talk is sweet
but their actions are awful, they recite the Quran but it does not
go past their throat. They are worst of mankind and the whole
creation”
39. CONT. THE PROPHET FOR ETELLING
THE EMERGENCE OF THIS EXTR EMIST
SECT
“They think the Quran is on their side but, in
fact, it is against them”
“Whenever a group of them rises it will be
eradicated until the false messiah rises amongst
them”
40. CONT. THE PROPHET DESCR IBING
KHAWA R IJ
“They are boastful about themselves and some people
are amazed by them, they depart from Islam just like an
arrow penetrates a prey”
“They call to the book of Allah but they have nothing
to do with Allah”
“They will fight against the people of Islam”
41. W H A T G O E S I N T H E M I N D S O F S U C H
P E O P L E
“What I dread the most on you is a man who reads the Quran
and is enlightened by it and becomes as asset of Islam and
Muslims. He then disregards it and throws it behind his back and
misinterprets it. He then picks up his sword and attacks his own
neighbor and brands his neighbor with polytheism”
Huzaifah asks the Prophet: “Who is the real polytheist in this
situation the assailant or the victim” The Prophet replies “The
assailant” (Prophet Mohammed)
42.
43. WHAT IS JIHAD
In Arabic: to strive and struggle
Various types of Jihad:
1- Jihad-Nafs: To strive for the betterment of your own moral
conduct and character.
2- Jihad-Shaytan: To struggle against Satan and resist his evil
whispering.
3-Jihad-Adu: To struggle against and invading enemy and external
threat according to Islamic rules of combat.
44. WHAT JIHAD IS NOT
Killing innocent civilians is not Jihad.
Wrecking havoc and disturbing communal peace is not
Jihad.
Random acts of violence aimed at terrorizing others is not
Jihad.
45. WHAT JIHAD IS NOT
Fighting against a regime or government that permits freedom
of religion and freedom of speech is not Jihad.
Violating Islamic rules of combat is not Jihad.
Terrorists should not be called Jihadists. Proper Jihad does not
involve terrorism. Jihad should not be used to describe terrorists.
46. DO STUDIES CONDUCTED BY
WESTERN GOVERNMENTS
SUPPORT THE CLAIM THAT
MUSLIMS ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR MOST TERRORIST
ATTACKS?
47. 2 0 1 4 E U T E R RO R I S M S I T UA T I O N A N D
T R E N D R E P O RT, P R E PA R E D B Y E U RO P O L
In 2013, there were 152 terrorist attacks in the EU. Two of
them were “religiously motivated.”
In 2012, there were 219 terrorist attacks in EU countries, six of
them were “religiously motivated”.
In 2011, there were 174 terrorist attacks in EU countries none
were “affiliated or inspired” by religious terrorist organizations.
48. 2 0 1 4 E U T E R RO R I S M S I T UA T I O N A N D
T R E N D R E P O RT, P R E PA R E D B Y E U RO P O L
2010, 249 terrorist attacks, three of them were considered by
Europol to be “Islamist”
In 2009, of 294 terrorist attacks, only one was related to
Islamist militancy.
Europol added the caveat, “Islamist terrorists still aim to
cause mass casualties.”
49.
50. HOW COME W E HAVEN'T HEA R D
A BOUT A LL THESE A TTA CKS?
The answer is simple; they were not carried out by the so called
“Islamic Terrorist”.
Western media simply does not cover non-Muslim terror attacks
with the same gusto. Stories about scary “others” play better.
Irrational fear of the spread of Islam has prompted some groups
to launch a smear campaign of vilification of everything that relates
to this religion and its adherent.
51. MOST OF YOU PROBABLY NEVER
HEARD OF THIS ONE EITHER
Feb.13,2015, Nova Scotia RCMP Commanding Officer, Brian Brennan
reports that they have foiled a plot by 2 people to carry out a mass shooting at
public venue to kill as many people as they can then kill themselves.
