Analyst's note:  Note the use of "peace" and get ready to defeat this evil.  The Grand Shia cleric  is describing a different "heaven" than what we as Christians know and seek.  Trust me, if you must, but this is NOT the religion as taught by Jesus Christ.

The difference, he explains, is one of motive: "a soldier who fights for getting money cannot [be] a serious combatant but when a soldier knows he sells his soul to get Heaven instead, then he has no fear." Indeed, Islam created a nearly invincible war machine by guaranteeing booty to the victorious soldier (see Qur'an 8:41) and a Paradise of sensual delights to the defeated soldier (see Qur'an 9:111). So it was a win/win situation.

"Grand Shia Cleric: Islam is the Religion of Peace," from the Ahlul Bayt News Agency, August 14:

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Grand Shia cleric says "Muslims are not war-mongers and Islam is the religion of peace."

Speaking among Qom seminary students, Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani underscored the importance and the necessity of Jihad in Islamic World.

“Islam is not a pro war religion and the only thing which can keep our lands and countries safe is the sprite [sic] of Jihad and Martyrdom, “ said the grand Ayatollah stating that such a sprite let us defend out country when the enemies attack it.

The seminary instructor went on,” a soldier who fights for getting money cannot have a serious combatant but when a soldier knows he sells his soul to get Heaven instead, then he has no fear. “

“Islam is the religion of balance and Muslims people should be a paradigm for other people by abiding the rules of this religion,” the grand Ayatollah mentioned.