i get why people scoff at Islam being 'the religion of peace', i would too. if i wasnt muslim and i had no knowledge of the Quran except through the prism of what the extremists on both sides say? id think the same thing. but it isnt the case that ISIS and their ilk are the 100percenters as they portray of themselves. theyre the aberration and the abomination.
on those using alienation from society as an excuse for causing havoc:
"Indeed, those whom the angels take [in death] while wronging themselves - [the angels] will say, "In what [condition] were you?" They will say, "We were oppressed in the land." The angels will say, "Was not the earth of Allah spacious [enough] for you to emigrate therein?" For those, their refuge is Hell - and evil it is as a destination." [4:97]
on protection of places of worship
"[They are] those who have been evicted from their homes without right - only because they say, "Our Lord is God." And were it not that God checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of God is much mentioned. And God will surely support those who support Him...'' [22:40]
on the order not to ridicule other peoples religions:
''Do not insult those whom they worship besides God, lest they insult God in anger without knowing it...'' (6:108)
on patience through ridicule of our religion:
"And the servants of (Allah) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, ‘Peace!’ (salaam)." [25:63]
"And when they hear vain talk, they turn away there from and say: ‘to us our deeds, and to you yours; peace (Salaams) be to you: we Seek not the ignorant." [28:55]
"And [they are] those who do not testify to falsehood, and when they pass near ill speech, they pass by with dignity." [25:72]
"And it has already been revealed to you in the Book (this Quran) that when you hear the Verses of Allah being denied and mocked at, then sit not with them, until they engage in a talk other than that..." [4:140]
"And when you (Muhammad SAW) see those who engage in a false conversation about Our Verses by mocking at them, stay away from them till they turn to another topic..." [6:68]
no where in the Quran does it say to kill people muslim or non muslim who mock the religion. it even says wish them 'salaam', move away until they change the topic etc..
on freedom in religion:
"There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The right course has become clear from the wrong. " (2:256)
"Had your Lord willed, all those on earth would have believed altogether. Would you then (O Muhammad), compel people, so that they become believers?" (10:99)
''Had God willed, they would not have taken others besides Him in worship. And We have not made you a watcher over them nor are you set over them to dispose of their affairs." (6:107)
"Say: it is the truth from the Lord of you (all). Then whosoever will, let him believe, and whosoever will, let him disbelieve" (18:29)
"Verily, this is an admonition, therefore whosoever will, let him take a Path to His Lord" (73:19)
"Say: I ask of you no reward for this, save that whosoever will may choose a way unto his Lord." (25:57)
"Nay, but verily it (the Quran) is an Admonishment, So let whosoever will pay heed to it," (80:11-12)
the Quran on innocence:
""And no soul shall bear the burden of sin of another, and if a soul heavily laden with sin calls someone else to bear its sins, nothing of it will be lifted even though he be near of kin." [35:18]
on not killing innocent life
"whoever kills a soul not in retaliation of murder or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. " [5:32]
on justice
"O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah as just witnesses; and let not the enmity and hatred of others allow you to avoid justice. Be just: that is closer to piety; and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you do." [5:8]
"O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he rich or poor, Allah is a Better Protector to both (than you). So follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you may avoid justice, and if you distort your witness or refuse to give it, verily, Allah is Ever Well-Acquainted with what you do." [4:135]