Islam is a religion that promotes violence and terrorism. Islam acknowledges the complete perfection, greatness and uniqueness of god with absolutely no compromises. The topic of my lecture today is misconceptions about islam. Islam the hidden truth a documentary film about some famously spread misconceptions about islam and the prophet muhammad peace and blessing be upon him.
As part of dawah work to mankind to understand islam, answers to frequently. Here are three of the most common misconceptions about islam that muslimamericans, who are human just like everyone else, are tired of hearing. Muhammad was the founder of islam, and muslims worship him. Misconceptions about islam categories all items page. Because i can find you some sources who defend terrorism, subjugation of women, etc. In this charming talk, he shares clips from his film these birds walk and. The top amongst the various different misconceptions about islam is the belief that islam asks the muslims to hate the west or in short, nonmuslims. In this video, dr zakir naik answers four of the commonly asked questions on islam by people especially living in the western part of the world. Islam differs from all manmade systems in that it has a lawful executive framework, which exactly expresses political, economic, and social concepts.
Misconceptions false claims commmon questions asked by. This eschatological view is similar in christianity. Common misconceptions about muslims encountering the world. Islam has an allembracing ideological and legislative makeup. The fact is that even until the 18th century, reaching puberty meant becoming an adult, in terms of maturity, behavior and responsibility, as stated in the journal of social history, online etymology dictionary, journal. Muslim groups and leaders are constantly denouncing terrorism. We have developed an extensive curriculum for learning the holy quran and basic islamic education. Misconceptions about islam part 1 of 2 the religion of. Fortunately, our friends over at seek perfection have compiled a list of nine of them 1. Jihad is an arabic word that is derived from jahada. Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. It is wrong to say that all muslims hold these views and wrong to say that islam absolutely says these things. Misconceptions about islam part 1 of 2 the religion of islam.
Misconceptionsask a muslim ask a muslim learn islam. This pamphlet shows some misconceptions about islam and gives answers to all of them. The islamic tradition believes jesus will return as messiah and defeat the antichrist. 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. According to islam, when adam sinned he asked for forgiveness and it was granted by allah. With the help of my major professor and the staff in the microform room at parks library, i was able to obtain a copy of the 1649 alcoran of mahomet, and decided. 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. In islam, any act done for the sake of allah that requires hardship, struggle and persistence can be called jihad. For far too long, muslimhijab women have been the topic of discussion.
Dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes about islam not all muslim women wear a veil. When a gunman attacks a mosque in the name of judaism, a catholic irguerrilla sets off a bomb in an. Debunking misconceptions about muslims and islam stereotypes are beliefs about an entire group that may be based on information about an individual or a small number of people within that group. Why does islam degrade women by keeping them behind the veil. Mar 31, 2017 with the growing number of people around the world who support one antiimmigration policy or another citing fear of socalled islamic terrorism and national security as main reasons for their choices, and with the growing threat of terrorism from groups that use islam as a cover, i believe there is also a parallel growing need for. Islamicity jan 11, 2012 6 comments,, some people are of the view that the quran contains knowledge of everything and in it is found the answer to every question which comes to our mind. They choose this for their own personal and religious beliefs.
This can be in physical capacity, intellectual ability, gift of speech or worldly riches. Islam and christianity view the human predicament differently. Islam is one of the worlds largest religions yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. 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. As a group and as independent researchers our efforts have been discussed. Which entails their inner lives, the way they should behave and so much more. We know very well by now that there are a lot of misconceptions about islam. Get answers to over 100 frequently asked questions about islam. Human rights in islam and common misconceptions this is because your lord is quick in punishment.
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. An article mentions some misconceptions about islam and muslims. Its roots go back to the christian rejection of islam as a religion in the eighth century when islam first arose on the historical scene and was quickly perceived to be. By engaging in a dialogue with the nonmuslims, you will help lessen the level of antimuslim feelings in their hearts. Islamic law is structured to remove any oppression and exploitation according to rules of enjoining the right, forbidding the wrong, and struggling in the path of.
Dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes about islam. This is the biggest misconception in islam, no doubt resulting from the constant stereotyping and bashing the media gives islam. When a gunman attacks a mosque in the name of judaism, a catholic ira guerrilla sets off a bomb in an. Our answers to the misconceptions are drawn from the quran and sunnah. All these nonmuslim indians are bearing witness today that islam was not spread by the sword.
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. One of the most disturbing misconceptions is the negative portrayal of women in islam namely that islam degrades and oppresses women. This is the biggest misconception of islam, given unfairly by stereotyping and the public image that the media gives. 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. Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in islam. Common misconceptions about islam by dr zakir naik. A dissertation submitted to the faculty in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctorate in judicial studies s. And if anyone saves a person it will be as if he has saved the whole of humanity. Misconceptions can be overcome with a simple but powerful thing, knowledge. Top ten misconceptions about islam islam the modern. I heard they couldnt do anything without the consent of their husband or the male of the household. By engaging in a dialogue with the nonmuslims, you will help lessen the level of. Most muslims one billion live in asia, predominately in south and southeast asia.
