Is Islam innately violent?
Pete Yardley by email I would not remain a Muslim if Islam was innately violent. The Prophet Mohamed called for the spreading of peace and serenity, but at the same time was not a pacifist. After years of torture and persecution, he fought back. Muslims believe in just wars. Indian Muslims fought against Nazi Germany in a legitimate jihad. We fight against injustice. Why has it taken so long for Muslims to tackle the problem of extremism? Neal Wilkins Kensington, London Most Muslims are still in denial about this cancer of extremism in our midst. Unless we Muslims accept we have a serious extremism problem, then we cannot turn to rejecting it. Whenever the BNP hits our streets, or the far right gathers in mainland Europe, there is always a counter response. Where is the Muslim uprising against extremists? Most Muslims, sadly, cannot distinguish an extremist from a pious believer. Matters are made worse by Arab dictators quelling any dissent. Speaking out against extremists is often int
