{"id":93,"date":"2026-03-09T10:26:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/misconceptions-about-islam\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:03:53","slug":"misconceptions-about-islam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/es\/misconceptions-about-islam\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas err\u00f3neas sobre el Islam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>There are many misconceptions about Islam, often due to misinformation, cultural misunderstandings, or media portrayals. Here are some of the most common ones, along with the correct understanding:<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/memyselfaneye-fake-news-4881486_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-643 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/memyselfaneye-fake-news-4881486_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/memyselfaneye-fake-news-4881486_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/memyselfaneye-fake-news-4881486_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/memyselfaneye-fake-news-4881486_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/memyselfaneye-fake-news-4881486_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 dir=\"auto\">Most common misconceptions about islam<\/h2>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>1. &#8220;Islam Promotes Violence and Terrorism&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Where the Misconception Comes From<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Some terrorist groups falsely claim to act in the name of Islam, leading to a negative image.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Media often focuses on extremist acts rather than peaceful Islamic teachings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Misinterpretation of certain verses in the Qur\u2019an that discuss warfare.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam teaches peace, justice, and mercy. The Qur&#8217;an strictly forbids harming innocent people:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><em>&#8220;Whoever kills a person [unjustly]\u2026 it is as though he has killed all of humanity.&#8221;<\/em> (Qur&#8217;an 5:32)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was <strong>merciful<\/strong>, even to his enemies. When he conquered Mecca, he forgave those who had persecuted him for years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">War in Islam is <strong>only permitted in self-defense<\/strong> and must follow strict ethical rules (e.g., no harm to civilians, animals, or nature).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">During the Crusades, Islamic rulers such as <strong>Salahuddin (Saladin)<\/strong> treated their enemies with great kindness, unlike many European invaders.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>2. &#8220;Muslims Worship a Different God&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Where the Misconception Comes From<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Some people think &#8220;Allah&#8221; is a different deity from the God of Christianity and Judaism.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The name &#8220;Allah&#8221; sounds foreign to non-Arabic speakers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">&#8220;Allah&#8221; simply means <strong>&#8220;The One God&#8221;<\/strong> in Arabic. It is the <strong>same One God<\/strong> worshipped by Jews and Christians.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Arabic-speaking Christians also use the word <strong>&#8220;Allah&#8221;<\/strong> for God.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam teaches that God is <strong>one and unique<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">&#8220;Say, He is Allah, [who is] One, \u00b7 Allah, the Eternal Refuge. \u00b7 He neither begets nor is born,<em>&#8220;<\/em> (Qur&#8217;an 112:1-3)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Even the Christian Bible in Arabic uses &#8220;Allah&#8221; for God. The Islamic concept of monotheism is similar to the teachings of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>3. &#8220;Islam Oppresses Women&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Where the Misconception Comes From<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Some Muslim-majority cultures restrict women&#8217;s rights due to <strong>cultural traditions<\/strong>, not Islam.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Misinterpretation of Islamic texts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Focus on practices without understanding the deeper meaning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam <strong>elevated women&#8217;s status<\/strong> at a time when women had almost no rights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Women were granted <strong>the right to education, inheritance, financial independence, and divorce<\/strong> over 1,400 years ago.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><em>&#8220;The best among you are those who are best to their women.&#8221;<\/em> (Tirmidhi)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The <strong>hijab (headscarf)<\/strong> is a submission to God not to people, it&#8217;s a way to protect women, not oppression. It is similar to the head coverings of <strong>Mary (mother of Jesus)<\/strong> and Christian nuns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Khadija<\/strong>, the Prophet\u2019s wife, was a <strong>wealthy businesswoman<\/strong> who supported him.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Aisha<\/strong>, his wife, was a <strong>scholar and teacher<\/strong> of Islam, whose knowledge is still studied today.