War on Islam is a critical term used by some Muslims and westerners to describe some military actions by Western powers (and nations like Russia and Pakistan) as being allegedly against Muslims, prior to and after 9/11. The date that commonly refers to the attacks on United States citizens on September 11, 2001 (see the September 11, 2001 Attacks). ...

Usage

The term has two usages. When used by Muslims, it tends to mean an alleged attempt to annihilate Islam and the Muslim ways of life. The alleged annihilation could take place in a series of war against Muslim nations, or through cultural imperialism.

Muslim sympathetic view

Muslims who use this term generally point to the Crusades and European colonization of their lands as an example of an attempt to destroy the Muslim way of life. More recently, Western support for Israeli occupation of Jerusalem and allowing the State of Israel to exist has been criticized^{[citation needed]}. The Siege of Antioch, from a medieval miniature painting, during the First Crusade. ... Hebrew יְרוּשָׁלַיִם (Yerushalayim) (Standard) Yerushalayim or Yerushalaim Arabic commonly القـُدْس (Al-Quds); officially in Israel أورشليم القدس (Urshalim-Al-Quds) Name Meaning Hebrew: (see below), Arabic: The Holiness Government City District Jerusalem Population 724,000 (2006) Jurisdiction 123,000 dunams (123 km²) Jerusalem (Hebrew:  , Yerushaláyim or Yerushalaim; Arabic:  , al-Quds, the Holiness)[2...

In modern day, the current media situation is seen as an attack on Islam. Often this includes writers who portray Islam as a destructive ideology[1]. Proponents similarly include Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, Benny Hinn and Ann Coulter amongst other as the leaders of such a war[2]. The recent cartoon controversy was seen as "crusade against Islam"[3]. Islam (Arabic:  ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. ... Jerry Lamon Falwell (born August 11, 1933, in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an evangelical pastor and televangelist from the United States. ... Marion Gordon Pat Robertson (born March 22, 1930) is a televangelist from the United States. ... Benny Hinn Tofik Benedictus Benny Hinn (born December 3, 1952) is a televangelist, best known for his regular Miracle Crusades – revival meeting/faith healing summits that are usually held in large stadiums in major cities. ... Ann Hart Coulter (born December 8, 1961)[1] is an American best-selling author, columnist and political commentator. ...

Also, proponents of this view consider the War on Terrorism to be an "attack on Islam". Therefore, the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan is considered to be an example of such. The 2003 Invasion of Iraq is also considered as such. The occupation of the Middle East for a good part of the 20th Century is also regarded as such an attack by some [4]. Combatants Participants in Operations United States United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Canada Russia Germany Netherlands South Korea Japan Poland Greece Hungary Armenia Romania Spain Portugal Czech Republic Belgium Norway Italy Iceland Estonia Denmark France Bulgaria NATO Pakistan Afghanistan Israel Latvia Lithuania Philippines Thailand Ethiopia Turkey Saudi Arabia Bahrain Kuwait Morrocco... Combatants al-Qaeda Taliban Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan Afghanistan Northern Alliance United States ISAF NATO members: United Kingdom Canada Netherlands other allies Commanders Osama bin Laden, Mohammed Omar, Obaidullah Akhund Mullah Dadullah Bismillah Khan Tommy Franks Dan McNeill David Fraser Strength Taliban: unknown al-Qaeda: unknown Afghan National Army: 43... Combatants Coalition Forces: United States United Kingdom South Korea Australia Poland Romania others. ...

Muslim critical views

Westerners who use this term, argue that Islam's 1400 year old history has been an attempt to conquer Europe. It is argued that Islam spread by the sword. Western critics of Islam argue that Islamic scriptures, the Quran, teach global conquest. They point at groups like Al-Qaeda, HAMAS and other extremist groups as an example of Islam's war against the West. The consequent wars launched on Muslim nations, they argue, are only in defence of aggression.[5]. It is often argued that Islam itself has waged war against the West, and not the other way around [6]. Age of the Caliphs The initial Muslim conquests (632-732) began after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and were marked by a century of rapid Arab expansion beyond the Arabian peninsula under the Rashidun and Umayyad caliphs, ending with the Battle of Tours— resulting in a vast Muslim... The Quran (Arabic al-qurʾān أَلْقُرآن; also transliterated as Quran, Koran, and less commonly Alcoran) is the holy book of Islam. ... Al-Qaeda (Arabic: القاعدة, the foundation or the base) is the name given to a worldwide network of militant Islamist organizations under the leadership of Osama bin Laden. ... Hamas (Arabic: ‎; acronym: Arabic: ‎, or Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya or Islamic Resistance Movement; the Arabic acronym means zeal) is a Palestinian Islamist organization that currently (since January 2006) forms the majority party of the Palestinian National Authority. ... A compass rose with west highlighted This article refers to the cardinal direction; for other uses see West (disambiguation). ... Nations with a Muslim majority appear in green, while nations that are approximately 50% Muslim appear yellow. ...

Islamic extremism calling for the destruction of western values have opposite numbers in the west. One example is Reverend Alan Clifford, who calls Islam an "evil religion" and believes that an attack on Islam should be waged by the "pure Gospel of Jesus Christ"[7].Craig Winn, author of the critical book of Islam Prophet of Doom holds a similar view. Others holding similar views, albeit with a secular approach include Robert Spencer. The Reverend is an honorary prefix added to the names of Christian clergy and ministers. ... Craig Winn is an American author who has self-published several books on terrorism and Islam. ... Prophet of Doom is a book written by the American businessman Craig Winn. ... Robert Bruce Spencer (1962 - ) is an American writer on Islam. ...

See also

• Crusades
• Islamofascism
• Muslim World
• War on Terrorism

The Siege of Antioch, from a medieval miniature painting, during the First Crusade. ... Islamofascism is a controversial neologism suggesting an association of the ideological or operational characteristics of certain modern Islamist movements with European fascist movements of the early 20th century, neofascist movements, or totalitarianism. ... Nations with a Muslim majority appear in green, while nations that are approximately 50% Muslim appear yellow. ... Combatants Participants in Operations United States United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Canada Russia Germany Netherlands South Korea Japan Poland Greece Hungary Armenia Romania Spain Portugal Czech Republic Belgium Norway Italy Iceland Estonia Denmark France Bulgaria NATO Pakistan Afghanistan Israel Latvia Lithuania Philippines Thailand Ethiopia Turkey Saudi Arabia Bahrain Kuwait Morrocco...

External links

• A War against Islam
• Opinion in the Guardian
• Islam under Attack