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Ali.
Be patient bro', I'm sure somebody will come along and give you an answer soon enough.
As I have to leave soon, I'll tell you that your friend is doing the 'taking verses out of context' trick. I suggest you read all the verses leading up to that verse, and I think you may find your answer; I'm certain it's not addressing us but the people of that time who were more or less in constant battle.
:thumbs_up 1. Freedom from (all) obligations (is declared) from Allâh and his Messenger () to those of the Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers In the Oneness of Allâh), with whom You made a treaty.
2. so travel freely (O Mushrikûn - see V.2:105) for four months (as You will) throughout the land, but know that You cannot escape (from the punishment of) Allâh, and Allâh will disgrace the disbelievers.
3. and a declaration from Allâh and his Messenger to mankind on the greatest Day (the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah - the 12th month of Islâmic calendar) that Allâh is free from (all) obligations to the Mushrikûn (See V.2:105) and so is his Messenger. so if You (Mushrikûn) repent, it is better for you, but if You turn away, Then know that You cannot escape (from the punishment of) Allâh. and give tidings (O Muhammad ) of a painful torment to those who disbelieve.
4. except those of the Mushrikûn with whom You have a treaty, and who have not subsequently failed You In aught, nor have supported anyone against you. so fulfill their treaty to them to the end of their term. surely Allâh loves Al- Mattaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2).
5. Then when the sacred months (the Ist, 7th, 11th, and 12th months of the Islâmic calendar) have passed, Then kill the Mushrikûn (See V.2:105) wherever You find them, and capture them and besiege them, and prepare for them each and Every ambush. but if they repent and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and give Zakât, Then leave their Way free. Verily, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
6. and
if anyone of the Mushrikûn (polytheists, idolaters, pagans, disbelievers In the Oneness of Allâh) seeks Your protection Then grant Him protection, so that He may hear the word of Allâh (the Qur'ân), and Then escort Him to where He can be secure, that is because they are men who know not.
7. How can there be a Covenant with Allâh and with his Messenger for the Mushrikûn (polytheists, idolaters, pagans, disbelievers In the Oneness of Allâh) except those with whom You made a Covenant near Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (at Makkah)? so long, as they are true to you, stand You true to them. Verily, Allâh loves Al-Muttaqûn (the pious - see V.2:2).
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