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Can the Almighty's saying: (O you who have believed, enter into Islam completely) be interpreted to mean that "Islam" (peace) refers to "peace" with others and their affirmation of their disbelief, or is the more probable meaning to enter into all the laws of Islam?

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The phrase "السِّلْمِ" (peace/Islam) in the noble verse (يَاأَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا ادْخُلُوا فِي السِّلْمِ كَافَّةً - O you who have believed, enter into Islam completely) is interpreted as Islam. This is what the interpretations of the early imams (Salaf) have agreed upon, meaning submission and obedience to all the laws of Islam. Al-Tabari chose this interpretation because the verse addresses believers, and it is illogical to command them to make peace when they are not at war. Ibn Taymiyyah believes that both Islam and obedience are true, and that the phrase (كَافَّةً - completely) means entering into all aspects of Islam. Assuming that "السلم" means peaceful coexistence, then concluding a peace treaty with disbelievers does not imply acknowledging their disbelief or ceasing to invite them to Islam. Indeed, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was commanded to proclaim the truth despite the aversion of the polytheists, and the call to Islam continued during the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah. The call should be made with wisdom, good counsel, and by debating in the best manner, with the aim of guiding people.

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