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Quran

2

190-194

 Fight those who fought you and drove you out of your homes and persecuted and oppressed you, until justice and faith prevail, or they cease fighting and persecuting.

 

No hostility except against oppressors.

190.      Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors.

191.      And slay them wherever ye catch them and turn them out from where they have turned you out; for tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter; but fight them not at the Sacred Mosque unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you slay them.  Such is the reward of those who suppress faith.

192.      But if they cease Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.

193.      And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression and there prevail justice and faith in Allah; but if they cease let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression.

194.      The prohibited month for the prohibited month and so for all things prohibited there is the law of equality.  If then anyone transgresses the prohibition against you transgress ye likewise against him.  But fear Allah and know that Allah is with those who restrain themselves.

 

Quran

3

159-160

 Deal gently with people.  Consult with them, then decide and trust in God.

Trust in God.

 159.     It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted they would have broken away from about thee; so pass over (their faults) and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment).  Then when thou hast taken a decision put thy trust in Allah.  For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).

160.      If Allah helps you none can overcome you: if He forsakes you who is there after that that can help you?  In Allah then let believers put their trust.

 

Quran

4

88-91

Fight  renegades unless they join group with whom you have peace treaty, or offer peace and withdraw and do not fight you.  If they keep fighting you, kill them.

88.           Why should ye be divided into two parties about the hypocrites?  Allah hath upset them for their (evil) deeds.  Would ye guide those whom Allah hath thrown out of the way?  For those whom Allah hath thrown out of the way never shalt thou find the way.

 

89.           They but wish that ye should reject faith as they do and thus be on the same footing (as they): but take not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (from what is forbidden).  But if they turn renegades seize them and slay them wherever ye find them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their ranks.

90.           Except those who join a group between whom and you there is a treaty (of peace) or those who approach you with hearts restraining them from fighting you as well as fighting their own people.  If Allah had pleased He could have given them power over you and they would have fought you: therefore if they withdraw from you but fight you not and (instead) send you (guarantees of) peace then Allah hath opened no way for you (to war against them).

91.           Others you will find that wish to gain your confidence as well as that of their people: every time they are sent back to temptation they succumb thereto: if they withdraw not from you nor give you (guarantees) of peace besides restraining their hands seize them and slay them.  Wherever ye get them: in their case We have provided you with a clear argument against them.

 

Quran

4

75-76

Fight against persecution and oppression

75.        And why should ye not fight in the cause of Allah and of those who being weak are ill-treated (and oppressed)?  Men women and children whose cry is: "Our Lord! rescue us from this town whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from Thee one who will protect; and raise for us from Thee one who will help!"

76.        Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah and those who reject faith fight in the cause of evil: so fight ye against the friends of Satan: feeble indeed is the cunning of Satan.

 

Quran

8

11-14

These verses refer to the Battle of Badr, where God descended a calm, “sakina”, upon the Muslims.

 

He commanded the angels to help the Muslims fight the unbelievers.  Ignorant interpreters do not realize that the verse is addressed not to the Muslims, but  to the angels, they are the ones who smote the unbelievers, and God Himself is the One who instilled terror in the hearts of unbelievers.

11.        Remember He covered you with a sort of drowsiness to give you calm as from Himself and He caused rain to descend on you from heaven to clean you therewith to remove from you the stain of satan to strengthen your hearts and to plant your feet firmly therewith.

12.        Remember thy Lord inspired the angels (with the message): "I am with you: give firmness to the believers: I will instil terror into the hearts of the unbelievers: smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger-tips off them."

13.        This because they contended against Allah and His apostle: if any contend against Allah and His apostle Allah is strict in punishment.

14.        Thus (will it be said): "Taste ye then of the (punishment): for those who resist Allah is the penalty of the fire."

 

Quran

8

59-62

Be prepared militarily to deter enemies from attacking you if they think you to be weak.

If the enemy inclines towards peace, make peace.

Even if the offer of peace may be a deception, take the risk for the sake of peace.

