The combative jihad has very specific rules and ends the moment peace is re-established. As the Qur’an very clearly states, “If they propose peace, accept it and trust in God” (8:61). We are called “to deal kindly and justly with anyone” who respects our right to practice our religion freely, who does not drive us unjustly out of our homes, and who does not oppress us (60:8). The Prophet Muhammad very clearly and seriously states, “Beware! Whoever is cruel and hard on a non-Muslim minority, curtails their rights, burdens them with more than they can bear, or takes anything from them against
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