Pope francis, in rome after a threeday trip to turkey, told reporters that islam was a religion of peace and that those of different faiths shouldnt be enraged at the muslim community as a. The peace in islam is conditional on the surrender of all people to islam, i. Aug 03, 2016 pope francis has delivered an amazing statement on the true nature of terrorism, and the true nature of islam. During his papal tenure, pope benedict xvi focused on building on the outreach of his predecessors towards islam, particularly on the efforts of pope john paul. To the surprise of many, the very word for peace or alsalaam is a name from the many names of allah, god almighty, explicitly mentioned in the quran. The popes statement follows a pattern that consists of a steady, firm defense of islam and muslims, and accusations against western civilization and christians. Home news updates international affairs qur an is book of peace. For the first time in vatican history, the pope allowed for the reading of islamic prayers and koran readings from the catholic facility. Development of peace is a major issue in the world of today. Pope francis might care to know that muslims believe that christians are following a distorted religious faith and therefore have only two final options. The pope strongly condemned the mohammed cartoons, first published by a danish newspaper and later in other european papers, saying in the international context we are living at present, the catholic church continues convinced that, to foster peace and understanding between peoples and men, it is necessary and urgent that religions and their. That i highlight in this way some of the passages dealing with mary in the quran is by no means a novel idea. Dec 01, 2014 pope francis, in rome after a threeday trip to turkey, told reporters that islam was a religion of peace and that those of different faiths shouldnt be enraged at the muslim community as a. Abu dhabi, united arab emirates ap the latest on pope franciss visit to the united arab emirates all times local.
The quotes and events in the national report article appear to have been entirely fictionalised, with no other reputable reports claiming this to be true. There are also many, many quotes in the quran that say the polar opposite of these examples. Teachings of the holy quran on world peace by imam ataul mujeeb rashed i begin with the words of leading flag bearer of world peace in this era, hazrat khalifa tul masih v, may allah be his helper. Open our eyes and our hearts, and give us the courage to say. It is a prophetic book of peace, the pope said, united press international reported. According to a report in vatican insider, pope francis has sent a personal message to the grand imam of the alazhar mosque, ahmed al tayyeb. Pope francis says koran is a prophetic book of peace and islam is a peaceful religion the pope says the koran is a book of peace and that islam is not violent religion. Pope signs pact with islam declaring diversity of religions is willed by god pope francis and ahmed eltayeb, grand imam of alazhar, signed a joint declaration on human fraternity during at an interreligious meeting in abu dhabi, uae, on feb.
The jesuit said that while most muslims want peace, he believes you cannot read the quran and pretend it is a book whose orientation is toward peace. During his hourlong speech, a smiling pope francis was quoted telling the vaticans guests that the koran, and the spiritual teachings contained therein, are just as valid as the holy bible. However, just because there are violent verses in the quran, does not mean all muslim people are violent. John paul ii, address to the catholic community of ankara, turkey, november 29, 1979. While for some the pope and the grand imam might represent selfreflexive religious voices worth listing to in a postsecular political order. In fact, evidence reveals a completely different religion than the false one described by the pope. But lets look at this a little deeper than the question of is the quran really a book of peace. After quoting nostra aetate 3, as given above, he says. Oh for sure he will be raked over the coals for his book and the interview by the pope and dominions as well as state leaders, those who are part of the. Reports have gone viral that pope francis told his followers that the koran and the holy bible are the same.
I like many feel that the pope should first read the quran then think about getting another. We have tried so many times and over so many years to resolve our conflicts by our own powers and by the force of our arms. Pope says quran is a book of peace and islam is not a. In may 2015, the fake news web site national report published an article reporting that pope francis had said in an address to followers that the quran, the central religious text of. Pope francis persistently confuses his audience by claiming that violent people belong to all religions and that all religions are religions of peace. Quran is a book of peace, islam is a peaceful religion. During his papal tenure, pope benedict xvi focused on building on the outreach of his predecessors towards islam, particularly on the efforts of pope john paul ii, who experts say established trust and opened opportunities for dialogue with muslims. Pope signs pact with islam declaring diversity of religions. The argentine pope has been trying to foster cooperation with moderate islam in order to work for peace and protect christians in the middle east. Lord, god of abraham, god of the prophets, god of love, you.