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The idea that <strong>&#8220;Islam oppresses women&#8221;<\/strong> is one of the most widespread misconceptions. However, when we examine Islamic teachings <strong>separately from cultural practices<\/strong>, we see that Islam <strong>grants women rights and elevates their status<\/strong>. Let\u2019s break this down in detail:<\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><strong>a. Islam Gave Women Rights Over 1,400 Years Ago<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Before Islam, women in many societies (such as Arabia, Rome, and Persia) were treated as property, had no inheritance rights, and were often bought and sold. Islam <strong>revolutionized women&#8217;s rights<\/strong> by granting them:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\u2705 <strong>The right to own and inherit property<\/strong> \u2013 Women were given inheritance rights (Qur&#8217;an 4:7) centuries before Europe allowed it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\u2705 <strong>The right to education<\/strong> \u2013 The famous Hadith, &#8220;Seeking knowledge is mandatory for every Muslim,&#8221; explicitly includes women. Islam advocates for the pursuit of both religious understanding and worldly sciences to benefit the individual and society. Historical records highlighting thousands of female scholars. While patriarchal cultures have sometimes hindered this, classical Islamic jurisprudence mandates that women receive both religious and secular education.<br \/>\u2705 <strong>The right to work and earn money<\/strong> \u2013 Women are free to pursue careers while keeping their earnings as long as they maintain their modesty (Haya) and guard their chastity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\u2705 <strong>The right to choose their husband<\/strong> \u2013 A woman <strong>cannot be forced<\/strong> into marriage in Islam.<br \/>\u2705 <strong>The right to divorce<\/strong> \u2013 Women can seek divorce if there is a valid reason .<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\u2705 <strong>The right to safety and respect<\/strong> \u2013 Islam prohibits domestic violence and mistreatment of women.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Islam protected women at a time when they had little to no rights in other civilizations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><strong>b. The Hijab: Oppression or obediance of God?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">One of the biggest symbols of &#8220;oppression&#8221; in media is the <strong>hijab (headscarf)<\/strong>. However, many Muslim women wear it for obedience to god, <strong>modesty, faith, and identity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Hijab indeed is an obligation in Islam, Allah has recommended Muslim women to wear Hijab in the Quran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Surah An-Nur (24:31) <\/strong><strong>&#8220;And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their modesty, and not to display their beauty except what is apparent, and to draw their veils over their chests&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udcd6 The Qur\u2019an commands both <strong>men and women<\/strong> to dress modestly:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><em>&#8220;Tell the believing men to lower their gaze\u2026 and tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their modesty.&#8221;<\/em> (Qur&#8217;an 24:30-31)<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 The hijab is <strong>not a sign of weakness<\/strong>; it is a choice made for <strong>devotion to God,<\/strong> <strong>modesty, and dignity<\/strong>.<br \/>\u2705 Many women feel <strong>empowered<\/strong> by wearing the hijab because it shifts focus from their looks to their personality and intellect.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Modest dress codes exist in <strong>many religions<\/strong>, including Christianity (e.g., Catholic nuns) and Judaism (Orthodox Jewish women).<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>True oppression is when a woman is forced to remove hijab against her will.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><strong>c. Women in Leadership and Scholarship<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Many think Islam prevents women from <strong>working or holding positions of power<\/strong>, but history proves otherwise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>Famous Muslim women in history:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Khadija bint Khuwaylid<\/strong> \u2013 A successful businesswoman and the wife of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Aisha bint Abu Bakr<\/strong> \u2013 A leading Islamic scholar who taught <strong>thousands of students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Fatima al-Fihri<\/strong> \u2013 The founder of <strong>the world&#8217;s first university<\/strong> (University of al-Qarawiyyin, Morocco).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Shifa bint Abdullah<\/strong> \u2013 An expert in medicine and public administration, appointed as an official in Medina.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc49<strong>In Islam, seeking knowledge is a mandatory duty for all Muslims, regardless of gender. Intellectual contributions and education are highly encouraged, provided they are pursued within Islamic principles of modesty (Haya), where both men and women are taught to guard their chastity and maintain respectful interactions<\/strong> <strong>Islam supports women&#8217;s education, and intellectual contributions to society.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><strong>d. The West vs. Islam: Who Oppresses Women ?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Some argue that <strong>Western societies are more &#8220;free&#8221; for women<\/strong>, but let&#8217;s compare:<\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Western Society\u2019s Treatment of Women:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Many women face <strong>sexual objectification<\/strong> in advertising and entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Sexual harassment and assault<\/strong> are major issues in workplaces and public spaces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Unrealistic beauty standards<\/strong> pressure women into surgeries, dieting, and unhealthy lifestyles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Islam\u2019s Approach to Women\u2019s Rights:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam values women for their <strong>intellect, character, and faith<\/strong>, not just their appearance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Women are given <strong>financial rights<\/strong>\u2014a husband must provide for his wife, even if she earns her own money.