How Does The Interpretation Of The Qur An Impact

How Interpretation of the Qur’an Make an Impact Imam Sulayman S. Nyang, a Muslim scholar from Howard University says that "The Qur’an is saying to humans, this is the final guidance from your Creator, for the specific purpose of worshipping him and creating a civil society where you can live in peace with one another" (Standring). Many scholars of Islam from all around the world have come to a similar consensus as Nyang; the core message of Islam is that of peace. Throughout the Qur’an, it is clear to see that many of the verses that are mentioned clearly prohibit the use of violence, except for in times of defense. These verses promote the idea of peace and harmony amongst all of humanity, not just Muslims. Chapter 5, Verse 32 of the Qur’an states that "If anyone slew a person—unless it be for murder or spreading mischief in the land—it would be as if he slew the whole people. And if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he

The right course has become clear from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves in Taghut and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing” (Qur’an 2:256). Muslims are rather called to spread the word of Islam so that ignorance may cease amongst the people and just societies may be established (Esposito, Unholy War 33). According to this verse, it is made clear that forced conversion is forbidden in Islam. One must surrender willingly to Allah without being compelled to accept the faith. So when one hears of terrorist organizations such as ISIS using barbaric forms of conversions such as rape, torture, and threats of death, based on mere fact, one should immediately recognize that such acts go strictly against teachings of the Qur’an. It is once again made evident that the actions of religious extremists blatantly contradict the words of the book with which they use to defend their