Islam is a peaceful religion brought to the Arab world in the 7th century A.D. because people had lost their way and God sent Gabriel to Mohammed(PBUH) to once again and for the last time spread the word of God to the people, as the Jews were the original chosen people and the Bible was the word, but kings(polotics) and opposing religions changed the word of the Bible and took from it many important books as well as added words to their benefit. Mainly for power money greed and the OPPRESSION, yes,the oppression of women. Therefore, he sent the miracle of the Qu'ran. Throughout time many Scholars and educated people have tried to disprove the Qu'ran but so far they have not. There is a website with the miracles of the Qu'ran and shows how 1400+ years ago there was no way for the people to know things that have come to light as was foretold. The similarities of Islam and Christianity are so mind awakening, really people should educate themselves on this, read and learn we are no so far apart in our beliefs. We are lazy and depend on the media for information. More times than not the information from the government and the media is false, misleading, or totally fabricated.