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Why isn't Islam Pacifistic? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 3 weeks ago by terradragon@slrpnk.net to c/islam@sopuli.xyz

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Few days ago, in a late night discussion with my friend he said he was opposed to the Prophet SAW's conquest of Makkah. I'd never heard any such argument before. Basically, he explained, that religion shouldn't be enforced. People will join it by themselves if it holds any truth in it. Obviously he didn't understand the whole history of the wars, and islam wasn't being enforced on them, but I think his gripe wasn't with the conquest itself but rather it was about Islam not being pacifistic. His real question, maybe, was why does Islam allow for war? Shouldn't the religion of justice and truth have the power to convince people without using force?

My sleep deprived self wasn't able to articulate a good enough response at that time, but how would you guys respond to him?

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[–] Paragone@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I am neither Muslim, nor Christian: but only someone identifying a key resource on a topic for you to consider.

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/answering-jihad

That is written by a former Muslim, specifically on how he found some things problematic.

If you want well-considered points to dig into, his book would probably be much more significant than most internet fluff.

Whether you, or any other, find it helpful, that was the only intent: to give deeper, sharp focus, so your lives could gain from meaning in whatever way you want.

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[–] terradragon@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you for the well meaning comment friend