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Debate Score:80
Arguments:39
Total Votes:85
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Is Islam a religion of peace?

Yes

Side Score: 35
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No

Side Score: 45
5 points

I'm sure that islam is a religion of peace because the history tell us that islam is a religion of Forgiveness and Amnesty . and the proof of that is the Islamic countries did occupies other countries ... that's because islam is a religion of peace :)

Side: Yes

Hitler, The best example that Islam is a religion of peace is that we do not use the language that you use in reply!

Side: Yes
2 points

Those who haven't tasted water melon, how are they going to describe it? This is the exact case for those who know nothing about Islam and argue about its being a religion of peace or not!! The actual situation is that Islam is based on peace. The word ISLAM itself means PEACE. Peace with self, peace with other Muslims, peace with other religions followers. It actually means generally peace with everyone and everything. When Muslims greet other people, they say; "Peace be upon you."

Side: Yes
Hitler(2364) Disputed
4 points

That's the dumbest fucking shit I have ever heard in a long time.

I don't need to pour acid on my skin to know how corrosive it is.

Side: No
Ashour(147) Disputed
3 points

Of course you are not Muslim because Muslims don't talk with this unpleasant , bad and hideous way. Because Muslims are always Polite and mannerly while they are speaking to others even if they are not Muslims.

please, be polite we are speaking a bout holy and sacred thing !!!

Side: Yes
4 points

Islam is religion of peace because there are many people of another religions live in the Islamic countries and they are safely. Also Muslims transact and talk with them like they are Muslims.I mean that there are no apartheid between them .

Side: Yes
Hitler(2364) Disputed
3 points

Muslims do not say "Peace be upon you" to everyone they see they say "Peace be upon him" every time they refer the Prophet Muhammad and no one else.

Stop talking shit before you've studied a religion properly.

Side: No
MohamedE(63) Clarified
3 points

of course you are not Muslim . and you don't know anything about Islam because if you know one information about Islam you will not speak with us in this way ... I advise you to read well about Islam and read well about prophet Muhammad ... I ask the God to guide you to the right way

Side: Yes
Hitler(2364) Disputed
2 points

The word "Islam" translates to Submission and obedience, not peace.

http://wikiislam.net/wiki/TheMeaningof_Islam

It means 'to submit', 'to surrender' and 'to give in' to the will of Allah.

Side: No
ffemt333(51) Disputed
2 points

Islam is a verbal noun originating from the triliteral root s-l-m which forms a large class of words mostly relating to concepts of wholeness, safeness and peace

Side: Yes
mego63(46) Disputed
2 points

First of all you have to use a better language when you talk to other people - specially those whom you are not well-acquainted with. Second, the source you cited is a completely unreliable one.

Here's the fact that no atheist accepts about Islam. The word "Islam" is an Arabic word which means "submission to the will of God". This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word "salam", which means "peace". As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law. The most important truth that God revealed to mankind is that there is nothing divine or worthy of being worshipped except for Almighty God, thus all human beings should submit to Him.

The word "Muslim" means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Being a Muslim entails willful submission and active obedience to God, and living in accordance with His message. Some people mistakenly believe that Islam is just a religion for Arabs, but nothing could be further from the truth. Not only are there converts to Islam in every corner of the world, especially in England and America, but by taking a look at the Muslim World from Bosnia to Nigeria, and from Indonesia to Morocco, one can clearly see that Muslims come from many various races, ethnic groups and nationalities. It is also interesting to note that in actuality, more than 80% of all Muslims are not Arabs - there are more Muslims in Indonesia than in the whole Arab World! So though even though it is true that most Arabs are Muslims, the large majority of Muslims are not Arabs. However, anyone who submits completely to God and worships Him alone is a Muslim.

Side: Yes
Ashour(147) Disputed
1 point

There are a lot of Web pages explains Islam better than this one and it is reliable two ...

Side: Yes
1 point

" Islam is the second-largest religion and the fastest-growing major religion in the world." It is from 6 big English encyclopedias , one of them is Wikipedia and it is the less popular one of them !!

Side: Yes
Cartman(18192) Disputed
3 points

Being popular doesn't make you peaceful.

