Was there much of the prophet Muhammad’s life spent during a war?
I ask this because, my unbiased perception of it seems like a very warlike religion with much emphasis placed on martyrdom and places reserved for Islamic warriors in the after life. I mean, there are surely some aspects of peace love and happiness in the Qu’ran, but you got to admit, when you compare it to other religions, it does go on about war, vengeance and defending the holy land a fair bit. Oh and there’s a fair bit about keeping wives faithful as well.
BTW, I can’t read the Qu’ran because I get physically ill when I try to read religious texts. I’ll show a note form my doctor if you don’t believe me.
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There is a lot more to Quran then just wars! Muslims are allowed to attack ONLY in self-defense as it clearly states in the Quran. Prophet Mohammad was constantly attacked during that period and the Quran shows the correct way to fight, i.e. after all peaceful solutions are used and the enemy attacks first.
Whats wrong about keeping wive faithful? Would you rather Quran have the Western lifestyle where cheating is rampant?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was appointed as the last messenger of God at the age 40, and he spent 23 years to spread the message of Islam and he (peace be upon him) died soon after God revealed that he (peace be upon him) had perfected Islam as the last religion of God. So, NO, the Prophet did not spend most of his life in wars and contrary to the popular and false belief, the Prophet did not cause those wars but rather he brought peace to the warring pagan tribes of Arabia. Witness it for yourself by watching this documentary - "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDh2CquHC1I
The holy Quran is the ultimate source of guidance for all Muslims. Here are only some of the moral and ethical values taught by the holy Quran:
Adversity
* not burdened beyond capability to withstand, 2:286, 6:152, 7:42, 23:62
* not burdened with another's burden, 6:164, 17:15, 35:18, 39:7, 53:38
* patience during, 2:153, 2:155, 2:177, 2:250, 3:17, 3:125, 3:142, 3:146, 3:186, 3:200, 7:87, 7:126, 7:128, 7:137, 8:46, 8:65, 8:66, 10:109, 11:11, 11:49, 11:115, 12:18, 12:83, 12:90, 13:22, 16:96, 16:110, 16:126, 21:85, 22:35, 23:111, 28:54, 29:59, 30:60, 31:17, 31:31, 37:102, 38:44, 39:10, 40:55, 40:77, 41:35, 42:33, 46:35, 47:31, 70:5, 76:12, 90:17, 103:3
Behavior
* argue in a kindly manner with those given earlier revelation, 16:125, 29:46
* avoid becoming involved in matters you know nothing of, 17:36
* avoid grave sins and shameful deeds, 53:32
* avoid guesswork about one another, 49:12
* be just in your opinions, 6:152
* community should be moderate, 2:143, 25:67
* conceit discouraged, 4:36, 57:23
* don't chide those who seek your help, 93:10
* don't consider yourself pure, 53:32
* don't deride others, 49:11, 104:1
* don't mention evil things openly, 4:148
* don't speak ill of each other, 49:12, 104:1
* don't spy on each other, 49:12
* each group given a law and way of life, 2:148, 5:48, 10:47, 10:74, 13:38, 16:36, 16:63, 16:84
o and a prophet, 10:47, 16:36
o and a way of worship, 22:67
o Allah could have made them one community, 5:48, 11:118, 16:93, 42:8
+ one community under Allah, 21:92
* forgive Jews who distort the Qur'an, 5:13
* forgive non-believers, 31:15, 45:14
* forgive readily, 42:37
* maligning believers is sinful, 33:58
* men (toward women), 24:30
* peacemakers rewarded, 42:40
* rulers make decisions after consultations, 42:38
* speak justly toward those in want, if you can do nothing else, 17:28
* towards aging parents in your care, 17:23
* towards other Muslims, 33:6
* towards others, 17:26-29, 17:35, 17:53, 60:8
* towards parents, 46:15
* towards slaves, 4:36, 24:33
* treat non-belligerent non-believers with equity, 60:8
* wives of the Prophet, 33:28-34
* women (toward men), 24:31
Business
* be fair in dealings, 6:152, 17:35
Charity, 2:43, 2:110, 2:177, 2:262-264, 2:271-274, 2:277, 3:92, 3:134, 4:39, 5:12, 5:55, 9:5, 9:18, 9:60, 9:71, 9:121, 21:73, 22:41, 22:78, 24:37, 27:3, 30:38-39, 31:4, 36:47, 41:7, 47:36-38, 51:19, 52:40, 57:7, 57:10-12, 63:10, 64:16-17, 73:20, 76:8, 92:18, 98:5, 107:7
* during consultation with the Prophet, 58:12-13
* during the Hajj, 22:36
* niggardliness, 3:180, 4:37, 25:67, 47:37, 57:24, 92:8
* not payment for favors received, 92:19
* precedence of spending, 2:215, 2:219
* sharing food, 24:61, 89:18, 107:3
* spending to earn praise forbidden, 4:38
* those displeased with distribution of, 9:58, 9:76
* towards slaves, 16:71
Government
* decision making in public matters, 3:159
* rulers make decisions after consultations, 42:38
# Materialism, 9:24, 9:34, 9:55, 9:85, 28:76, 57:20, 63:9, 64:15, 68:14, 71:12, 71:22, 89:20, 92:11, 100:8, 102:1, 104:2-3, 111:2
* envy forbidden, 4:32, 15:88, 16:90, 20:131
* forbidden, 4:29-30, 8:27
* greed brings destruction, 102:1-6
* punishment for, 4:30
* ruining others forbidden, 4:32
* squandering, 17:27, 25:67
Nepotism disallowed, 33:40
Native peoples
* don't drive them out, 2:84
o reject those who do, 2:85
# Oppression, 2:193, 8:39
* blame is on oppressors, 42:42
* defend against, 42:39
* more awesome than killing, 2:191, 2:217
# Orphans, 2:220, 4:6, 4:127, 93:7
* leave their possessions, 4:2-3, 4:10, 17:34
Peace and Love
I am muslim and I don't remember any wars going on with prophet Muhammed except for the war that the Christians started by throwing rocks at him while he wa trying to say.
You need not plead so much....they are supposed to explain it, because they say, that there is no book greater than quran.
Its their responsibility.
If you can't READ the Qu'ran, how do you seem to "KNOW" so much about it??