Violence

What is Violence?

Violence in many forms is preventable.
There is a strong relationship between levels of violence and modifiable factors such as concentrated poverty, income and gender inequality, the harmful use of alcohol, and the absence of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships between children and parents. Strategies addressing the underlying causes of violence can be effective in preventing violence. Violence is defined by the World Health Organization as "the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation".
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1.Does Islam promote extremism, terrorism and violence?

Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance. This was the message of all the prophets and it is from God's way

2.Does the Quran encourage violence against the disbelievers (non-Muslims)?

The historical context is that this Quran verse was revealed at the Battle of Badr, a battle in which the pagans of Makkah traveled over 200 miles to destroy the Muslims of Madinah. The Pagans of Makkah had an army of about 1000 while the Muslims were only 300 followers. Muhammad and his followers had suffered severe persecutions and torture for 13 years in the city of Makkah. Having fled from Makkah to the safety of Madinah, they found that they were once again threatened.

It is obvious from historical and textual context therefore that this Quran verse does not promote the killing of innocents.

3.Does Islam encourage violence?

No. Islam forbids violence. It allows for defensive war where if Muslims are attacked first, then they are allowed to fight back.

4.Does the Quran promote violence?

This verse was revealed by God to Muhammad at a time when Muslims were being attacked by the enemy from Makkah on a regular basis. The verse only allows for self-defence fighting against those who 'withdraw not from you nor give you (guarantees) of peace besides restraining their hands'. So the guarantee of a peace treaty or agreement is required for the war and fighting to completely stop.

5.Is their violence in the Quran?

This verse is applicable to the Muslims during the time of Muhammad – historical Muslims – who were terrified of fighting in the battles to defend themselves because they were out numbered.

God bolstered their bravery by assuring them that they would be rewarded.

6.Is the Bible a peaceful scripture with no violence?

No. In the Bible, Moses orders the killing of all men

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Video: Violence and Killings in the Old Testament Bible - Robert Barron 11:13
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Video: Islam was spread by the sword, violence and forced conversions. Justify this claim - Mansur Ahmad vs Shazad 2/2 17:50
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Video: Extreme Violence in Early Christianity | Tovia Singer 9:55
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   57-minute film exposes Rape, Torture and Sexual Violence against Palestinian Prisoners in Israel   |   Al-Jazeera - 06 Jun 2026
   Palestinians suffer sexual violence, rape and torture in Israeli prisons   |   Middle East Eye - 11 Apr 2026
   Jerusalem bishop warns of rising Israeli Settler violence against Christians   |   YeniSafak - 22 Mar 2026
   UK University Slaps Violence Warning on Bible, Citing the Crucifixion and Cain and Abel   |   Church Leaders - 04 Nov 2025
   UK University Slaps Violence Warning on Bible, Citing the Crucifixion and Cain and Abel   |   Church Leaders - 04 Nov 2025
   Reuters journalists jailed 7-years in Myanmar whilst investigating Rohingya violence   |   BBC News - 03 Sep 2018
   At least 6700 Rohingya [Muslims] killed by [Buddhist] Burmese army in Burma violence, says MSF   |   Telegraph - 14 Dec 2017
   Comparing Violence in the Quran & Bible   |   Islam21c - 29 Feb 2016
   Bible And Quran Text Analysis Reveals 'Violence' More Common In Old And New Testament   |   Huffington - 09 Feb 2016
   'Violence more common' in Bible than Quran, text analysis reveals   |   Independent - 09 Feb 2016
   Violence In Israel Because Jesus Is 'Coming Soon' - Michele Bachmann   |   Huffington - 08 Nov 2015
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