Threat of Islam - myth or reality

Islam is one of the four major religions in the world. The beginning of Islam as a religion is dated back to the 7th century when a holy prophet Mahomet left his native town Mecca and started spreading the “message form Allah” in 622. Today Islam is the fastest growing religion all over the world. Nevertheless, the people have many stereotypes and misconceptions about Islam. It is often looked upon as a “terrorist”, “extremist” or “fundamental” religion. Many people hate Islam and do not want to acknowledge its true teachings. But if we want to know the truth, we have to listen to both sides.
Muslims claim, that in contrast to what many people think of Islam, it is still a peaceful religion, which does not promote any forms of terrorist actions. According to Muslims holy book – the Quaran, every single Muslim has to follow five basic rules, such as: believe in only one God – Allah, pray five times a day, fast the month of Ramadan, give alms to the poor and make pilgrimage to Mecca.
One of the commonest terms of Islam, “Jihad”, is often misunderstood. Most people think that it is terrorism and that Muslims unreasonably kill non believers. But the fact is that jihad can mean a number of things, which Muslim does for the sake of God. The most famous use of the word Jihad is “Holy War” and Islamic guerillas fighting state authority in various Muslim countries use it freely to describe their struggles. The fighter who fights a jihad – a Mujahid – is believed to go straight to paradise if he dies and his enemy will go straight to hell. Many people who engage in violence within the context of political Islam do so, because they believe there is no other way in...

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