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam promotes <strong>modesty for both genders<\/strong>, reducing the risk of objectification.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>True oppression is when women are judged and valued only by their looks, not their abilities and intelligence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><strong>e. Does Culture Oppress Women in Some Muslim Countries?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Yes, <strong>some Muslim-majority countries<\/strong> have practices that <strong>oppress women<\/strong>, such as:<br \/>\u274c Forced marriages.<\/p>\n<p>\u274c Lack of education for girls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udea8 <strong>However, these are cultural practices, NOT Islamic teachings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Blame oppressive cultures, not Islam itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><strong>f. What the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Taught About Women<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the <strong>greatest defender of women\u2019s rights<\/strong>. He said:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udcac <em>&#8220;The best of you are those who are best to their women.&#8221;<\/em> (Hadith, Tirmidhi)<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>If Islam oppressed women, why did the Prophet (pbuh) fight for their rights?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 dir=\"auto\"><strong>g. Women Can Reject Oppression\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>If a Muslim woman is being mistreated, Islam gives her the right to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Seek divorce<\/strong> from an abusive husband.<br \/>\u2705 <strong>Demand her financial rights<\/strong> from her husband or family.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Speak up against injustice<\/strong> (Islam encourages standing up for one\u2019s rights).<\/p>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Conclusion: Islam Liberates Women, Not Oppresses Them<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>\ud83d\udeab <strong>Oppression of women is NOT from Islam, but from cultural traditions that contradict Islam.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Islam <strong>empowers<\/strong> women with rights in education, marriage and society.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>The real oppression<\/strong> is judging women <strong>only by their beauty, controlling their choices, or restricting their education.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Thought:<\/strong><br \/>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>If Islam truly oppressed women, why are so many educated women around the world choosing to convert to Islam? <\/strong>Islam gives women <strong>spiritual, intellectual, and social dignity<\/strong>\u2014something many modern societies fail to do !<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>4. &#8220;Muslims Hate All Non-Muslims&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Where the Misconception Comes From<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Media portrays Islam as an &#8220;us vs. them&#8221; religion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam teaches <strong>respect for all people<\/strong> regardless of faith:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><em>&#8220;Allah does not forbid you from being kind and just to those who do not fight you because of your religion.&#8221;<\/em> (Qur&#8217;an 60:8)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The Prophet (peace be upon him) was kind to non-Muslims .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam encourages <strong>interfaith dialogue<\/strong> and living peacefully with others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">In Muslim Spain (Al-Andalus), <strong>Christians, Jews, and Muslims<\/strong> lived peacefully for centuries, contributing to science and culture together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>5. &#8220;Islam Is Only for Arabs&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The Qur&#8217;an was revealed in Arabic, so many people see Arabs as the &#8220;face&#8221; of Islam.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Only <strong>15% of Muslims are Arabs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The <strong>largest Muslim populations<\/strong> are in Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and Africa.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><em>&#8220;No Arab is superior to a non-Arab, and no non-Arab is superior to an Arab, except by piety.&#8221;<\/em> (Hadith)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam spread to <strong>China, Africa, and Southeast Asia<\/strong> through trade and education, not through Arab influence alone.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>6. &#8220;Muslims Force People to Convert&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Where the Misconception Comes From<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Historical events where some people forced conversion .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam <strong>strictly forbids forced conversion<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><em>&#8220;There is no compulsion in religion.&#8221;<\/em> (Qur&#8217;an 2:256)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">People convert to Islam by choice because of its teachings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Many countries with large Muslim populations, like <strong>Indonesia<\/strong>, converted through <strong>peaceful trade and education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The <strong>Ottoman Empire<\/strong> ruled over Christians and Jews for centuries without forcing them to convert.