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Islamic Identity

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Jihad & Terrorism

Why are most of the Muslims fundamentalists?

A 'fundamentalist' is simply someone who follows the fundamentals of their field. A doctor who follows medical fundamentals is a good doctor. A Muslim who follows the fundamentals of Islam — peace, justice, honesty, charity — is likewise a good Muslim. The negative connotation was artificially attached to the word by Western media.

beginner
Jihad & Terrorism

Why does the media portray Islam negatively?

Between 1800 and 1950 alone, over 60,000 books were written against Islam — more than one per day. The media applies double standards: a Muslim woman in hijab is 'oppressed' while a Christian nun in similar dress is 'pious'; a Sikh in a turban is 'proud of his identity' while a Muslim with a beard and cap is labeled a 'fanatic.' For the media, turning black into white, or a hero into a villain, requires nothing more than framing.