Brenan describes them as “A group of individuals with certain beliefs who
are obsessed with killing and had many photos of mass killings”
He adds “There is nothing in the investigation to classify it as a
terrorist attack”. He goes on “I can tell you it’s not culturally based”
52. CONT. THE NOVA
SCOTIA PLOT
• The Plotter, James Gamble
shot himself when the police
surrounded his home.
• How would have this incident
been handled by the
politicians, the media, and the
Canadian public if the
perpetrators had been
Muslims?
53. WHAT ABOUT TERRORIST
ATTACKS ON US SOIL
According to a study released by Duke University and the
University of North Carolina analyzing Terrorist Attacks on
U.S. Soil by Group, From 1980 to 2005, According to FBI
Database “the terrorist threat posed by radicalized Muslim-
Americans has been exaggerated; only 6%”.
54.
55. WOULD THEY DARE SAY IT?
Using their defunct logic, would these right wingers dare
say now that nearly all acts of terrorism are committed by
Latinos and left wing groups?…they can’t; it would be political
and social suicide to say such a thing. It would be politically
incorrect and most Americans would shut down such talk as
bigoted; yet, similar statements continue to be said of Islam
and Muslims, without any repercussions.
56. MEDIA DOUBLE STANDARDS
Yet notice the disparity in media coverage for attacks by these
various groups and individuals. It would indeed be very interesting to
construct a corresponding pie chart that depicts the level of media
coverage of each group.
Yet, the media in the West continues to instill this irrational fear of
radical Islam, a fear also propagated and inflamed by right wing
Islamophobes.
57. Oct. 2014 attack by Martin
Couture-Rouleau: Vehicular
homicide, 1 RCMP officer killed.
Oct. 2014 Parliament Hill
Attack by Michael Zehaf-
Bibeau: 1 RCMP officer killed.
The June 2014 Moncton, NB
Shootings: 3 RCMP killed and 2
injured by Justin Bourque.
The Mayerthorpe, AB
Tragedy March 3, 2005: 4 RCMP
officers killed by James Roszko.
A N OT H E R E X A M P L E D O U B L E S TA N DA R D S
B Y P O L I T I C I A N S A N D M E D I A
These are terrorist attacks These are not
58. RAND REPORT
RAND (Research ANd Development Corporation): financed
by the U.S. government with headquarters in Santa Monica, CA
The report confirms that the threat of jihadist terrorism in
the United States has been heavily exaggerated. The report
documents and analyzes acts of terrorism in the U.S. from 9/11
to the end of 2009.
59. CONT. RAND REPORT
The RAND report includes a time line of all acts of terrorism on
U.S. soil committed by jihadists using FBI data.
Not a single civilian in the U.S. has been killed by jihadists since
9/11.
However, thirteen soldiers and one military-contracted ex-
soldier were killed outside a military recruiting site (Little Rock
recruiting office shooting) and on a military base (Fort Hood
Shooting).
60. CONT. RAND REPORT
Of the 83 terrorist attacks in the United States between 9/11
and the end of 2009, only three were clearly connected with the
Jihadist cause i.e. 3.6% of all terrorist attacks on US soil.
Fifty of the 83 terrorist attacks were committed by
environmental extremists and animal rights fanatics, “which
account for most of the violence.” Five civilians were killed by
the anthrax letters.
61. CONT. RAND REPORT
There are more than 3 million Muslims in the US, and few more
than 100 have joined jihad—about one out of every 30,000—
suggesting an American Muslim population that remains hostile to
jihadist ideology and its exhortations to violence.
A mistrust of American Muslims by other Americans seems
misplaced.
Many of the jihadist recruits in the United States began their
journey on the Internet.
62. CONT. RAND REPORT
Many homegrown Jihadists are not-observant Muslims, but
criminally inclined. They are often attracted to Jihadist ideologies
due to the sense of adventure and thrill rather than religion or
spirituality.
First line of defense to prevent terrorism are the relatives and
close friends of the newly radicalized jihadist. Therefore, it is
imperative to maintain the trust of the Muslim American
community.
