2
votes
What is the meaning of "Embrace Islam and you will be safe" in the Prophet's letter to the Emperor of the Byzantines?
The phrase ⟪Embrace Islam and you will be safe⟫ is a short way of getting across the message.
It includes both safety in the world from war or Jizyah or punishment from Allah and safety in the ...
- 9,494
2
votes
Accepted
How do we reconcile Offensive jihad with the prophetic injunction to not desire an encounter with the enemy?
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Do not desire an encounter with the enemy; but when you encounter them, be firm."
This hadith has more around it. See for full narration: https://sunnah.com/bukhari:...
- 9,494
2
votes
Accepted
Did our prophet[pbuh] order the sahabah to murder sleeping people?
It is from Sahih Bukhari so it is obvious that it is considered authentic.
The context behind it is that Abu Rafi was a blasphemer against the Prophet ﷺ and used to financially support the tribes who ...
- 26.1k
2
votes
Accepted
How does 60:8 reconcile with (offensive) Jihad?
Firstly: The verse says:
Allah does not forbid you ... from being kind towards them
In simpler words, this means:
Allah permits you ... to be kind towards them
Permission is not the same as ...
- 26.1k
1
vote
Accepted
Why did Abu Bakr send armies into Syria?
Ibn Kathir writes in his history Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya:
استهلت هذه السنة والصديق عازم على جمع الجنود ; ليبعثهم إلى الشام، وذلك
بعد مرجعه من الحج، وذلك عملا بقوله تعالى: {يا أيها الذين آمنوا قاتلوا
...
- 26.1k
1
vote
What is the meaning of "Embrace Islam and you will be safe" in the Prophet's letter to the Emperor of the Byzantines?
Meaning of this statement can be referred back to Quran and Sunnah.
It is those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh and worship none but
Him Alone) and confuse not their belief with Zulm (wrong i.e. ...
- 806
1
vote
Accepted
Is it okay to break a covenant of protection against a harbi?
No it is not. 9:4 and 9:7 specifically command us to fulfil our covenants with the Harbi disbelievers, as long as there is no betrayal from their side.
Imam Nawawi writes in the sharah of the hadith ...
- 26.1k
1
vote
Can polytheists pay jizya?
Can polytheists pay Jizya?
This depends on the school of thought and on who exactly is meant by "polytheists" in your question. Mushrikeen (translated as polytheists) may include any of the ...
- 26.1k
1
vote
What is the meaning of "bring them with chains on their necks till they embrace Islam"?
This tradition is an explanation of the Quranic verse:
كنتم خير أمة أخرجت للناس تأمرون بالمعروف وتنهون عن المنكر وتؤمنون بالله
You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin ...
- 26.1k
Only top scored, non community-wiki answers of a minimum length are eligible