The True Jihad
Peace in the Quran
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The Qur’an
states that the
prophets were
sent to the
world as a
mercy to the
people
(21:107).
good character, loving each other, helping the poor
and needy, etc.
The same is true of the Quran. When the Prophet of
Islam emigrated from Makkah to
Madinah, the idolatrous tribes
were aggressive towards him. But
the Prophet always averted their
attacks by the exercise of patience
and the strategy of avoidance.
However on certain occasions no
other options existed, save that of
retaliation. Therefore, he had do
battle on certain occasions. It was
these
circumstances
which
occasioned those revelations relating to war. These
commands, being specific to certain circumstances,
had no general application. They were not meant to
be valid for all time to come. That is why, the
permanent status of the Prophet has been termed a
‘mercy for all mankind.’ (21:107)
