Others were corrupted, however, so Koran is most correct.
Another book of scripture like the Torah and Bible Gospels.
114 suras (chapters), written in Arabic.
contains the Word of God as received by Muhammad.
“He has revealed to you the Book with the truth, confirming the scriptures which preceded it for He has already revealed the Torah and the Gospel for the guidance of men, and the distinction between right and wrong.” Basic Beliefs Koran Hadith Life and teachings of Muhammad Including revelations Six volumes which Muslims use as a model to live by
gave him messages from God, called Allah in Arabic.
In 610 CE, had a vision of the angel Gabriel, (a figure in Hebrew Bible).
Called Zamzam well, where Mecca was foundedīasic Beliefs Muhammad Muhammad spread the messages he received from Allah Supported by his wife, Khadijah In 622 CE, forced to flee Mecca for Medina known as the Hijrah In 632 CE, Prophet Muhammad died Islamic control of central Arabia was well underway.
Hagar found water where Ishmael’s heels touched the sand.
There is NOTHING in the Koran that supports terrorismĪbraham Ishmael Abraham visited Arabia Built holy sanctuary at Zamzam Called Ka’Bah (cube).
Islam is considered a religion of peace.
Enemies can be attacked by the heart, the tongue, the hand, or the sword.
Physical struggle against enemies of Islam.
Muslims are violent and promote terrorism.
Most Muslim actually live in Asia and Africa, not the Mid-East.
Stereotypes and Islam “a conventional and usually oversimplified conception or belief” Muslims oppress women Historically promoted women’s rights Koran grants right to inherit property, conduct business, education and right to divorce Most oppression is a cultural tradition not part of Islam Women are forced to wear a hijab (headscarf) or burka Rules of modesty are open to interpretation