Common misconceptions about islamic finance dla piper. 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. Therefore, although the main market for retail and wholesale islamic financial services in any country is the domestic and international muslim community. Common misconceptions and stereotypes about the middle east. Islam and christianity view the human predicament differently. For example, a muslim is not allowed to harm or kill those in a peace treaty with. Common misconceptions about islam by dr zakir naik. Misconceptions false claims commmon questions asked by non. Islam gives women separate legal rights as individuals. The concentated answers for the most popular misconceptions. Islam and the so called nation of islam noi are two different religions. This is the biggest misconception of islam, given unfairly by stereotyping and the public image that the media gives.
Misconceptions false claims commmon questions asked by. 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. Misconceptions about islam quran learning for kids and. Believing that islam is only a religion for arabs is a myth that was spread by the enemies of islam early in its history.
Having spoken to a number of isis members for a study i conducted on radical islam, and also having spoken to a even bigger number of experts on this subject, after i published my findings, there are three major misconceptions about the islamic. Stereotypes about muslims range from insults about terrorism to misunderstandings about the meaning of. This misconception came in place to put a stop to feminist. Believing that islam is only a religion for arabs is a. Muslim groups and leaders are constantly denouncing terrorism. And if anyone saves a person it will be as if he has saved the whole of humanity. There is no equality between genders in islam, as islam gives men the right to have more than one wife, but does it not give the same right to women to have more than one husband. They choose this for their own personal and religious beliefs. This misconception has led to a lot of muslim women to not take part in sporting activities or exercise to stay fit. Islam, meaning peace and submission to god, is a religion of ethics, obedience and harmony, and is based on a. This pamphlet shows some misconceptions about islam and gives answers to all of them. Indonesia is a country that has the maximum number of muslims in the world. Human rights in islam and common misconceptions this is because your lord is quick in punishment.
Most countries in the middle east do not require their women to cover their hair or their face. 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. Misconceptions of islam and muslim life see beyond the prejudice, stereotypes and thoughtless hate with these talks about the muslim faith. We avoid the word religion because in many nonislamic societies, there is a separation of religion and state. According to the quran as well as the sayings of the prophet muhammad, women enjoy an honorable status.
The first martyr in islam was a woman by the name of sumayyah bint khayyat. There are more indian muslims than arab muslims, and more indonesian muslims than indian muslims. What are the biggest misconceptions about the islamic states. Misconception about muslims and islam shaikh mujibur rehman february 21, 2011 23. The vast majority of converts to islam are former christians. I will be seeking truth by highlighting muslims men and muslimas ladies, in the community and world and organizations that love islam. The god of abraham includes jews, christians, and muslims. Today more than 80% of the population of india are nonmuslims. Dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes about islam. Common misconceptions jihad the sacrificed struggle.
It is only that islam originated from the arabs and thus the quran in arabic. Explaining the many misconceptions that surround muslim women. Many historians admit that the spread of islam among the christians of the eastern churches, was mainly due to a feeling of dissatisfaction. Islam, misconceptions about islam linkedin slideshare. Holy and war are both english words with latin origins, and they exist as separate words in the arabic language, alharb war and al. Dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes about islam not all muslim women wear a veil. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. We avoid the word religion because in many non islamic societies, there is a separation of religion and state. However, it is still misunderstood by millions of people, including muslims themselves. It is another common misconception among some nonmuslims that islam would not have the millions of adherents it has all over the world, had it not been spread by the use of force. Over the years, muslims made their effort to spread the islamic religion all over the world. Misconceptions of muslims religion theology religion essay. This mistaken assumption is possibly based on the fact that most of the first generation of muslims were arabs, the quran is in arabic and the prophet muhammad was an arab. Islam is a religion only for arabs 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.
