Surah 8

Surah 8:61

"If they incline toward peace, you incline toward it (as well). Put (your) trust in God. Surely He is the Hearing, the Knowing."
Contradictions (1)Christian Footnotes (1)Islamic Commentaries (1)Manuscripts (32)
Accepting Peace Treaties

Opposing Verses

Surah 47:35 → "Do not grow weak and call for peace, when you are the prevailing (force), and God is with you, and will not deprive you of your deeds."
Should Muslims accept peace offers from enemies? One verse commands Muslims to incline toward peace if the enemy does, while another verse forbids calling for peace when Muslims have the upper hand.

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