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{{Quran|2|256}}, often cited as evidence of religious tolerance in Islamic law, was understood to refer only to those who convert to Islam rather than leave it. The circumstances given in the hadith literature about the revelation of the verse show the context and sense in which the above verse was read - one markedly different from its modern usage. | {{Quran|2|256}}, often cited as evidence of religious tolerance in Islamic law, was understood to refer only to those who convert to Islam rather than leave it. The circumstances given in the hadith literature about the revelation of the verse show the context and sense in which the above verse was read - one markedly different from its modern usage. | ||
{{quote|{{ | {{quote|{{Abu Dawud||2682|darussalam}}|Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas<BR> | ||
When the children of a woman (in pre-Islamic days) did not survive, she took a vow on herself that if her child survives, she would convert it a Jew. When Banu an-Nadir were expelled (from Arabia), there were some children of the Ansar (Helpers) among them. They said: We shall not leave our children. So Allah the Exalted revealed; "Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear from error."}} | When the children of a woman (in pre-Islamic days) did not survive, she took a vow on herself that if her child survives, she would convert it a Jew. When Banu an-Nadir were expelled (from Arabia), there were some children of the Ansar (Helpers) among them. They said: We shall not leave our children. So Allah the Exalted revealed; "Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear from error."}} | ||
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It is evident that traditionally the verse was read such that 'destruction' metaphorically referred to the spiritual destruction of that person's soul who refused to engage in Jihad, which had been divinely prescribed. In sahih (authentic) hadith, Muhammad is reported to have referred to such persons who refused to engage in Jihad as being 'hypocrites'. | It is evident that traditionally the verse was read such that 'destruction' metaphorically referred to the spiritual destruction of that person's soul who refused to engage in Jihad, which had been divinely prescribed. In sahih (authentic) hadith, Muhammad is reported to have referred to such persons who refused to engage in Jihad as being 'hypocrites'. | ||
{{Quote|{{Muslim| | {{Quote|{{Muslim||1910|reference}}|It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: One who died but did not fight in the way of Allah nor did he express any desire (or determination) for Jihad died the death of a hypocrite. }} | ||
{{Quote|1=[http://www.qtafsir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197 Jihad is made Obligatory]<BR>Sahih hadith, Tafsir Ibn Kathir|2=Whoever dies but neither fought (i.e., in Allah's cause), nor sincerely considered fighting, will die a death of Jahiliyyah (pre-Islamic era of ignorance.}} | {{Quote|1=[http://www.qtafsir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197 Jihad is made Obligatory]<BR>Sahih hadith, Tafsir Ibn Kathir|2=Whoever dies but neither fought (i.e., in Allah's cause), nor sincerely considered fighting, will die a death of Jahiliyyah (pre-Islamic era of ignorance.}} | ||
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Chapter 9, which contains both the 'verse of immunity' and the 'sword verse', known as ''surah al-Tawbah'', was part of the final substantive revelation Muhammad pronounced in his life. Seen as a sort of closing message, the majority of classical scholars agreed with the basic idea that the Muslim ummah was destined to engage in an endless war with the unbelieving world until all had submitted to Allah and there was no more 'fitnah' in the land (according to many academic scholars, 'fitna' means tumult or oppression in the Quran, but was later glossed by classical scholars to include disbelief).<ref name="Khalil2017" /> | Chapter 9, which contains both the 'verse of immunity' and the 'sword verse', known as ''surah al-Tawbah'', was part of the final substantive revelation Muhammad pronounced in his life. Seen as a sort of closing message, the majority of classical scholars agreed with the basic idea that the Muslim ummah was destined to engage in an endless war with the unbelieving world until all had submitted to Allah and there was no more 'fitnah' in the land (according to many academic scholars, 'fitna' means tumult or oppression in the Quran, but was later glossed by classical scholars to include disbelief).<ref name="Khalil2017" /> | ||
{{Quote|{{Muslim| | {{Quote|{{Muslim||1618c|reference}}|Abu Ishaq said that he heard al-Bara' b 'Azib (Allah be pleased with him) say: The last complete sura revealed (in the Holy Qur'an) is Sura tauba (i e. al-Bara'at, ix.), and the last verse revealed is that pertaining to '''Kalala'''.}} | ||
===(8:39) Fight them until there is no more ''fitnah''=== | ===(8:39) Fight them until there is no more ''fitnah''=== | ||
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Other hadiths affirm the classical interpretation, with a set of narrations describing how Muslims will be spared hell-fire on the Day of Resurrection by having Christians and Jews take their places hell. | Other hadiths affirm the classical interpretation, with a set of narrations describing how Muslims will be spared hell-fire on the Day of Resurrection by having Christians and Jews take their places hell. | ||
{{Quote|{{Muslim| | {{Quote|{{Muslim||2767a|reference}}, See also: {{Muslim||2767b|reference}}, {{Muslim||2767c|reference}}, and {{Muslim||2767d|reference}}|Abu Musa' reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: When it will be the Day of Resurrection Allah would deliver to every Muslim a Jew or a Christian and say: That is your rescue from Hell-Fire.}} | ||
===(109:1-6) To you be your way, and to me mine=== | ===(109:1-6) To you be your way, and to me mine=== | ||