Does Islam Promote Violence?

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  “Jihad Means Striving, Not Holy War”

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Jihad Means Striving, Not Holy War

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Often times, Western media validate much of the extremist rhetoric from the Middle East with Islamic terminology.  Holy war actually originated with European crusaders in the 11th century, while jihad was explained in the Quran in 7th Century Arabia as meaning striving or struggling.  Do Muslim extremists invoke Islam in their violent outbursts?  Absolutely.  We should not honor this dishonorable demand.  Then we can effectively speak directly to the mainstream Muslims who hold moderate views and speak out against terrorism as a vehicle for change.

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Jihad vs. Terrorism

By Maher Hathout and Samer Hathout. Dawn Books, 2002.

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"No" MPAC

• Islam and Violence
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• Jihad Means Striving, Not Holy War
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• Avoid the Double Standards
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"No" ADC

• The Tenets of Islam are Similar to Judaism and Christianity
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• Islam is a Misunderstood Religion
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"Yes" American Values

• Violence Pervades Muslim World
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• Islamic Terrorism: A Faith-Based Initiative
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• Muslim Religious Leaders Promote Culture of Violence
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• A Minority View?
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• Muslim Outrage Part of Intimidation Campaign
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• A Culture of Death
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"Yes" Jihad Watch

• The Qur’an Promotes Violence
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• Muhammad Does, too
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• Classic Islamic Law Also Promotes Violence
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• Terrorists Today Use Islam to Justify Their Acts of Violence
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• Islam and Violence
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• Avoid the Double Standards
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• Islam is a Misunderstood Religion
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• Violence Pervades Muslim World
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