Misconceptions about Islam

Introduction

Misconceptions Among
Muslims

Misconceptions Among
Non-Muslims

How to Deal?

Conclusion
Introduction

Despite of the fact that Islam is the fastest growing religion in

this
recent era, there are still lots of misconceptions about it among
Muslims and non-Muslims. Among the factors that lead to this
situation
are:

- ignorance and lack of knowledge about Islam

- misinterpretation of Qur’an
- malpractice of some Muslims and some cultural norms being
wrongly associated with Islam
- the media's role in fostering prejudice and discrimination
- prejudice and

In order to overcome this problem, Muslims must enhance their

knowledge and improve their practice so that they can grasp the
right understanding of Islam and at the same time portray a
better image of Islam in front of non-Muslims.
 Misconception Among Muslims

Sectarians
Religion VS Culture
Issues

Question of Negative
Iman religious-consciousness

‘It’s between me &

God’ syndrome
 Misconceptions Among Non-Muslims

Muhammad was the founder of Islam

“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Apostle of Allah,
and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things” (33:40)

"O Prophet, verily We have sent you as a witness and a bearer of glad tidings and
a warner and as one who invites unto God by His leave and as an illuminating
lamp” (33:45-6)

“It is He Who has sent amongst the unlettered as apostle from among themselves, to
rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and
Wisdom – although they had been before in manifest error” (62:2)

Who is Muhammad? His prophethood

 Islam was spread by the sword

"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from error“ [2:256]

"Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching;
and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious.“ [16:125]

Muslims ruled Spain 14 million Arabs are More than 80%

for 800 years Coptic Christians non-Muslims in India

Indonesia, Malaysia & ‘…absurd myth that

East Coast of Africa historians have ever repeated’
(De Lacy O’Leary)
 Muslims are fundamentalists and terrorists

"Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, and do not transgress; for Allah
loveth not transgressors." (2:190).

"But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards peace, and
trust in Allah: for He is the One that Heareth and Knoweth (all things)." (8:61).

“Permission (to fight) is given to those upon whom war is made because they
are oppressed, and most surely Allah is well able to assist them”. (22:39)

Who are fundamentalists? Islam means peace Jihad

September 11th & Al-Qaeda Palestine & other Muslim

Crusaders
lands
 Islam oppresses women

"And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their
modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what
(must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw veils over their bosoms and
not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands’
fathers, their sons...“ [24:31]

"Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty:
that will make for greater purity for them: and Allah is well acquainted with all that
they do.” [24:30]

Women in before the Women after the advent

Women in Present
advent of Islam of Islam

Women as daughter, wife,

mother & society member
 All Muslim men marry four wives

“And if you be apprehensive that you will not be able to do justice

to the orphans, you may marry two or three or four women whom
you choose. But if you apprehend that you might not be able to do
justice to them, then marry only one wife, or marry those who have
fallen in your possession”
(Maududi, The Meaning of the Qur’an, vol. 1, p. 305)

Reasons of polygamy Wisdom of polygamy

Principle of marriage
The Prophet & his wives
in Islam