All the verses of the Quran are based on peace, love, and compassion. In Islam, hate is taboo and unlawful. No one is allowed to hate another person because every human being has been created by God Almighty. No man or woman was created by Satan. So, there is no difference between 'this' and 'that'. You have to adopt a friendly behaviour towards every human being. There is a saying of the Prophet of Islam: “A Muslim is one by whose hands and tongue, people are safe.” (Al-Bukhari). That is, a Muslim is a peaceful member of society. Anyone who claims to be a Muslim but is not peaceful is not a Muslim. This is the criterion for being a Muslim.

If we want to find the true face of Islam we must refer to the original sources of Islam: Quran, the Seerah and the Hadith which are available in preserved form. If you want to know what Islam is, then do not form an opinion through the media or Muslim practices. One must directly read the Quran. The translations of the Quran are available in different languages. By reading the Quran, one can discover the true face of Islam as a religion of peace, and love.

Source: Spirit of Islam May 2015