Essay - Islam and Violence Abstract/thesis the Modern World, in Which the...

Islam and Violence

Abstract/Thesis

The modern world, in which the threat of terrorism is constant, has introduced many new beliefs, correct ***** false, into the collective conscience ***** the citizens of the world. Among these is the assertion that Islam ***** violent, and as such, poses a threat to world peace. This fundamental statement is incorrect; rather, it is correct to say that Radical Islam is ***** and vastly different from traditional Islam. This paper will make this critical distinction and prove that Islam is not violent, and only becomes so when it is polluted with extremist mindsets and false interpretations of ancient Islamic texts and tenets.

The 3 Dimensions ***** Islam

To begin to appreciate the fact that Islam itself is not violent, as opposed to ***** or Militant Islam, the 3 dimensions of Islam need to be discussed ***** fully realized. These dimensions are known as *****, Imam and Ihsan.

The term Islam itself is used by so ***** people ***** ***** much regularity, but in reality, very few people realize what the term itself means, not only in its literal translation but also for what it represents ***** a dimension of the Islamic faith. Literally translated, Islam ***** "submission," coming from the same root as the Arabic word "salaam," which means "peace." As such, the religion ***** Islam teaches that in order ***** achieve true peace of m*****d and surety ***** heart, one must submit to God ***** live according to His law. The most important truth that God revealed ***** mankind is that there is nothing divine or w*****thy of being worshipped except for Almighty God, thus all human beings should submit to Him. The word "Muslim" ***** one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Being a Muslim entails willful submission and active obedience to God, and living in accordance with His message. Some ***** mistakenly believe that Islam is just a religion for Arabs, but nothing could be further from the *****. Not ***** are ***** converts to Islam in every corner of the world, especi*****y ***** Engl***** and America, but by taking a look at the Muslim World ***** Bosnia ***** Nigeria, and from Indonesia to Morocco, one can clearly see th***** *****s come from many various races, ethnic groups ***** nationalities. It is also interesting to note that in actuality, more than 80% of all Muslims are not Arabs - there are more Muslims in Indonesia than in the whole Arab World! So though even though it is true that ***** Arabs are Muslims, the large majority of Muslims are not *****. However, anyone who submits completely ***** God and worships Him alone ***** a Muslim (Kamali, 2003).

*****, translated ***** its ancient mean*****gs, is "faith." ***** faith is not only a *****lief in God, but ***** obedience to His will, including the tightly held belief that murder is wrong. Many people today falsely believe that the ***** ***** is at the heart *****