| Myth | Fact |
| Islam: Religion of peace. | Abu Dawud 14.2635 Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: I am commanded to fight with men till they testify that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is His servant and His Apostle, face our qiblah (direction of prayer), eat what we slaughter, and pray like us. When they do that, their life and property are unlawful for us except what is due to them. They will have the same rights as the Muslims have, and have the same responsibilities as the Muslims have. |
| Tafsir | This is the Ayah of the Sword |
This hadith confirms 8:39 & 9:29 which contain the commands to engage in aggressive warfare. Note that Muslims may take your life and property without sanction until you become Muslim.
Ben 03/15/08 |