The era of war has ended, and now only peaceful means should be used.57:12 Some people have always misused the Quran to justify violence, but this is not true Islam.57:13 Violence is a misuse of the freedom God gave humans, and the proper way is to use freedom correctly.20:15 Jihad is a peaceful struggle and has nothing to do with violence or war.40:26 Only defensive war is permitted in Islam, and only the head of state can declare it; all other wars are unlawful.19:30