The claim that islam is not a religion but a political system based on jihad reflects a highly reductionist and inflammatory view that does not represent the beliefs of the vast majority of Muslims, nor the historical and theological depth of islam itself. While it’s true that Islamic teachings encompass both spiritual and societal guidelines — as many religions do — to equate the entire faith with political domination or violence is a distortion often used by both extremist groups and those who oppose Islam’s presence in the West. Such sweeping generalizations overlook the diverse ways islam is practiced and understood across the world, from personal piety to progressive social engagement.
The idea of responding to such views with “mass deportations” is equally troubling. Not only would it violate fundamental principles of democratic societies — including individual rights, freedom of religion, and due process — but it would also amount to collective punishment based on religious identity. Deporting individuals en masse for the actions or views of a few would not only be legally indefensible but also morally unjust. It risks echoing some of the darkest moments in modern history, where entire communities were scapegoated and displaced due to fear and propaganda rather than evidence or justice.
If someone, even a so-called scholar, claims that islam is inherently a political conquest, the appropriate response is not panic or persecution but critical engagement and public debate. Dangerous ideologies — whether religious or secular — must be confronted with facts, dialogue, and, when necessary, law enforcement. But blanket policies targeting entire groups based on religion feed into the very narrative that extremists rely on: a divided world of Muslims vs. the West. True security and social harmony depend not on exclusion, but on upholding democratic values that protect both freedom and accountability.
The idea of responding to such views with “mass deportations” is equally troubling. Not only would it violate fundamental principles of democratic societies — including individual rights, freedom of religion, and due process — but it would also amount to collective punishment based on religious identity. Deporting individuals en masse for the actions or views of a few would not only be legally indefensible but also morally unjust. It risks echoing some of the darkest moments in modern history, where entire communities were scapegoated and displaced due to fear and propaganda rather than evidence or justice.
If someone, even a so-called scholar, claims that islam is inherently a political conquest, the appropriate response is not panic or persecution but critical engagement and public debate. Dangerous ideologies — whether religious or secular — must be confronted with facts, dialogue, and, when necessary, law enforcement. But blanket policies targeting entire groups based on religion feed into the very narrative that extremists rely on: a divided world of Muslims vs. the West. True security and social harmony depend not on exclusion, but on upholding democratic values that protect both freedom and accountability.
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