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The Seeker’s Guide
the Quran, follow its teachings and become deserving of
rewards.
99 With so many different sects
in Islam today, could there be
a convergence point?
his is the approach that the Companions adopted.
TWhen there is no difference amongst you and others,
you must work together. If you realize that a difference
has come about between you and others, then deal with it
through peaceful discussion. When there is a difference, it
calls for discussion. This would help in preserving unity.
100 Did the Prophet Muhammad fight only
in self-defense? What led to the
(
Battle of Khandaq the Battle of the
)
Trench ?
ll skirmishes that we see in the life of the Prophet were
Ain self-defense. None was done as offensive action
directed against others.
The Battle of the Trench happened in 627 AD. When the
Prophet came to know that people were coming from
Makkah to attack the Muslims of Madinah, he gathered
all of his Companions and asked them how to deal with
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