The universalism of Islam, in its all-embracing creed, is imposed on the believers as a continuous process of warfare, psychological and political, if not strictly military. . . . The Jihad, accordingly, may be stated as a doctrine of a permanent state of war, not continuous fighting.”— Majid Khadduri
http://strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/parameters/Articles/06winter/win-ess.pdf
Thank You for your great post and reference. The nature of Islamic Holy War against the infidel against is, indeed, total and will continue until the “Last Day”. Every form of weapon will be used; physical, psychological and supernatural. Although temporary suspension of violence and military activity will occur; all other forms of warfare are to continue to the end, when they believe, Jesus (a Muslim) will return at the head of the “Armies of Heaven” to conquer
all remaining infidel resistance to Islam. Their Jesus will be a servant of the “Mahdi” who is the personal representative of Allah on earth; but this Jesus will require all on earth to renounce their religion and convert or die. There is no separate class or tax allowed. If this sounds very much like the role and relationship of Antichrist and False Prophet found in Revelation, you would not be the first to think so. In fact Muslims consider Jesus a great prophet second only to Mohammed. The impact of this is Holy War until the End.