Understanding Islam

ContentsCopyrightDedicationAcknowledgmentsForewordIntroductionIs Islam a Violent Religion?Does Islam say, Convert or Die?Do Terrorists Represent Islam?The Historical ContextJihad for PeaceA Prophet of PeaceExtremists are Not DevoutWho are the True Muslims?The Promised Messiah [as]KhilāfatWhat is Jihad?Types of JihadJihad in ContextJihad TodayWas Islam Spread by the Sword?Do Muslims not know their Teachings?Did the Early Muslims lead Offensive Raids?Case #1: The Nakhla ExpeditionCase #2: Jews at KhaibarDoes Violence escalate in Early Islam?How to Study and Understand the Holy Quran?The Battle of TabukAre Women violently oppressed in Islam?Does Islam Promote Domestic Violence?Guidance for Women who face Marital AbuseComparison with the BibleSlavery and Prisoners of WarPrisoners or Slaves?Distribution of Prisoners of WarFemale Prisoners of WarComparison with the BibleWhat is Shariah?Does Shariah Law impose Harsh Punishments?Does Islam allow Freedom of Speech?Is Allah an Impersonal God?Is the Holy Quran more violent than the Bible?EpilogueAppendix I: Verses of PeaceAppendix II: Traditions of PeaceNotes