Saturday, March 13, 2010

Changing The Stereotype of Islam

I'm a muslim. It always offends me how non-muslims associate Islam with terrorism and extremism. In fact, Islam doesn't promote any forms of uncalled-for fighting or terrorist actions. People's misconception about Islam is usually attributed to purposeful media reports. Islam should not be held responsible for some muslims acting against the true teachings of Islam; you will find good and bad people among the followers of any religion or belief. However, to tell the truth, few muslims are sincerely trying to correct this misconception.


Conveying Islamic Message Society (CIMS) is a small organization, located in Alexandria, trying to deliver accurate information about Islam and its true teachings. It does so -mainly- by sending free books about Islam in different langauges to interested people worldwide. Printing and shipping books is funded through local donations.

A few days ago, CIMS launched its official site Beta through which people from everywhere (with minor exceptions) can choose books about Islam in their mother-tongue language, and place free requests to get the books at their front doors. I strongly recommend you subscribe first because many pages require log-in. Some pages are still under-construction, don't make them distract you from the enabled services. If you have any comments, please communicate it here, they will carefully listen to your feedback; but try not to be too picky cuz the website development is completely voluntary work.