Media Bias
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How can Islam be called the religion of peace when it was spread by the sword?
The claim that Islam was spread by the sword is historically false. The word 'Islam' itself comes from 'salaam' (peace). Historian De Lacy O'Leary called this 'one of the most fantastically absurd myths.' Muslims ruled Spain for 800 years without forced conversions, over 80% of India remained non-Muslim after centuries of Muslim rule, and Indonesia — the world's largest Muslim country — was never invaded by a Muslim army.
Was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ violent or did he spread Islam by the sword?
No. Historical evidence and his own sayings demonstrate the opposite — he was exceptionally forgiving, patient, gentle, and tolerant, even when he had the power to retaliate. He prohibited harming civilians, instructed kindness toward prisoners, forgave those who persecuted him, and commanded that conquered peoples be treated with justice.
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.
Why are most of the Muslims terrorists?
The premise of the question is false. The word 'terrorist' means someone who causes terror. A policeman is a terrorist for a criminal. Labels depend on perspective — the British called George Washington 'Terrorist No. 1,' and Nelson Mandela was labeled a terrorist before winning the Nobel Peace Prize. The Qur'an commands Muslims to verify information before acting on it.
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.