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ISLAM says NO!!! to terrorism We women feel outraged by the bad press Islam has been getting lately. Whether it has been due to the often sensationalist & biased treatment of Islam in the media or because of the deplorable violent acts carried out, WRONGLY, in the name of Islam; we felt it essential to shed light on those fundamental points that hardly make the headlines. ISLAM & TERRORISM Islamically, terrorism is the slaughter and persecution of the Innocent. As such, it is forbidden, since it is in direct opposite of Islam, a name that is derived from the Arabic word Salam which means Peace. No other faith carries the word peace in its name. The word Muslim can be given the meaning, "One who spreads peace" as it is important for Muslims everywhere to greet each other with the word of Salamualikum! (peace be with you!) The blessed Prophet taught: "A believer remains within the scope of their religion as long as he or she does not kill another person illegall...