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From: paul@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
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Subject: Re: Questions
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Date: 13 Feb 91 22:45:45 GMT
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Here are some listings of Qur'an verses that may address your
questions. Actually reading the text will provide a richer understanding.

>1.  Can an Islamic State invade a polytheistic state which refuses to
>accept Islam although, it is  not hostile to the Islamic State?

Fighting
  - aggression
    - forbidden 2:190, 4:90, 60:8
    - sin of 5:2
 
>2.  Can an Islamic State  kill and/or drive out polytheists living in
>the Islamic State, who refuse to accept Islam , although they are not
>hostile to Muslims?

  - treat non-belligerent non-believers with equity 60:8
God
  - loves those who behave equitably 49:9

Killing
  - don't 6:151, 17:33, 25:68
  - don't harm those offering peace 4:90
  - oppression more awesome than 2:191, 2:217
  - punishment for murder and spreading corruption on Earth 5:32
  - retribution 2:178, 17:33

>3.  Can terrorism ever be justified in Islam?

Arguments/Attacks
  - respond in kind 8:58, 16:126
    - being patient is far better 16:126
  - respond with something better 41:34
  - those slandered should provide charity for the "erring ones" 24:22

  - killing only during hostilities in progress 2:191, 4:89, 4:91, 5:33, 8:39,
    8:57, 9:5, 9:12