if the murder and absolute tyranny of the Bathist Nusayri Alawite murderers isn't a justification for Jihad, what is? Fighting is enjoined upon you, while it is hard on you. It could be that you dislike something, when it is good for you; and it could be that you like something when it is bad for you. Allah knows, and you do not know. (Mufti Taqi Usmani (db) translation of Holy Quran Surah al-Baqara 2.216 which was revealed)