Oct 01, 2017 the pope, peace and islamic fundamentalists. Jun 09, 2014 for the first time in vatican history, the pope allowed for the reading of islamic prayers and koran readings from the catholic facility. The pope says the koran is a book of peace and that islam is not violent religion. It is true that in late 2014 the pope was misquoted claiming that the koran was a prophetic book of peace when he actually said this is how muslims themselves describe their holy book. No, we are not this, the koran is a book of peace, it is a prophetic book of peace. Peace document born of faith in god, the father of peace. Even if he did write that, i dont see the problem with it. The pope says the koran is a book of peace and that islam is not violent religion share this video. Jul 28, 2015 pope francis says koran and holy bible are the samefiction. During his visit to turkey, the argentine pope met president recep tayyip erdogan, prime minister ahmet davutoglu and the head of turkeys religious affairs directorate, mehmet gormez. Sailan muslim foundation international affairs, news updates leave a comment 226 views. The book premiered on al jazeera balkans as a challenge and a call to respond in common to complex religious and secular issues.
But that would be like reading in the newspapers that a russi. This marxist pope says islam is not a violent religion. Sep 27, 2017 but lets look at this a little deeper than the question of is the quran really a book of peace. When the pope affirms for us on an official level that peace building, not violence, is integral to what islam is as a religion as it is for us, the way forward becomes clearer. How the worlds most famous muslim played pope francis for. Pope says it is wrong to equate islam with violence reuters. Pope francis says koran and holy bible are the samefiction. Pope says koran is a book of peace and islam is peaceful. No, pope francis did not call the koran a prophetic book.
Peaceful verses what about the qurans verses of peace and tolerance for other religions. Dec 05, 2014 it is a prophetic book of peace, the pope said, united press international reported. Pope francis has delivered an amazing statement on the true nature of terrorism, and the true nature of islam. The called the quran the holy book not a holy book. This is hardly the first time the pope has made such remarks. What islam really teaches about the virgin mary america. Pope francis, in rome after a threeday trip to turkey, told reporters that islam was a religion of peace and that those of different faiths shouldnt be enraged at the muslim community as a whole when acts of terrorism are committed. For critical updates to this article, see the troll letter below and then a key change to the pope and the koran. According to a statement issued by alazhar university, of which al tayyeb is president, the pope stressed the vaticans respect for islam and said he hoped every effort would be made towards achieving mutual understanding between the worlds christians. Imam thanks pope for saying islam is a religion of peace. May 16, 2020 according to a report in vatican insider, pope francis has sent a personal message to the grand imam of the alazhar mosque, ahmed al tayyeb. However, other muslims claim that the quran calls for the violent subjugation of unbelievers, and they also quote verses of the quran to justify their position. Instill in our hearts the courage to take concrete steps to achieve peace. One of the important milestones in the popes efforts included a religious and peaceful initiative called a common word.
Pope francis prayer for peace lord god of peace, hear our prayer. Terrorism is not fueled by the religion if islam itself. Pope francis prayer for peace united states conference. During the press conference on the return flight from the united arab emirates, pope francis says the historic document on human fraternity. Sep 26, 2015 i still wonder why pope benedict resigned.
