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There are some strong views on this topic. The majority of Muslims say that it is a religion of Peace but does the Quranic ideology and history bear this out?
The ideology of Islam is contained in the Quran and can be openly studied by anyone. It speaks for itself.
The Legacy of Islam is the Islamic legacy of Jihad. The book Edited by Andrew G Bostom, M.D. entitled, "The Legacy of Jihad" is certainly worth studying for any serious considerations.
"Andrew Bistom has provided an invaluable service t0 both scholars and lay audiences with his comprehensive analysis of jihad =ma unique Islamic ideology that has shaped the world's landscape. This major work, complete with beautifully illustrated and annotated maps, complemented by legal and historical documents highlights the origins and the institutionalization of Jihad and its implications throughout history, including the present era. Dr, Bostom's exhaustive research if of paramount importance for an understanding of both the history and the contemporary resurgence of jihad, in all its manisfestations, including the current cultural jihad subverting Western universities." by Bat Ye'or
However, let me warn you, the book is a serious reading.