I don't, but I am biased against violence and biased toward Islam--I choose to see Islam in the best light possible. So I could be wrong, and I am still working this out, so I appreciate the thread.
I am troubled by a couple events in the Prophet's life, but I don't see Islam as essentially violent.
Islam is a religion of peace, love and brotherhood that promotes justice and righteousness and condemns oppression. See this video for a summary of Islam and Islamic values:
"Were they created by nothing, or were they themselves the creators?
Or did they create the heavens and the earth?
Nay, they have no firm belief.”
[Holy Qur'an: 52:35-36]
Islam is a religion of peace, love and brotherhood that promotes justice and righteousness and condemns oppression. See this video for a summary of Islam and Islamic values:
maybe it would be polite to ask the moderators about whether the muslims would be comfortable with this question before you post it...
Dios te bendiga
They will take it down if it is inappropriate, and if anyone thinks it is inappropriate I encourage you to request it be taken down. I just wanted to get the views of people. There are many threads that may not be confortable to some Christians on this site.
"War does not determine who is right - only who is left."
- Bertrand Russell
"He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat." - Napoleon Bonaparte
"There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the
enemy." - George Washington
What he means is yes in times of war; Islam is not a pacifistic religion. We're taught to defend ourselves, yes. But, violence should only be used as a last resort once all other options have been used. Peaceful resolutions are the best way of difusing most situations, but if your opponent draws his blade first, you might have to take up arms yourself. It's common sense really and basically what teachers and parents tell all their children: fighting is wrong, if someone hurts you tell the teacher. Though, this changes to "stand up for yourself" usually at the age of 10 or so, but I'm sure you can see the point.
I, myself, see Islam as a way of life as opposed to a social club etc.
Someone said to the Prophet, "Pray to God against the idolaters and curse them." The Prophet replied, "I have been sent to show mercy and have not been sent to curse." (Muslim)
Do you view Islam as a violent religion? Why or why not
ye, hands get chopped off, people get stoned. It gets violent but its not barbaric nor oppresive but completely just. You steal something and expect to get away scot free? you sleep with the wife of your neighbour thus changing the life of a whole family most probably completely destroying it and expect to get away?
LAA !!!!! islam is violent due to the meaning of violence but its most certainly not oppressive.... nor unjust !
may Allaah forgive me if im mistaken, correction will be appreciated wallah
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My tears testify that i have a heart
yet i feel me and shaytan never part
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