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Regarding Jihad, there are two types of Jihad: the minor jihad that is military Jihad and the major jihad that is self Jihad. However, each jihad type has its rules and definitions. You be referred to related questions below for detailed information on Jihad.
"Say: if your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your tribes, the wealth that you have gathered and merchandise that you are afraid will have no buyers, and homes that you like - are all these dearer to you than Allah and His Messenger and fighting Jihad for His sake? Then wait for Allah to bring his judgment, and Allah shall not guide the evildoers." [Qur'an 9:24]. Refer to related questions below to know the real meaning of Jihad and its rules. It is enough to mention here that Jihad doesn't mean attacking others or waging wars against them. It means by military Jihad defending your lands, homes, religion, and families if you been attacked by outsiders.
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How does the Qur'an rebute those who shirk jihad?
There is no such word as "rebute". Depending on whether you mean "rebuke" or "refute", please see the Related Questions below.
Who are the mujahideen?
Those who engage in jihad
What does the Qur'an teach about jihad?
Jihad is of two types:self Jihad (or oneself struggle and is called the greatest Jihad), andmilitary Jihad (or struggle with others and is called the smallest Jihad)Self Jihad is that any Muslim should practice Jihad or self struggle to avoid doing wrong deeds and/or committing sins that are forbidden by Islam and by his community.Regarding Military Jihad, it is licit only in two cases: First: to defend home land and home people against any invaders.Second: to provide help and support to other people who are oppressed and unable to practice their own will and freedom of choice.In both cases, Muslims (as in all other faiths) are commanded, by their religion and by Quran, to be fair and just. They should not kill a woman, child, or an old man or any civilian. They are commanded not to be excessive in using force and not to terrify civilians. As a simple evidence of correctness of these arguments: Compare when Muslims came to Egypt (on request of the Christians there) and when the Eastern coast of the Mediterranean sea was invaded by the Westerners claiming to liberate Jerusalem. Those who are seeking the truth can refer to Western and Christian historians themselves to recognize that Muslims were never violent or aggressive in practicing Jihad but were always fair. Another example, compare what Muslims offered to Spain when they were in control of Spain and how they didn't even cut a tree or destroyed a house or killed a single woman or destroyed a single church. It was the opposite. They spread civilization, peace, and development. Compare this by the Westerner's doing with Muslims (and Jews) when they got control of the country. It is said Westerners and not Christians. it is believed that true Christians never, also, divert from being just and fair.Quran, Muslims Holy book, says (English meaning translation):"... O ye who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealings, and let not the hatred of others to you (and oppression practiced by others on you) make you swerve to wrong and depart from Justice. Be just: that is next to Piety and fear Allah (God)..."[Quran, chapter 5, verse 8]Those who think that Islam and Quran are justifying Jihad against other religions can refer to the Quran sayings (meaning English translation):".... You will find the nearest in love to Muslims those who say "we are Christians'. That is because amongst them are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world and they are not arrogant. And when they listen to the Quran revelation received by the Messenger (Muhammad), you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of the truth they have recognized. ... So because of what they said, Allah (God) rewarded them ...."[Quran, chapter 5, verses 82-86]Jihad was licit only for the reasons above and never was to force other non-Muslims to be Muslims. God explains in Quran that he caused the different nations with different beliefs only for them to compete in doing good deeds that bring them closer to God, but not to stay in conflict. Quran says:"... If Allah had willed, He would have made you one nation (one belief), but that may test you in what He has given you; so compete in good deeds; then God will inform you about that in which you used to differ"[Quran, chapter 5, verse 48]and the Quran Golden Rule says (Meaning English translation):"There is no compulsion in religion..."[Quran, Chapter 2, verse 256]Also, God commands Muslims to maintain friendly and cooperative relations with people of other beliefs. In the Quran, Holy book of Islam, God has said:" God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers."[Quran, chapter 60, verse 8]The above is general view about what is called Jihad (especially in Islam) and about those who are practicing Jihad and are called, recently, jihadists.However, those who explode themselves and losing their lives are not doing the Quran justified military Jihad, as commanded by Islam and other religions, unless they are doing it against military occupants or invaders. Those who explode themselves among civilians are not practicing the justified military Jihad, as commanded by Quran and other religions. They are not true jihadists. To the opposite, they are against Islam, and other religions, commands. They are terrorists, and not jihadists, for endangering and killing civilians and terrifying them. Islam and all religions are against terrorism. Those terrorists lose their lives against wrong cause.
What is proper meaning for jihad?
Jihad is an Islamic word meaning the struggle against those who do not believe.
What is the importance of avoiding the sin of shirk?
The act of associating partners with Allah, is called Shirk.The Quran callspeople to accept the oneness of Allah and prohibits people from associating partnerswith Him.The Quran also states that shirk is a big sin and Almighty will never forgive associating partners with him.Quraan has said in many ways to convince people to avoid shirk. The Muslims should not take this matter lightly and must avoid shirk in the light of the following sayings of holy Quran.Verily ! Allah will not pardon those who associate a partner with Him. Apart from him, He will pardon all others . Who ascribe partners to Allah has gone far astray.Those whom they call besides Allah have not created anything and they themselves are created.They are dead, lifeless: nor do they know when they will be raised up.
Who are mujahideen?
Those who engage in jihad (apex)
How many times the word Ramadan is mentioned in the Quran?
