WEBVTT

00:00:00.180 --> 00:00:08.900
A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

00:00:08.900 --> 00:00:11.900
The meaning of "There is no compulsion in religion."

00:00:11.900 --> 00:00:20.699
Allah the Exalted says: "There is no compulsion in religion; truth has become distinct from falsehood."

00:00:20.699 --> 00:00:24.699
The intended meaning is that when a non-Muslim land is opened [to Islamic governance],

00:00:24.699 --> 00:00:27.699
its people are given the choice between embracing Islam,

00:00:27.699 --> 00:00:30.699
or remaining in their state of disbelief while paying the jizya,

00:00:30.699 --> 00:00:34.700
in exchange for living in safety under the protection of the Muslim state,

00:00:34.700 --> 00:00:38.700
and in contrast to the zakat that is obligatory upon the Muslims.

00:00:38.700 --> 00:00:43.700
Thus, there is no contradiction between this verse and the legitimacy of offensive jihad,

00:00:43.700 --> 00:00:48.700
which was a primary reason for the spread of Islam.

00:00:48.700 --> 00:00:53.299
A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.