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The Quran justifies wars coexistence based upon
for self-defense in order to justice and consider this
protect oneself or to protect existence vital for the
Islamic communities against progress of humanity.
internal or external hostility. Peaceful coexistence is
It permits physical jihad to therefore an immortal and
defend itself from the wars primary law and God
waged against those who doesn’t love the transgressors:
“violate their oaths” by “Lo! Allah loveth not
breaking a treaty. Even in aggressors”. (Quran, 2: 190)
self-defense has been
strictly limited and has its It calls upon its
own conditions. adherents to adhere to
The instances mentioned humanitarian principles and
for jihad are normally values. After the conquest
interpreted out of context of Mecca, the Prophet of
for political gains. The Islam said:
conditions of aggression, “Instead of revenge and
violation of a treaty, or bloodshed today is a day
self-defense are considered of mercy”. (Ref: Yazdani,
as every person’s right and 2020)
by no means considered to Therefore, the distinction
be violence. between aggression and defense
The Islamic teachings must be distinguished;
invite people to peaceful Aggression is unlawful but
