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Jihad and terrorism are two different things. Meaning of Jihad is "struggle" (not war or holy war).
Surah al-Hajj verse 39:
"Permission (to fight) is given to those who are being attacked, because they have been wronged. And surely God measures out help for them."
"Would you not fight people who violated their treaties, tried to banish the messenger, and they are the ones who started the war in the first place? Are you afraid of them? GOD is the One you are supposed to fear, if you are believers. " (Quran 9:13)
"Allah does not forbid you as regards those who did not fight you on account of faith, and did not expel you from your homes, that you do good to them, and deal justly with them. Surely Allah loves those who maintain justice." (Quran 60:8)
Purpose of Jihad is self defence and freedom of Muslims or struggle for spiritual self perfection. Jihad has many rules while terrorism and war have no rules or boundary.
Rules of Jihad
Hazrat Abu Bakr(RA) who was the closest companion of Muhammad (SAW) said:
"Stop, O people, that I may give you ten rules for your guidance in the battlefield. Do not commit treachery or deviate from the right path. You must not mutilate dead bodies. Neither kill a child, nor a woman, nor an aged man. Bring no harm to the trees, nor burn them with fire, especially those which are fruitful. Slay not any of the enemy's flock, save for your food. You are likely to pass by people who have devoted their lives to monastic (or humanitarian) services; leave them alone."
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said to His followers: "Do not kill any old person, any child or any woman" (Abu Dawud). "Do not kill the monks in monasteries" or "Do not kill the people who are sitting in places of worship" (Musnad of Ibn Hanbal).
Terrorism is forbidden in Islam.
"There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient." (Quran 2:256)
"...if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people..." (Quran 5:32)
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How do the laws and principles of jihad apply to terrorist acts?
In true Islam, they don't, because terrorism has no basis in Islam.
With the help of the quran and hadith give the difference between jihad and terrorism?
Jihad, as described in the Quran, refers to a struggle or effort to strive towards self-improvement, to defend one's faith, or to promote justice and peace. It can be both an internal spiritual struggle (greater jihad) and a physical defense of Islam in the face of aggression (lesser jihad). Terrorism, on the other hand, involves the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians, causing fear and harm, which is explicitly condemned in Islam. Jihad promotes peace, while terrorism goes against the principles of Islam by causing harm to innocent people.
What has the author Steven Emerson written?
Steven Emerson has written: 'American jihad' -- subject(s): Muslims, Jihad, Islamic fundamentalism, Terrorists, Terrorism, Islam 'Terrorist' -- subject(s): Biography, Defectors, Terrorism, Terrorists
Does jihad ever justify terrorism and why?
No, never. Jihad has nothing to do with terrorism, except of fighting against them. Terrorism is attacking the civilians and terrifying them. The Jihad, which is thought to be war, is standing before them (i.e. terrorists) and fighting against them. This is the small jihad. There is also a jihad which is called "the big jihad". And that is struggle to do right and good things and protecting yourself from bad. The terrorism which is done under the name of Islam is a plan of destroying Muslims. If a Christian kills someone, no one says that it is because of Christianity. Why? Because Christianity doesn't teach that. Similarly, Islam also doesn't teach to kill an innocent. Islam is not responsible for what is done against its teachings. ____________________________________________________________ No. Jihad means struggle in English. Every human struggles in his/her life for living, securing good job, raising children, getting higher qualifications, ... , in addition to struggling to do right and say right and not to do anything against God satisfaction and blessings. However, terrorism is to attack civilians and terrifying them that is something condemned in Islam.
What has the author Annette Ramelsberger written?
Annette Ramelsberger has written: 'Der deutsche Dschihad' -- subject(s): Islam, Islamic fundamentalism, Jihad, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Terrorism, Terrorism
Is terrorism an acceptable form of jihad?
no
What group of Islam believe in jihad?
There aren't groups in ISLAM there is only ISLAM (Qur'an & sunnah) jihad means to strike and struggle for the sake of ALLAH. ISLAM came to the 21st century from the idol worshiping times by jihad, IF there is no jihad there would be no ISLAM.
What has the author Carlo Panella written?
Carlo Panella has written: 'Amare fuggire' 'Il verbale' 'Fascismo islamico' -- subject(s): Islam, Islam and politics, Social aspects, Social aspects of Islam 'Piccolo atlante del jihad' -- subject(s): Islamic fundamentalism, Jihad, Qaida (Organization), War on Terrorism, 2001-
What has the author Daniel Benjamin written?
Daniel. Benjamin has written: 'The age of sacred terror' -- subject(s): Anti-Americanism, Islam, Islam and world politics, Jihad, Prevention, Religious aspects of Terrorism, Terrorism
Why was the jihad movement was started?
The jihad movement started as a way to spread Islam throughout the world.
Does jihad ever justify terrorism?
Never. Refer to questions below.
What is jihad for Allah?
Jihad does not mean'holy war'. Jihad means 'struggle, striving'. Any action done in the way of Almighty Allah, by mouth (preaching Islam), spending money, or by physical means is Jihad in Islam. The greatest Jihad is fighting against one's own evil passions, being honest and just in daily routine matters is Jihad. Anyhow, if some force unjustly attacks Islam and tries to uproot it, the Muslim states must wage Jihad till peace is resored. It will be a holy war. Declaring Jihad in this situation is the responsibility of Muslim States. No individual or a group of Muslims is authorised to declare Jihad. These are the insane and mad people who kill innocent people in the name of Islam. They have nothing to do with Islam. Islam means 'peace', not war or killing. According to Islam, Killing of one innocent human is like killing the whole humans.
