I could see Malik sweating in his latest video, desperately trying to argue that Islam is all about killing, killing, and more killing. Poor him.
Muslims remain among the most peaceful people in the world. A look into the history of war and global conflicts will reveal who truly caused the most destruction. World Wars I and II are clear examples—they were not started by Muslims.
Islam, as a comprehensive way of life, addresses warfare in detail. I explained this extensively in my previous response.
Islam does not shy away from legislating warfare where necessary—whether in defense or pre-emption. I have already made this clear.
Verses 190 to 194 of Surat al-Baqarah are among the verses that teach the conduct and ethics of war. They are straightforward and self-explanatory. These verses fall under the category of muḥkamāt—clear, decisive texts that require little effort to understand—unlike the mutashābihāt, which require deeper interpretation, such as the descriptions of Paradise and Hell.
Allah says:
2:190
And fight in the Way of Allah those who fight you, but transgress not the limits. Truly, Allah likes not the transgressors.
2:191
And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out. And Al-Fitnah [polytheism and oppression] is worse than killing. And fight not with them at Al-Masjid-al-Haram (the sanctuary at Makkah), unless they (first) fight you there. But if they attack you, then kill them. Such is the recompense of the disbelievers.
2:192
But if they cease, then Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
2:193
And fight them until there is no more fitnah (disbelief and polytheism: i.e., worshipping others besides Allah) and the religion (worship) is entirely for Allah Alone. But if they cease, there should be no transgression except against the wrongdoers.
2:194
The sacred month is for the sacred month, and for the prohibited things, there is the law of equality (Qisās). So whoever transgresses against you, transgress likewise against him. And fear Allah, and know that Allah is with the pious (al-Muttaqūn).
This is clear, Malik. I noticed you conveniently omitted verse 190, which says:
"And fight in the Way of Allah those who fight you, but transgress not the limits. Truly, Allah likes not the transgressors."
You left it out because it doesn't suit your narrative.
The explanation of al-Imām al-Qurṭubī regarding verse 193—“And fight them until there is no more fitnah...”—is entirely valid. It reflects a stage in warfare, particularly a pre-emptive stage.
Allah commanded the Muslims to eradicate unbelief and polytheism within the Arabian Peninsula.
And if that mission is extended to the rest of the world, it is no crime. After all, all lands belong to Allah.
Jesus also declared something similar concerning the Jews. He said:
"Do not think that I came to bring peace to the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword."
(Matthew 10:34)
Let your Christian friends dispute that amongst themselves.
In fact, God once instructed the Israelites in the Old Testament (before divine favour was lifted from them):
“For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste.”
(Isaiah 60:12)
“See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.”
(Jeremiah 1:10)
We believe this has always been the divine goal with all prophets. So, the continuation of that goal with the Final Prophet—Muḥammad ﷺ— is nothing new, though the rules were refined to include more mercy and balance.
Thus, the following ḥadīth should be understood in that historical and theological context:
“I have been commanded to fight the people until they testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establish the prayer, and give the zakāh. If they do so, then their blood and wealth are protected from me—except by the right of Islam—and their reckoning is with Allah.”
(Saḥīḥ Muslim: 22)
Imām an-Nawawī explained in Shar'h Muslim:
The term “an-nās” (the people) in this ḥadīth refers specifically to the Arab polytheists.
It does not include the People of the Book—the Jews and Christians—because they were allowed to remain on their religion under the jizyah system (a tribute paid for protection under Islamic rule).
The Prophet ﷺ was not sent to force conversions, but to fight those who actively resisted Islam and prevented its message from reaching the people.
(End of quote.)
Finally, Malik, why are you so fixated on Qurṭubī’s explanation of the Qur’an now? Didn’t you claim the Qur’an should explainsl itself? Oh, sorry—the Qur’an actually does explain itself here, but because that doesn’t serve your agenda, you need Qurṭubī to twist it for you.
Regardless, you have failed. Try harder next time.
