Moulavi Gerágh Ali, A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád'…
“ The author of the Hedaya has mentioned this aggressive measure specially, because apparently the words of God, "if they attack you then slay them," [1] indicate that the fighting against the unbelievers is only incumbent when they fight first, but, however, such is not the case. It is incumbent to fight with them, though they be not the aggressors. ”
