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| Quran 4:95 – ‘those Who Strive And Fight In The Cause Of God’ by truthman2013: 9:09am On Aug 27, 2015 |
“Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and receive no hurt, and those who strive and fight in the cause of God with their goods and their persons. God hath granted a grade higher to those who strive and fight with their goods and persons than to those who sit (at home). Unto all (in Faith) Hath God promised good: But those who strive and fight Hath He distinguished above those who sit (at home) by a special reward” – Quran 4:95 The above Quranic verse urges (sanctions) Muslims to ‘fight in the cause of God’. Fighting in the cause of God, does not mean killing of civilians. Muslims are told in the passage to fight oppression, practiced against them or against others (i.e., non-Muslims). The objective of Jihad (‘Fighting in the cause of God’) is to protect religious freedom for all. The following Quranic passage proves what the meaning for ‘fight in the cause of God’ means, And what is [the matter] with you that you fight not in the cause of God and [for] the oppressed among men,women, and children who say, “Our Lord, take us out of this city of oppressive people and appoint for us from Yourself a protector and appoint for us from Yourself a helper?” – Quran 4:75 The above verse makes it evident that fighting in the cause of God is to free people from oppression, persecution from tyrants. Quranic verse 4:95, Allah says, how can those who fight and those who do nothing be the same level (in reward) in the sight of Him? Of course they’re not equal! Those who fought and helped the oppressed will get reward from their Lord. Witnesses to Faith? – Martyrdom in Christianity and Islam Brian Wicker “The prophet is instructed only to ‘urge on the believers’ (4:64). The Qur’an – and the Hadith at greater length – urge the Muslim fighters (those who are defending themselves or the oppressed) in the strongest way, by showing the just cause, showing the bad conduct of the enemy and promising great rewards in the afterlife for those who make such sacrifices. The exhortations in the Qur’an to Muslims to fight ‘in the cause of God’ (for example, 4:95) also bear witness that not everyone actually did so. Even when some Muslims ‘turned back’ at the Battle of Uhud, in a premature bid to take booty, so causing the Muslims to lose the battle, the Qur’an endorses the ‘lenient’ attitude of the Prophet (pbuh) towards them (3:159).” [1] Dr. Ingrid Mattson It is in this context that the Qur’an asserts the superiority of those who are willing to sacrifice for the good of the community by offering themselves for military service (the Mujahid/Mujahidun): That the Medinan revelations pay significant attention to situations of conflict is not surprising, given that the Muslim community was engaged in numerous battles during this period. Military force was used to secure the Medinan City-State, to protect its citizens and allies, to ensure the viability of trade, to recover property unjustly confiscated from the Muhajirun, and finally, to overthrow the Meccan regime. In the Battles of Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, and in other smaller skirmishes, many Muslims (and some of their non-Muslim allies) lost their lives. The Qur’an reassures the community that such sacrifice, when made for just cause, is one of the highest forms of witnessing to one’s belief’s. Although he or she has lost his or her life, the believer who dies fighting for righteous cause gains eternal life in the presence of God… [2] References: [1] Witnesses to Faith? – Martyrdom in Christianity and Islam Brian Wicker page 158 [2] The Story of the Qur’an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life By Ingrid Mattson source truthman.. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Quran 4:95 – ‘those Who Strive And Fight In The Cause Of God’ by Annunaki(m): 9:31am On Aug 27, 2015 |
Stop this al taquiya nonsense, mohamed was a thief and a murderer. And going by the pathetic example of mohamed's life we all know he means by "fight" if you are not sure, ask your caliph al baghadi. |
| Re: Quran 4:95 – ‘those Who Strive And Fight In The Cause Of God’ by ByfireByfire: 10:18am On Aug 27, 2015 |
Annunaki:Thank you. |
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