Muslims often complain of "misconceptions" about their religion in the West. We took a hard look, and found that the most prevalent myths of Islam are the ones held by Muslims and Western apologists.

The only exception may be the misconception that all Muslims are alike (they aren't, of course), but even many Muslims often believe this as well, which is why there are various factions insisting that they are true Muslims, while those who disagree with them are either infidels, hijackers, or hypocrites.

Don't be fooled! Hear the myths, but know the truth.

Myths of Islam

The Myth: Muslim apologists sometimes claim that the root word of Islam is “al-Salaam,” which is "peace" in Arabic.

The Truth: An Arabic word has only one root. The root word for Islam is “al-Silm,” which means “submission” or “surrender.” There is no disagreement about this among Arabic or Islamic scholars. al-Silm (submission) does not mean the same thing as al-Salaam (peace), otherwise they would be the same word.
Submission and peace can be very different concepts, even if a form of peace can be brought about by forcing others into submission. As the modern-day Islamic scholar, Ibrahim Sulaiman, puts it, "Jihad is not inhumane, despite its necessary violence and bloodshed, its ultimate desire is peace which is protected and enhanced by the rule of law."

Jihad Means 'Inner Struggle'

The Myth: Jihad simply means 'struggle' and really just refers to a peaceful striving against sin rather than a holy war to spread Islam.

The Truth: In Arabic, "jihad" means struggle. In Islam, it means holy war.

Islam is a Religion of Peace

The Myth: Muhammad was a peaceful man who taught his followers to be the same. Muslims lived peacefully for centuries, fighting only in self-defense, and only when it was necessary. True Muslims would never act aggressively.

The Truth: There shouldn't be any argument over who the "true Muslim" is because the Quran clearly distinguishes the true Muslim from the pretender in Sura 9 and elsewhere. From the history of the faith to its most sacred writings, those who want to believe in "peaceful Islam" have a lot more to ignore than do the terrorists.

Islam is Tolerant of Other Religions


The Myth: Religious minorities have flourished under Islam. Muslims are commanded to protect Jews and Christians (the People of the Book) and do no harm to them. In Sura 109, the Quran says, "To you, your religion. To me, mine.

The Truth: If tolerance simply means discouraging the mass slaughter of those of a different faith, then today's practice of Islam generally meets this standard more often than not. But, if tolerance means allowing people of other faiths the same religious liberties that Muslims enjoy, then Islam is fundamentally the most intolerant religion under the sun.

Islam is Completely Incompatible with Terror

The Myth: It is against Islam to kill innocent people. Islam is completely incompatible with acts of terrorism.

The Truth: Islam does prohibit killing innocent people. Although many Muslims earnestly believe that their religion prohibits the killing of innocent people by acts of terrorism, the truth is certainly more complicated. This is why Muslims on both sides of the terror debate insist that they are the true believers and accuse the other of hijacking Islam. It is also why organizations that commit horrible atrocities in the name of Allah, such as Hamas and Hezbollah, receive a significant amount of moral and financial support from the mainstream.

'Religion of peace' is not a harmless platitude. To face Islamist terror, we must face the facts about Islam's history.


Source: https://web.facebook.com/forum9ja/photos/a.402605389801267.90510.402595333135606/1147585435303255/?type=3&theater

Very incisive write up

Demmzy15:

May God deliver you from the evil clutches of islam.

How do you know more about Islam than Muslim

SirWere:
How do you know more about Islam than Muslim

Most muslims are dishonest about the glaring truth regarding their religion. So inadvertently you can't get honest info from them.