Is there a part of the Moslem 'bible' which encourages terrorism?

Answer 1

== == Yes, there are many parts ranging in contexts. However, they are not always applicable.

It is a common complaint among some non-Muslims that Islam would not have millions of adherents all over the world, if it had not been spread by the use of force. The following points will make it clear, that far from being spread by the sword, it was the inherent force of truth, reason and logic that was responsible for the rapid spread of Islam.

Islam means submission Submission to Allah and the 7th Century rule of law imposed by Muhaammad. At times, this is characterised by violence, at others it is peaceful. This peace arises with: 1) Extermination of pagans and polytheists 2) Subjugation of Jews and Christains 'people of the book'. Except for in these circumstances, the Qur'an and Sunnah call for an exhortation of violent conquest.

Often force has to be used to maintain peace.

Each and every human being in this world is not in favour of maintaining peace and harmony. There are many, who would disrupt it for their own vested interests. Sometimes force has to be used to maintain peace. It is precisely for this reason that we have the police who use force against criminals and anti-social elements to maintain peace in the country. Islam promotes peace. At the same time, Islam exhorts it followers to fight where there is oppression. The fight against oppression may, at times, require the use of force. In Islam force can only be used to promote peace and justice.

5.14 million Arabs are Coptic Christians.

Muslims were the lords of Arabia for 1400 years. For a few years the British ruled, and for a few years the French ruled. Overall, the Muslims ruled Arabia for 1100 years. Yet today, there are 14 million Arabs who are Coptic Christians i.e. Christians since generations. If the Muslims had used the sword there would not have been a single Arab who would have remained a Christian. This is a fallacious argument. Many resisted conversion and were persecuted by the Muslims. Today Coptic Muslims are still a persecuted minority. The strength of a group of people to retain their faith just shows they have over come to oppression and continue to do so. The Shi'ites believe there is another pillar of Islam. Both Sunni and Shi'ite believe Faith, Prayer, Almsgiving, Fasting, and Pilgrimage are the five pillars. Shi'ite believe in the "Jihad" or "holy war" which is a pillar that deals with war as a very fast way to get into heaven. Just want to make it clear that the Muslim "bible" is called a Qur'an