In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

And fight with them until there is no persecution, and religion should be only for Allah, but if they desist, then there should be no hostility except against the oppressors.

Religion which requires persecution to sustain, it is of the devil's propagation.

Religion. It's given people hope in a world torn apart by religion.

If religion cannot restrain evil, it cannot claim effective power for good