An-Nisaa (The Women)

Verse 90

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    90. "Except those (hypocrites ) who join a people between whom and you is a covenant, or who come to you, their hearts shrinking from fighting you or fighting their own people; and if Allah had pleased, He would have given them power over you, so that they should have certainly fought you. Therefore if they withdraw from you and do not fight you and offer you peace, then Allah allows you no way (to fight) against them."

    In the previous verse, the intensive action and slaying the hypocrites who assist infidels were referred to. In this verse two groups are exempted from them.

    Military treaties, even with hostile infidels, and also international agreements should be respected at the time of peace.

    "Except those (hypocrites) who join a people between whom and you is a covenant..."

    And, in fighting, do not invade those who announce impartiality:

    "... or who come to you, their hearts shrinking from fighting you or fighting their own people..."

    And respect the peaceful motives and offers of stopping fire that you receive, since, in Islam, the principle is based on peace, and fight is for an exceptional case.

    "...Therefore if they withdraw from you and do not fight you and offer you peace, then Allah allows you no way (to fight) against them."

    You should be attentive to the Power of Allah in order that you do not encounter with pride, and your sentiments be adjusted both.

    "...and if Allah had pleased, He would have given them power over you, so that they should have certainly fought you. ..."

    Muslims should be so powerful that their opponents even do not think of attacking them. That is why only the suggestion of peace is enough. To be certain, abandoning war and inspiring peace are necessary.

    "... and do not fight you and offer you peace, then Allah allows you no way (to fight) against them."