 59.          Let not the unbelievers think that they can get the better (of Allah): they will never frustrate (them).

60.           Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power including steeds of war to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies of Allah and your enemies and others besides whom ye may not know but whom Allah doth know.  Whatever ye shall spend in the cause of Allah shall be repaid unto you and ye shall not be treated unjustly.

61.           But if the enemy incline towards peace do thou (also) incline towards peace and trust in Allah: for He is the one that heareth and knoweth (all things).

62.           Should they intend to deceive thee verily Allah sufficeth thee: He it is that hath strengthened thee with his aid and with (the company of) the believers:

 

Quran

9

7-16

If a group of pagans kept to their treaty, be true to them.

The groups of pagans that violated treaties repeatedly, lied, expelled Prophet, made war, fight them.

Sura 9. At-Tauba Section 2

7.          How can there be a league before Allah and His apostle with the pagans except those with whom ye made a treaty near the sacred mosque?  As long as these stand true to you stand ye true to them: For Allah doth love the righteous.

8.          How (can there be such a league) seeing that if they get an advantage over you they respect not in you the ties either of kinship or of covenant?  With (fair words from) their mouths they entice you but their hearts are averse from you; and most of them are rebellious and wicked.

9.          The signs of Allah have they sold for a miserable price and (many) have they hindered from His way: evil indeed are the deeds they have done.

10.        In a believer they respect not the ties either of kinship or of covenant!  It is they who have transgressed all bounds.

11.        But (even so) if they repent establish regular prayers and practice regular charity they are your brethren in faith: (thus) do We explain signs in detail for those who understand.

12.        But if they violate their oaths after their covenant and taunt you for your faith fight ye the chiefs of unfaith: for their oaths are nothing to them: that thus they may be restrained.

13.        Will ye not fight people who violated their oaths plotted to expel the apostle and took the aggressive by being the first (to assault) you?  Do ye fear them?  Nay it is Allah whom ye should more justly fear if ye believe!

14.        Fight them and Allah will punish them by your hands cover them with shame help you (to victory) over them heal the breasts of believers.

15.        And still the indignation of their hearts. For Allah will turn (in mercy) To whom He will; and Allah is All-Knowing All-Wise.

16.        Or think ye that ye Shall be abandoned as though Allah did not know those among you who strive with might and main and take none for friends and protectors except Allah His apostle and the (community of) believers?  But Allah is well-acquainted with (all) that ye do.

Quran

9

1-6

Termination of treaties with pagans of Arabia in four months, except for those who did not violate treaties or help enemies, and remained true.  Make war against those who violated treaties, expelled the Prophet, and committed aggression against you.  If they repent and become Muslim, forgive them in spite of their past misdeeds.

1.          A (declaration) of immunity from Allah and His apostle to those of the pagans with whom ye have contracted mutual alliances.

2.          Go ye then for four months backwards and forwards (as ye will) throughout the land but know ye that ye cannot frustrate Allah (by your falsehood) but that Allah will cover with shame those who reject him.

3.          And an announcement from Allah and His apostle to the people (assembled) on the day of the Great Pilgrimage that Allah and His apostle dissolve (treaty) obligations with the pagans.  If then ye repent it were best for you; but if ye turn away know ye that ye cannot frustrate Allah.  And proclaim a grievous penalty to those who reject faith.

4.          (But the treaties are) not dissolved with those pagans with whom Ye have entered into alliance and who have not subsequently failed you in aught nor aided anyone against you.  So fulfil your engagements with them to the end of their term: for Allah loveth the righteous.

5.          But when the forbidden months are past then fight and slay the pagans wherever ye find them and seize them beleaguer them and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent and establish regular prayers and practice regular charity then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.

6.        If one amongst the pagans ask thee for asylum grant it to him so that he may hear the word of Allah and then escort him to where he can be secure: that is because they are men without knowledge.

 

Quran

9

 29

 Fight those who do not submit to the laws of the land.  Does not apply beyond the boundaries of the Muslim country.  Jews and Christians paying jizya are exempted from military service.  This verse is not a command to go conquer the world, as it is often misrepresented

 29.       Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His apostle nor acknowledge the religion of truth (even if they are) of the People of the Book until they pay the Jizya with willing submission and feel themselves subdued.

