The history of Islam is replete with stories of violence, destruction, and intolerance, which stem from the warlike, oppressive, and religiously imperialistic teachings of its founder, Muhammad. Orders issued by Muhammad to destroy non-Muslim places of worship inspired Muslim invaders. Babur was one such ruthless invader, who came to India, destroyed Hindu civilization, and established the Mughal Empire. This logically proves that Islam is not a religion of peace, but rather expansionist and inhumane.
Who was Babur?
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur (1483–1530) was the founder of the Mughal Empire. He was a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan and was born in the Fergana Valley of present-day Uzbekistan. After his father’s death during his adolescence, he lost his kingdom and lived a nomadic life. In 1504, he captured Kabul and established his base there. Babur is portrayed as a ruthless warrior who invaded non-Muslim lands by following the jihadist ideals of Islam (which are said to have originated from Muhammad’s love of warfare). Logically, his actions are seen as a reflection of Muhammad’s intolerance, which encourages violence against non-Muslims (Qur’an 9:5, “kill the disbelievers”).
Why did Babur come to India?
After capturing Kabul in 1504, he established the foundation of his rule, but Kabul’s income was limited and insufficient to meet his administrative expenses. This economic pressure pushed him to seek new lands. India was then one of the wealthiest civilizations in the world. Babur had heard stories of India’s immense riches, which attracted him to plunder and acquire wealth. This is described as a common policy of Islamic invaders, similar to Muhammad’s conquest of Mecca, where non-Muslim property was looted. Logically, this greed is presented as the result of Muhammad’s violent teachings, which legitimize the plundering of non-Muslims.
How did he come to India and achieve victory?
Babur’s arrival in India was another chapter of Islamic invasion. In 1526, he invaded India at the invitation of rebel leaders opposing the Delhi Sultan, Ibrahim Lodi. His army was small (about 12,000 soldiers), but he employed new military tactics and artillery, which were new to India at the time. In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), he defeated Ibrahim Lodi and captured Delhi and Agra. Subsequently, in 1527, he defeated the Rajput king Rana Sanga at the Battle of Khanwa. These victories were brutal and were achieved through mass killings and plunder of entire populations. Logically, this is presented as evidence of Islam’s expansionist nature, which, like Muhammad’s conquest of Mecca, involved the destruction of non-Muslim religious sites (Sahih Bukhari 4355). Babur’s invasion of India is described as an expression of jihad and Ghazwatul Hind.
Evidence of the destruction of non-Muslim religious structures during Muhammad’s time
The biography of Muhammad (Sirah) and Hadith clearly mention that he ordered the destruction of non-Muslim idols and religious sites. This is cited as an example of Islam’s inherent violence, which is argued to logically prove that Islam is not a religion of peace, but one of intolerance and destruction.
Destruction of the idols in the Kaaba: According to Sirat Rasul Allah (written by Ibn Ishaq), after the conquest of Mecca in 630 CE, Muhammad entered the Kaaba and destroyed 360 pagan idols. This is described as the direct destruction of a religious site, violating the religious rights of non-Muslims. Additionally, a Hadith in Sahih Bukhari (number 4355) states that, on Muhammad’s orders, Jarir ibn Abdullah destroyed a pagan religious site known as Dhu al-Khalasa (the Yemeni Kaaba). This is presented as logical evidence of Muhammad’s intolerance, which inspires modern-day jihadists.
Mandatory command to destroy idols
According to Sahih Muslim (Hadith 969), Abu al-Hayyaj al-Asadi reported that Muhammad instructed Ali ibn Abi Talib: “Do not leave any idol without destroying it, and do not leave any elevated grave without leveling it.” This Hadith is considered part of Islamic Sharia, which makes the destruction of non-Muslim religious structures obligatory. This should logically be opposed, as it violates religious freedom.
The Sirah mentions that Muhammad’s companions destroyed various pagan temples and idols, such as the idol of the god Hubal. In addition, according to Sahih Bukhari (2236), keeping idols is forbidden and they must be destroyed. These pieces of evidence are argued to logically show that Muhammad’s teachings encourage religious destruction, which goes against human values.
