The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) - Volume II — Page 41
II - Commencement of Jihād by the Sword & Fundamental Discussion on Jihād 41 Now, when we cast a glance upon the Holy Qur’ān, we find clear injunctions against propagation by force. Allāh the Exalted states: “O Messenger! And say to the people that Islām is the truth from your Lord; wherefore let him who will believe and let him who will, disbelieve. ” 1 Then He states: “O Messenger! Say to the people that now has the truth come to you from your Lord. So whosoever accepts the guidance, follows it only for the good of his own soul, and whosoever treads the wrong path, the consequence thereof would also befall him. And I am not a keeper over you. ” 2 Then He states: “There should be no compulsion in the matter of religion. Right has become distinct from wrong; whosoever abandons misguidance and believes in Allāh, it shall be as if he has grasped a strong handle, which knows no breaking. And Allāh is All-Hearing, All-Knowing. ” 3 In practical elaboration of this Qur’ānic verse there is a Ḥadīth as follows: 1 Al-Kahf (18:30) 2 Yūnus (10:109) 3 Al-Baqarah (2:257)