What Is the Quran? By: Glenn Smith For Muslims, the Qur’an contains the revelation of God. What exactly is this book? To many in the West, Islam is a strange and unfamiliar religion forever linked with terrorism and the events of September 11, 2001. Terms like “Islamist,” “sharia law,” and “jihad” elicit fear. People wonder whether Islam promotes violence or is a peaceful religion as many Muslims claim. For some, the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam, has become a symbol of hate and intolerance. People like Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach in Florida have staged public burnings of it, promoting a message of fear and hatred toward Muslims. Yet for Muslims, the Qur’an is a beautiful revelation from God.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 14:45:26 +0000