From the Book of Jihad in Sahih al Bukhari, quoted in ** Akbar, M. J - The shade of swords_ Jihad and the conflict between Islam and christianity-Routledge (2008)
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Narrated Abdullah bin Abi Aufa: Allah’s Messenger (May Peace Be Upon Him) said, ‘Know that Paradise is under the shade of swords’.
— M. J. Akbar
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About M. J. Akbar
Mobashar Jawed "M.J." Akbar (born 11 January 1951) is an Indian politician. He is also a veteran Indian journalist and author of several books.
About M. J. Akbar
Mobashar Jawed "M.J." Akbar (born 11 January 1951) is an Indian politician. He is also a veteran Indian journalist and author of several books.
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