Grand Shia cleric: Islam is not a religion of war, but of jihad and martyrdom

Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani

Iran - Grand Shia cleric says "Muslims are not war-mongers and Islam is the religion of peace." Speaking among Qom seminary students, Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani underscored the importance and the necessity of Jihad in Islamic World. “Islam is not a pro war religion and the only thing which can keep our lands and countries safe is the sprite [sic] of Jihad and Martyrdom, “ said the grand Ayatollah stating that such a sprite let us defend out country when the enemies attack it. The seminary instructor went on,” a soldier who fights for getting money cannot have a serious combatant but when a soldier knows he sells his soul to get Heaven instead, then he has no fear. “ “Islam is the religion of balance and Muslims people should be a paradigm for other people by abiding the rules of this religion,” the grand Ayatollah mentioned. Full Story>>

Grand Shia cleric: Islam is not a religion of war, but of jihad and martyrdom 
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