and still no protection,’’ April 17, 2002.
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[ 26 ]There is also justification from the
Hadith for the use of lethal force:
‘‘Fight in the name of Allah and in the
way of Allah. Fight against those who
disbelieve in Allah.’’ And ‘‘Allah’s
Messenger said, ‘Know that Paradise is
under the shades of swords [jihad in
Allah’s cause].’ ’’ ‘‘To guard Muslims
from infidels in Allah’s Cause for one
day is better than the world and
whatever is on its surface. A place in
Paradise as small as that occupied by the
whip of one of you is better than the
world and whatever is on its surface. A
