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Muhammad's wars, as the sources record them

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad1 / 3

27 expeditions.

Ibn Ishaq's biography (as edited by Ibn Hisham) counts 27 expeditions in which Muhammad took part personally.

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Muhammad's wars, as the sources record them

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad2 / 3

Banu Qurayza, 627.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3043: the fighting men were to be killed and the women and children taken captive, on Sa'd ibn Mu'adh's judgment, which the Prophet approved.

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Muhammad's wars, as the sources record them

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Jesus, by contrast.

52Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

Matthew 26:52 (WEB) · context

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Muhammad's wars, as the sources record them

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad1 / 2

Until they pay tribute.

29Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture as believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, and forbid not that which Allah hath forbidden by His messenger, and follow not the Religion of Truth, until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.

Quran 9:29 (Pickthall) · context

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The early conquests and the dhimma

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad2 / 2

Yarmuk to Spain.

Yarmuk 636, Jerusalem 637/638, Egypt 641, Persia 642, Spain 711, Sindh 711-712.

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The early conquests and the dhimma

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad1 / 2

A collective duty.

Classical law made jihad against non-Muslim lands a collective duty (fard kifaya) of the community, and an individual duty when Muslim lands are attacked.

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Jihad and apostasy in classical Islamic law

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Apostasy.

All four Sunni schools and Twelver Shia law prescribed death for an adult male apostate who would not return.

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Jihad and apostasy in classical Islamic law

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad1 / 3

No compulsion.

256There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct from error. And he who rejecteth false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a firm handhold which will never break. Allah is Hearer, Knower.

Quran 2:256 (Pickthall) · context

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Did the sword verse abrogate the peaceful verses?

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad2 / 3

The sword verse.

5Then, when the sacred months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever ye find them, and take them (captive), and besiege them, and prepare for them each ambush. But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then leave their way free. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

Quran 9:5 (Pickthall) · context

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Did the sword verse abrogate the peaceful verses?

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Abrogation.

106Nothing of our revelation (even a single verse) do we abrogate or cause be forgotten, but we bring (in place) one better or the like thereof. Knowest thou not that Allah is Able to do all things?

Quran 2:106 (Pickthall) · context

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Did the sword verse abrogate the peaceful verses?

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad1 / 2

Quoted by jihadists.

Al-Qaeda's 1998 World Islamic Front statement quoted the sword verse; the Islamic State quoted Surah 9 throughout its propaganda.

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How modern groups use these texts

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad2 / 2

Rejected by scholars.

In 2014 more than 120 Muslim scholars signed an open letter to the Islamic State's leader rejecting its readings.

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How modern groups use these texts

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad1 / 4

Put your sword back.

52Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

Matthew 26:52 (WEB) · context

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What Jesus taught about violence

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Not of this world.

36Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn’t be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.”

John 18:36 (WEB) · context

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What Jesus taught about violence

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Love your enemies.

43“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, 45that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.

Matthew 5:43-45 (WEB) · context

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What Jesus taught about violence

What Islam's sources say about violence and jihad4 / 4

Turn the other cheek.

38“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Matthew 5:38-39 (WEB) · context

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What Jesus taught about violence

Ishmael, Isaac and the Kaaba1 / 4

Hagar in the wilderness.

10Yahweh’s angel said to her, “I will greatly multiply your offspring, that they will not be counted for multitude.” 11Yahweh’s angel said to her, “Behold, you are with child, and will bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, because Yahweh has heard your affliction. 12He will be like a wild donkey among men. His hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him. He will live opposed to all of his brothers.”

Genesis 16:10-12 (WEB) · context

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Genesis on Ishmael, word for word

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A great nation.

20As for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He will become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.

Genesis 17:20 (WEB) · context

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Genesis on Ishmael, word for word

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God hears the boy.

17God heard the voice of the boy. The angel of God called to Hagar out of the sky, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Don’t be afraid. For God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. 18Get up, lift up the boy, and hold him with your hand. For I will make him a great nation.”

Genesis 21:17-18 (WEB) · context

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Genesis on Ishmael, word for word

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Twelve princes.

16These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments: twelve princes, according to their nations.

Genesis 25:16 (WEB) · context

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Genesis on Ishmael, word for word

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My covenant with Isaac.

21But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this set time next year.”

Genesis 17:21 (WEB) · context

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The covenant is with Isaac

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Through Isaac.

