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The greatest misconception about Islam in the West is that it
was spread by a sword. Infact it was, but the sword was not of
steel, it was a sword of truth. It was so sharp that it
conquered the hearts of all the people who converted. Even today
the sharpness of the sword is piercing the hearts of people.
Hence the conversion rate in increasing day by day.
But still there is a misconception by the unbelievers that
Islam is judged as a religion of terrorists. Every religion has
terrorists, but Islam has been focused, because the unbelievers
are afraid of facing the truth and losing their faith for Islam.
There are many people who are trying to blunt the Sword of
Islam, but in turn sharpening it. I sincerely appreciate their
efforts and I pity them, even after studying Islam so closely
they are blind and can not see the truth, Allah show them the
right path.(Ameen).
For instance India was ruled by Muslim rulers for centuries.
If Islam would have been spread by the force of the sword then
today India would have been a Muslim country instead of being a
secular country. Islam is so strong that
it does not need a sword to attract others. Some prominent
non-muslim Indians remarks on the baseless claim that Islam was
spread by a sword :
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Father of the Nation) :
" I became more than ever convinced that it was not the
sword that won place for Islam in those days in the scheme of
life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of
the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense
devotion to his friends and followers, his intrepidity, his
fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and his own mission.
These, and not the sword carried everything before them and
surmounted every trouble."- Young India, 1924.
K.S.Ramakrishna Rao (noted Indian writer): " My
problem to write this monograph is easier because we are not
generally fed now on that (distorted) kind of history and much
time need not be spent on pointing out our misrepresentation of
Islam. The theory of Islam and sword, for instance, is not heard
now in quarter worth the name. The principle of Islam that,
'there is no compulsion in religion' is well known". -
Mohammed the prophet of Islam, Riyadh 1989 - page 4.
Vengatachalam Adiyar (now Abdullah Adiyar) Indian, noted
Tamil Journalist worked as a news editor in Dr. M.Karunanidhi's
daily Murasoli for 17 years. Worked with former 3 Chief
Ministers of Tamil Nadu. Received Kalaimamani Award(Big Gem of
Arts) from Tamil Nadu Government in 1982. (Embraced Islam in
1987): " In Islam I found suitable replies to nagging
queries arising in my mind with regard to the theory of
creation, status of Women, creation of Universe, etc. The life
history of the Holy Prophet(SAWS) attracted me very much and
made easy for me to compare with other world leaders and their
philosophies. "
Other Famous People:
James A. Michner "No other religion in history
spread so rapidly as Islam --- The west has widely believed that
this search of religion was made possible by the sword. But no
modern scholar accepts that idea, and the Quran is explicit in
support of the freedom of conscience" Islam - The
Misunderstood Religion, Readers Digest (American Edition) May
1955.
Edward Gibbon: "The greatest success of Mohammed's
life was affected by sheer moral force without the stroke of a
sword." History of the Saracen Empire, London 1870.
…… They are many more.
Some of the factors which impress people to convert to
Islam are five pillars of Islam, Scientific discoveries confirm
with quranic verses, status of women in Islam etc.
The Five Pillars of Islam :
Faith: To testify that there is no true God but Allah and
that Mohammed(SAWS) is his Messenger and the seal of Prophets.
Prayer: To perform prayers 5 times a day. It is an
expression of thankfullness to Allah, a demonstration of true
equality ,solid unity & fellowship among the muslims and a
lesson in discipline and will power.
Zakath(poor-due): To pay charity once a year.It
mititgates to a minimum the suffering of the needy and the poor
members of the society. It is a comforting consolation the the
less fortunate people.
Fasting: To fast during the month of Ramadhan. It teaches
us the principle of sincere love, it indoctrinates us in
patience and unselfishness because when we fast we feel the
pains of deprivation but edure patiently.
Pilgrimage: To perform hajj once in a lifetime if one is
capable. It is the largest annual convention of faith where
muslims from all around the world meet one another to commerate
the divine ritual observed by Araham(pbuh) and Ishmael(pbuh).
Scientific Discoveries Confirm with Quran
:
According to Dr.Maurice Bucaille(Prof. of Surgery, France) in
his book 'The BIBLE, the QUR'AN, and Science' mentions the
following : (quoting page 120)
" What initially strikes the reader confronted for the
first time with a text (The Quran) of this kind, is the sheer
abundance of subjects discussed; The Creation, Astronomy, The
Explanation of Certain Matters concerning the Earth, the Animal
and Vegetable kingdoms and Human Reproduction.
Whereas monumental errors are to be found in 'the BIBLE, I
could not find a single error in the QUR'AN. I had to stop and
ask myself; if a man was the author of the quran, how could he
have written facts in the seventh century A.D., that today are
shown to be in keeping with modern scientific knowledge ? "
Status of Women in Islam:
Many women are turning towards Islam the reason again not
being force but her rights and duties in Islam. Among the rights
given to women of Islam is liberation which was revealed by God
in the seventh century to Prophet Muhammad (SAWS), who is the
last Prophet of Islam. Every Muslim woman gets her rights and
duties from The Holy Qur'an and theTraditions of the Prophet
(Hadith or Sunnah).
According to R. Siddiqi, director of the Islamic Center,
Japan.
"Women are attracted to Islam because they want freedom.
Islam gives them independence because they do not have to be a
slave of any man. Islam is against moral aggression against
women. The chastity and honor of women are protected. No illicit
relations are allowed. All these things attract women,"
(Japan Times on Thursday, November 19, 1992 ).
Islam has spread through the Middle East, Africa, Spain,
Europe, Asia, Afghanistan, India, Russia, America and China.
Islam is replacing other well-established religions such as
Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Paganism.
If Islam was spread by a sword then why so many people have
chosen Islam for more than 1400 years of its history.
What are the reasons behind the triumph of Islam over all
other religions -
the Sword of steel
(force) or truth ?
Articles:
The
Muslim Khilafa
The
Fundamentals of Da`wah By Dawood Adib.
Knowledge,
the Key to Success
Muslim's
Belief and Nationalism
Rights
of Allah by Sh. Ibn `Uthaymeen
Shaykh
al-Hudhayfee's Khutbah
Islamic
ruling on Homosexuality
Contemplation
by Sh. Ibn `Uthaymeen
PRISONS:
The Dwelling of Our Scholars
The Real
Obstacle by Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal
Philips
Creation
is in need of ALLAH
Smoking:
A Social Poison
The
Other Side of Sufism
Abusing the
word "Islam"
The
Reason for the Weakness of the Muslims and the Path Towards
Restoring their Honour
A
Principle Concerning Unity and Splitting - the reason for this
and their resultant effects - by Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn
Taymiyyah
The
Criterion between the Allies of the Merciful and Allies of the
Devil
The
Muslim View of the Ascension of Jesus
Women
in Islam Versus Women in The Judaeo-Christian Tradition: The
Myth & The Reality
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