The following proofs will make it clear, that far from being forcefully spread by the sword, it was the inherent force of truth, reason and logic that was. They choose this for their own personal and religious beliefs. Dec 11, 2007 i have an interesting question that was posed to me. Islam is one of the worlds largest religions yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. The god of abraham includes jews, christians, and muslims. Alqaeda, a militant islamic organization, created by osama bin laden and others was founded in. Misconceptions about islam and muslims muhammad zafrullah pocatello sunsets can be breathtaking. It is factually the case that islamic teachings stress the value of peace and prosperity for all human beings. As a result, anything said about religion in the media i will not listen to. Here are the detailed authentic explanations on the topic. Some of the most common misconceptions about islam currently widespread in the media are explained in details. Top ten misconceptions about islam islam the modern. Islam was forced upon people, or spread by the sword. Common misconceptions about islam by dr zakir naik.
The first misconception is that muslims are terrorists because they believe in jihad. The hijab is a head covering worn by many, but not all, muslim women around the world. In the context of misconceptions, we can restate the above principle in a slightly different way. All prophets are born prophet but as mentioned in the quran about abraham that after passing the test, a prophet becomes a leader imam. Islam is a religion that promotes violence and terrorism. Stereotypes are beliefs about an entire group that may be based on information about an individual or a. Common misconceptions and stereotypes about the middle east. Most muslims one billion live in asia, predominately in south and southeast asia.
Most countries in the middle east do not require their women to cover their hair or their face. Muslims consider this group to be just one of many cults using the name of islam for their own gain. According to the teachings of islam, the only thing that distinguishes people in the sight of god is their level of piety. Jihad is synonymous to war in order to understand the misconception that americans have adopted, perceiving jihad as war, it is relevant to recall the historical relationship between islamic countries and the united states. Democracy and islam are antithetical to each other. American public entertains the misconception that all aspects of islam and muslim culture are harmful and jihad is synonymous to war. This is the biggest misconception in islam, no doubt resulting from the constant stereotyping and bashing the media gives islam. Islam from within, and hamper just implementation of islamic laws. Jul 30, 2017 muslims today play the role of fire fighters clearing any misconceptions about islam like a fire fighter would to flames. Common misconceptions about muslims encountering the.
The fastest way to prove that this is completely false is to state the fact that only about 15% to 20% of the muslims in the world are arabs. Dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes about islam. Some misconceptions about islam are due to the wrong beliefs and actions of muslims, and others are due to a. Islam is one of the worlds largest religions yet it is also one of the. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. Bassam tariq is a blogger, a filmmaker, and a halal butcher but one thread unites his work. There are more indian muslims than arab muslims, and more indonesian muslims than indian muslims. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. Therefore, we point out here the obligation that those who would like to study islam objectively, should do so by studying it on its own merits, as a fully developed system, and. Fifty common misconceptions about islam in many ways, islam is a misunderstood religion. This question is often hurled at muslims, either directly or indirectly, during any discussion on religion or world affairs. The five pillars of islam text version pdf version. Islam teaches that an individual is not superior to another because of race or colour, and is strictly against any form of racism. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website.
I will be seeking truth by highlighting muslims men and muslimas ladies, in the community and world and organizations that love islam. Misconceptionsask a muslim ask a muslim learn islam. This pamphlet shows some misconceptions about islam and gives answers to all of them. People say that islam teaches its followers to kill unbelievers they have taken a quote out of context find and slay the unbelievers whereever ye may find them this as i have learnt was in reference to people being. In relation to the theme of terrorism, a word that is thrown around quite a lot is jihad or in description of terrorists that use islam as a cover, jihadists. Islam has a universal message for all of mankind that is, that everyone can gain peace and success only by acknowledging and worshipping the one true god. Islam totally prohibits terrorismthere is no text that endorses that, says ameena jandali of the islamic networks group, a californiabased nonprofit, which provides education about islam and promotes respect for all faiths. For various reasons be they political, economic, biased media or fear of the other mistruths and misconceptions have been spread. Beliefs, principles and a way of life, by grand ayatollah sayed muhammad alshirazi. Pamphlets recommended for general distribution to nonmuslims. Misconceptions about human rights and womens rights in islam. One such evening we were driving home when, overawed by the beauty of the sunset i cried out allah akbar.
Misconceptions false claims commmon questions asked by. Muhammad was the founder of islam, and muslims worship him. Misconception 3 islam permits terrorism the media generally portrays any muslim who fights as a terrorist, regardless of whether they fight justly or unjustly, or whether they are oppressing others or being oppressed. Even during times of war, islam lays down strict rules. When a gunman attacks a mosque in the name of judaism, a catholic ira guerrilla sets off a bomb in an.
