The generic context of many verses in the Qur’an allegedly promoting violence is specified by the more particular verses which lay down the rules and regulations of the use of force which is conditionally permitted.
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How did this universe and its inhabitants come into existence? Does this question has necessarily anything to do with one’s faith or religion at all? What does the answer to this inquiry say about the purpose of life and man’s role in it?