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Islam:
MYTH or FACT?
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The Quran is the sacred
text for Muslims.
The Quran is the sacred
text for Muslims.
FACT
Most Muslims are Arabs.
Most Muslims are Arabs.
MYTH
Nearly 80% of Muslims are Asian or African.
The country with the largest population of
Muslims is Indonesia.
Islam oppresses women.
Islam oppresses women.
Islam oppresses women.
MYTH
The religion is called “Islam,”
its followers are called
“Muslims.”
The religion is called “Islam,” its
followers are called “Muslims.”
FACT
The crescent moon is the
universal symbol of Islam.
The crescent moon is the
universal symbol of Islam.
MYTH
The crescent moon and star symbol actually pre-dates Islam by
several thousand years, and wasn't affiliated with Islam at all until
the Ottoman Empire placed it on their flag.
Islam is intolerant of other
faiths.
Islam is intolerant of other
faiths.
MYTH
The Qur'an commands Muslims to protect from harm not only mosques,
but also monasteries, synagogues, and churches –
because "God is worshipped therein."
In Islam, it is not important to care
about and give to the poor.
In Islam, it is not important to care
about and give to the poor.
MYTH
3) Giving Zakat (Support of the Needy)
Muslims believe in Jesus.
Muslims believe in Jesus.
FACT
The God worshipped by
Muslims is called “Allah.”
The God worshipped by
Muslims is called “Allah.”
FACT
Muslims fast for an entire month
to show their devotion to their
God.
Muslims fast for an entire month
to show their devotion to their
God.
FACT
Muslims are violent, terrorist
extremists.
Muslims are violent, terrorist
extremists.
MYTH