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format_quote Originally Posted by
Rana02
Her argument is that the Quran promotes hate speech towards the non-believers
There is nothing in the above verses that says Quran promotes hate or hate speech towards non-believers. Yes, disbelivers will probably be punished, but that's their personal life and their own decision, we don't hate them. All we can is to not do what they did to not have the same destiny. But we should not hate them if they are peaceful. Quran does not say that.
format_quote Originally Posted by
Rana02
Allah is [God forbid] 'evil' because he tortures people
Astaghfirullah.
First, Allah will not torture people for nothing, Allah only tortures sinners and disbelievers, and only after he warned them in this life : all people who deserve hellfire have been already warned before, and they chose to disbelieve, so if they get punished, it's fair enough for every reasonable person.
Second, non believers don't understand that disbelieving is a very obnoxious sin. Non-believers are not aware of the gravity of their sin (disbelief) because they just don't believe in God. They think that disbelieving is not a big deal, it's just a personal choice. But In reality every sin we do against Allah (no matter how little is it in our eyes) should be considered a very dangerous sin because the one we offended is the Great Creator.
What sin can be more dangerous, more evil and more stupid than the fact of not believing in the One who brought us to existence ?
That explains why disbelievers deserve to be punished.
format_quote Originally Posted by
Rana02
I need to know how I can explain those verses to her in a positive manner and how I can convince her that Islam is a religion of peace
No need to give any other explanation, Islam is a religion of truth and fairness. We just present the truth to people and they have the choice to accept it or to refuse it.
Peace is a very specific term. Peace is not always recommended : sometimes you have to defend yourself and to restore your rights. Sometimes to establish justice, you have to be firm and severe. Being always peaceful is against peace.