Adstar, you should stick to discussing Christianity as obviously your knowledge of Islamic theology is minimal at best. I am not familiar with the website from which you received all these quotes, nor do I really care. Also, the translation you are using is manipulative, the meanings for the Arabic words are simply fabricated. It is my duty as a Muslim to defend the truth of Islam from the corruption and falsehood. If you say something which is not consistent with Islam, I will explain to you the correct meaning of which you don't understand.
It is the reverse. True Jihad is waging warfare and sowing terror to enforce subission to islam.
Jihad (from Arabic JaHaDa) means struggle. There are two struggles, one the greater struggle/struggle for the soul (Jihad al-akbar/Jihad an Nafs) is the inner struggle within the human body to be obedience to God, and fight against the shaytaan (devil)'s influence. Lesser struggle/struggle with the sword (Jihad al-asghar/Jihad bis Saif) is the physical struggle for truth and justice in this world, against the armies of Shaytaan and oppression, against occupation of one's people, against exploiters. This does consist of establishing the rule of Islam in the lands where Muslims are a majority, especially if they are occupied by a foreign power. Islam does not accept colonialism, it resists in all aspects. Furthermore, not only war, but various struggles in a Muslims life are Jihad (studies, women giving childbirth, facing oppression, caring for fellow humans, etc.). Jihad cannot be limited to war, it applies in all aspects of Muslims' lives.
Using the words 'sowing terror' is just a cheap shot against the Islamic religion. Islam opposes injustice of all kinds.
This is supported by the quran teachings. Devout muslims wage war to bring about a global islamic state.
Jihad is supported, but not your erroneous interpretation of it. Muslims are asked to wage war to free their occupied brothers and sisters, to resist tyranny, resist exploitation, and establish justice in the land. Muslims are not required to wage war on Non-Muslim countries, this is just fear-mongering and propaganda by Islamophobes.
False Jihad is put forward by compromising muslims who want to have an easy life without troubles, who live in already conqured lands, who just want to enjoy life. These must put forward a twisted interpretation of jihad to justify their disobediance to the call of muhammed to wage true jihad:
You have no right to define what is true Jihad or false Jihad, neither does the poster 'JustLovely'. Only Muslims reserve the sole right to interprete their religion. Those who claim Jihad is a means to subjugate Non-Muslims (as Non-Muslims of this forum) or those who claim Jihad has nothing to do with war are both in error regarding the injunctions of the Quran.
Even in muhammed's day there where false muslims who did not want to fight and kill for islam:
Yes, therefore the Quran reveals verses regarding that. You should have read my posts, I have already discussed this matter in detail. Furthermore, if you use the word 'fight', 'kill' is rather redundant. It is obviously a propaganda technique to further win the audience by the poster in question.
Qur’an 9:5 “Fight and kill the disbelievers wherever you find them, take them captive, harass them, lie in wait and ambush them using every stratagem of war.”
The context of this verse was revealed when the Idolaters of Makkah, who had expelled the Prophet from Makkah and consequently signed a peace accord with him, had suddenly broke it by raiding a bedouin tribe allies the the Muslims of Madinah. This was a violation of the treaty, thus the Quran specifically addressed this case as a lesson to believers if they are faced with such a circumstance.
Surah 9 -At-Taubah
1. A (declaration) of immunity from Allah and His Messenger, to those of the Pagans with whom ye have contracted mutual alliances:-
2. Go ye, then, for four months, backwards and forwards, (as ye will), throughout the land, but know ye that ye cannot frustrate Allah (by your falsehood) but that Allah will cover with shame those who reject Him.
[The Makkans were allowed four months to prepare for the war, to emigrate, to chose to join the Muslims, or simply stay where they were]
3. And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger, to the people (assembled) on the day of the Great Pilgrimage,- that Allah and His Messenger
dissolve (treaty) obligations with the Pagans. If then, ye repent, it were best for you; but if ye turn away, know ye that ye cannot frustrate Allah. And proclaim a grievous penalty to those who reject Faith.
4. (But the treaties are)
not dissolved with those Pagans with whom ye have entered into
alliance and who have not subsequently failed you in aught,
nor aided any one against you. So fulfil your engagements with them to the end of their term: for
Allah loveth the righteous.
5.
But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war);
but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
[Notice what was intentionally left out of the verse you provided, I have boldened the statement]
6. If one amongst the
Pagans ask thee for asylum, grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah. and then
escort him to where he can be secure. That is because they are men without knowledge.
7. How can there be a league, before Allah and His Messenger, with the Pagans, except those with whom ye made a treaty near the sacred Mosque?
As long as these stand true to you, stand ye true to them: for Allah doth love the righteous.
Qur’an 9:38 “Believers, what is the matter with you, that when you are asked to go forth and fight in Allah’s Cause you cling to the earth? Do you prefer the life of this world to the Hereafter? Unless you go forth, He will afflict and punish you with a painful doom, and put others in your place.”
Notice here the context from which the verses were taken out, the same war as mentioned above, it is still the same chapter.
Surah 9 (continued)
36. The number of months in the sight of Allah is twelve (in a year)- so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are sacred: that is the straight usage.
So wrong not yourselves therein, and fight the Pagans all together as they fight you all together. But know that
Allah is with those who restrain themselves.
