It may have to be used for self-defense or self-preservation, but we must always remember that self-restraint is pleasing in the eyes of Allah.

So long as you are satisfied that they are sincere and their acts support their declarations of peace with you, you should not consider yourself justified in pursuing them and warring against them
ABDULLAH YUSUF ALI

Consider Declaration Peace Satisfied Sincere Support
Approach or come: refers not to the physical act of coming, but to the mental attitude; the heart is mentioned for sincerity. When they sincerely promise not to fight against you, do not pursue them.
ABDULLAH YUSUF ALI

Approach Attitude Fighting Heart Refer Sincerity
Remember that if they had fought against you, your difficulties would have been increased. Their neutrality itself may be a great advantage to you..
ABDULLAH YUSUF ALI

Difficulty Great Increased Neutrality Remember
Force is a dangerous weapon.
ABDULLAH YUSUF ALI

Dangerous Force Weapon
It may have to be used for self-defense or self-preservation, but we must always remember that self-restraint is pleasing in the eyes of Allah.
ABDULLAH YUSUF ALI

Defence Eyes Pleasing Preservation Remember Self
At the same time the Muslims are commanded to exercise self-restraint as much as possible.
ABDULLAH YUSUF ALI

Commanded Eye Fighting Passion Possible Restrain
To Allah we belong and to Him is our return.
ABDULLAH YUSUF ALI

Belong Himself Return
Even when we are fighting, it should be for a principle not out of passion.
ABDULLAH YUSUF ALI

Fight Out Passion Principle

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