12God said to Abraham, “Don’t let it be grievous in your sight because of the boy, and because of your servant. In all that Sarah says to you, listen to her voice. For your offspring will be named through Isaac.

Genesis 21:12 (WEB) · context

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The covenant is with Isaac

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Repeated to Isaac.

3Live in this land, and I will be with you, and will bless you. For I will give to you, and to your offspring, all these lands, and I will establish the oath which I swore to Abraham your father. 4I will multiply your offspring as the stars of the sky, and will give all these lands to your offspring. In your offspring all the nations of the earth will be blessed,

Genesis 26:3-4 (WEB) · context

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The covenant is with Isaac

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Genesis.

2He said, “Now take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go into the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains which I will tell you of.”

Genesis 22:2 (WEB) · context

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Which son did Abraham offer in sacrifice?

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The Quran.

102And when (his son) was old enough to walk with him, (Abraham) said: O my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice thee. So look, what thinkest thou? He said: O my father! Do that which thou art commanded. Allah willing, thou shalt find me of the steadfast.

Quran 37:102 (Pickthall) · context

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Which son did Abraham offer in sacrifice?

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Then Isaac is announced.

112And we gave him tidings of the birth of Isaac, a prophet of the righteous.

Quran 37:112 (Pickthall) · context

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Which son did Abraham offer in sacrifice?

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The Quran's claim.

127And when Abraham and Ishmael were raising the foundations of the House, (Abraham prayed): Our Lord! Accept from us (this duty). Lo! Thou, only Thou, art the Hearer, the Knower.

Quran 2:127 (Pickthall) · context

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Abraham and the Kaaba

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Becca.

96Lo! the first Sanctuary appointed for mankind was that at Becca, a blessed place, a guidance to the peoples;

Quran 3:96 (Pickthall) · context

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Abraham and the Kaaba

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Where Genesis puts Ishmael.

21He lived in the wilderness of Paran. His mother got a wife for him out of the land of Egypt.

Genesis 21:21 (WEB) · context

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Abraham and the Kaaba

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And his descendants.

18They lived from Havilah to Shur that is before Egypt, as you go toward Assyria. He lived opposite all his relatives.

Genesis 25:18 (WEB) · context

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Abraham and the Kaaba

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God hears.

17God heard the voice of the boy. The angel of God called to Hagar out of the sky, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Don’t be afraid. For God has heard the voice of the boy where he is.

Genesis 21:17 (WEB) · context

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Ishmael's real blessing

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Twelve princes.

20As for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He will become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.

Genesis 17:20 (WEB) · context

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Ishmael's real blessing

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All nations blessed.

3I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who treats you with contempt. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 12:3 (WEB) · context

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Ishmael's real blessing

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Children of Abraham by faith.

7Know therefore that those who are of faith are children of Abraham. 8The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you all the nations will be blessed.” 9So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.

Galatians 3:7-9 (WEB) · context

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Reason 11 / 6

The Quran says the Gospel is guidance and light.

46And We caused Jesus, son of Mary, to follow in their footsteps, confirming that which was (revealed) before him in the Torah, and We bestowed on him the Gospel wherein is guidance and a light, confirming that which was (revealed) before it in the Torah - a guidance and an admonition unto those who ward off (evil).

Quran 5:46 (Pickthall) · context

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Reason 1: The Quran vouches for the Bible it contradicts

Reason 12 / 6

It tells Christians in Muhammad's day to judge by their Gospel.

47Let the People of the Gospel judge by that which Allah hath revealed therein. Whoso judgeth not by that which Allah hath revealed: such are evil-livers.

Quran 5:47 (Pickthall) · context

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Reason 1: The Quran vouches for the Bible it contradicts

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It tells Muhammad to ask the people who read the earlier Scripture.

94And if thou (Muhammad) art in doubt concerning that which We reveal unto thee, then question those who read the Scripture (that was) before thee. Verily the Truth from thy Lord hath come unto thee. So be not thou of the waverers.

Quran 10:94 (Pickthall) · context

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It says nobody can change God's words.

115Perfected is the Word of thy Lord in truth and justice. There is naught that can change His words. He is the Hearer, the Knower.

Quran 6:115 (Pickthall) · context

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Reason 15 / 6

The Gospel they were reading says this.

3For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (WEB) · context

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And we still have it.

Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus, complete Bibles from the 300s, and Gospel papyri from the 100s and 200s were copied centuries before Muhammad was born (c. 570). They carry the death and resurrection of Jesus.

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Reason 1: The Quran vouches for the Bible it contradicts

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