63. INTERESTING NUMBERS
Charles Kurzman, a sociology professor at the University
of North Carolina in his most recent report tracking Islamist
militancy in America included this startling figure. “Since
9/11, Muslim-American terrorism has claimed 37 lives in
the United States, out of more than 190,000 murders
during this period.”
64. 30,000 DEATH PER YEAR YET…
US Senate blocks a Gun-Control bill for stronger background checks
for gun buyers. This reform was supported by >90% Americans and 56%
of Senators. The Republicans blocked the vote claiming the bill violated
the second amendment rights of law-abiding Americans.
Yet, the civil rights of over 5 million Muslims living in North
America and 45 Million Muslims in Europe are pervasively violated
because of some isolated terrorist attacks they have no connection
with.
65. BASED ON THE PREVIOUSLY
QUOTED STUDIES, ONE CAN
EASILY CONCLUDE THAT
THERE ARE OTHER THINGS
THAT CONSTITUTE A FAR
BIGGER THREAT TO PEOPLE
IN THE WEST THAN THE
THREAT OF “ISLAMIC
TERRORISM”
66. PEANUTS
Over 100 times as
many Americans die
of peanut allergies
per year than from
acts of terrorism.
67. BEING STRUCK MY
LIGHTNING
An American is 250
times more likely to
be struck by
lightning than be
killed by terrorism.
68. A GUN IN THE HAND
OF A TODDLER
In 2013, 3 Americans
were killed in the
Boston Bombings. In
that same year, 5
Americans were killed
by toddlers accidentally
shooting a gun.
70. FALLING OUT OF BED
Falling out of bed kills
450 annually in the US.
71. DO ALL MUSLIMS HOLD
EXTREMISTS VIEWS
Gallup study (2001-2007), 50,000 participants, 35 Muslim
countries, the only study of its kind.
7% held radical views, 93% did not hold radical views and
gave political, not religious reasons, for their views.
98.16% of Muslims are against violence directed towards
civilians based on this study.
72.
73. STRENGTH OF ALL AL-QAEDA-
MINDED GROUPS COMBINED
According to a report released in the US by Bipartisan
Policy Center Homeland Security Project: 85,000-106,000.
Muslims around the world are 1.7 Billion.
Their percentage out of the Muslim population is
0.005%.
That equates to 1 individuals out of every 20,000.
74. IRRATIONAL FEAR (PINE BUSH
SCHOOL INCIDENT)
March 19, 2015 the president of of the Student Assembly at Pine Bush
High School was instructed to read the Pledge of Allegiance in different
languages to promote diversity. His name was Zinc.
The oath was recited in multiple languages.
A Muslim student by name of Dana recited in Arabic.
This caused an uproar amongst many students and their families
and they considered it insulting to those who lost their lives in the
Middle East and to Jews?. The student was harassed and called a
terrorist.
75. CONT. THE PINE BUSH
INCIDENT
Protests broke out in the classrooms.
The Superintendent said: “The reading divided the school in half”
The school cancelled its foreign language week following the outrage and
banned Zinc from reading announcements for the rest of the year.
The Principal had to apologize to those who found this action offensive.
A similar scenario played out almost identically in Jan. 2013 at a high school
in Fort Collins, Colorado
76. VIOLA TION OF MUSLIM R IGHTS IN
W EST
Media propagating anti-Muslim sentiment and Islamophobia.
Media demonizing Muslims and raising public suspicion about
Muslims in the West.
Increased infringement on civil liberties in the name of security.
Governmental discrimination and prejudice against Muslims.
Stereotyping and racial/ethnic profiling against Muslims.
Muslims are viewed as guilty by association with this religion.
77. THEY MAKE IT SEEM AS
IF ONLY MUSLIMS
COMMIT ATROCITIES.
DO FACTS SUPPORT
THIS?
78. W E A LL A GR EE THA T BUR NING A
HUMA N BEING IS BA R BA R IC
79. W H A T W O U L D Y O U C A L L B U R N I N G O V E R
1 0 0 , 0 0 0 ( 7 5 - 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 ) P E O P L E I N O N E N I G H T ?
