Peace in Muslim lives.

The lessons Muslims must consider for finding peace in their own lives and establishing peace with others are not found within the Qur'an, nor in Muhammad's sayings, nor by emulating his actions. The answer may very well be found in comparing the teachings of [Jesus] to the teachings of Muhammad.

. . . Here is a comparison between Muhammad's Islam that fundamental Islam is based on and which terror groups follow and the basic teachings of [Jesus] (not widely taught in Islam) that Muslims should consider following:

[Jesus] taught:

1. Love God and fellow man - even those who may be your enemy.

2. Forgive others. Do not seek retribution and abide no longer by the rule of "an eye for an eye"

3. Put away the sword, for those who live by the sword shall die by the sword.

4. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called "The Children of God."

Muhammad taught:

1. Oh slaves of Allah (Muslims) Obey Allah and invite all mankind to embrace Islam. Strike terror into the hearts of "Unbelievers" and slay those who do not accept Allah and smite the necks of those who do not believe that Muhammad is the prophet of Allah.

2. It is legal to seek vengeance and retribution in like manner: "A life for a life" and a Muslim who shall abandon Islam shall be killed.

3. Paradise is found "Under the Shades of Swords."

4. There cannot be peace until Islam rules over all as the true religion on earth. This earth has been made only for Muslims to inherit and Muslims are commanded to fight until "faith in Allah prevails everywhere."

5. "It is obligatory to love the prophet more than the members of one's household: one's child, father or even the whole of humanity"
(Sahih Muslim: Book 001, Chapter 17: Number 0070)
Quite a contrast.

Starman3000m, 2/8/06 (emphasis added).