Exploring common misconceptions about Islam:

“Islam hates women”

Before Islam was introduced to Arabia women were seen as assets to be traded with, were raped, had no legal rights and female babies buried alive Islam ended all of this and gave rights and respect to women. Were taught paradise lies at the feet of the mother

“Islam hates non Muslims”

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught not to oppress non Muslims, nor to seize their rights, nor steal from them, nor cause them pain and Islam teaches not to enforce the religion on anyone.

“Islam is violent”

The Quran states by killing one innocent person its as if he has killed all of mankind All verses from the Quran on violence are taken out of context Islam only permits war as self defence and a last resort if all peaceful options have been exhausted

“Islam allows slavery”

The slavery Islam permits is very different to modern day ‘slavery’ The slave and master must sign a contract where both parties are content, Islam teaches to be kind to your slave, feed them, not oppress them and treat them with kindness and compassion.