1 definition by Sebapoli
A religion about peace in which its followers, Muslims, follow the teachings of God and his last prophet Mohammad. One misconception about Islam and Muslims is that it is a religion of violence in which its followers are to kill, enslave, or convert all non-Muslims which is not true. Many quote passages in the Quran such as
Quran (3:151) - "Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that they joined companions with God, for which He had sent no authority".
or
Quran (2:191-193) - "And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out. And Al-Fitnah disbelief is worse than killing...
but if they desist, then lo! God is forgiving and merciful. And fight them until there is no more Fitnah disbelief and worshipping of others along with God and worship is for God alone. But if they cease, let there be no transgression except against Az-Zalimun (the polytheists, and wrong-doers, etc.)"
Despite these passages one must not take the Quran literally, also the Quran was written at a time when Muslims ha to the defend themselves violently. When it says Unbelievers it means Muslims whom do not adhere to the faith of Islam despite having the title. Same goes for infidels and non-believers.
Quran (3:151) - "Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that they joined companions with God, for which He had sent no authority".
or
Quran (2:191-193) - "And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out. And Al-Fitnah disbelief is worse than killing...
but if they desist, then lo! God is forgiving and merciful. And fight them until there is no more Fitnah disbelief and worshipping of others along with God and worship is for God alone. But if they cease, let there be no transgression except against Az-Zalimun (the polytheists, and wrong-doers, etc.)"
Despite these passages one must not take the Quran literally, also the Quran was written at a time when Muslims ha to the defend themselves violently. When it says Unbelievers it means Muslims whom do not adhere to the faith of Islam despite having the title. Same goes for infidels and non-believers.
by Sebapoli September 7, 2014