For various reasons be they political, economic, biased media or fear of the other mistruths and misconceptions have been spread about islam. Items depend on my accepting the author as the one and true authority on what is and is not islam. Chapter 65 the divorce, verse 4 in the quran speaks about divorcing a woman, specifying the consummation of marriage, i. Holy and war are both english words with latin origins, and they exist as separate words in the arabic language, alharb war and al. Here are some good answers you can give when someone brings them up. Allah is merciful and that he gives severe punishment then why 4.
Like countless muslims, when i read the names of the prophets of old in the quran or in the traditional prayers, i experience them as living realities in the islamic. In this booklet the author address human rights in the light of perfectly balanced system of laws and principles of islam. Misconceptions false claims commmon questions asked by non. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Sahih bukhari volume 5, book 58, number 234 narrated aisha. Today more than 80% of the population of india are nonmuslims. See beyond the prejudice, stereotypes and thoughtless hate with these talks about the muslim faith. Fifty common misconceptions about islam in many ways, islam is a misunderstood religion. Worshipping him alone is the most important belief in islam, as mentioned in the quran in numerous places. These rights are bases on revelations from the divine book of muslims, the glorious quran and from the sunnah, the practice of allahs messenger pbuh the two main. In recent times, the works of hamid aldin farahi, amin ahsan islahi and javed ahmad ghamidi have served to clarify some of these misconceptions. Authentic hadith reports do show us that the prophet muhammad did marry aisha at the age of 6, but they also show the consummation of the marriage was complete when she was 9 years old. Misconceptions of islam and muslim life see beyond the prejudice, stereotypes and thoughtless hate with these talks about the muslim faith.
Believing that islam is only a religion for arabs is a myth that was spread by the enemies of islam early in its history. A detailed analysis of the prophets marriage to aisha. Many of its directives have remained a subject of hot debate in the past. This verse proves that real honour and status is not attained because a person. Nov 25, 2004 the power of converting each and every nonmuslim of india to islam. Ing has delivered educational presentations on muslims and their faith for twenty five years. Top 10 biggest misconceptions about islam infotainworld. The general public has many misconceptions about sikhs. People use stereotypes to make snap judgments about others without. The sikh religion is a blend of islam and hinduism or a sect of hinduism.
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 it, no barriers are to be found between morals, laws, worships, concepts and existence. Bassam tariq is a blogger, a filmmaker, and a halal butcher but one thread unites his work. Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. Ever since they watched it appear on the world stage, christians never ceased to insult and slander it in order to find justification. The following are answers to some of the most common questions. Muslims worship a different god from the one christian worship 2. Common misconceptions about muslims encountering the. Some misconceptions about islam are due to the wrong beliefs and actions of muslims, and others are due to a significant lack of understanding and false stereotyping by nonmuslims. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. Indonesia is a country that has the maximum number of muslims in the world. Islam the hidden truth refuting misconceptions about islam.
Our distance courses utilize unique online learning tools, and combine both ancient and modern methods of teaching. Following the negotiation of a research programme, we have developed a collective research project which synthesizes historic, social, economic, political, and religious phenomena. Most countries in the middle east do not require their women to cover their hair or their face. If a man is allowed to have more than one wife, then why does islam prohibit a woman from having more than one husband. Women in islam and refutation of some common misconceptions. A muslim author writes, islam teaches that people are born innocent and remain so until each makes him or herself guilty by a guilty deed. His joy in the diversity, the humanness of our individual experiences. 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. 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. Misconceptions of cultural life occurs every day in the u. Early modern english understanding of islam through the 1649. In the words of swiss journalist and author, roger du pasquier the west, whether christian or dechristianised, has never really known islam.
The god of abraham includes jews, christians, and muslims. Christians speaking arabic would say allah for god. This misconception is one of the most widely held misconceptions about islam today. Ppt misconceptions about islam powerpoint presentation. Skip to content 3 common misconceptions about the quran. A muslim author writes, islam teaches that people are born innocent and remain so until each makes him or. One such evening we were driving home when, overawed by the beauty of the sunset i cried out allah akbar. Islam allowed marriage at puberty in premodern times, which caused psychological harm because puberty was too young to give informed consent. The answer to this is given by a survey conducted between 2001 and 2007 of almost 50,000 muslims from 35 nations. According to the teachings of islam, the only thing that distinguishes people in the sight of god is their level of piety. It is the duty of every muslim to help remove some of the misconceptions nonmuslims have about islam.
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