See 33:21. The Arabic word wahdahu (alone) occurs in the Quran six times and one of them is used to instruct us to follow the Quran alone (17:46). The expression Allahu wahdahu (God alone) occurs in 7:70; 39:45; 40:12 and 60:4. These numbers add up to 361, or 19x19 and thus it numerically emphasizes that the main message of the Quran is serving God ALONE. For the same reason, the numerical value of God's attribute WAHiD (One; 6+1+8+4) equals 19, the code of the Quran's numerical structure discovered in 1974. For the important role of the number 19, see chapter 74.

We may pray for polytheists to attain salvation; but we cannot ask God to forgive them (4:48, 116).

These verses make it clear that war is allowed only in self-defense. See 9:5; 8:19; 47:35.

We should take a lesson from the meticulous care for the rights of individuals that have participated in war. Returning the dowries paid to the women who sought refuge among muslims to those who live with the aggressive enemies demonstrates the highest standard for a peaceful society that puts the value of justice and peace far above financial gain. It is no wonder Muhammed and his followers soon conquered the hearts of the entire population and were able to return peacefully to their hometown as victors. This shows that Muhammed’s mission was not to gain more wealth, as some biased critic claim, since women would be encouraged to smuggle as much as they can from enemy ranks.

Verse 60:12 informs us about the rights and privileges enjoyed by women in the early muslim community during the life of prophet Muhammed. In this verse, the prophet acknowledges women's right to vote, by taking the pledge of believing women to peacefully surrender themselves to God alone and lead a righteous life. The word "BaYA'" used in the verse implies the political nature of the pledge; they accepted the leadership of the prophet individually, with their free choice. This verse is not about some pagan or mushrik women embracing islam, but is about a group of muslim women publicly announcing their allegiance to Muhammed, who became a founder of a federally secular constitutional government in central Arabia. This is a historical document that shows that muslim women were not considered default appendices of their decision-making husbands, brothers, fathers or male guardians, but were rather treated as independent political entities who could vote and enter into social contracts with their leaders. Unfortunately, many of the human rights recognized by islam were later one by one taken away from individuals, especially from women, by the leaders of Sunni and Shiite religions. They replaced the progressive and liberating teaching of the Quran and practice of the early muslims with reactionary and enslaving teachings, thereby resurrecting the dogmas and practices of "the days of ignorance." It took humanity centuries to recognize for women their God-given rights. For instance, the US recognized the right of women to vote in 1919 by passing the 19th Amendment. Exactly, 13 centuries after it was recognized by the Quran. As for the region that once led the world in human rights and freedom, it is now more than 13 centuries behind! After women, the men too lost their dignity to elect their leaders. What a regression!