Fifty common misconceptions about islam reflections shehzad saleem i. 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. It is not civilized to have more than one wife at a time. Conclusion terrorism and misconception of islam often islam is the target and the subject of accusation, especially when a terrorist incident happen, mainly if it has some terrorists from the.
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. Answers to non muslims common questions about islam. The first chapter, some evidence for the truth of islam, answers some important questions which some people ask. However, these risks tend to be heavily mitigated in practice we discuss this further below. Jews and christians including abraham, moses and jesus. Misconceptions false claims commmon questions asked by non. 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. A historian of islam explains the greatest misconception. This question is often hurled at muslims, either directly or indirectly, during any discussion on religion or world affairs. In the view of islam, it is not necessary that, if situations arouse dispute between muslims and their opponents, it should only leave to them a choice between embracing islam. Misconceptions about islam is the property of its rightful owner.
This pamphlet shows some misconceptions about islam and gives answers to all of them. This is the biggest misconception in islam, no doubt resulting from the constant stereotyping and bashing the media gives islam. It asks people of other backgrounds share a real life story about a muslim friend, neighbor, or colleague that they admire. Common misconceptions about islam by dr zakir naik. Allah swt is the lord of the entire universe, and muslims have been entrusted. Muslims have both required prayer, pilgrimage and prohibited drinking alcohol, eating pork acts. Islam a brief overview of the history of islam the origin of islam is. Understanding misconceptions teaching and learning in middle school physical science b. 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. Many of its directives have remained a subject of hot debate in the past. 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 five pillars of islam text version pdf version. This misconception is one of the most widely held misconceptions about islam today.
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. Debunking misconceptions about muslims and islam teaching. The reasons can be traced back to the era of the crusades. Ever since they watched it appear on the world stage, christians never ceased to insult and slander it in order to find justification for waging war on it.
Should teachers have deep knowledge of the subject matter they. Pdf communication is a social process in which individuals use symbols to establish and interpret meaning in their environment. Pdf communication is a social process in which individuals use symbols to establish and interpret. Therefore, we point out here the obligation that those who would like to study islam objectively, should do so by studying. Reply to the misconception about marriage to a nonmuslim.
Islamic research foundation 3 for more queries contact. And if anyone saves a person it will be as if he has saved the whole of humanity. In conveying the message of islam to a nonmuslim, it is usually not sufficient to highlight only the positive nature of islam. Fifty common misconceptions about islam in many ways, islam is a misunderstood religion. Islam recognizes both the torah and the new testament as revelations from god, though the belief is that they are flawed due to human transmission.
Cedaw and muslim family laws, sisters in islam, malaysia pdf. Did you believe any of these common misconceptions. A very few nonmuslims may have counter arguments to these replies, for which. Misconceptions about islam categories all items page. Muslim stereotypes are perpetuated in every form of the media accompanied by gross misinformation about islam and muslims. Although islam is the fastest growing religion in the west, the west has many stereotypes and misconceptions about islam that are due to the media, prejudice, and ignorance. Islam was forced upon people, or spread by the sword. Carly zenk 3rd grade student wrote, you can stop a bike by not riding it and another student wrote, the board just stops. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. Barman, indiana university purdue university indianapolis. Global media islamophobia and its impact on conflict.
For example, a muslim is not allowed to harm or kill those in a peace treaty with muslims, noncombatants, women, minors, servants, the blind, monks, the elderly, those physically incapable of fighting, and the mentally ill. General students misconceptions related to electricity. The key to understanding islam and muslims is to resist stereotypes and examine each situation according to islamic teachings and authentic sources. T he ongoing crisis in the muslim world and the misrepresentation of islam sometimes by the media challenges us to answer questions by our nonmuslim friends about our way of life in a simple and concise language. Misconceptions false claims commmon questions asked by. Islam and the so called nation of islam noi are two different religions. In contrast to what many westerners think of islam, islam is a peaceful religion, which does. 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. Misconceptions, current trends, and the role of social movements and education in promoting development, conflict transformation and peace building rey ty, awni alkarzon, and e. This book will help nonmuslims to discover and know more common questions about islam in more depth. Dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes about islam not all muslim women wear a veil. A study of common beliefs and misconceptions in physical. Noi is more of a political organization since its members are not limited to a single faith.
Islam and preservation of the five essential necessities of life. The science belief test is an online instrument comprised of. Thankfully, this one, despite being one of the biggest wrong impressions people had about islam, is now in decline thanks to more honest portrayals in some media outlets. Dr gottlieb wilhelm leitner 18401899 was a linguist and university academic who built the mosque at woking, surrey, in 1889, where he also intended to establish an oriental university. Eik ghalati ka izala a misconception removed hadrat mirza ghulam ahmad of qadian the promised messiah and mahdias founder of the ahmadiyya muslim jamaat islam international publications limited. Global media islamophobia and its impact on conflict resolution.
Top 10 misconceptions about islam top 10 misconceptions about islam in the words of swiss journalist and author, roger du pasquier the west, whether christian or dechristianised, has never really known islam. The responses in this lecture are based on actual questions asked from various nonmuslims in a very logical and simple way a common man can understand. The word allah simply means god, and islam springs from the same monotheistic tradition as judaism and christianity. For example, a muslim is not allowed to harm or kill those in a peace treaty with. This includes prayer, charity and fasting to remember those in the world who dont have enough to eat during the holy season of ramadan.
