Islam did NOT start as a peaceful religion.
Far from it.
Mohammad was a warlord, a pillager and plunderer. He created the Koran at a time of great need, he was losing the war badly. He needed a way to whip his troops into a frenzy before they abandoned him.
Afterwards they spread this faith BY THE SWORD, from the very beginning!!
Well taken. But the word Islam means peace. I agree with you. Islam to me means violence. The Qur’an is a violent book. Mohammad was a violent prophet.