Noi is more of a political organization since its members are not limited to a single faith. As part of dawah work to mankind to understand islam, answers to frequently. We avoid the word religion because in many nonislamic societies, there is a separation of religion and state. In more recent years, the new wave of western feminism,alongside the global issues in predominantly muslim countries, have resulted in an obscure view of what it means to wear the hijab. The concentated answers for the most popular misconceptions. One of my sons said, it was a good thing no one was close by or i would be taken for a terrorist getting ready to strike. Many articles and books have been written about a religion followed by over one billion people worldwide, however, many of these writings continue to perpetuate misinformation and repeat the. Dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes about islam not all muslim women wear a veil.
In this video, yusuf estes tackles various misconceptions surrounding the quran. They are such as that muslim worship a new god or they worship the prophet muhammad, islam is a religion of terrorism, hijab oppresses muslim women, islam forces women to marry to who they do not want and that islam forces people to be muslims. Apr 01, 2014 misconception about islam, questions raised in the mind of people slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. In war, the targeting of innocent noncombatants is a despicable act which islam clearly prohibits. Muslims worship a new god called allah if anyone murders an innocent person, it will be as if he has murdered the whole of humanity. Holy and war are both english words with latin origins, and they exist as separate words in the arabic language, alharb war and al moqadasa.
Misconceptions false claims commmon questions asked by non. Misconceptions around muslims and terrorists islam. Islamic research foundation 3 for more queries contact. Islam and the so called nation of islam noi are two different religions. Preservation of wealth rights and obligations in islam 1. One of the most disturbing misconceptions is the negative portrayal of women in islam namely that islam degrades and oppresses women. Islam is a way of life which is very firmly based on a scholarly approach, an approach which is based on knowledge. It is factually the case that islamic teachings stress the value of peace and. Misconceptions about islam text version pdf version. The misconception of jihad in america amanda kretsch. Muslim stereotypes are perpetuated in every form of the media accompanied by gross misinformation about islam and muslims. A very few nonmuslims may have counter arguments to these replies, for which. Islam is the name of a way of life which the creator wants us to follow. They consider imams infallible and above the prophets.
Misconceptions about islam alhamdulillahlibrary pdf title. And if anyone saves a person it will be as if he has saved the whole of humanity. Jun 22, 2017 some of the most common misconceptions about islam that are widespread in the media. They are not examples of the defense of the human rights in islam. Chase robinson, a historian of islam says the greatest misconception about muslims is that they share a single set of fixed attitudes on the law and politics.
Common misconceptions about muslims encountering the world. The key to understanding islam and muslims is to resist stereotypes and examine each situation according to islamic teachings and. While there has been all men in turbans are muslim. It might seem strange to think of this as a misconception, but in fact it is. Islam is no doubt one of the most misunderstood religions on the face of. Christians speaking arabic would say allah for god. Ten misconceptions about islam misconception 1 misconception 2 misconception 3 misconception 4 misconception 5 misconception 6 misconception 7 misconception 8 misconception 9 misconception 10 in this article, we will try to clear up many of the misconceptions that are prevalent about islam. Would americans think differently if they knew that a more direct translation of jihad would be struggling. Pdf communication is a social process in which individuals use symbols to establish and interpret meaning in their environment. Debunking misconceptions about muslims and islam teaching. Islam and preservation of the five essential necessities of life 1. Common misconceptions about islam, muslims and the quran islam, muslims and the quran have become a subject of major concern to the world media, religious groups and people, especially after the events of september 11th 2001 in the usa.
Hisbah, accountability in islam islamic declaration on human rights misconceptions on human rights in islam reply to the misconception about shariah islamic law reply to the misconception about nonmuslims reply to the misconception about punishments hudood reply to the misconception about apostasy. Pdf versionwhat do you really know islam is one of the worlds largest religions yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Zakir naik speaks about those who call muslims terrorists and the misconceptions around this word. Misconceptions about islam widespread in the media. Dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes about. Conclusion terrorism and misconception of islam often islam is the target and the subject of accusation, especially when a terrorist incident happen, mainly if it has some terrorists from the. Human rights in islam and common misconceptions this is because your lord is quick in punishment. For various reasons be they political, economic, biased media or fear of the other mistruths and misconceptions have been spread about islam. His joy in the diversity, the humanness of our individual experiences. All muslims that are working to spread islam and give the.
This paper aims to clarify three current misconceptions about the islamic faith and issues of human rights and womens rights in the west. A historian of islam explains the greatest misconception. Misconceptions of hijab montclair state university. Muslims are people who claim to follow that way of life.
Many of its directives have remained a subject of hot debate in the past. Before jumping into the list of misconceptions directly, it is important to give a little interesting background about the source of islam. It is a function of islamic law to protect the privileged status of minorities, and this is why nonmuslim places of worship have flourished all over the. In this charming talk, he shares clips from his film these birds walk and. In this video adnan rashid speaks about the main misconceptions about islam spread in the current world and media.
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