Islam Vs Christianity

Islam: suppressor of women, enemy of Western nations, and breeder of terrorists. The West has many stereotypes and misconceptions about Islam that are due to the media, prejudice, and ignorance. Islam is often seen as an "extremist" or "terrorist" religion. Often, the media's reports about Islam are incorrect due to ignorance or not wanting to acknowledge its true teachings. This is one of the reasons why Westerners are often wary of Muslims. In contrast to what the media portrays, Islam is a peaceful religion, which does not promote violence or terrorism.

The issue of women in Islam is highly controversial. As a Muslim American living in the United States many times I get judged about my religion. People think that because I am a Muslim woman in America I am being restricted from many things and can’t be like every other woman in America. Islam has many similarities with other religion and it does have its differences. Being raised as a Muslim woman in America has made me the strong and independent woman I am today. I am going to be talking about my own religion that I’m well knowledgeable of. What the media shows and how people talk badly about the religion is truly ruining the religion and its true beauty. Woman in Islam are not being oppressed for anything there’s true beauty behind this

In the article, Muslim Misconception by Allyson Miller, it talks about the misconceptions people have about the Islamic religion. Because of the attacks on 9/11 and the current war against ISIS, many people believe that the religion is all about violence and converting people. However, that is not true. "Islam is derived from the Arabic root word 'salem ' meaning 'peace ' and is described as a religion of unity, not one of violence" (Miller, 2015, p. 16). It is ridiculous that people can label everyone associated with the religion as a terrorist when it is only the extremist who to blame. When I was in high school, my best friend was named Roda and she was Muslim. Every day when we were going to our career center, we would sit next to each other on the bus. Some days, we would talk about each other 's religions. Unlike most people, I was willing to ask questions and learn about her religion and vice

Islam originated 610 AD in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Throughout time there are many stories and legends on how Islam sprung. According to the Quran it declares, that the holy book of Islam was brought down by angel Gabriel from Allah. Angel Gabriel gave the holy book to Prophet Muhammad. To prove this, the Quran states, "this is a revelation from the Lord of the universe. The Honest Spirit (Gabriel) came down with it, to reveal it into your heart that you may be one of the warners, in a perfect Arabic tongue" (Sura 26:192-195). "Say, 'Anyone who opposes Gabriel should know that he has brought down this (the Qur 'an) into your heart, in accordance with God 's will, confirming previous scriptures, and providing guidance and good news for the believers '" (Sura 2:97). [http://www.allaboutreligion.org/origin-of-islam.htm] The prophets before Muhammad, all contributed to the religion of Islam, but prophet Muhammad made it final by the revelation of the Quran and how to be a correct Muslim.

Islam is the religion that provides a complete code of life including social as well as personal spheres. Islam has been targeted by many stereotypes including extremism since last few decades. The reason behind these stereotypes are on some facts and to some extent widely propagated through media. Many people involved in criminal activities, get highlighted easily by media and catch the attention of general public if they are Muslims. A major role behind these stereotypes is played by the outcomes of the 9/11 attacks. Muslims have been targeted with stigmatization and other forms of racial discrimination. They have to face tight security at international airports. Employers have also been showing concerns or hesitation

The unfortunate fact that Islam is the most misunderstood religion is still exist. Everyone must vividly remembers how the tragedy of 11 September 2001 occurred. Most of the American communities now are still shocked even after the attacks of 11 September has occurred for the past 14 years. Because of limited narrative about that day and its aftermath, it triggered the ongoing rumors about Arab, Muslim and Islam that we are terrorists. The reality that most members of the communities contend with daily was the environment that was originally created from the discrimination of government policies and biased media representations by the West. Hence, the level of anti-Muslim among the American communities sentiment have always increase day by day after the 11 September tragedy until now. Consequently, those who are tragically affected by

There are many religions throughout the world in today's society. One of the religions that is discriminated the most is Islam. Muslims who are part of the religion are hated because of a terrorist group called Isis. Some of the reasons why they are discriminated is because Isis shares the same religion, Americans think they are terrorist, and are the fastest growing religion in the world. Although people around the world look at this religion being terrorist, they need to understand that the innocent muslims don't want to be a part of the terrorist group.

