Question for Muslims

[Marsellus Wallace]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim_conquest_of_Egypt

Expansion is not required by Islam. It is, however, allowed if the ruler of a Muslim state decides to do so. But that doesn't mean that it is attributable to Islam itself.

If expansion was not required by Islam, Islam wouldn't have been a known religion to begin with .

But that doesn't mean that it is attributable to Islam itself.

nope , it is . Ever hear of the "jihad" ? fighting in the name of allah ?
It is a part of Islam, even if its not said directly, all the Islamic teachings lean towards the same violent mindset .

example :
If I told you to not live with someone, not to ever talk to him and also tell you that he might attack you and you should be always prepared to defend yourself against him, cuz he is evil and wicked, won't your mind work in a pre-defensive way to protect yourself against that person and just attack him ?
Its true, I haven't told you to kill the dude , but I prepared your mind for it .