Defending Victims, Practicing Restraint: God-Consciousness and the Use of Force in the Qur’an

The Qur’an speaks frequently of victims and the need to defend them—whether they are the marginalized, the oppressed, those who bring God’s word to a resistant people, or the early community of believers. However, the obligation to defend victims leads to the question of whether force can be used in...

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Main Author: John J. Ranieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/2/124