“Oppression is Worse than Slaughter” (10/13/23)

2:  216. Fighting is prescribed for you, and you dislike it.  But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you and that you love a thing which is bad for you.  But Allah knows and you know not.

     217. They ask you concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month.  Say: "Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but graver is it in the sight of Allah to prevent access to the path of Allah to deny Him to prevent access to the Sacred Mosque and drive out its members.  Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter.  Nor will they cease fighting you until they turn you back from your faith if they can.  And if any of you turn back from their faith and die in unbelief their works will bear no fruit in this life and in the Hereafter; they will be Companions of the Fire and will abide therein.