Not Radical, But Real Islam

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By Dr. Stephen Flick - Posted at Christian Heritage Fellowship:

Across the political and social spectrums, politicians, preachers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, and a host of other well-educated cultural leaders continue to refer to the followers of Islam who, at the end of the twentieth century and beginning of the twenty-first century, have terrorized numerous points around the globe as “radical Muslims.” The facts demonstrate, however, that these terrorists are not part of “radical Islam,” but real Islam which follows the example of Muhammad, the founder of Islam. To continue to refer to such individuals as “radicals” is uninformed, dishonest, and a deliberate distortion of the historical facts; these individuals are real Muslims. More so than moderate-Muslims, these ardent followers of Islam seek to return to the beliefs and practices of Muhammad himself. If it may be demonstrated that they follow the example of Muhammad, then they are true or real Muslims and not aberrant “radicals.” Only a few brief thumbnail sketches are necessary to demonstrate that these true followers of Muhammad are being faithful to his example. While many similarities could be identified between Muhammad and his contemporary “real” Muslims, only five of the most significant similarities will be identified to demonstrate how they are faithful to Muhammad’s example.

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