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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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The meaning of "There is no compulsion in religion."

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Allah the Exalted says: "There is no compulsion in religion; truth has become distinct from falsehood."

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The intended meaning is that when a non-Muslim land is opened [to Islamic governance],

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its people are given the choice between embracing Islam,

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or remaining in their state of disbelief while paying the jizya,

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in exchange for living in safety under the protection of the Muslim state,

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and in contrast to the zakat that is obligatory upon the Muslims.

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Thus, there is no contradiction between this verse and the legitimacy of offensive jihad,

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which was a primary reason for the spread of Islam.

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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.