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Some of my non-Muslim friends say that Islam, in its early stages, was spread by attacking other nations and by the sword. Is this true? If so, does it not contradict the principle that fighting is only allowed for self defense?

Some of my non-Muslim friends say that Islam, in its early stages, was spread by attacking other nations and by the sword. Is this true? If so, does it not contradict the principle that fighting is only allowed for self defense?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 2 months ago

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