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No God but God

the Origins and Evolution of Islam
Nov 19, 2017
Interesting history of 7th century Arabia. However the author seems to present the Disney version of Muhammad. He omitted for example; marrying a 6 year old girl and having sex with her at age nine, he says Muhammad is peaceful yet quran 8:12 is "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them" The glossary of key Islamic terms excludes; Shahid - one who dies will killing for Islam, Ishtishad - martyrdom operation, Taqiyya - deception and lying to further Islam. He does mention a key issue with Islam. Hadiths cannot be trusted and are used by ultra-conservative imams and 'believers' to espouse intolerance and violence against others deemed 'unbelievers'.