Islamic texts are described as directly encouraging the destruction of non-Muslim idols and places of worship, which is argued to logically prove that it is an intolerant religion. Muhammad’s teachings are presented as framing this destruction as a religious duty, which is logically portrayed as being against humanity. Below are direct quotations and evidence from the Qur’an, Hadith, and Sirah:
Commands from the Qur’an
Surah Al-Anbiya (21:57–58): In the story of Abraham, it is said: “By Allah, I will surely plan against your idols after you have gone away.” Here, Abraham destroys non-Muslim idols, which the Qur’an endorses. This is argued to logically show that the Qur’an presents religious destruction as an example.
Surah As-Saffat (37:85–96): Abraham destroys his people’s idols and says: “Do you worship what you yourselves carve?” He destroys the idols, which the Qur’an praises. These verses are argued to logically prove that the Qur’an views the destruction of non-Muslim religious objects as a religious duty.
Surah Al-Isra (17:81): “Truth has come, and falsehood has vanished; indeed, falsehood is bound to vanish.” This verse was recited by Muhammad while destroying the idols in the Kaaba, and is described as being used to justify the destruction.
Direct commands in Hadith to destroy non-Muslim idols and structures:
Sahih Muslim (969): Abu al-Hayyaj al-Asadi reported that Ali ibn Abi Talib said: “Do not leave any idol without destroying it, and do not leave any elevated grave without leveling it.” This makes the destruction of idols obligatory.
Sahih Muslim (832): Urwah ibn Abasah reported that the Prophet said: “I have been sent … to break idols and so that Allah alone is worshipped.”
Sahih Bukhari (3020) and Sahih Muslim (2476): Jarir ibn Abdullah reported that the Prophet said: “Relieve me of Dhu al-Khalasa (a pagan temple).” Jarir destroyed it by burning it with fire.
Sahih Bukhari (2478): The Prophet entered Mecca and struck and destroyed the 360 idols around the Kaaba with a stick.
These Hadith are argued to logically show that Muhammad’s teachings encourage religious destruction, which is against human values.
Medieval invasions: the wave of Hindu temple destruction in India
Following Muhammad’s teachings, Muslim invaders are said to have destroyed non-Muslim religious sites across the world. In India, this took a catastrophic form, where thousands of Hindu temples were destroyed. This is presented as evidence of Islam’s expansionist nature, which is argued to be inhumane.
Mahmud of Ghazni’s destruction of the Somnath Temple: In 1026 CE, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and destroyed the Somnath Temple, killing thousands of Hindus and looting its wealth. This is described as being inspired by Qur’anic and Hadith commands to destroy idols. Historical records (Tarikh-i-Firishta) are cited as confirming this.
Aurangzeb’s brutality: The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is said to have destroyed more than 80,000 Hindu temples, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura. His Fatawa-e-Alamgiri is described as religiously justifying this destruction. This is argued to logically show that Islamic rulers used religion as a weapon.
Other examples: In the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi, 27 Hindu temples were destroyed to build a mosque. Additionally, Tipu Sultan destroyed Hindu temples in South India. These events are presented as portraying Islamic intolerance, described as Muhammad’s legacy. This medieval destruction is argued to logically prove that Muslims became accustomed to destroying non-Muslim sites and that this is part of their religious tradition.
Modern-era jihad: a new face of destruction
Islamic violence continues in the modern era as well. Jihadist groups, following the teachings of Muhammad, continue to destroy non-Muslim heritage. This should logically be opposed, as it leads to cultural erasure.
Destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas by the Taliban: In 2001, the Taliban in Afghanistan destroyed the 1,500-year-old Bamiyan Buddha statues, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Taliban leader Mullah Omar ordered their destruction, calling them “un-Islamic idols.”
ISIS’s campaign of destruction: From 2014 onward, ISIS destroyed ancient Assyrian, Christian, and other non-Muslim sites in Iraq and Syria, including Palmyra and Nimrud. In 2015, ISIS destroyed ancient statues in the Mosul Museum.
