💫The Quran has fewer violent verses compared to the New Testament and the Old Testament.
🌍The history of Islam is one of contribution, including advancements in medicine, science, and math.
🤝Muslims do not account for a greater proportion of violence than other faith communities.
🔎Negative narratives about Islam allow for greater violence against the Muslim community.
💣The term 'terrorist' is subjective and can be used to justify violence by both state and non-state actors.
Is Islam a violent religion?
—No, Islam is not a violent religion. The number of violent verses in the Quran is fewer compared to the New Testament and the Old Testament.
Has the Muslim community historically been violent?
—No, the history of Islam is marked by contributions to various fields such as medicine, science, and math.
Do Muslims account for a greater proportion of violence?
—No, Muslims do not account for a greater proportion of violence compared to other faith communities.
Why do negative narratives about Islam exist?
—Negative narratives about Islam allow for greater violence against the Muslim community domestically and abroad. They also distract from other forms of violence.
What is the meaning of the term 'terrorist'?
—The term 'terrorist' is subjective and can be used to justify violence by both state and non-state actors.
00:02One of the criticisms of Islam is that it is not a religion of Peace.
00:10Comparing the number of violent verses in the Quran with those in the New Testament and the Old Testament, the Quran has fewer.
00:17The history of Islam is one of contribution, including advancements in medicine, science, and math.
00:59Muslims do not account for a greater proportion of violence than other faith communities.
02:27Negative narratives about Islam allow for greater violence against the Muslim community domestically and abroad.
