Ahmadiyya view on Jihad
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In Ahmadiyya Islam, pacifism is a strong current, and jihad is one's personal inner struggle and should not be used violently for political motives. Violence is the last option only to be used to protect religion and one's own life in extreme situations of persecution.
Ahmadiyya claims its objective to be the peaceful propagation of Islam with special emphasis on spreading the true message of Islam 'by the pen'. Ahmadis point out that as per prophecy, who they believe was the promised messiah (Mirza Ghulam Ahmad) rendered the concept of true jihad which was ordered by Allah and his last messenger Muhammad SAW, is unnecessary in modern times. They believe that the answer of hate should be given by love. As their khalifas said that 'if anyone attacks us we must not attack him and should treat them with love and kindness' this is called “Jihad-ul-Akbar” (The Greater Jihad).
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Spread of faith
Ahmadis denounce the usage of a sword or any other form of coercion as a method of the propagation of the Islamic faith. In contrast to some of the commonly held views that historically Islam was spread by force, Ahmadis maintain that early Muslims did not take up the sword in order to spread their faith, but rather for the preservation of life. In particular, the founder of the movement, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad stated that when Islam began gaining converts upon its birth, there was an ever increasing tension against the new converts by the pagans of Mecca, which resulted in them being severely persecuted for many years. After many years of patience, the Muslim converts migrated to the neighbouring city of Medina. This did not stop persecuting the Muslims. They were pursued by the Pagans and it was only then that the Muslims first took up the sword in order to defend their lives.[1]
Ahmadis denounce the usage of a sword as an Islamic concept with support from the Qur'an which according to them categorically rejects any form of coercion in religion. The Qur'an states:
| “ | There is no compulsion in religion | ” |
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—The Qur'an 2:256 |
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Terrorism
The fourth Caliph, of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Mirza Tahir Ahmad states:
| “ | As far as Islam is concerned, it categorically rejects and condemns every form of terrorism. It does not provide any cover or justification for any act of violence, be it committed by an individual, a group or a government..... I most strongly condemn all acts and forms of terrorism because it is my deeply rooted belief that not only Islam but also no true religion, whatever its name, can sanction violence and bloodshed of innocent men, women and children in the name of God | ” |
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—Murder the Name of Allah - Mirza Tahir Ahmad [2] |
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See also
- Jihad
- Ahmadiyya Militia, an Ahmadiyya self-defense unit during the Partition of India
- Furqan Force, an Ahmadiyya military unit during the First Kashmir War
- Comparison of Beliefs
References
- ^ "Jihad with Sword". alislam.org. http://www.alislam.org/jihad/sword.html. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
- ^ "Jihad a misunderstood concept". alislam.org. Archived from the original on 28 December 2010. http://www.alislam.org/terrorism.html. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
External links
- Concept of Jihad
- True Meaning of Jihad, compiled by Imam Kalamazad Mohammed; published by the Muslim Literary Trust, Trinidad
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