Assalamualaikum to all Muslim brothers and sisters. I have a couple of questions that I've been thinking about lately and it's pretty disturbing that I still can't find answers Insya Allah somebody can help me.
1) people say that Islam is very very strict towards mannerisms and actions that it makes us look more controlled than living as we please
2) how do we regard extremists? People nowadays blame Islam for raising these extremists..
3) how does Islam regard women in actual fact? Are we of equal importance as men?

Insya Allah my answers will be answered and I can have peace in my mind Assalamualaikum