Does Allah hope that with his message of the Qura Essays - Islam

Does Allah hope that with his message of the Qur'an that everyone will eventually follow the Qur'an, and be Muslim? In His eyes, does a perfect world consist of only Muslim believers? Or, just peace among his people? (the acceptance and protection of other religions pg: 1807, not technically allowed to conquer more land without experiencing hostility pg. 1813) On page 1811, is cites the jizyah (9:29) "fight those who believe not in God and in the Last Day, and who do not forbid what God and His Messenger have forbidden, and who follow not the Religion of Truth among those who were given the Book, till they pay Jizyah with a willing hand, being humbled." However, in Surat al-Najm (53:38-40): "that none shall bear burden of another; that man shall have naught but that for which he endeavored, and that his endeavoring shall be seen, whereupon he will be rewarded for it with the fullest reward." Why are we permitted to fight those who do not follow the word of Allah, when at the same time, the Qur'an states multiple times that we are accountable for our own actions, and we must not worry of other's sins? On page 1808, this essay touches on how the Qur'an does not permit the coercion of religious basis and it states that Muslims are to preach peacefully. What does this say about countries of theocracy or under religious laws (e.g. Iran/Saudi Arabia)? Is it technically permissible to imprison someone for not practicing Islam correctly in the eyes of a justice system? Doesn't the Qur'an say that we can only be judged by Allah, and Allah only? November 14, 2017 Define Jihad: "struggle" in religious terms, it refers to the spiritual and guiding political groups and how they should interact Pg: 1806: Muslims did not respond in violence, instead, they were taught to be patient when persecuted, suppressed, embargoes, and even deaths that they endured Qur'an commands Muslims to "strive" Lesser struggle of jihad: physical violence Pertains to war, not entirely devoted to way; war is not your only solution: peace treaties There are rules that go in with war, it does not just mean free for all When is it allowed? To obtain peace When it is defensive: when you have been attacked and you retaliate (do not begin with violence) How is it fought? Against whom? Diplomacy, how nations communicate with one another War is not the goal, becoming a good warrior is not good War is primarily bad because it is propelling another harm, not peace When feeling attack of the self, you must not respond in violence, and then moving their lands Muslim brotherhood, using political processes to bring upon social change After the death of the prophet, Muslims began to take over many territories that were not gained solely through trade treaties: pg: 1813 You are allowed to attack another if you can ensure that people are able to practice Islam freely, or to spread the word of Allah to potential converts These are preemptive strikes to people who refuse to have peace treaties with you: an argument that supports offensive attacks only through a lack of peace treaties (defensive justification as well as offensive) The prophet says never kill someone who is non-combatant: immunity Children, women (women did not fight unless they really had to) If women were to actively attack you, you are able to fight back, BUT you should run away because the prophet forbade you Elderly Monks Mentally/physically capable to fight - handicapped Farmers, shop keepers, and not trained for the battlefield (including men) Greater struggle of Jihad: Ihsan, or spiritual path: you are commanded to always do this Spiritual struggle, Sufism Praying on time, giving zakat, obeying god and serving society November 17 In the Ottoman Empire, there have a multiplex system, where they have fundamental human rights and allow for multi-legal systems - each sect, and religion is allowed to go to the court of their respective beliefs Difference without needing to harmonize Imam Malik: wanted to enforce his book and law as the law - did not support the multiplex system