Title: Al-Taubah 9: 5 & "There is No Compulsion in Religion" - Al-Baqarah 2: 256 Question: Can you please clarify the context of Surah Taubah 9:5? The Muslims are commanded to slay the polytheists until they believe but I thought there was "no compulsion in religion" - I mean how can you force someone to believe? Salaam Answer: For a brief explanation of the two verses, please take a look at one of my earlier responses to a question regarding " Punishment of Apostasy ". In case there is any aspect of your question that remains unanswered, please feel free to get back to me at your convenience. Best regards 10 th May 1999