Islam & Violence ) وا م ا ( June 14, 2006 Malek Meselmany www.muhammadanism.org June 14, 2006 A person who seeks to understand Islamic principles needs to review the early history of Islam when its dogmas were established. The circumstances of this...
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Islam & Violence ) وا م ا ( June 14, 2006 Malek Meselmany www.muhammadanism.org June 14, 2006 A person who seeks to understand Islamic principles needs to review the early history of Islam when its dogmas were established. The circumstances of this early period and the character of Muhammad and his companions all played a major role in formation of Islamic values and law. By understanding this period, a person is able to judge if the ideology of contemporary Islamic terrorist groups originates in Islamic principles and if the Islamic Weltanschauung (worldview) supports terrorism and the Jihad ideology. Historical Background In the beginning of Muhammad’s mission, the Quraish, who were the prominent Arabian tribe in Mecca, did not heed his call to a new faith. Instead, the proclamation of his new faith created a serious crisis for the Quraish and their pagan religion. Muhammad sought to destroy their religion and make his faith the dominant one in Mecca. The rivalry between them g
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