One of the difficulties of understanding Islam is the contradictions that appear. Islam is called the religion of peace, but beheadings under the cry of “Allahu akbar” are common news items. There are peaceful Koran verses such as “let there be no compulsion in religion” which seem contradictory to verses calling for violence against non-Muslims.

Kafirs ask which one is the real Islam. But this question dodges the evidence. Islam is built on contradictions. Both sides of the contradictions are correct. This dualism defines Islam. Islam is built on two principles—dualism and submission.