The Real Islam Is Not About Extremist Politics From: International Herald Tribune | Date: February 8, 2002| Author: Mahathir bin Mohamad | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

International Herald Tribune

02-08-2002

Islam is a religion of peace and moderation. If it does not appear to be so today, this is not due to the teachings of Islam but to interpretations made by those who are apparently learned in Islam to suit their patrons or their own vested interest. Islam differs from Judaism and Christianity, because it has no system of priests. Muslims believe that Hebrew and Christian priests changed the original religions. They do not want pri...

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