Understanding Islam — Page 62
WHO ARE THE TRUE MUSLIMS? 60 differentiate it from extremism. It states that true Islam is a religion that: 1. Wholly rejects all forms of terrorism. 2. Believes in non-violent Jihad of the self and of the pen. 3. Believes in the equality, education, and empowerment of women. 4. Advocates freedom of conscience, religion and speech. 5. Advocates for the separation of mosque and state. 6. Believes in loyalty to one’s country of residence. 7. Encompasses the universal declaration of human rights. 8. Believes in all verses of the Holy Quran and forbids lying. 9. Recognizes that no religion can monopolize salvation. 10. Believes in the need for unified Muslim leadership. 11. Wholly rejects the concept of a bloody Messiah. 15