But that is not what we are, the quran is a prophetic book of peace, this terrorism is not islamism. This marxist pope says islam is not a violent religion, the. It is a prophetic book of peace, pope francis said, the washington post reported on monday, december 1. Mar 06, 2015 the pope recently stated that the quran is a prophetic book of peace and called upon muslim leaders to spread the message of islam as a religion of peace lets face it, the image of islam. Terrorism is fueled in large part by a lack of work and opportunity for people. Every pope will have his critics and no doubt some catholics will start branding pope francis as a muslim loving, koran kissing pontiff but the prayers for peace with palestinian president. The readings and prayer came as pope francis met with. Even the people of the book and the idolaters, will abide in fire of. It appears that the pope is quoting what others say, not his own personal thoughts on the subject. Salamun peace be upon nuh noah from us among the alamin mankind, jinns and all that exists.
Yes the pope agrees that the holy book of quran is not the book of violence but that of peace and love, he also literally told that the meaning of the word islam is. Islam and muslims are expected to be a priority for pope benedict xvi, but he has been publicly quite muted on these topics during his first nine months in office. How the worlds most famous muslim played pope francis for a fool. Doesnt pope francis know that islam rubberstamps peace treaties with infidels only if it is advantageous for muslims. As an agnostic interested only on objectivity i could extract the verses from the quran that seem to reflect peace which in the light of the question might seem the logical thing to do. When the pursuit of money instead of the wellbeing of people is the aim of a society, we have the. The catholic church is no longer sidestepping an important issue, whether the quran is intrinsically violent. He was quite astute on islamic theology and he was brave to speak of it the way he did. Pope francis heads to muslimmajority morocco as a pilgrim of peace. He goes to promote interreligious dialogue, to foster peace and fraternity between christians and muslims, and to provide encouragement to the.
Pope francis said on sunday that equating islam with violence was wrong and called on muslim leaders to issue a global condemnation of. According to a statement issued by alazhar university, of which al tayyeb is president, the pope stressed the vaticans respect for islam and said he hoped every effort would be made towards achieving mutual understanding between the worlds. Peaceful verses what about the quran s verses of peace and tolerance for other religions. The pope recently stated that the quran is a prophetic book of peace and called upon muslim leaders to spread the message of islam as a religion of peace lets face it, the image of islam. It is true that there has been a reaction to these terrorist acts not just in this region but in africa as well. David wood many muslims insist that the quran promotes peace and religious tolerance, and they quote verses of the quran to justify their position.
It would have been clearer if holybook had been hyphenated. Who is muhammad the pope says the quran is a book of peace. He argues that violent and intolerant beliefs about islam go against the teachings of the quran. As you can see, there is no shortage of violent verses in the quran. Pope says koran is a book of peace and islam is a peaceful religion. Obviously, holy wasnt intended as an adjective, but was instead part of the noun. Pope says quran is a book of peace and islam is not. No, pope francis did not call the koran a prophetic book of. Feb 09, 2015 after the attacks of september 11, 2001, oktar published a book, islam denounces terrorism.
Listening is key to dialogue pope tells uk muslim leaders. Pope francis, in rome after a threeday trip to turkey, told reporters that islam was a religion of peace and that those of different faiths. While this may not be a popular fact to point out, it is a fact nevertheless. Apr 29, 2018 pope francis might care to know that muslims believe that christians are following a distorted religious faith and therefore have only two final options. Feb 12, 2019 dear clara godwinjackson, my heart leapt with delight upon seeing your question, because i had not known of this and it is wonderfultears of joy why was it wrong for the pope to kiss the quran. The campaign received a total of 53 million impressions. The pope says the quran is a book of peace and islam is.
Peace, the video of pope saying islam is a peaceful religion went viral on facebook and youtube, we will give you the link of. While there are some verses in the quran and episodes from muhammads life that would appear to promote tolerance and peace, they are usually mitigated by circumstances and context. Peace, the video of pope saying islam is a peaceful religion went viral on facebook and youtube, we will give you the link of that video at the end of this blog. Francis joined eminent muslim, jewish and other christian clerics in an appeal for the communal coexistence so desperately needed by a world. Dear clara godwinjackson, my heart leapt with delight upon seeing your question, because i had not known of this and it is wonderfultears of joy why was it wrong for the pope to kiss the quran.
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