Islam's Violent History

“Muhammed’s practice and constant encouragement of bloodshed are unique in the history of religions. Murder, pillage, rape, and more murder in the Quran and in the Traditions ‘seem to have impressed his followers with a profound belief in the value of bloodshed as opening the gates of Paradise’ and prompted countless Muslim governors, caliphs, and viziers to refer to Muhammed’s example to justify their mass killings, looting, and destruction. ‘Kill, kill the unbelievers wherever you find them’ is an injunction both unambiguous and powerful.”

(Serge Trifkovic, The Sword of the Prophet, p. 51)

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