 

Quran

9

36

Fight pagan as they fight you

36.        The number of months in the sight of Allah is twelve (in a year) so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are sacred; that is the straight usage.  So wrong not yourselves therein and fight the pagans all together as they fight you all together.  But know that Allah is with those who restrain themselves.

 

Quran

22

39-41

 If war is made against you, or expelled from homes, fight back.

God checks one set of people by another to protect religion.

Authority carries responsibility to obey God, to establish worship, to give charity, enjoin right, forbid wrong.

 39.       To those against whom war is made permission is given (to fight) because they are wronged and verily Allah is Most powerful for their aid

40.        (They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in defiance of right (for no cause) except that they say "Our Lord is Allah." Did not Allah check one set of people by means of another there would surely have been pulled down monasteries churches synagogues and mosques in which the name of Allah is commemorated in abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those who aid His (cause); for verily Allah is Full of Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce His Will).

41.        (They are) those who if We establish them in the land establish regular prayer and give regular charity enjoin the right and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs.

 

Quran

42

 36-42

 Forgive even when angry.

Affairs are by mutual consultation.

Defend themselves against oppression.

Return injury for injury, but better to forgive and reconcile.

Be patient and forgiving.

 36.       Whatever ye are given (here) is (but) a convenience of this Life: but that which is with Allah is better and more lasting: (it is) for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord;

37.        Those who avoid the greater crimes and shameful deeds and when they are angry even then forgive;

38.        Those who hearken to their Lord and establish regular prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation; who spend out of what We bestow on them for Sustenance;

39.        And those who when an oppressive wrong is inflicted on them (are not cowed but) help and defend themselves.

40.        The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes reconciliation His reward is due from Allah: for (Allah) loveth not those who do wrong.

41.        But indeed if any do help and defend themselves after a wrong (done) to them against such there is no cause of blame.

42.        The blame is only against those who oppress men with wrong-doing and insolently transgress beyond bounds through the land defying right and justice: for such there will be a Penalty grievous.

43.        But indeed if any show patience and forgive that would truly be an exercise of courageous will and resolution in the conduct of affairs.

 

Quran

47

4

During war, fight the unbelievers vigorously, subdue them, make them prisoners of war.  When the war ends, either let them go free or take a ransom for them.

4.          Therefore when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight) smite at their necks; at length when ye have thoroughly subdued them bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens.  Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah's Will He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you some with others.  But those who are slain in the way of Allah He will never let their deeds be lost.

 

Quran

49

9-10

 If two groups of Muslims quarrel, make peace between them.  If one group oppresses the other, fight it collectively until it stops.  Make peace with justice and fairness.  Muslims are brothers, so make peace and reconciliation between the groups.

Sura 49 Al-Hujurat

9.          If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel make ye peace between them: but if one of them transgresses beyond bounds against the other then fight ye (all) against the one that transgresses until it complies with the command of Allah; but if it complies then make peace between them with justice and be fair: for Allah loves those who are fair (and just).

10.        The believers are but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers: And fear Allah that ye may receive Mercy.

 

Quran

49

 6

 Verify information before making decision about war

 6.         O ye who believe! if a wicked person comes to you with any news ascertain the truth lest ye harm people unwittingly and afterwards become full of repentance for what ye have done.

Quran

60

 7-9

 Enemies may turn into friends, if God wills.

( Even if they are enemies), be kind and just to them if they do not fight you and do not drive you out of your homes (do not fight or make war against them).

Do not show kindness to those (enemies) who fought you or drove you out of your homes.

Sura 60 Mumtahana

 7.         It may be that Allah will grant love (and friendship) between you and those whom ye (now) hold as enemies: for Allah has power (over all things); and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.

8.          Allah forbids you not with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just.

9.          Allah only forbids you with regard to those who fight you for (your) Faith and drive you out of your homes and support (others) in driving you out from turning to them (for friendship and protection). It is such as turn to them (in these circumstances) that do wrong.