Al Taqqayah
http://www.callingislam.com/faqs/101-why-does-islam-often-seem-strange-.html
Why does Islam often seem strange?
“Islam may seem exotic or even extreme in the modern world. Perhaps this is because religion does not dominate everyday life in the West today, whereas Muslims have religion always uppermost in their minds, and make no division between secular and sacred. They believe that the Divine Law, the Shari’a, should be taken very seriously, which is why issues related to religion are still so important”
ah yes. the secular living should also be under Islamic law. Bring on the theocratic rule of the Islamic empire. The one that practices apartheid in the home nation and that has a standing death penalty for lowly kufir who’d dare enter the Islamic supremacist cities of Mecca and Medina.
http://www.callingislam.com/faqs/105-how-did-the-spread-of-islam-affect-the-world-.html
How did the spread of Islam affect the world?
Among the reasons for the rapid and peaceful spread of Islam was the simplicity of its doctrine. Islam calls for faith in only One God worthy of worship. It also repeatedly instructs man to use his powers of intelligence and observation. Within a few years, great civilizations and universities were flourishing, for according to the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) ‘seeking knowledge is an obligation for every Muslim man and woman’. The synthesis of Eastern and Western ideas and of new thought with old, brought about great advances in medicine, mathematics, physics, astronomy, geography, architecture, art, literature, and history. Many crucial systems such as algebra, the Arabic numerals, and also the concept of the zero (vital to the advancement of mathematics), were transmitted to medieval Europe from Islam. Sophisticated instruments which were to make possible the European voyages of discovery were developed, including the astrolabe, the quadrant and good navigational maps. The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said, ‘Seek knowledge even into China’: the Hui Shen mosque was built in the seventh century.
It was spread by peace, not the sword. Got that? Spaniards lie. The burning of the library in Egypt is just a myth, that or it was a competing center of education. Islam means peace. Islam spreads intelligence. Don’t believe your own eyes.
What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran, God has said:“God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers.” (Quran 60:8)
"with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes". Sounds suspiciously like the terrorists' mantra that no one in the West is innocent.
The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, used to prohibit soldiers from killing women and children,[1] and he would advise them: “...Do not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child.”[2] And he also said: “Whoever has killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise, though its fragrance is found for a span of forty years.”[3]
Taking the women and children captured by soldiers back to Islamic territory to become slaves is not the way of "peace".
Also, the Prophet Muhammad has forbidden punishment with fire.[4]He once listed murder as the second of the major sins,[5] and he even warned that on the Day of Judgment, “The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed.[6]”[7]
Apparently honor killings of victims of rape are NOT murder in the eyes of Islam.
Muslims are even encouraged to be kind to animals and are forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad said: “A woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it died. On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did she free it to eat the insects of the earth.”[8]
Actually muslims seem upset about any pets. They claim that angels won't go into the homes where dogs dwell.
He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so God forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was asked, “Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?” He said: “There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.”[9]
Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food, Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad said: “When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of the animal.”[10]
Use a sharp knife but make sure that you say a prayer to molloch and let the animal drown in its own blood as the manner of death.
In light of these and other Islamic texts, the act of inciting terror in the hearts of defenseless civilians, the wholesale destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women, and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam and the Muslims. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam.
I don't see how "rewards for being kind" to animals and people translates into being against terrorism. The koran even in the excerpts they cite clearly is making exceptions for war and criminal punishment. This conclusion is quite a stretch.
They should be spending their $500 to run ad campaigns denouncing the Islamic terrorism in Bombay. Rather than telling non-muslims we are following a false path, tell muslim terrorists THEY are following a false path.