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Testament as his ideals, "Who through faith subdued kingdoms... waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of
the aliens..." (Hebrews, xi. 32-34). The monkish morality of the Gospels in their present form has never been followed
by any self-respecting Christian or other nation in history. Nor is it common-sense to ignore lust of blood in
unregenerate man as a form of evil which has to be combated "within the limits, set by Allah" (Q. ix. 112). (9.111)
17:33 - Nor take life which Allah has made sacred except for just cause. And if anyone is slain
wrongfully We have given his heir authority (to demand Qisas or to forgive): but let him not
exceed bounds in the matter of taking life: for he is helped (by the Law). 2216
2216 On the subject of Qisas see ii. 178 and the notes thereto. Under the strict limitations there laid down, a Iife may be
taken for a life. The heir is given the right to demand the life; but he must not exceed due bounds, because he is
helped by the Law. Some Commentators understand "he" in "he is helped (by the Law)" to refer to the heir of the
person against whom Qisas is sought. He too will be helped by the Law, if the heir of the first slain exceeds the
bounds of Law. (17.33)
18:74 - Then they proceeded: until when they met a young man he slew him. Moses said: "Hast
thou slain an innocent person who had slain none? Truly a foul (unheard-of) thing hast thou
done!" 2418
2418 The explanation follows in xviii. 80-81. (18.74)
22:58 - Those who leave their homes in the cause of Allah and are then slain or die on them will
Allah bestow verily a goodly Provision: truly Allah is He Who bestows the best Provision. 2838
2838 Rizq: sustenance, provision. I have preferred the latter word here, because after death we can only think of rizq in a
large metaphorical sense. i.e., all the provision necessary to equip the person for a full and happy Future Life, and
also, I think, a provision for his dependents and near and dear ones in this life. (22.58)
28:33 - He said: "O my Lord! I have slain a man among them and I fear lest they slay me. 3364
3364 It is not that Moses is not reassured from all fear on account of the apparent snake which his rod had become, or from
the sacred and unfamiliar surroundings in which he found himself. On this point his heart has been completely
assured. But he is still new to his mission, and the future is obscure to his mind. Pharaoh was after him, to take his
life, and apparently with good cause, because one of Pharaoh's men had been slain at his hands. And now he is
commanded to go to Pharaoh and rebuke him and his Chiefs. The inner doubts and difficulties of his human mind he
frankly lays before his Lord, and asks for a little human and visible support, which is granted him at once, viz.; the help
of his brother Aaron. (28.33)
33:61 - They shall have a curse on them: wherever they are found they shall be seized and slain
(without mercy). 3769
3769 They will be deprived of the blessing and guidance of Allah. They sought to cause disorder in Allah's world-moral as
well as material; but they will themselves be destroyed. Those who become outlaws, rebels against the Law, will
themselves be destroyed by the Law. (33.61)
47:4 - Therefore when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight) smite at their necks; at length when ye
have thoroughly subdued them bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either
generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it
had been Allah's Will He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He
lets you fight) in order to test you some with others. But those who are slain in the way of
Allah He will never let their deeds be lost. 48204821482248234824
4820 When once the fight (Jihad) is entered upon, carry it out with the utmost vigour, and strike home your blows at the
most vital points (smite at their necks), both literally and figuratively. You cannot wage war with kid gloves. (47.4)
4821 In the first onset there must necessarily be great loss of life; "after the enemy's numbers are fairly thinned down,
prisoners may be taken". With this passage may be compared viii. 67, and n. 1234. (47.4)
4822 When once the enemy is brought under control, generosity (i.e., the release of prisoners without ransom) or ransom is
recommended. (47.4)
4823 The Believers are tested in Faith by the extent to which they are willing to make sacrifices, even to the laying down of
their lives; and the enemies are tested as to whether they would repent and let the righteous live in freedom and
security. (47.4)
4824 There are two alternative readings, (1) qatalu, "those who fight", and (2) qutilu, "those who are slain". The meaning
under the first reading is wider, and includes that under the second. I have translated on the basis of the second
reading, which is in accordance with the text of the Royal Egyptian edition. (47.4)
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