Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Verses on Jihad

Q: … except the well-developed Jihad doctrine, and the threat and declaring as enemy anyone who does not believe in Allah and Muhammad. There must be war until the whole world accepts Islamic laws, as illustrated in the following Quranic verses and in a tradition/hadith considered as authentic:Quran 2:193. "And fight with them until there is no persecution, and religion should be only for Allah, but if they desist, then there should be no hostility except against the oppressors."Quran 8:39. "And fight with them until there is no more persecution and religion should be only for Allah; but if they desist, then surely Allah sees what they do."

A: Please read these verses in context. 2:190 states Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors. And then builds up on the topic. Similarly, if you read Chapter 8 from the beginning, its clear that a specific event is being discussed.

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