"Then there are many people who are dominated by base inclinations, beastly morals, and the temptations of Satan ... and the customs of their forefa- thers cleave to their hearts, do not heed the benefi ts and do not obey that which the Prophet commanded and do not reflect upon the superiority ; mercy for them is that belief should be forced upon them, despite themselves, like bitter medicine; there is no subjugating save through killing him among them who is strongly prejudiced and stubbornly refuses, dispersing their power, and dis- possessing them of their property until they become unable to do anything, only then will their followers and their offspring willingly and obediently embrace the faith."
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