Is Islam a religion of peace?
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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