Islam is a religion of peace

It's very unfortunate that Sunnis and Sh'ites couldn't resolve their issues/problems even though it's been a long time. You see religion is one of the things that go deep with people and a theist would understand that. The sunni and shi'ite issue has to do with tolerance levels not Islam. I have friends who are shi'ite and we dont even fight with each other. I live in a sunni community and shi'ites live among us. There is sunni and shi'ite violence but the problem is only the violence is highlighted not the unity that's the reason you feel like we always fight with each other. And what about Catholics and protestants. How many people lost lives because this conflict? It took some time for the violence to end (almost 1500 yrs, I guess.) Islam is 1400 years old. I am not saying that it's gonna take 100 - 200 yrs for us to solve the problem. Yes, I know non - believers risk their live is Arab lands but what about country like Qatar, Oman , Kuwait , UAE,Malaysia , Turkey (It's a secular but it's with a muslim majority)? Do non Muslims fear their lives in these counties to? If you wanna know how a Muslim country should treat people then read about the time of Umar (RA), Abu Bakr (RA) OR Uthman (RA). The following link will give a little idea of their time (The true Islamic rule): Abu Bakr (RA) --> Umar (RA) ----> Uthman (RA) ---> They vast majority of verse in the Quran that say otherwise. You should have mentioned which exactly because each have their own and unique explanation. Kill them (unbelievers) whereever you find them, using every strategy of way (including deceipt, like disinformation about being 'peaceful')?? -----> Watch this. The perfect explanation. The explanation behind the vers 9:111 is also close to that. You are taking the verse in the wrong way. Watch this too ---> As Quran 9:107 and 9:108 are mentioned prior to Quran 9:111, we have to read Quran 9:107 and 9:108 in order to jump into the conclusion what Quran 9:111 means. We have to read the previous verses. Quran 9:107, "And there are those who put up a mosque by way of mischief and infidelity - to disunite the Believers - and in preparation for one who warred against Allah and His messenger". Quran 9:108, "...q mosque...In it are men who love to be purified, and Allah loveth those who make them pure". As the phrase, those who put up a mosque by way of mischief and infideility, is mentioned in Quran 9:107, it certainly refers to non-Muslims that try to stir up problem in the mosque. As non-Muslims try to stir up problem in the mosque, they Quran 9:107, "warred against Allah and His messenger". As they are those that start stirring up trouble in the mosque, we will undoubtedly fight for Allah. Quran 9:29 and 9:111 to stir up trouble in the society since the Holy Quran mentions that we only fight when pagans starts to attack the mosque. All Muslim extremists sin against Allah since pagans, most of the time, did not start to attack Mosque and yet they start their wars against them first. The caravan attack?? But later peace was made with other tribes and after some time with the Quraysh too. Like Banu Damrah. Banu Damrah pledged to not attack Muslims or side with the Quraysh; and Muhammad pledged to not attack the caravans of Banu Damrah or seize their goods. Read about the treaty of Hudaibiyah in detail to know about what happened with the Quraysh later on. - In 628, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed between Muhammad, representing the state of Madina and the Quraysh tribe of Makkah. It was signed to help decrease tension between the two cities, affirming a 10 year peace and also authorizing Muhammad and his followers to come to Makkah for pilgrimage after Muhammad has received a revelation from Allah that Muslims should go for pilgrimage. They were not going to Makkah because of the enmity with the Quraysh. So in the year 628, the Prophet and a group of 1400 followers marched towards Makkah peacefully dressed as pilgrims with animal sacrifices, in a state of ihram which is a premeditated spiritual and physical state which prohibits fighting. During their journey they met emissaries from and going to Makkah and negotiated with them telling that they have come in peace. During this time rumors spread that Usman bin al-Affan had been killed by the Quraysh upon which the Prophet called the pilgrims to make a pledge that they will not flee and will stick to whatever decision he takes even if it results in war. This pledge is known as "The Pledge of Acceptance" or "The Pledge under the Tree". News of Usman"s safety arrived eventually which allowed the negotiations to continue.