Destruction of Christian churches in Egypt: In 2013, Islamist militants destroyed more than 50 Christian churches. In addition, the Hagia Sophia church in Turkey was converted into a mosque.
These modern examples are argued to logically demonstrate that Islam’s destructive legacy continues and that it poses a threat to humanity.
A brief history of the Babri Mosque: built by destroying the Ram Temple
The history of Islam is described as being full of stories of destruction and intolerance, originating from the warlike and oppressive teachings of its founder, Muhammad. The tradition of destroying non-Muslim idols and places of worship on Muhammad’s orders (such as Qur’an Surah Al-Anbiya 21:57–58 and Sahih Muslim Hadith 969) inspired later Muslim invaders. In India, a prominent example of this is the Babri Mosque, which was built by destroying a sacred Hindu site. This is argued to logically prove that Islam is not a religion of peace, but of violent expansionism. A brief history follows.
Construction of the Babri Mosque: the result of the destruction of the Ram Temple
In 1528, Mir Baqi, a general of the Mughal emperor Babur, built the Babri Mosque in Ayodhya. It was constructed on the Ram Janmabhoomi, which Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Ram. Archaeological excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI, 2003) are said to prove that beneath the mosque were the remains of an ancient Hindu temple dating to the 12th–13th century. This is described as part of Mughal-era Islamic policy, in which Hindu temples were destroyed and mosques were built in their place, inspired by Hadith attributed to Muhammad about destroying non-Muslim religious sites (Sahih Bukhari 4355). This destruction is argued to logically demonstrate Islam’s intolerance and an attempt to erase Hindu culture. The Supreme Court of India is said to have acknowledged in 2019 that the site was built over a Hindu temple.
Demolition of the Babri Mosque: Hindu reaction and the victory of justice
The dispute began in the 19th century but reached its climax in 1992. On 6 December 1992, millions of Hindu volunteers, led by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), demolished the mosque. This was a reaction to the demand for rebuilding the Ram Temple and a symbol of Hindu awakening against centuries of oppression. After the demolition, nationwide riots broke out, in which thousands of people were killed. Logically, this is presented as a reaction to Islamic aggression, because Muhammad’s violent teachings (Qur’an 9:5, “kill the infidels”) are said to encourage such oppression. Subsequently, in the 2019 Supreme Court verdict, the site was awarded for the Ram Temple, and in 2024 the Ram Temple was inaugurated.
Which came first: the Babri Mosque or the Ram Temple?
According to archaeological evidence, a Ram Temple or a Hindu temple existed at the site first. ASI excavations found temple remains beneath the mosque, which may date to the 12th–13th century. The Supreme Court also acknowledged that the mosque was built over a non-Islamic structure. The Babri Mosque was built in 1528, so the Ram Temple existed earlier. Although some critics have questioned the ASI report, it is argued that the evidence logically points to the existence of a Hindu structure.
Who can be blamed? Who started the problem first?
The root cause of the dispute is described as the destruction of Hindu temples by Mughal invaders. Mir Baqi built the mosque in 1528, which is portrayed as part of an Islamic invasion reflecting the tradition, attributed to Muhammad’s ideology, of destroying non-Muslim places of worship. This is argued to logically reveal the violent aspect of Islam. The modern dispute began in the 19th century through Hindu claims, but the primary blame is placed on Muslim invaders. The 1992 demolition is acknowledged as an अपराध (crime) by the Hindu side, but is portrayed as a reaction. Overall, the Islamic side is argued to have started the problem first.
A deeper look into Islamic history is said to clearly show that Muhammad and his followers issued and carried out orders to destroy non-Muslim religious structures and idols. This is argued to logically prove Islam’s violent and intolerant nature, originating from Muhammad’s teachings. Muhammad is portrayed as a warlike and religious oppressor who promoted violence against non-Muslims. Such actions are argued to logically deserve opposition, as they are crimes against humanity.
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