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>7. &#8220;Jihad Means &#8216;Holy War'&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Where the Misconception Comes From<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Media often translates &#8220;Jihad&#8221; as &#8220;Holy War.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Extremist groups misuse the term.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">&#8220;Jihad&#8221; means <strong>&#8220;struggle&#8221; or &#8220;effort.&#8221; <\/strong>In an Islamic context, it encompasses almost any effort to make personal and social life conform with God&#8217;s guidance, such as an <a title=\"Introspection\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Introspection\">i<\/a>nternal struggle against evil in oneself, efforts to build a good Muslim community (<em>ummah<\/em>), and struggle to defend Islam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>One of the biggest Jihad<\/strong>: Struggling against one&#8217;s own sins and becoming a better person.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Another form of Jihad<\/strong>: Self-defense in war, but only under strict ethical rules.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Struggling to <strong>quit bad habits<\/strong>, be a <strong>good person<\/strong>, and <strong>help the poor<\/strong> is also Jihad.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>8. &#8220;Islam Has Harsh Punishments&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Where the Misconception Comes From<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Some Muslim-minority countries misuse Islamic law.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Media highlights severe punishments without context.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islamic law <strong>focuses on prevention, fairness, and mercy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Strict conditions must be met before punishments are applied.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Punishment in Islam<\/strong> is regulated by the Islamic law (<em>shar\u012b\u02bfa<\/em>), which derived from the Quran and <em>sunnah,<\/em> Crimes according to the <em>shar\u012b\u02bfa<\/em> law which could result in capital punishment include, murder, rape, adultery, witchcraft .. etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Mercy and repentance are highly encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">A person who commits a murder can have the death penalty forgiven if the victim&#8217;s family chooses to forgive instead of retaliating.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>9. &#8220;Muslims Don&#8217;t Believe in Jesus&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Muslims believe in <strong>Jesus (Isa, peace be upon him)<\/strong> as a <strong>prophet<\/strong> and <strong>Messiah<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">The Qur\u2019an says:<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><em>&#8220;<\/em>O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, \u201cThree\u201d; desist \u2013 it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.&#8221; (Qur\u2019an 4:171)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Muslims believe in Jesus\u2019 <strong>miracles, virgin birth, and second coming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Mary (Maryam) is honored in Islam, and an entire <strong>chapter of the Qur\u2019an is named after her<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\"><strong>10. &#8220;Islam Is Outdated&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>The Reality<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islam not only <strong>supports education, science, and progress<\/strong>. Islam is the source of many different sciences .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Muslim scholars <strong>pioneered mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and engineering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">Islamic values <strong>adapt<\/strong> to modern life while preserving morality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>Algebra, hospitals, and scientific discoveries<\/strong> came from Islamic civilization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Islam is a <strong>religion of peace, justice, and mercy<\/strong>. Many misconceptions come from <strong>lack of knowledge or negative media portrayals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to understand Islam is to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Read the <strong>Qur\u2019an<\/strong><br \/>\u2705 Learn from <strong>authentic sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Meet and talk with <strong>real Muslims<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"body\" dir=\"auto\">If you have any questions, feel free to ask! \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n<p class=\"body\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo_kino_xl_photo_of_islam_mosque_birds_sun_and_peace_wit_3-d957VeXDPpC2zalo-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7809021675454013;width:485px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo_kino_xl_photo_of_islam_mosque_birds_sun_and_peace_wit_3-d957VeXDPpC2zalo-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo_kino_xl_photo_of_islam_mosque_birds_sun_and_peace_wit_3-d957VeXDPpC2zalo-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo_kino_xl_photo_of_islam_mosque_birds_sun_and_peace_wit_3-d957VeXDPpC2zalo-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/academy.nooralhidaya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leonardo_kino_xl_photo_of_islam_mosque_birds_sun_and_peace_wit_3-d957VeXDPpC2zalo.jpg 1368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many misconceptions about Islam, often due to misinformation, cultural misunderstandings, or media portrayals. 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