Islamic State as godless terrorists who defame and blaspheme Islam

Source: theaustralian.com.au

I welcome the call for a debate on Islam. It would be a privilege for me to contribute to such a debate and help in removing misconceptions. Those who kill themselves or others can never attract the pleasure of God. I acknowledge the wisdom and understanding of Malcolm Turnbull, who has rightly described Islamic State as godless terrorists who defame and blaspheme Islam.

There is a great level of ignorance from other politicians who judge Islam by the actions of Islamic State rather than from its roots. If they really want to find the truth, they should read the authentic translation of the Koran by Ahmadiyya Muslims.

The Koran has not changed since its revelation and would never change because God has promised its sanctity. Like any other book, it is important to read the verses in their context rather in isolation. Some people take some verses of Koran out of their context, ignoring rest of the book and present them to malign Islam and its teachings.

Usman Mahmood, South Bowenfels, NSW