Side: No
1 point

Islam is a verbal noun originating from the trilateral root s-l-m which forms a large class of words mostly relating to concepts of wholeness, safeness and peace .. So Islam means peace and safeness ,, how it can be violence !!!

Side: Yes
2 points

This is a good question Ashour. Perhaps you might ask militant extremists who claim Islam as their religion how they justify this apparent contradiction.

Side: No
3 points

Peace is the lack of violence. The practice of Islam dictates animal sacrifice, which is a form of violence.

Side: No
ffemt333(51) Clarified
2 points

well yes. no religion is peaceful. ever heard the story of Isaac?

Side: Yes
Ashour(147) Disputed
1 point

What !! and you religion don't have this kind of dictates animal sacrifice .. Of course it has !!

Side: Yes
Ashour(147) Clarified
1 point

and this is not animal sacrifice . It is the best way to make a live animal a source of food .

Side: Yes

My understanding is that Islam is about surrendering to the will of the one and only God. This idea isn't about peace, that's not it's first concern. Islam doesn't even bring peace between Shi'ites and Sunnis.

Side: No
2 points

It's a religion.

Peace and religion never go together.

Even Buddhists have done many atrocities to those of other religions.

Side: No
2 points

this is exactly right. no religion is a religion of peace. it just doesn't happen. but you would be wrong to say it is any more or less violent than any other religion.

Side: No
Hitler(2364) Disputed
3 points

Nope, it's more violent than the majority of other religions.

Side: No
2 points

I guess it depends on how you go about measuring "peacefulness." To me, the first thing you have to do is take the purest, most fundamental and literal interpretation of whatever worldview you're measuring. Most religions can be peaceful if you water them down enough.

Next, ask yourself what you mean by "peaceful." I suppose it usually means that a group of people can "get along" without resorting to aggressive and violent behavior, and typically, most if not all members are at least content with their situation.

This is where things get interesting. As you can probably imagine, just about any group of like-minded individuals can get along with each other just fine. As long as everyone in the group shares pretty much the same beliefs and morals, the people of the group are likely to be content and peaceful amongst the group. That's the important part. They'll appear peaceful amongst themselves and with like-minded groups.

The real measure of peacefulness, in my opinion, is not how a group responds to people who already share the same values and beliefs. It's how the group responds to others who do NOT share the same values and beliefs. This is why I believe Islam, and many, many other religions and worldviews are NOT peaceful at their core, in their most pure forms.

If your worldview advises you in any way whatsoever to treat others of differing values/beliefs with contempt, aggressiveness, or violence, then it cannot be said to be "peaceful," in my opinion.

Just imagine the most extreme, fundamentalist group of Muslims, and the most extreme, fundamentalist group of Jainists. Which do you think is most likely to be aggressive and violent towards others?

Side: No
mego63(46) Disputed
2 points

I assume you are trying to be on the right track and you have a point in your argument. So, I think when you consider this verse from the Holy Quran which is the source number 1 for all Muslims all over the world for their religion, behavior and treatment among themselves and among other peoples, you will understand how peaceful Islam is.

Say ye, 'We believe in ALLAH and what has been revealed to us, and what was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael, and Isaac and Jacob and his children and what was given to Moses and Jesus, and what was given to all other Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them; and to HIM we submit ourselves.'

The point here is Muslims' respect to all other religions and revelations from Allah and the call to treat these people peacefully - IF they treat you peacefully.

Furthermore, we Muslims believe in all other revelations from Allah and ALL His Prophets including Moses and Jesus whereas non Muslims believe only in one prophet and believe in no other.

Consider this and work out your mind. 'ARE YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK?'.

Side: Yes
2 points

No. The violent verses supercede the peaceful ones and the Quran contains a rule that followers are to obey the newest rules in the event of a contradiction within it.

Side: No
Ashour(147) Disputed
1 point

Of course No !! you do not get it well .. You can read this to get some information >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam

Side: Yes
Cartman(18192) Disputed
3 points

He is referring to abrogation. He appears to get it more than you because he has actually stated facts and you haven't.

Supporting Evidence: Source (en.wikipedia.org)
Side: No