How Many People Believe in Islam?
The Islamic religion is the fastest growing religion in the world. In this article we will explore the origins of its doctrines, conflicts between Muslims and non-Muslims, and the impact of violence against civilians in the name of Islam. While this is by no means an exhaustive list, it is indicative of the magnitude of the religion’s impact.
Sources of its doctrines
The Qur’an and the Sunna are the sources of Islamic doctrine. Both texts contain certain legal rules which cannot be contradicted. Moreover, they were formulated by God in such a way that they cannot be misinterpreted. In addition, certain rules of Islamic law are only valid if they are based on the Qur’an and Sunna.
The Prophet Muhammad was the most pious of all the believers, and his actions became a model for all Muslims. As a result, the process of interpreting the sharia, known as fiqh, developed over the centuries after the Prophet’s death in the seventh century. This process spread throughout the Islamic empire, which grew out of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in modern-day Saudi Arabia.
The true Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad is accepted by all Muslims. Some Muslims have chosen to call their sect al-Sunnah. The Sunnah is based on logic, and it defines what is good and evil. In Islam, justice is the highest goal of life, and oppression is a sin.
Conflicts between Muslims and non-Muslims
In dealing with conflict between Muslims and non-Muslims, works of reference must deal with controversial issues. These issues can range from conflicts between Muslim groups to disputes between Muslim countries. Although some of these topics are more difficult to address, they should be addressed by the authors of works of reference dealing with the modern Islamic world.
The conflict between Muslims and non-Muslims has many causes, including religious beliefs, political beliefs, and economic problems. However, a large portion of the Muslim population is not politically active. The majority of Muslims live ordinary lives as housewives, students, and shopkeepers. They believe in the divine order but do not agree with religious figures being involved in politics or in their everyday lives.
There is a strong tendency in Western societies to portray Muslims in a negative light. This is reflected in news media coverage of Muslims. Many articles focus on acts of terrorism perpetrated by the Islamic State, and the media’s general portrayal of Muslims is often framed in negative ways.
Impact of violence against civilians in the name of Islam
Islam strongly condemns violence against civilians, including attacks against noncombatants. Killing civilians is a prohibited practice, and terrorism should be treated as a criminal offense. In 2006, the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) issued a fatwa condemning such attacks, endorsed by hundreds of Muslim organizations in the United States.
CAIR, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, condemns all acts of violence against civilians, and encourages dialogue among faith communities in the United States and the world. It also supports equal rights and responsibilities for men and women. In addition, CAIR believes that a vigorous practice of Islam will help our nation thrive, and rejects violence against civilians in the name of Islam.
The JNIM, a coalition of Salafi jihadist insurgent groups operating in Mali and Burkina Faso, has repeatedly attacked military and civilian targets. However, this coalition has failed to address the underlying political drivers of the conflict, allowing a cycle of indiscriminate violence and human rights abuses to continue. Attacks on security forces and local dissent are likely to continue for the foreseeable future, as long as community tensions and political dynamics persist.