Islam is an individualistic religion. Each and every person will be responsible for his/her own deeds and actions. Nobody has to bear the burden of others. The below three verses clearly prove the point.

17:15. Who receiveth guidance, receiveth it for his own benefit: who goeth astray doth so to his own loss: No bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another.

99:7-8. He who has done an atom's weight of good shall see it. And he who has done an atom's weight of evil shall see it.

4:40. Allah is never unjust in the least degree.

Moreover, the literal meaning of ‘Islam’ is ‘Peace’. The meaning of Muslim is also humble/peaceful (i.e., the one who is at peace). Both the meanings of Islam and Muslim clearly imply that an un-peaceful person CANNOT be regarded as Muslim!

Therefore, NO sane person should blame Islam for some individuals’ misdeeds. The terrorists, suicide bombers, etc cannot be regarded as Muslim, as they are NOT peaceful. Rather they are mischievous people. NO mischievous person can be termed as Muslim. It is as CLEAR as SIMPLE.

Raihan
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