Islam is ranked as the fastest growing religion in the world, and is predicted to rival christianity in terms of global population by 2050. Belief that islam is only a religion for arabs is a myth that was spread by the enemies of islam early in its history. Most muslims one billion live in asia, predominately in south and southeast asia. Fortunately, we are seeing more and more hijab wearing women involve in sports, as you did during the last olympics in rio. In islam force can only be used to promote peace and justice. Somehow, this piece of cloth became a symbol of oppression, often used by the media to point their fingers at islam and say look at those poor muslim. Muslims, noncombatants, women, minors, servants, the blind, monks, the elderly. Noi is more of a political organization since its members are not limited to a single faith. The first person to accept islam was a woman by the name of khadija bint khuwaylid, the first wife of muhammad. This is the biggest misconception in islam, no doubt resulting from the constant stereotyping and bashing the media gives islam.
Misconception muslims are violent, terrorists andor extremists this is the biggest misconception in islam, no doubt resulting from the constant stereotyping and bashing the media gives islam. A few selected verses from the quran are often misquoted to perpetuate the myth that islam promotes violence, and exhorts its followers to kill those outside the pale of islam. 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. The status of women in islam is the most misunderstood aspect of the religion. As part of dawah work to mankind to understand islam, answers to frequently.
There exists misconception of religion individuals as everyone considers his. We know very well by now that there are a lot of misconceptions about islam. Jihad is an arabic word that is derived from jahada. It is a common notion among western and other parts of the world that islam is full of wrongful and wicked things. Muslims consider this group to be just one of many cults using the name of islam for their own gain. Islam misconception muhammad musab bin umair muslim others quran sanatan dharma lost into hinduism sorry jesus this is not islam ved you knew wrong about islam.
It is the duty of every muslim to help remove some of the misconceptions nonmuslims have about islam. Yes, islam gave muslim women these rights 1400 years ago without any struggle. By engaging in a dialogue with the nonmuslims, you will help lessen the level of. Debunking misconceptions about muslims and islam teaching. 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. Common misconceptions about muslims encountering the. For though all that we do in life, and that is done to us, has a defined beginning and a precise end, we mostly ignore the proper start of things where connection lives, and totally disregard the end until it is upon us. We have developed an extensive curriculum for learning the holy quran and basic islamic education. Islam is the name of a way of life which the creator wants us to follow. A muslim author writes, islam teaches that people are born innocent and remain so until each makes him or. 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. Common misconceptions about islam islamic articles. Muhammad was the founder of islam, and muslims worship him. According to the almanac book of facts, in the past decade islam increased 235 per cent.
In war, the targeting of innocent noncombatants is a despicable act which islam clearly prohibits. When a gunman attacks a mosque in the name of judaism, a catholic ira guerrilla sets off a bomb in an. In the us, a recent poll determined that 100,000 people per year are converting to islam in america alone. When a gunman attacks a mosque in the name of judaism, a catholic ira guerrilla sets off a bomb in an urban area, or serbian orthodox militiamen rape. A historian of islam explains the greatest misconception.
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. Verse from surah taubah the following verse from surah taubah is very often quoted by critics of islam, to show that islam promotes violence, bloodshed and brutality. Fortunately, our friends over at seek perfection have compiled a list of nine of them 1. Our distance courses utilize unique online learning tools, and combine both ancient and modern methods of teaching. Christians speaking arabic would say allah for god. 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. 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. The topic of my lecture today is misconceptions about islam. But most of us forget to benefit from them because we pass through them with our worldly eyes attentive but our spirit asleep. According to islam, when adam sinned he asked for forgiveness and it was granted by allah. For every male convert to islam, four females convert. In islam, any act done for the sake of allah that requires hardship, struggle and persistence can be called jihad. Its followed by more than 1 billion people across the world, but despite being a loving and peaceful religion islam is often seen as a controversial faith. The common image of a muslim is an arab man wearing a turban and a long beard, however, this image is actually a reflection of a minority of muslims.
This can be in physical capacity, intellectual ability, gift of speech or worldly riches. The status of a woman is so high in islam that there is an entire chapter called surah annisa, or chapter of the women there is no chapter of the men. Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in islam. Before jumping into the list of misconceptions directly, it is important to give a little interesting background about the source of islam. All these nonmuslim indians are bearing witness today that islam was not spread by the sword. Islam was never imposed by sword or by force, but it got into the hearts of people out of longing and free will, due to the talents of stimulation and captivation of peoples hearts, lodged in the quran. 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. 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. This is largely due to the hijab headscarf that muslim women wear.
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