Why is Islam often called "Religion of Peace"?

[ModernDayCrusader]

I think people would have to be un-informed about the last 1300+ years of Islamic history to call Islam a religion of peace.
Muslim agression and conquest had lead to Arab Muslims conquering the Arabian peninsula, parts of eastern Europe and the Iberian peninusla between 7th and 14th century. Not to mention how Muslims almost completly anhilated the Zoroastrian faith and exterminated it out of Persia. Or how the Muslims invaded India killing millions of Hindus. Lets not forget the Muslims slave traders too who enslaved millions of Africans. More recently "Muslim Extremists" or Jihadists have enacted many terrorist acts against the western world.

Why is it called a religion of peace? Since its founding it has been spread through conquest and its Prophet was a warrior.

What are your ideas about Islam? And can we seriously call it a religion of peace?
And if you are a Muslim, why?

It is called a "Religion of Peace" because it can co-exist with other religions.

It is called a "Religion of Peace" because of political and social reasons. (Political Correctness)

It is called a "Religion of Peace" because the ultimate goal of Islam is peace, through submission to Allah.

It is called a "Religion of Peace" because there are many teachings within the Qur'an that advocate for peace.

[TheSpartan]

Let's see:
-Muhammed bought and owned slaves.
-He waged war against unbelievers.
-He forged an empire through conquest.
-He declared that women should have their clitorises removed.
-His empire, and his descendants, went on the slaughtered tens of thousands of Christians and Zororastrians through brutal conquest of the Christian world.
-His Umayyad Caliphate went on to conquere FUCKING SPAIN, and they were only stopped from destroying Western civilization at the Battle of Tours (732)--not even a century after Muhammed died.
-His descendants slaughtered thousands of Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem, and they burned the Church of the Holy Sepulcre, causing the First Crusade as a defensive measure.
-His people routinely slaughtered and canabalized captured Crusaders in the Crusades--something the Crusaders NEVER did.
-His people slaughtered over 100 million Black Africans in the despicable Arab slave trade, which didn't end until FUCKING 1963.
-His people enslaved, pillaged, kidnapped, and raped millions of Europeans through Arab state-sponsored piracy.
-His people kidnapped millions of Christian children, forcing them to convert to Islam and become Janissaries.
-And, the best part, his people genitally-mutilate women, deny them the vote and driver's licenses, stone homosexuals and apostates, and execute non-believers to this very day in Sharia-governed Muslim countries.

No, it's not a religion of motherfucking peace.

[ModernDayCrusader]

That was concise! Thanks for sharing this. 1300+ years of destruction, and that is what is considered peace huh? lol

[TheSpartan]

Only ignorant people call it a religion of peace.

Also, love live the First Crusade.

[ModernDayCrusader]

Thank you Spartan! Remember the crusades ended, but Jihad never did. Time to hear the call of arms in defense of western culture.

[TheSpartan]

Looks like we might need another Crusade.

[ModernDayCrusader]

Let's hope it won't come to that, but if we must take up arms to defend the western world, so be it.

[TheSpartan]

There are some Christian Knight paramilitary organizations that are combating ISIS right now. I might sign up after college, if ISIS is still a problem.

[ModernDayCrusader]

We might not have a choice. I will look into that thanks.

[Starrk]

It was given the name Religion of Peace by fellow Muslim who tried to defend their religion after 9/11. After the 9/11 attack many westerners became hell bent on revenge against all Muslims, so in an attempt to distinguish themselves from the terrorist, the MODERATE Muslims came out and preached how Islam is a religion of peace, however they routinely get ignored, overlooked and mocked due to the actions of their fundamental counterparts.

Islam is no different from any other religion. It can be interpreted for both good or bad. The only difference between Islam and Christianity is that Christianity eventually modernized with the times (after many wars and revolts) and its members learned to not take every scripture at face value. Islam can be the same way, but many of its members actively prevent the religion from modernizing since the radicals either kill or imprison those who try to do so. There are many moderate Muslims who live in the US and Canada who truly want to change the religion , but their voices simply isn't loud enough for the world to hear.

In my opinion, the title of "Religion of Peace" easy goes to Jainism. The more extreme a Jain becomes in his belief, the more peaceful and pacifist he becomes.

[Anonymous]

Yes, the word peace has become a joke, islam being called the religion of peace is the same as the Chinese president calling China the 'largest democracy '.

[Hollywood-Glam]

It is called a "Religion of Peace" because the ultimate goal of Islam is peace, through submission to Allah.

[ModernDayCrusader]

so if one does not submit, is Islam still peaceful?

[BertMacklinFBI]

i don't know much about it but I'm just gonna take a crack and say the religion itself, as in the teachings and practice, are probably peaceful.

what isn't peaceful, are humans doing stupid shit, and that applies to humans doing stupid shit while repping something. could have very well been false representation. but then again, I haven't done my research, nor do I really care to do so right now lol.

[ModernDayCrusader]

It is a lot of history to research I do not blame you lol. Thank you for sharing.

[Jack_S]

True true.

Honestly, you can say that of every religion.

... except Westborough baptist chuch...

[DanHart]

Due to a mistake in the translation...

The Arabic language works with "word roots" and I've heard that a word from which "Islam" is derived from does have something to do with the Arabic word for "peace".

However Islam means " to follow and to obey"

- it is a religion of orthodox practice , meaning that you are obligated to perform this religion 100% correctly - if not, you're a disbeliever and will therefore end up in hell

[ModernDayCrusader]

So if you aren't 100% practicing Islam you are not a Muslim? kind of destroys the whole idea of moderate Muslim doesn't it? thanks for sharing

[DanHart]

Yes, strictly speaking you are an "apostate" if you don't pray correctly for example or if you follow any denomination beside Sunni Islam.