37. Verily the transposing (of a prohibited month) is an addition to Unbelief: the Unbelievers are led to wrong thereby: for they make it lawful one year, and forbidden another year, in order to adjust the number of months forbidden by Allah and make such forbidden ones lawful. The evil of their course seems pleasing to them. But Allah guideth not those who reject Faith.
[The Pagans broke the treaty and fought the Muslims in one of the Prohibited Months, the calender of Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail (peace be upon them)]
38.
O ye who believe! what is the matter with you, that, when ye are asked to go forth in the cause of Allah, ye cling heavily to the earth? Do ye prefer the life of this world to the Hereafter? But little is the comfort of this life, as compared with the Hereafter.
39.
Unless ye go forth, He will punish you with a grievous penalty, and put others in your place; but Him ye would not harm in the least. For Allah hath power over all things.
[Meaning they will be replaced by a people who will support their Prophet and who will fight when God has ordered them against those who kill innocents]
40. If ye help not (your leader), (it is no matter): for Allah did indeed help him, when the Unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion; they two were in the cave, and he said to his companion, "Have no fear, for Allah is with us": then Allah sent down His peace upon him, and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not, and humbled to the depths the word of the Unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights: for Allah is Exalted in might, Wise.
Qur’an 9:123 “Fight the unbelievers around you, and let them find harshness in you.”
Surah 9 (continued)
123.
O ye who believe! fight the unbelievers who gird you about, and let them find firmness in you: and know that Allah is with those who fear Him.
[Notice how this verse is defensive in nature. If the enemy surrounds you, you must repel them with strength, again this is specifically referring to the Quraish]
Qur’an 8:39 “Fight them until all opposition ends and all submit to Allah.”
Qur’an 8:39 “So fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief [non-Muslims]) and all submit to the religion of Allah alone (in the whole world).”
Surah 8 Al-Anfal
38. Say to the Unbelievers, if (now) they desist (from Unbelief), their past would be forgiven them; but if they persist, the punishment of those before them is already (a matter of warning for them).
[Punishment to come = Hell]
39. And
fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in Allah altogether and everywhere; but if they cease, verily Allah doth see all that they do.
40. If they refuse, be sure that Allah is your Protector - the best to protect and the best to help.
[Fitnah means injustice, oppression, and mischief in Arabic. Therefore, this verse is properly understood in this context. If injustice exists and believers are persecuted for their religion, then war must be waged until peace is secured, either by them ceasing in injustice or their defeat]
Qur’an 8:59 “The infidels should not think that they can get away from us. Prepare against them whatever arms and weaponry you can muster so that you may terrorize them. They are your enemy and Allah’s enemy.”
These verses specifically address the Quraish Pagans, and their broken covenant.
Surah 8 Al-Anfal
55. For the worst of beasts in the sight of Allah are those who reject Him: They will not believe.
56. They are
those with whom thou didst make a covenant, but
they break their covenant every time, and they have not the fear (of Allah..
57. If ye gain the mastery over them in war, disperse, with them, those who follow them, that they may remember.
58.
If thou fearest treachery from any group, throw back (their covenant) to them, (so as to be) on equal terms: for Allah loveth not the treacherous.
59. Let not the unbelievers think that they can get the better (of the godly): they will never frustrate (them).
60.
Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike fear into (the hearts of) the enemies, of Allah and your enemies, and others besides, whom ye may not know, but whom Allah doth know. Whatever ye shall spend in the cause of Allah, shall be repaid unto you, and ye shall not be treated unjustly.
61. But
if the enemy incline towards peace, do
thou (also) incline towards peace, and trust in Allah. for He is One that heareth and knoweth (all things).
[Conveniently expunged from your quotation of this verse]
Qur’an 47:4 “When you clash with the unbelieving Infidels in battle (fighting Jihad in Allah’s Cause), smite their necks until you overpower them, killing and wounding many of them. At length, when you have thoroughly subdued them, bind them firmly, making (them) captives. Thereafter either generosity or ransom (them based upon what benefits Islam) until the war lays down its burdens. Thus are you commanded by Allah to continue carrying out Jihad against the unbelieving infidels until they submit to Islam.”
Surah 47 Muhammad
1.
Those who reject Allah and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah,- their deeds will Allah render astray (from their mark).
2. But those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and believe in the (Revelation) sent down to Muhammad - for it is the Truth from their Lord,- He will remove from them their ills and improve their condition.
3. This because those who reject Allah follow vanities, while those who believe follow the Truth from their Lord: Thus does Allah set forth for men their lessons by similitudes.
4. Therefore,
when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah.s Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost.
[Again referring to a war]
Some muslims deny the true nature of jihad only when they are talking to unbelievers. But some actually believe in twisted verson.
All Praise The Ancient Of Days
Well as indicated by my post, you do not know what true Jihad is. Furthermore, True Muslims judge religion by what the Quran has revealed.
There is nothing twisted about waging a just war, and Islam recognizes was as a reality. As long as there is evil in the world, there will be war. As long as oppressive superpowers attempt to forcibly occupy and exploit people and their lands, there will be resistance.
Quran:
http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/Surai.htm
Nooo it means when they repent and start to establish regular prayers to Allah. Any other interpretation says that allah sees prayers to pagan gods as good and a cause for the ending of persecution. 