They are a vast range of races, nationalities, and cultures from around the globefrom the phillipines to nigeriathey are united by their common islamic faith. 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. Misconception 7 islam tolerates the killing of innocents because. Most nonmuslims are not convinced about the truth of islam because there are a few questions about islam at the back of their minds that remain unanswered. In contrast to what many westerners think of islam, islam is a peaceful religion, which does not promote any forms of uncalled violence or terrorist actions.
In contrast to this, the m u j a h id, shaykhulislam ibn taymiyyah r a h ima h u l l a h said, there is no more important obligation after i ma n itself than resisting the invading enemy who threatens the d in and d u n y a. 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. Yahya ibrahim lecture delivered at the university of western australia, on february 8th 2003 introduction misconceptions about islam are a very difficult discussion to have with you it is such a very large collective topic with hundreds upon hundreds of different issues that we can discuss. Pamphlets recommended for general distribution to nonmuslims. Islam, contains the teachings of the prophet that were revealed to him from allah. The origin of islam is placed around 610 ce when muhammad, a highly spiritual and religious man who spent. Feb 15, 2016 islam has been a huge topic in this election cycle. Misconceptionsask a muslim ask a muslim learn islam from. Although there are recorded instances of people being forced to convert to islam, the practice is prohibited by islam and said instances should not be attributed to islam as a whole or islamic legislature or doctrine but blamed solely on the individuals who were responsible for them. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link. We avoid the word religion because in many non islamic societies, there is a separation of religion and state. Ppt misconceptions about islam powerpoint presentation. Stereotypes are beliefs about an entire group that may be based on information about an individual or a.
In war, the targeting of innocent noncombatants is a despicable act which islam clearly prohibits. Akhtar austin, texas islam has been largely misunderstood in the west. Islamic scholar maulana umar ahmed usmani it is a misconception that. 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. Islamic research foundation 2 for more queries contact. Stereotypes about islam are not new to western culture and can be traced back 1400 years. A monthly islamic journal pakistan fifty common misconceptions about islam reflections shehzad saleem i.
Islam is a religion that promotes violence and terrorism. We avoid the word religion because in many nonislamic societies, there is a separation of religion and state. Misconception 1 muslims do not share good and noble values with nonmuslims the best among you are those who have the best manners and character. Misconceptions of islam and muslim life see beyond the prejudice, stereotypes and thoughtless hate with these talks about the muslim faith.
These phrases lead me to the idea that some more formal. How people in muslim countries prefer women to dress in public. Islam is often looked upon as extremist, terrorist, or fundamental religion. Reply to the misconception about punishments hudood reply to the misconception about apostasy. Yet there is little agreement on exactly what kinds of knowledge are most important for teachers to possess. Criticism of islam has existed since islams formative stages.
Common misconceptions about islam, muslims and the quran islam, muslims and the quran have become a subject of major concern to the world media, religious groups and people, especially after the events of september 11th 2001 in the usa. Islam from within, and hamper just implementation of islamic laws. Most countries in the middle east do not require their women to cover their hair or their face. Islam s response to 20 misconceptions about sharia law islamic law and womens 38 rights of inheritance the longest running islamic magazine since 1921 system of justice in islam the path to peace just relations 9 between nations what the holy quran 17. Muslims consider this group to be just one of many cults using the name of islam for their own gain. 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. Refutation of alhazimi and the misconceptions of alghulah. Common misconceptions about eng electronystagmography by alan desmond, ccca, aud director of audiology, blue ridge balance clinic, bluefield, west virginia electronystagmography eng has been the cornerstone of vestibular testing for more than fifty years. If islam stands for peace then why does quran command muslims to do. These fundamentals are referred to as the five pillars of islam. Stereotypes of muslim minorities cause them to face discrimination on a daily basis. Alaa murabit what my religion really says about women strong faith is a core part of alaa murabits identity but when she moved from canada to libya as a young woman, she was surprised how the tenets of islam were used to severely limit womens rights, independence and ability to lead. This is to clear up the misconceptions in the minds of the non muslims who often claim they know about islam but in reality dont.
In recent times, the works of hamid aldin farahi, amin ahsan islahi and javed ahmad ghamidi have served to clarify some of these misconceptions. Even during times of war, islam lays down strict rules. Islam is the name of a way of life which the creator wants us to follow. All muslims are arabs the muslim population of the world is around 1,2 billion. Top ten misconceptions about islam islam the modern. This is the biggest misconception of islam, given unfairly by stereotyping and the public image that the media gives. Dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes about islam. First, i am going to present some of the research that has been done to. According to one of the prophetic traditions, the prophet muhammad stated, islam is built upon five fundamentals.
Each individual has a right to file a legal suit against any criminal. They are not examples of the defense of the human rights in islam. The works of the farahi school in the last century have served to remove this misconception. According to the teachings of islam, the only thing that distinguishes people in the sight of god is their level of piety. Before jumping into the list of misconceptions directly, it is important to give a little interesting background about the source of islam. As part of dawah work to mankind to understand islam, answers to frequently. That all muslims are terroristsviolent or islam preaches violence. One of the most disturbing misconceptions is the negative portrayal of women in islam namely that islam degrades and oppresses women.
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