80. W H A T W O U L D Y O U C A L L D E P R I V I N G
C H I L D R E N O F F O O D , C L E A N W A T E R A N D
M E D I C I N E
Sanctions on Iraq 1990-2003. The sanctions banned all trade and
financial resources.
Multinational Interception Force was organized and led by the
United States to intercept, inspect and possibly impound vessels,
cargoes and crews suspected of carrying freight to or from Iraq.
UNICEF reports 500,000 Iraqi children died as a direct result of
these sanctions. Lancet medical journal concluded the children
death toll was around 567,000.
81. W H A T D I D M A D E L I N E A L B R I G H T H AV E
TO S A Y A B O U T T H E S E D E A T H S
In May of 1996, 60 Minutes aired an interview with Madeline Albright,
who at the time was Clinton"s UN Ambassador. Correspondent Leslie
Stahl said to Albright, "We have heard that a half million children
have died. I mean, that"s more children than died in Hiroshima.
And — and you know, is the price worth it?”
Madeline Albright replied "I think this is a very hard choice, but
we think the price is worth it.”
82. IR A Q SA NCTIONS PROPHESIZED
“There will come a time when no food or money will be
delivered to the people of Iraq” He was asked “ How could that
happen?” He replied “non-Arabs will impose sanctions on
them” then he said: “There will come a time when no money or
food will be delivered to the people of Sham (Syria)” We said to
him “ How could that happen?” He replied : “This will be
imposed by the Romans (People from European descent)”
88. “W HEN A PROPHET SPEA KS IN THE
NA ME OF THE LOR D, IF THE WOR D
DOES NOT COME TO PASS OR COME
TRUE, THA T IS A WOR D THE LOR D
HA S NOT SPOKEN” (DEUTERONOMY
18:21)
“BUT THE PROPHET W HO PROPHESIES
PEACE WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE
TRULY SENT BY THE LOR D ONLY IF
HIS PR EDICTIONS COME TRUE”
(J ER EMIA H 28:9)
Editor's Notes
Al-Qarafi: A well renowned classic Muslim Scholar from the 13th Century CE
This is exactly what the prophet did in Madinah
Part of the constitution laid by the prophet and his successors
Extreme interpretations, explaining verses out of context, narrow-minded, driven by zeal and blood thirst no by firm Islamic knowledge, destroying anyone who rejects their sick and extreme doctrine. Accordingly their number one enemy is the main-stream Muslims. They fight to create anarchy and chaos which enables them to thrive.
Indicating their lack of understanding of the nature and deep teaching of this religion and that their actions go totally against the teachings of Islam
A study by the International Center for the study of Radicalization ICSR
Taking care of you parents and pilgrimage was called Jihad.
2014 EU Terrorism situation and trend report, prepared by Europol(Interpol)
World Muslim population 200 Million 1900, over 500 million in 1970s, over 1 billion 2000, now close to 1.7 billion
19 yr old James Gamble of Halifax and 23 yr old lady from Illinois
FBI’s official website, there exists a chronological list of all terrorist attacks committed on U.S. soil from the year 1980 all the way to 2005
Islamophobes claim that Islam is intrinsically a terrorist religion. The proof? Well, just about every terrorist attack is Islamic, they retort. Unfortunately for them, that’s not quite true. More like six percent.
In Canada 2 extremist attacks, by 2 individuals. A handful have been reported to have traveled to Syria for Jihad. out of 1.2 Million Muslims living in Canada
2-3-15: ISIS burns Jordanian Pilot Kasaasbeh.
Tokyo firebombing, Operation Meetinghouse air raid of 9–10 March 1945 was later estimated to be the single most destructive bombing raid in history jelled-gasoline and white phosphorus bomb which ignited upon impact, Napalm bombs. Total 1665 tons
Per Capita income dropped from $3510 in 1989 to $450 in 1996
85-100 million (Joseph Stalin, mao Zedong, Pol Pot leader of Khmer Rouge)