Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (974) | Meaning: There is no compulsion in religion
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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.