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sa ± _________________________________________________________________ Beautiful teachings of Islam with regard to good treatment of non-Muslims The Holy Qur’an repeatedly mentions beautiful teachings of Islam pertaining to good conduct with the non-Muslims, the safeguarding of their rights, fairness and justice with them, freedom of their religion, and no coercion in matters of faith, etc. There are many such directives relating to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Indeed, fighting is also permitted in certain situations. It is permitted only in the event that the enemy initiates (a fight), breaches pacts, is brutally unjust or oppressive. Even in these circumstances, no group or party of a country has the right, rather, it is up to the government to decide what to do and how to end the oppression. It is not up to any and every Jihad organisation to ™ − ¿ rise, and to take up the task. Exemplary good behaviour of the Holy Prophet sa compared to the excesses and tyranny of the infidels of Mecca and the enemies of Islam At the time of the Holy Prophet , specific situations sa were created for wars, which left Muslims with no choice but to fight back in defence. However, as I said, the current-day Jihad organizations, with their militant slogans and actions, ™¿ without having any warrantable reasons and rightful authority, have given others the opportunity, and courage to become audacious and shameless enough to make nonsensical attacks 124