ISIS Is Islamic Based On Its Violent Actions

142 Words1 Page

Lastly, it is inadequate to argue that ISIS is Islamic based on its violent actions. Some people believe that Islam is a violent religion that leads to bloodshed. These people often argue that ISIS is Islamic simply because they are violent. However, this is not true. No religion can be defined in terms of how violent or how peaceful its believers are. Accordingly, just like any other religion, Islam does not promote violence or peace. Reza Aslan argues that whether or not people are violent depends on the politics and the social world (“The Perfect Response to People Who Blame Islam for ISIS”). Furthermore, because of the deadly terrorist attacks promoted by ISIS, most Muslims view ISIS as the enemy of Islam. Many Muslims around the world

Open Document