{UAH} "If Islam is a religion peace, then why are there extremists like ISIS?"

"If Islam is a religion peace, then why are there extremists like ISIS?"

This is the sort of question I see from all groups of people, whether they be genuinely curious about Islam, people who hate Islam, and even Muslims themselves. How is it possible that a religion of peace could produce terrorists?

The answer is quite simple, but first we need to understand that the proposition 'Islam is religion of peace' is actually false. Islam is not a religion of peace nor a religion of war. Islam is a religion of peacemakers and a religion of warriors. Islam is about the reality of existence -- one where both good and evil exists -- where peace and war both need to be taught and practiced in balance. Does Islam lead to peace? Yes. And sometimes, it leads to war. But neither of these things are good when they are taken to extremes.

An absolute pacifist is just as immoral as a war monger. The former refuses to defend themselves and even other people from the latter, and the latter takes advantage of the former so that they can murder in the pursuit of power. The perfect practitioner of one affirms the other.

But Islam is neither. Islam is a warriors' religion meant for peaceful goals. It has a strict code of ethics, not only during times of peace, but also times of war. Jihad is an ever present reality in the life of a Muslim, whether they be battling against their own egos or a physical foe willing to destroy them. And those struggles lead to a better world, both within and external to the believer.

So why are there extremists who claim Islam as their ideology? Because the most beautiful things attract even the lowliest of people; those who would do anything to have it for themselves.

Thankfully, we do not judge the value of gold based on the thieves who steal it. #PleaseReflect

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Allaah gives the best to those who leave the choice to Him."And if Allah touches you with harm, none can remove it but He, and if He touches you with good, then He is Able to do all things." (6:17)

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