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Jihad has two aspects:
- self Jihad, and
- military Jihad
Self Jihad is for any Muslim to practice Jihad to save himself/herself from doing wrong deeds and or from committing sins or what is forbidden by Islam and by his community.
Military Jihad 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 are commanded by Quran, to fair and just; not to kill a woman, child, or an old man or any civilian. They are commanded not to be excessive in using force. 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. I say Westerners and not Christians because I know real 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 is 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 of [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]
Regarding what mentioned in the answer below about jizia (an Arabic word meaning compensation money for not doing military service), This was not to be paid by all non-Muslims. It is to be paid only by who can do military service in defending their own lands but he is not willing to participate. That is why it was not payed for women, children, old people, or those who are physically not fit for military service. This explains why currently Jizia is not applicable on non-Muslims in all Islamic countries as it is currently compulsory by law on citizens, regardless their religions, to do the military service.
So, all these arguments show that the answer below is deviation from the truth.
AnswerIslams commands Muslims to fight and conquer and terrorize infidels (non-mu slims) in order to spread the world of Allah and until non-Muslims are wiped or for Christians they pay the jizia (money for their lives) while submitting to Muslims.
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Why is jihad called a holy war?
It is a common misconception that jihad means "holy war". Jihad means to struggle and is not limited to military battle. Refer to related question below.
Can you have a sentence for Jihad?
Jihad is a struggle against military attacks as well as struggle to follow Islam rules without deviations. Refer to related question below.
Why jihad movement was failed?
No one can claim that Jihad failed. Jihad means in Arabic struggle. Jihad is a normal practice in our lives irrelevant to gender, race, or face. Every practices Jihad but could be for different reasons as getting better education, better job, a good wife or husband, good position, etc... Refer to question below.
Why does the word jihad mean death crime murder terrorism and Hate Crime?
Jihad does not mean any of the words in the question. Jihad means struggle against military attacks as well as struggle to prevent your self from committing sins or deviations from Islamic morals and rules. Refer to related question below.
How does the Qur'an refute those who shirk jihad?
Answer 1In a sense, depending on interpretation, the Qur'an refutes those who shirk Jihad by exile or, in some extreme cases, death. In Islam, shirking is considered worse than killing. Answer 2 Shirk; that means worshiping a partner to Allah (or God in English and same God worshiped in Judaism and Christianity); is the severest sin committed by a person. Allah may forgive any sin except the sin of Shirk. 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.
What is struggle in god's service known as?
Jihad-crusade
Is jihad a boy's name?
Yes, Jihad is used as male name. Jihad is an Arabic word that means struggle. Answer 2 No Jihad is not a name ,Mujahid (the person who does jihad) is a name for a male. Mujahida is for a female.
Why is jihad more important to men than women?
Answer 1It is not true. Jihad is important for both men and women. There are two types of Jihad. Self Jihad that means struggling to obey God commands and striving to get His satisfaction and blessings. The other type of Jihad is military Jihad that is in the early centuries was only withing men and supported by women for medical service and other social requirements.Answer 2When most Non-Muslims refer to Jihad, they are talking about the Lesser Jihad, which is to say military action on behalf of the Umma or Islamic Nation. The reason that women do not actively participate in this more violent form of Jihad is simply cultural misogyny that is dominant in most Muslim-majority countries and most Islamic communities. There have been increasing pushes towards gender equality, however, in acts of violent Jihad. For example, about 5% of Palestinian suicide bombers in the Second Intifada were women. However, in more traditional paramilitaries like ISIL, the cultural view of male superiority is more difficult to overcome than suicide bombing where it is clear that a woman can confer strategic advantages (such as hiding a bomb as a "pregnancy bump").
What was jihad movement?
The Jihad Movement was a uniting force for Muslims. Jihad means fighting for Islam.And it was Successful.
Why does the military use military jackets?
Military jackets are used for a variety of reasons. Status, tradition, and recognition in the field of battle are each large reasons why these jackets are worn.
How has jihad ended?
Jihad is an ongoing phenomenon. It has not ended.
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.
