After the church withdrew from this activity, the number of these attacks was obviously reduced. Yet they did not stop altogether. They took another form under a different banner, the pretext of freedom of expression. Only the approach has changed. It is a fact that Islam receives a most Hostile media coverage. It is not difficult to see that Muslim's are being stereotyped as a threat to the "New World Order".

The following articles are a starting point in clearing some of the nonsense.

A look at Islam By Jay Kinney the editor of "GNOSIS MAGAZINE". He look at Islam as an observer and explores Islam as an entity and how it's viewed. Islam As Other


A look at the news media and some examples of how muslims are treated unfairly. Also a look at the history to explain why Islam is feared and misinterpreted. Perception of Islam


Jihad means struggling or striving and applies to any effort exerted by anyone. The term strive or struggle may be used for/by Muslims as well as non-Muslims. Unfortunately this word has been perverted by the mass Media to Mean "Holy War". One only has to mention it and one is called a extremist or terrorist. [GOTO Jihad] to read articles explaining what Muslim's understand by this term.


"No other religion in history spread so rapidly as Islam... The West has widely believed that this surge of religion was made possible by the sword. But no modern scholar accepts that idea, and the Quran is explicit in support of the freedom conscience." ISLAM - THE MISUNDERSTOOD RELIGION, READERS' DIGEST (American Edition) May 1955. [GOTO Why People Convert to Islam] which contains articles from converts and show the 'Sword of Islam' FORCING people to accept Islam to be a Myth.


The Media has shown Islam as oppressing women, making them invisible, anonymous and voiceless. It implies that women were entirely submerged into a role as wife and mother. If you believe this then it may come as a surprise to learn that the majority of converts to Islam are WOMEN. If you want to hear the all the FACTS then [GOTO Women in Islam].


The Satanic Verses has brought infamy to Salman Rushdie and has given the media a feel day in exploiting Islam. If you really want to know why Muslims feel angred by this book and there response [GOTO Responding] and get some ANSWERS.


Many actually believe that Muhammad is the only Messenger that Muslims accept and that Jesus and other prophets of the Old Testament are not believed in or belittled in some way. Nothing can be further from the truth. Muslims believe, that Jesus was one of the mightiest messengers of GOD, and hold him in very high esteem. [GOTO Prophethood in Islam] if you want to find out what Islam has to say about the sayings and teachings of Prophets, including Jesus and Muhammad.


Many people ask why the term "Allah" is used instead of "God" and assume it's use implies that Muslims worship a separate God. There is only ONE GOD - a belief held by followers of each of the three main world religions : Islam, Christianity and Judaism. [GOTO Concept of "God"] to read why Muslims use "Allah" and there concept of "GOD".


Many equate Islam and Muslims to mean Arabs. Muslims may be any nationality. An Arab could be a Muslim, a Christian, a Jew or an atheist. Arabs constitute only about twenty percent of the Muslim population. [GOTO What is Islam?] to find out what Islam means.

This word has been in frequent use in the Western press over the past several years, explained directly or subtlely, to mean holy war. As a matter of fact the term "holy war" was coined in Europe during the Crusades, meaning the war against Muslims. It does not have a direct counterpart in Islamic glossary, and Jihad is certainly not its translation.

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