Is Jihad just?

* Thou shalt not kill. Exodus 20:13

* Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill ; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment. "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matthew 5:21,38-39.

* Jesus commanded Peter, "Put your sword away! Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest. John 18:11,36

"Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Matthew 26:52

* Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" "Who are you, Lord?" Saul asked. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he replied. Acts 9:1-5

* "This is what the Sovereign LORD says: 'Because the Philistines acted in vengeance and took revenge with malice in their hearts, and with ancient hostility sought to destroy Judah, therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am about to stretch out my hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Kerethites and destroy those remaining along the coast. I will carry out great vengeance on them and punish them in my wrath. Then they will know that I am the Lord, when I take vengeance on them.'" Ezekiel 25:15-17

* Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:17-21

Is the purpose of bringing children into this world for them to fight and die? Re: Hadith Bukhari 78:634

Is it just in God's eyes to kill in any circumstance, even if one converts from their religion? Re: Hadith Bukhari 52:260; 52:270; 52:271

Is war deceit? Re: Hadith Bukhari 52:268

Has booty or the taking of another's possessions been made legal? Re: Hadith Bukhari 53:351

Does the murder or killing of another gain you entrance into paradise? Re: Hadith Bukhari 53:352

How many Muslim fighters were there from Quraish, 81 or 101? Why isn't this consistent in the Hadith? Re: Hadith Bukhari 59:360, 361

Is it true that if you fight and are killed that you will go to heaven? Re: Hadith Bukhari 59:377

Is fighting the right way to spread a religion? Re: Hadith Bukhari 59:399

Is a flag being taken by the sword from God? Re: Hadith Bukhari 59:561

Is conquering a people the way for one to embrace a religion as truth? 59:595

Is a prophet's pledge of allegiance to God for Jihad? Re: Hadith Bukhari 59:598

Does God's want individuals to offer themselves for Jihad or find opportunities for Jihad? Re: Hadith Bukhari 59:600

So is killing a person a way to steal their belongings after they have been murdered? Is that a Lion of God? Re: Hadith Bukhari 59:610

Is it right to kill or capture one who does not want to be converted forcefully? Re: Hadith Bukhari 59:628, 630.

Why did Muhammad attempt to force Islam upon Christians? Re: Hadith Bukhari 59:634

If you believe that God's Law prescribes the equality of punishment for murder (that is a life for a life), then why does Muhammad permit Jihad? Under the Law, wouldn't Muhammad be sentenced to death for murder? Re: Hadith Bukhari 60:26

Are we still under the law of an eye for an eye, or even a tooth for a tooth? Re: Hadith Bukhari 60:27; inconsistent with Hadith Bukhari 60:135

Does God really recommend Jihad? Who are you to judge or fight against one who transgresses? Aren't we transgressors unto ourselves, and aren't our own iniquities an affliction to us? So who are we to fight until there is no more affliction? Re: Hadith Bukhari 60:40

Does God really want you to spend your wealth in support of Jihad or murder? Re: Hadith Bukhari 60:41

So Muhammad financed Jihad by stealing other's goods and property? Re: Hadith Bukhari 60:407

What does Scripture have to say about the sword? Re: Hadith Bukhari 87:164

Why are weapon carried in a mosque? Re: Hadith Bukhari 88:195

Is a mosque to be a reflection of God's mercy or God's wrath? Re: Hadith Bukhari 89:280

Isn't longing for death or Jihad, a reflection of an evil man? Re: Hadith Bukhari 90:341

Will one third of heaven really be reserved for those who commit Jihad or murder? Re: Hadith Bukhari 93:519; 93:555

How can it ever be just for a man to kill or take the life of another, which God has created? Re: Hadith Bukhari 82:840

Isn't killing or murdering captives wrong? Re: Hadith Bukhari 89:299