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It is a minor factor. Main factors that lead to spread of Islam is its authenticity, truthfulness, and teachings that call for mankind prosperity. In addition to the fact that Islam holy book Quran had been proved that it is the last God holy book to humanity. This explains why till now many people of different faiths convert to Islam. Refer to related questions below.
All Muslims (and none Muslims) are leaders of Jihad. Jihad means struggle to get your life requirements, to defend your lands, homes, and families, and the struggle to follow good morals and religion teachings. Refer to related question below.
Al-Qaeda is a terrorist organization that emerged out of jihadist movements in the Islamic world. It seeks to establish a strict interpretation of Islamic law in predominantly Muslim countries and views its violent actions as part of a religious duty to defend Muslims and Islam. However, many Muslims and Islamic scholars condemn Al-Qaeda's extremist ideology and tactics, arguing that they distort the principles of Islam.
Knights were expected to defend the institution of feudalism, which included protecting their feudal lord, upholding the code of chivalry, and serving in battle. They were also expected to defend the Church and uphold the Christian faith during the medieval period.
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Citizens were expected to participate in government and defend the polis. Polis did not do so because they were denied the chance to do so.
Which Government? The USA has no plans for Muslims. Americans defend the freedom of religion guaranteed for citizens.
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
Jihad is a word that actually means struggle or striving. It is not related to what is called by the west as holy war. It is a deeper personal meaning for Muslims that means a struggle for spiritual discipline. In Islam it can mean the on-going internal struggle to become a better person and to work to submit to the will of Allah. refer to the related question below for more information.
The Mujahedeen. By Mujahedeen it means those people who strive to be righteous, obedient to Islam teachings, peaceful, tolerant, and maintaining human rights. Those who struggle to help others, to afford their families and communities. Those who condemns racism and discrimination.
This is a tad racist as not all of the Muslims are violent. The extremist Muslims who bilieve that they need to fight in order to defend there religion , are the bad ones. they are not considered as real Muslims Muslims belive in peace they belive in nonviolence
Answer 1Jihad is not violence. Jihad is struggle to defend your lands and homes as well as struggle to avoid committing sins or violating Islam morals and teachings. Refer to related question below.Answer 2No. Jihad does not have to be violent. As concerns the Greater Jihad, which is an introspective journey to conquer your internal demons and follow the Divine Laws more closely than previously, there should be no violence that derives from this jihad. As concerns the Lesser Jihad, this is usually in the form of warfare between Muslims and Non-Muslims or other Muslims. This jihad is almost necessarily violent, unless the actor chooses to use non-violent protest as his form of jihad.
The Arabic term for one's inner struggle against the forces of ungodliness is "Jihad." This term can refer to the internal spiritual struggle to maintain faith and righteousness, as well as to the external struggle to defend Islam and its values.