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The best type of Jihad is struggle against one's own evil self. Literally the word Jihad means 'struggle, striving, doing effort'. In Islam, Jihad means striving in the Way of Almighty Allah (God). In fact it is the Sacred Struggle made to maintain peace in human society which everybody should do irrespective of his religion.
Very unfortunetely, most of the non-Muslims, and many of the Muslims mis-understand Jihad. They confuse it with 'Killing'. It is not true. Jihad in Islam is of many kinds. The highest is 'striving' to control one's own animal, ruthless, brutal and evil passions. It is very difficult to remain cool and composed in the face of aggression. Islam demands 'patience' from its followers. Speaking truth, refraining from corruption of all kinds, being just to all humans and even all creatures, being honest in all matters of life, and being steadfast and upright in the face of temptation are among the actions which are the demand of Jihad of the Highest kind.
Preaching Islam by the word of mouth and practicing it in one's daily life is also Jihad. Spending money in the way of Almighty Allah, doing acts of charity, helping the needy and the poor is also Jihad.
When the enemies of Islam attack the Muslims, the Muslims must take up arms if negotiation fails and there is no alternative but to fight. Almighty Allah says in the holy Qur'an:
Sura (chapter) Al-Baqra-2: Aya: 190; "Fight in the cause of Allah against those who fight you, --But do not transgress limits. For Allah does not love transgressors. Aya-193: And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in Allah, but if they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who are oppressors."
Thus it must be clear in the minds of the true Muslims that killing human beings in the name of religion is not permitted in Islam. Killing of one innocent human being irrespective of his religion, caste, color or country is like killing of all human beings in the Eyes of Almighty Allah (God). Almighty Allah has created all human beings and loves them all.
Jihad is important to Muslims because it has been ordained by Almighty Allah.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe type of jihad in which one exerts oneself to be a better person is the Greater Jihad.
Jihad is a tenet of Islam and a religious duty to strive in the way of God. There are two general ways to do this, the Greater Jihad and the Lesser Jihad. The Greater Jihad is an introspective journey to conquer your internal demons and follow the Divine Laws more closely than previously; this kind of jihad should be entirely peaceful. The Lesser Jihad refers to conflicts and confrontations between Muslims and Non-Muslims or other Muslims, which often erupt in war, but can also be performed through non-violent protests, debate, and advocacy.
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Is sword the type of jihad in which one exerts oneself to be a better muslim?
No. The "sword type of jihad" is called Jihad bes-Saif (جهاد بالسيف) and refers explicitly to armed fighting in the way of God. The jihad in which one exerts oneself to be a better Muslims is the Jihad bel-Nafs (جهاد بالنفس).
What does the Muslim religion say about respect?
That peace is good. I believe it leaves room for a lesser, physical struggle against kafirs or what have you, but the greater struggle is with oneself and your faith (greater and lesser Jihad).
What does a muslim do on jihad?
Jihad means 'Struggle'. Idiomatically it means striving in the way of Allah.
When does the Muslim jihad begin this year?
it is a semicolon
When a Muslim undertakes an effort in God's service?
It is the Jihad
What is Jihad Globalism?
Global Jihad means (betraying god in Islam) Even if you're a Muslim and you betrayed god you will get punished by god.
What is the interpretation of jihad under Shiite jurisprudence?
according to shia scholars such as Mesbah Yazdi and Javadi Amoli, in jurisprudence we have two kind Jihad. the first kind of Jihad is defensive jihad which is the basis and principle of theory of war for Shia. according to defensive war, all Muslim have to defend themselves versus their enemy. the second jihad is initiate jihad which give right to Muslim to attack of any attacker. but here one point is so important on the basis of which initiate jihad itself is a kind of defensive jihad and in fact former is a extension of the latter. among this defense is more important than attack.
How might Jihad be interpreted as waging a holy war or terrorist attack?
Jihad has nothing to do with war or terrorist attack. Jihad is absolutely something different. Jihad is an Arabic work that means 'struggle'; struggle and strive for a cause that could to get better job, better income, better health, better social position, better life standard for your life, better morals in you life, etc... Refer to question below for more information.
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.
Is pilgriamage or hajj in Islam considered as jihad?
For women, hajj or umrah is considered as jihad, according to a hadith that was narrated by A'isha:O Messenger of Allaah, do women have to engage in jihad? He said: "Jihad in which there is no fighting: Hajj and 'Umrah.
What does jihad require Islamic men do?
jihad is for when enemies start war and kill muslims. unless muslims should not start any war. only defend at this case every Muslim man should participate in Jihad war. but until needed number. if enough men go to jihad other are not required
Does every muslim compete in jihad?
First, we need to define Jihad. Jihad is a tenet of Islam and a religious duty to strive in the way of God. There are two general ways to do this, the Greater Jihad and the Lesser Jihad. The Greater Jihad is an introspective journey to conquer your internal demons and follow the Divine Laws more closely than previously; this kind of jihad should be entirely peaceful. The Lesser Jihad refers to conflicts and confrontations between Muslims and Non-Muslims or other Muslims, which often erupt in war, but can also be performed through non-violent protests, debate, and advocacy. It is the Lesser Jihad which is often cast as a Holy War.Now. the term "compete in jihad" does not make sense. If the question is asking if every Muslim participates in jihad, the answer is "No"; there is no group of people who uniformly do one set of things. However, most Muslims try to participate in jihad, but involvement in Greater Jihad (self-reflection) is far more common than Lesser Jihad (striving to change the world), and involvement in peaceful Lesser Jihad (advocacy and protests) is far more common than violent Lesser Jihad (holy war).
