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Muhammadas the Liberator of Mankind for such battles, stipulating that other impartial na- tions should participate to ensure that no nation resort to transgression. Enslavement resulting from religious battles is forbidden Another type of conflict pertains to religious wars. In such instances, Islam advocates the principle of :and emphasises that ولى دين لا إكراه في الدِّينِ قَدْ تَبَيَّنَ الرُّشْدُ مِنَ الْغَيِّ That is, everyone enjoys the right to practice their own religion. Islam asserts that after presenting clear evidence and guidance, there is no justification for coercion or to use force against others. If someone fails to accept the right path despite being presented with proper guidance, they bear the consequences themselves; no one else has the authority to pressure or compel them to adopt a particular religion. Consequently, Islam un- equivocally rejects the initiation of battles to impose one's religion on others, and similarly, abolishes the prac- tice of enslaving individuals through acts of aggression. For you, your religion, and for me my religion. Surah al-Kafirun, 109:7 [Publishers] 2 There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong. Surah al-Baqarah, 2:257 [Publishers] 21