Is Islam a Religion of Peace?

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World Religions

If we look at this as an exegetical statement, we can see that from looking at the teachings of the Quran, Islam is not a religion that at its root, advocates peaceful propagation. If we look at this as a historical statement, Islam has not historically been a religion of peace, even though some of its followers may advocate living at peace with others. The two contradictory principles that exist in tension in the Muslim religion are Da'wah and Jihad.

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Is Islam a Religion of Peace?

 

I. Two Contradictory Principles

A. Da'wah

B. Jihad

 

II. Reconciliation of Da'wah and Jihad

 

III. Historical Analysis

 

IV. Modern Period

 

V. Martyrdom

 

For more on Is Islam a Religion of Peace?, go to "Introduction to Islam" in the Leadership Education section of this site:

Lecture #6 - Islam as a "Missionary" Religion

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