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Otherwise he will return him safely home with rewards and war booty.47
o Paradise is "under the shade of swords".48 D. A woman's jihad is performance of Hajj.49
o Killing an unbeliever is not murder-it is holy war-and no Muslim shall be held accountable.50
o To a woman who lost her son in battle, Muhammad promises a reward of two martyrs, because her son
was killed by "the people of the Book".51
o The prohibition against sailing on the sea is levied when it comes to fighting for God's cause.52
o Those who do not join in Jihad ("warlike expedition"), or equip the fighters, or look after a warriors family
while he is away, will suffer a sudden calamity from Allah.53
o Those who equip warriors for battle will receive a double reward.54
o Even those who die as a result of being stung by a scorpion or from natural causes are considered
martyrs and will go to Paradise.55
o Martyrs are allowed to intercede on behalf of 70 family members.56

Muslim converts to Christianity in a surprising way

14.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What is Jihad?

2. How is Jihad related to summoning unbelievers to believe?

3. How does Jihad rank among service to Allah?

4. How are Muslims commanded to relate to Jews and Christians?

5. How is Jihad rewarded?

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