Moderate Muslims are this who integrate into society by dropping things their faith actually requires them to do. There is also no "extremism" - "extremism" is what ISIS is from the perspective of "moderate Muslims" ...

[ModernDayCrusader]

Well stated. I guess to ISIS moderate Muslims are extremists too lol

[DanHart]

No, they are apostates from their point of view. However, ISIS had their own executioner executed because he was too "radical" for them - now that is paradoxical

There is a German Salafist called "Pierre Vogel" and ISIS labeled him an "apostate" although the German governmental security services have them on their surveillance list - from this you can conclude how "radical" ISIS must be

[ModernDayCrusader]

Wow. thanks for sharing! very enlightening

[DanHart]

Furthermore, even Al Qaeda have distanced themselves from ISIS because they perceive ISIS as "too extreme" as they "don't care" about other "Muslims' " lives according to them.

The big question here is "Who is a Muslim? - And who not? "

[Anonymous]

Oh no, it's a very common misunderstanding. It's not really "Religion of Peace" because it's "Religion of piece" ... because there's a piece of you here, here, here and here

(yes I know - I'm a cheeky little Christian bastard, that will be blown to pieces if I ever step foot into a muslim country - or "god" forbid, a muslim controlled area in one of the western countries)

[ModernDayCrusader]

That was a good one. Haha. But let's hope the west wakes up an acknowledges certain ideologies are inferior and detrimental to society. That way we can reject them.

[Anonymous]

It is called a "Religion of Peace" because there are many teachings within the Qur'an that advocate for peace.
We are not supposed to harm anyone unless attacked, but people suicide thinking they would go to heaven but they are going to hell only because noone is allowed to take someone's soul or judge him because of his beliefs beside allah.

[ModernDayCrusader]

So why do Muslim extremists attack and kill in the name of Allah? if the Qur'an teaches that they will be damned? ( does the Qur'an teach that?)

[Opinion Owner]

Nope qur'an doesn't teach that, they are a small percentage of muslims (remember we are 1.6 billion) who think they will go to heaven if they do that.

[ModernDayCrusader]

So the Qur'an does teach that they will not be damned. thats what i thought

[Opinion Owner]

Nope Qur'an teach they will be damned but they still suicide.

[jacquesvol]

You might want to read this: odintext.com/.../

[ModernDayCrusader]

Very interesting textual analysis although it eliminates a lot of context.. But, I think History depicts a much different outcome for Islam and the conquests of the Muslims.
Thanks for sharing though! this was very interesting!

[TadCurious]

It's never been a "religion of peace" but it's called that for reasons of Political Correctness. It's always been a fighting faith as you point out.

[ModernDayCrusader]

Islam religion of fights! lol jk
thanks for your opinion!

[Anonymous]

It's called the religion of peace for the same reason Feminism says it's for equality. It's a fabricated explanation used to try and put a veil over the piles and piles of hate-filled horrible actions committed by the group.

[Opinion Owner]

and when you asked "And if you are a Muslim, why?"
That's a simple answer... Muslims are Muslim because they are born into it and if they denounce it they die.

[ModernDayCrusader]

Veil, that is a great word to describe what is happening. Thanks for sharing.
Yes most Muslims are born into it, and converts tend to be very serious about its teachings.

[nickstaa]

Probably b, I don't understand why people call it the religion of peace when it's probably the complete opposite at the moment.

[ModernDayCrusader]

It has been the complete opposite since its inception.

[truthhammer]

because its not and theyd have to create a propaganda... just like feminism.

we know its not so they have to push it

[ModernDayCrusader]

No one believes the truth when spoken in a low voice,
but lies voiced out loud, everyone trusts that.

[theegreat017]

It is called so because then Muslims would get wiped out from earth. People hate them enough already.

[ModernDayCrusader]

I don't think enough people fear the slavery of Islam. Thats the problem.

[theegreat017]

Enough people do, they should be killed, we have so mamy things but they flouish. It shouldn't get too late.

[Anonymous]

It's called the religion of peace, because after they murder you and enslave your women, they feel peaceful.

[ModernDayCrusader]

Yes, submit to Allahs will

[bryon]

It is called that by shallow people that don't have a clue how to do much more than breath

[grinning_totem]

Can't take you seriously with that username. Don't you have a Trump rally to attend?

[ModernDayCrusader]

You can't contribute to a dialogue, so you attack my user name and then questions my political identity.

Yes i support Trump, because he is the only one addressing any Issues with real solutions. I don't have time to attend his rally's sadly.

[suseel_sushi]

jihadis=crusaders. religion means violence. even the budhists are violent.

[ModernDayCrusader]

You are right! The Jihadis of 7th-14th centuries were the cause of the crusades!
Jihadists had begun to conquer spain, eastern Europe and kill pilgrims to Jerusalem.
Crusades were a response to Muslim Arab aggression.

I don't think religion means violence, i think human nature requires a capacity for violence. Especially when defending oneself, and ones country/faith etc

[suseel_sushi]

this is what terrorists say. "we are responding to the terrorism of america and Europe.". it's funny that you guys sound the same. yeah when you have a book telling how to kill and ensures no guilt after killing, it's eazy. even communism is not as violent as religions.

[ThatBritishLad]

Same reason why America's the land of the free.

[ModernDayCrusader]

This might be one of the best answers. Thank you!

[LordBlakeh]

Political correctness.

[ModernDayCrusader]

Many think this. Although given Islams history wouldn't "Islam is a religion of peace" be historically incorrect? So can political Correctness actually be incorrect?

[LordBlakeh]

@ModernDayCrusader Both of those are incorrect.

[dominiquois]

B and C

[ModernDayCrusader]

Both those reasons are valid :)