Victoria Advocate | It was the inherent force of truth, reason and logic that was responsible for the rapid spread of Islam.
There is a common complaint among some non-Muslims that Islam would not have millions of adherents all over the world, if it had not been spread by the use of force.
The following points will make it clear that, far from being spread by the sword, it was the inherent force of truth, reason and logic that was responsible for the rapid spread of Islam.
It is the sword of intellect, the sword that conquers the hearts and minds of people. The Qur’an says:
“Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious.” Al-Qur’an 16:125
The best reply to the misconception that Islam was spread by the sword is given by the noted historian De Lacy O’Leary in the book “Islam At the Cross Road” (Page 8):
“History makes it clear however, that the legend of fanatical Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the sword upon conquered races, is one of the most fantastically absurd myth that historians have ever repeated.”
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