The religion of Islam garners large amounts attention. Many believe it is a violent and backwards religion. Since 9/11, "Islamic reform" has become an all-purpose phrase: equally a western impulse to protect itself from Muslim violence and a humanist notion aimed at assisting voiceless Muslims (Eteraz1). Extreme displays of Islamic faith such as the attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11 have generated negative stereotypes about Islam as a religion. These stereotypes of violence and backwards thinking have been further perpetuated by even more recent examples of extremism by Muslim terrorists. Although most Muslims are peaceful and do not endorse the violence of their Muslim brethren, there are some who believe it is their

Islam teachings are practiced in many countries creating variations of Islam within different cultures and nations. Due to the misconceptions about Islamic teachings and practices, and the rise of radicalism within the religion, Muslims are a target for discrimination. Many non-Muslims have a preconceived notion that Islam is a religion of hate, and in addition there is the misapprehension towards its practices and beliefs; such as, Sharia law being barbaric, paganism, and oppression. Furthermore, it is also believed that Islam is only practiced in the Middle East, but the population of Muslims practicing Islam in the world is estimated to be more than a billion with the majority of them being Asia Pacific at approximately 985,530,000, Middle East at 317,070,000, Sub-Saharan Africa at 248,110,000, Europe at 43,490,000, North America at 3,480,000, and Latin America and Caribbean at 840,000 (Desilver, 2013).

Islam is one of the oldest and largest religions currently, preaching of peace and acceptance to its followers. Often times, non-Muslim people will fall for the hasty generalization that every Muslim is violent, has “backwards morals”, or has a secret, anti-American agenda, or often a combination of the three. Suzanne

Islam is an ill-perceived religion throughout most of the Western world. Once known as a quiet and peaceful religion, the general perception of people from other religions and most of the world upon Islam is quite distorted. Ever since the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, an influx of discrimination and prejudice towards Islam and Muslims has spread throughout the world. In “Understanding Islam,” by Kenneth Jost, an article about several accounts of how Muslims are mistreated and stereotyped throughout the world, brings up a recent poll within the United States says that 45 percent of those surveyed has an unfavorable view of Islam. The article also states that a CBS poll

The spread of Christianity in Western Europe was both similar and different to the spread of Islam. The rise of Islam starts with the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims (followers of Islam) to be the last in a line of prophets that includes Moses and Jesus. Because Muhammad was the chosen one to be the messenger of the word of God, Muslims from all around the world work to follow the example he set. For Muslims after the Qur 'an (their bible), the sayings and teachings of Muhammad and the descriptions of his way of life are the most important Muslim texts. On the other hand, Christianity developed out of Judaism in the 1st century C.E. “It is founded on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and those who follow him are called Christians.” “Christianity has many different branches that accompany a variety of beliefs and practices.” The three major branches of Christianity are Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, all of which have several smaller categories within each of these branches. Both of these religions share several views and ideas, but they also have their differences.

This exaggerated fear, hatred, and hostility toward Islam and Muslims is perpetuated by negative stereotypes resulting in bias, discrimination, and the marginalization and exclusion of Muslims from social, political, and civic life in America (Latham 2016). The fact that the media, especially journalist, create and promote such stereotype in their broadcasts and writing, I think plays a major role in fostering negative views of Islam- Which is why it is imperative that Muslims should reveal to the world that Islam is not what they think it is but that it is a

In a world swayed by misunderstanding of cultural differences, Islam and its adherents often are stereotyped and caricatured, branded with the violent or sexist image of a small minority of zealots. In reality, Islam is no better characterized by acts of Middle Eastern terrorists, for example, than is Christianity by acts of Northern Ireland's terrorists.

“When I think Islam, I think belly dancers, bombs, and billionaires” This is something I have heard from many people’s mouths. When people think of the word Islam, or Muslim, a certain generalized picture comes to mind. I am sure this picture involves such things as sand, camels, oil, covered women, hookah, amongst other things. Though this is what the Western media generalizes Islam as, there is much more to Islam than the three B’s and these pictures that come to mind. Islam is not only a religion but is also a way of life. Like many things, Islam is stereotyped, generalized, and misunderstood. When most of us think of Islam we think of the “oppressed” women and “messed up” laws and we fail to see the truths of Islam and what it really stands for.