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Why did prophet Muhammed want his followers to fight although many of them did not want to?

When I read the Quran, I found many verses that tell that early Muslims (the companions of prophet Muhammed) did not really want to fight, but prophet Muhammed had to encourage them (and even threaten them) to fight. This can be found in many Quran verses such as [47:20; 8:65; 4:77; 9:81; 4:95; 9:86] and many other verses. This can also be found in many prophetical statements told by prophet Muhammed. My question is why was prophet Muhammed eager to fight although many of his followers preferred to live peacfully?

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Thanks For Your Question :) Well no one in the world wants to fight or loves to fight even prophet Muhammad himself but sometimes it is nessasary to do that when you are being attacked you must fight back or when you see people suffering from a bad ruler you must fight too (like the US did in Iraq) . so these verses were just to tell the Muslims dont be affraid to fight when you are few . iother than that God clearly says in the Quraan : And say: "The truth is from your Lord." Then whosoever wills, let him believe, and whosoever wills, let him disbelieve. [18:29] And fight in the Way of Allah those who fight you, but transgress not the limits. Truly, Allah likes not the transgressors.[2:190] There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right Path has become distinct from the wrong path. [2:256] hope this helps you to understand Islam more :) you could visit http://islameveryda.blogspot.com to know more :)
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coz Mohamed was scared that his religion will diminish slowly and people would follow other religions,which he never wanted.
Quran 47:20: 47: 20. Know, therefore, that there is no god other than ALLAH, and ask protection for thy human frailties, and for believing men and believing women. And ALLAH knows the place where you move about and the place where you stay. Quran 8:62-69: [8:62] If they want to deceive you, then GOD will suffice you. He will help you with His support, and with the believers. [8:63] He has reconciled the hearts (of the believers). Had you spent all the money on earth, you could not reconcile their hearts. But GOD did reconcile them. He is Almighty, Most Wise. [8:64] O you prophet, sufficient for you is GOD and the believers who have followed you. [8:65] O you prophet, you shall exhort the believers to fight. If there are twenty of you who are steadfast, they can defeat two hundred, and a hundred of you can defeat a thousand of those who disbelieved. That is because they are people who do not understand. [8:66] Now (that many new people have joined you) GOD has made it easier for you, for He knows that you are not as strong as you used to be. Henceforth, a hundred steadfast believers can defeat two hundred, and a thousand of you can defeat two thousand by GOD's leave. GOD is with those who steadfastly persevere. [8:67] No prophet shall acquire captives, unless he participates in the fighting. You people are seeking the materials of this world, while GOD advocates the Hereafter. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise. [8:68] If it were not for a predetermined decree from GOD, you would have suffered, on account of what you took, a terrible retribution. [8:69] Therefore, eat from the spoils you have earned, that which is lawful and good, and observe GOD. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful. Quran 4:75-77: [4:75] Why should you not fight in the cause of GOD when weak men, women, and children are imploring: "Our Lord, deliver us from this community whose people are oppressive, and be You our Lord and Master." [4:76] Those who believe are fighting for the cause of GOD, while those who disbelieve are fighting for the cause of tyranny. Therefore, you shall fight the devil's allies; the devil's power is nil. [4:77] Have you noted those who were told, "You do not have to fight; all you need to do is observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat)," then, when fighting was decreed for them, they feared the people as much as they feared GOD, or even more? They said, "Our Lord, why did You force this fighting on us? If only You respite us for awhile!" Say, "The materials of this world are nil, while the Hereafter is far better for the righteous, and you never suffer the slightest injustice." Quran 9:80-84: [9:80] Whether you ask forgiveness for them, or do not ask forgiveness for them - even if you ask forgiveness for them seventy times - GOD will not forgive them. This is because they disbelieve in GOD and His messenger. GOD does not guide the wicked people. [9:81] The sedentary rejoiced in their staying behind the messenger of GOD, and hated to strive with their money and their lives in the cause of GOD. They said, "Let us not mobilize in this heat!" Say, "The fire of Hell is much hotter," if they could only comprehend. [9:82] Let them laugh a little, and cry a lot. This is the requital for the sins they have earned. [9:83] If GOD returns you to a situation where they ask your permission to mobilize with you, you shall say, "You will never again mobilize with me, nor will you ever fight with me against any enemy. For you have chosen to be with the sedentary in the first place. Therefore, you must stay with the sedentary." [9:84] You shall not observe the funeral prayer for any of them when he dies, nor shall you stand at his grave. They have disbelieved in GOD and His messenger, and died in a state of wickedness. Quran 4:95-96: [4:95] Not equal are the sedentary among the believers who are not handicapped, and those who strive in the cause of GOD with their money and their lives. GOD exalts the strivers with their money and their lives above the sedentary. For both, GOD promises salvation, but GOD exalts the strivers over the sedentary with a great recompense. [4:96] The higher ranks come from Him, as well as forgiveness and mercy. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful. Quran 9:85-86: [9:85] Do not be impressed by their money or their children; GOD causes these to be sources of misery for them in this world, and their souls depart as disbelievers. [9:86] When a sura is revealed, stating: "Believe in GOD, and strive with His messenger," even the strong among them say, "Let us stay behind!" Keep them coming my dear friend and I will reply to each and every one of them. Your out of the context, misquoting the Quran and using non authentic Hadiths may make some people feel better about their hate against Islam but at the same time, you are showing the world your real side. I have found the checklist that you are using to come up with all these so called "questions".