

Islam has also been viewed as a form of Arab imperialism and has received criticism by figures from Africa and India for the destruction of indigenous cultures. Issues relating to the authenticity and morality of the scriptures of Islam, both the Quran and the hadiths, are also discussed by critics. Objects of criticism include the morality of the life of Muhammad, the founder of Islam, in both his public and personal lives.

Western criticism of Islam grew after the September 11 attacks and other terrorist incidents.

Later the Muslim world itself received criticism. Criticism of Islam is broadly defined as criticism of the Islamic religion in its beliefs, principles, and/or any other ideas attributed to Islam.Ĭriticism of Islam has existed since Islam's formative stages.Įarly written disapprovals came from Christians and Jews as well as from some former Muslims such as Ibn al-Rawandi.
