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30 There are groups that use the
’
Prophet s seal and name on their flags
and perpetrate violence. Can this be
called as an Islamic war since it has
the Prophet’s seal?
ot at all. This is completely un-Islamic. Islam does
Nnot teach war, it only speaks of peace. Sometimes, an
established government takes up arms in a limited sense,
as a mark of defence. Full-fledged war is not allowed in
Islam. The mission of Islam is to purify an individual –
how is that connected to war? Islam is only peace, from
the beginning to the end.
31 Some Muslims say, if we do not protest
on small issues, even praying will
become endangered. Is this right?
his is a false and baseless doubt. We need to understand
Tthe spirit of the age. There is never an obstruction to
praying – if there is an obstruction, it is only to violence.
As long as we understand the spirit of the age and remain
peaceful, no one is going to restrict us from praying.
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