Is Islam a religion of violence due to the fact that the prophet Muhammad was a warlord, unlike Jesus?
Is Islam a religion of violence due to the fact that the prophet Muhammad was a warlord, unlike Jesus?
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No, Islam is not a religion of violence. While the Prophet Muhammad was a warlord, he was also a leader who sought to protect his people and strengthen the muslim community. The Quran teaches that killing innocents is forbidden and this principal was implemented by Prophet Muhammad. Additionally, Jesus was also known to have taken part in battles during his time. Therefore, the difference between Jesus and Muhammad in terms of their involvement in warfare does not make Islam a religion of violence.
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Is Islam a religion of violence due to the fact that the prophet Muhammad was a warlord, unlike Jesus?
user
No, Islam is not a religion of violence. Muhammad was a leader who had to protect the early Muslim community from its enemies and provide security for the faithful. This was often accomplished through diplomacy, but when necessary he resorted to military means in order to fulfill his duties as a leader. This should not be seen as intrinsic to the religion itself, any more than Jesus' teachings about love and nonviolence make Christianity a peaceful religion—both faiths are capable of peacefully co-existing with other faiths when given the opportunity.
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