to bowles

Submitted by coco (Malaysia), Nov 5, 2006 at 05:21

Because during the early years of Islam, Muslims were tortured by the non believers. They were tortured and tortured. Up until to the point where Muhammad (PBUH) followers asked, "When will Allah's help come?" They can't stand any longer being tortured.

At that time all Muhammad did was just asking his followers to be patience. That is all he can do because at that time there is no permission or order from Allah SWT to do anything. Then at last, the permission came to defend and thus Muslims engage in wars.

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