Great source for quotes by politicians and other apologists...

desperate, in face of all the evidence, to present Islam as a religion of Peace. The later, Medinan Koran is that of a man who was in charge, had established his own polity and was determined that his new religion should dominate the world, by force if necessary, whereby to purify humanity in time for Judgement Day. The beauty of this edition lies not only in the clarity of the chronological ordering of the Suras, which highlights the Medina and Mecca contrast. The introductory chapters are most illuminating. Only since the late 20th century have there been so many attempts by those in the non Muslim world to paint Islam as a religion of peace. As with all works, written and spoken, that genuinely seek to enlighten the public who may be deceived by the glib nonsense of politicians, this book also makes clear that the majority of Muslims, who are indeed peaceful, are only that way inclined on account of their sketchy knowledge of the text that underpins their faith.