Disapproving Quote by Mustafa Akyol

Islam does not preach hatred and violence and destruction.

— Chris Hayes

“It is these cancelled, earlier commands which our leaders use to deceive us about the violent history of Islam and the commands to violence…

— Peter Mcloughlin

The violence in the Old Testament and New Testament is descriptive. The violence in the Koran is for all time and it is prescriptive.…

— Pamela Geller

The Koran is an inspiration for intolerance, murder and terror.

— Geert Wilders

Islam abhors and absolutely condemns terrorism and any terrorist activity.

— Fethullah Gulen

The Koran is a fascist book which incites violence. That is why this book, just like [Adolf Hitler's] Mein Kampf, must be banned

— Geert Wilders

Misuse of the Koran to provide legitimacy for violence is common, particularly in Europe, where terrorists tend not to be well-educated Muslims.

— Mia Bloom

There are certain verses in the Quran which convey injunctions similar to the following: 'Kill them wherever you find them.' (2:191) Referring to such…

— Anonymous

Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism - it is an important part of promoting peace.

— Barack Obama

Again and again, when Westerners are perceived as denigrating Muhammad, the Koran, or Islam, Islamists demonstrate, riot or kill.

— Daniel Pipes

Muslim leaders around the globe have to continue working with us to decisively and unequivocally reject the hateful ideology that groups like ISIL and…

— Barack Obama

I'm just hoping that people understand that Islam is peace and not violence.

— Muhammad Ali