The word peace is mentioned 67 times while the word war is mentioned 36 times. People say jihad means war, but in reality the word jihad has an unknown definition. One of the verses are... "Permission to fight is given to those against whom fighting is launched, because they have been wronged, and Allah is powerful to give them victory."(22:39) Extra fact: It's a sin to fight in front of Mecca unless you are attacked
Does Allah forgive shirk support your answer with an ayah from the holy quran?
Answer:"Truly Allah forgives NOT that partners be ascribed unto Him, but He forgives other than that, to whom He wills (to forgive). Truly, he who ascribes partners to Allah has gone far astray (from the truth)" Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 116However, if one repented from shirk and intended to worship Allah as the one and only one God, then Allah may forgive him/her as promised in Quran (meaning English translation):" Say: "O creatures of God, those of you who have acted against your own interests should not be disheartened of the mercy of God. Surely God forgives all sins. He is all-forgiving and all-merciful. (53)"(Quran, chapter 39, verse 53)
Is Islam a monotheistic polytheistic or henotheistic religion?
Updated Answer from Islamic PerspectiveIslam is definitely monotheistic religion. All prophets since start of mankind were sent by God to call for monotheistic religion, worshiping one and only one God without any partner or any companion. One of objectives the holy book Quran is to correct for the previous beliefs that were deviated by from the right path of monotheistic religion.It is true that most of Arabs, before Islam era, were henotheists. This religious doctrine is described in Quran by the Arabic term "Shirk" (i.e. "sharing"); Quran describes them as mushrikin (i.e. those who believe in God, but "share" other gods in divinity). Those pre-Islamic Arabs believed in a supreme god, and the word they used for him is also Allah, the same Arabic name used in Islam. However, they did believe in lesser gods too.The monotheism of Islam religion is unquestionable and is a basic and most fundamental pillar of faith in Islam. It is emphasized in many verses of Quran that Shirk or henotheism is considered by God (Allah) as the biggest sin. Quran stresses in many verses that God can forgive anything except shirk or henotheism.So, Islam is definitely monotheistic religion. Anyone claiming other than that is not understanding the first basic and fundamental principle of Islam. The answer below is definitely not correct._____________________________________________________________________AnswerIslam is henotheistic religion.
Do Jihadists give their lives for a cause?
Answer AJihad is a struggle. there is lesser (war/violent) and greater jihad (inner struggle). so jihad in your case makes no sense in that it is not a body or entity to give its life. now a jihadist, as modern people like to refer to them, can give their life for a cause which is for the furtherance of Islam. the people who blow themselves up are more likely to be classified as terrorists over Muslims in their worldly struggle against those who have threatened their way of life. The Quran and the Prophet both support jihad, but emphasis is placed upon the inner struggle to improve oneself over armed violent conflict.Answer BJihad is of two types: self Jihad (or oneself struggle and is called the greatest Jihad), andmilitary Jihad (or struggle with others and is called the smallest Jihad)Self Jihad is that any Muslim should practice Jihad or self struggle to avoid doing wrong deeds and/or committing sins that are forbidden by Islam and by his community.Regarding Military Jihad, it is licit only in two cases: First: to defend home land and home people against any invaders.Second: to provide help and support to other people who are oppressed and unable to practice their own will and freedom of choice.In both cases, Muslims (as in all other faiths) are commanded, by their religion, to be fair and just. They should not to kill a woman, child, or an old man or any civilian. They are commanded not to be excessive in using force and not to terrify civilians. The above is general view about what is called Jihad (especially in Islam) and about those who are practicing Jihad and are called, recently, jihadists.However, it seems the question is asking about those who explode themselves and losing their lives. Those are not doing the justified military Jihad, as commanded by Islam and other religions, unless they are doing it against military occupants or invaders.However, those who explode themselves among civilians are not practicing the justified military Jihad, as commanded by Islam and other religions. They are not true jihadists. To the opposite, they are against Islam, and other religions, commands. They are terrorists, and not jihadists, for endangering and killing civilians and terrifying them. Islam and all religions are against terrorism. Those terrorists lose their lives against wrong cause.
What is an example of a good Jihad?
Jihad, that means in English striving or struggleing, is of two types:self Jihad (or oneself struggle and is called the greatest or greater Jihad), andmilitary Jihad (or struggle with others and is called the smallest or lesser Jihad)Regarding lesser (or Military ) Jihad, it is licit only in two cases:First: to defend home land and home people against any invaders.Second: to provide help and support to other people who are oppressed and unable to practice their own will and freedom of choice.Self Jihad is that any Muslim should practice Jihad or self struggle to avoid doing wrong deeds and/or committing sins that are forbidden by Islam and by his community. It is also doing good things that Allah wants you to do, such as following the morals of Quran and prophet Muhammad (PBUH), reciting the Quran, helping the poor, striving to fulfil your family requirements, learning and studying useful sciences and arts, etc.In both cases, Muslims (as in all other faiths) are commanded, by their religion, to be fair and just. They are forbidden; by Quran and prophet Muhammad teachings; to kill a woman, child, or an old man or any civilian. They are commanded not to be excessive in using force and not to terrify civilians. They are forbidden from spoiling the nature, cutting a tree, or polluting/poisoning air or water.
Did Jihad refers to a holy war against enemies of Islam?
Jihad does not mean holy war. Jihad is an Arabic word that means struggle. All of us; irrelevant to faith or religion; do jihad (or struggle) for better life, better education, doing good deeds, avoid bad deeds or sayings. Also Jihad includes struggle against those who attack your lands, homes, or faith. Refer to question below.
