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Jihad
Jihad (جهاد) 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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How does the jihad of northern Cameroon influence the population movement of Cameroon?
this was because during the jihad wars in the nor then grassland,many natives who did not want to accept the Islam were forced to pay tributes to the Islamic leaders or to leave the land and settle else where E.G the Tikars who where forced to leave and settle in the mandara mountain where the jihads could not easily reach.
How does the concept of jihad cause problems for westerners in the Arab world?
The concept of jihad does not affect Westerners in the Arab World. It may affect Westerners outside of the Arab World and it may affect non-Muslims within the Arab World, but Westerners within the Arab World are generallly untouched.
It is worth noting that there are two types of jihad in Islam. The Greater Jihad is the internal struggle that every Muslim is supposed to go through between choosing what are moral actions and what are selfish/immoral actions. The Lesser Jihad is the struggle to make Islam the dominant religion of people in all places or, barring that, to make Islam the sovereign religion in all places.
The Greater Jihad applies exclusively to Muslims since this a religious provision unique to them. Western Muslims who happen to live in the Arab World are required to perform the Greater Jihad by the same religious dictates as Arab Muslims, but it should not cause problems for either of them.
The Lesser Jihad primarily applies outside of the Islamic World, in what is termed the "Dar al-Harb", since those are the areas where Islam is not the dominant religion and Islam is not the sovereign religion. As a result, the Lesser Jihad affects Westerners in their own countries, with extremist organizations like al-Muhajirun in the UK and similar organizations advocating for Islamic governance and the suppression of those critical of Islam's beliefs or practices. There is also the belief that Islam should be enshrined and have superior standing in "Dar al-Islam" or the Islamic World, which results in extremist violence against Christian, Jewish, Baha'i, the weaker sect of Islam in the country (Shiite or Sunni), and other religious minorities in the Arab World. This is because these minorities want real equality as opposed to this superior-inferior position. Since the squabble here is political and since Westerners are foreigners who have no real skin in the game, the violence and antagonism reserved for the minority religions is not visited on Westerners since it would have no purpose.
Is celeb jihad a illegal site?
Celeb Jihad is a satirical website that shares leaked private details about celebrities. These details are often personal videos of a sexual nature.
while its not illegal to visits this site in the US, the site definitely operates in a grey area legally. They have been forced to delete images due to the threat of legal action in the past and probably in the future as well.
Why did syed ahmad shaheed barelvi choose Punjab to start the jihad movement?
he was dissapointed to see the condition of muslims under the sikhs rule in punjab
What movie and television projects has Jihad Saad been in?
Jihad Saad has: Performed in "Al Fawaris" in 1999. Played Omar Al-Khayyam in "Omar Al-Khayyam" in 2002. Performed in "Zaman Al-Wasl" in 2002. Played Shahryar in "Shahrazad Al-Hikaya Al-Akhira" in 2004. Played Prince Hasan in "Abo Zaid Al-Helaly" in 2005. Played Khalil in "Al-Malak Al-Thaer Gobran Khalil Gobran" in 2006. Played Lawrence of Arabia in "Lawrence Al-Arab" in 2008. Performed in "The Man Who Made A Movie" in 2013.
How long has jihad been around?
In Islamic concept, Jihad means "to strive against". It is divided into three parts; Jihad against one's own soul and temptations, Jihad against ignorance in the form of verbal communication and Jihad against non-believers in the form of physical violence.
If we read the above-mentioned paragraph closely, one can assume that Jihad has been in this world ever since man has been; conquering his lust, fighting wars, arguing against one another in the advocacy of his religion.
It is however, a common misconception, to believe that Jihad comprises only of "wars".
The Jihad Movement was a uniting force for Muslims. Jihad means fighting for Islam.And it was Successful.
Why did the mujahideen win the Soviet afghan war?
The Stinger Missle System was a major element in the Soviet defeat.
What does the Qur'an teach about jihad?
Jihad is of two types:
self Jihad (or oneself struggle and is called the greatest Jihad), and
- military Jihad (or struggle with others and is called the smallest Jihad)
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.
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):
[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 Jihad al-Kabir or the Great Jihad?
It is the struggle against one's own self. It is the fight against one's own selfishness, greed, avarice, dishonesty, corruption and temptation. It is one's struggle to shun evil from one's own mind and to be obedient to Almighty Allah willingly and unconditionally.
Explain the meaning of jihad with reference to three incidents from the life of the prophet?
Jihad is a word that has a special significance in the history of Islam. It is understood by many in wrong context today. One of the most important aspect of Jihad is that it is a war to protect Islam and not spread Islam. Islam is not supposed to be spread by swords.
Types of Jihad: There are two types of Jihads
- Jihad-e -Kabira:Jihad-e-kabira or the bigger ( or major) Jihad is the war against the evil within. It is the resistance of a person against his evil desires.
- Jihad-e-Saghira: Jihad-e-saghira or smaller jihad are wars that have been fought to protect Islam.
Jihad in context of Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W)
The inhabitants of Mekkah would not accept any one turning to Islam. They brutally tortured any person who turned to Islam. Prophet Mohammad commanded Muslims to migrate to other cities. Some of the Muslims migrated to Medinah. People of Medinah were hospitable and they accepted the concepts of Islam. Islam was at rise in Medinah.
The chiefs of different clans in Mekkah decided to kill Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W) and he too migrated to Medinah with his faithful friend Hazrat Abu Bakra Siddique. Thus the first Islamic colony was established in Medinah under supervision of Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W). Like any terretory, Medinah also organised an army. The Mekkan attacked the city of Medinah after the Treaty of Hudibiyah was broken and thus the first war of Islam was fought.
Jihad just give Muslims as a community and as an individual , right to self defence. This right has been exercised by all the nations, religions and tribes in history. All major religions that have heroes related to war. Same is the concept of jihad in Islam.
Who is the doer of thuhfathul mujahideen?
Doer of Thufathul Mujahideen is a type of gene. This gene goes back into history.
To what extent if any does the idea of Jihad create violence in Islam?
Jihad is to defend your life, home, country, and faith. Jihad is to struggle against unjustifiable desires and against doing bad deeds. In this context, Jihad has no relation with violence and never leads to violent Islam.
Islam is never a violent religion. Islam calls for peace and justice and good morals. If Islam calls for defending your lands and properties (called military Jihad) it does not mean violence. If Islam calls Muslims to struggle within themselves to be in the right path of God and not to commit sins, it does not mean violence, Islam calls for peace and tolerance.
refer to related question below.
How have Muslim extremists interpreted jihad differently from mainstream Muslims?
Jihad means:
1) Any form of striving for what is good.
2) Fighting a just fight - against those who oppress or do evil, only.
Jihad does not allow the harming of innocent people.
Jihad does not allow suicide.
Jihad does not allow forcing people to become Muslims.
Jihad does not allow us to be aggressors or oppressors. Ever.
Innocent life is sacred. If Muslims fight, they can only fight those who are fighting them.
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.
What are objectives of tehreek e mujahideen?
establishment of islamic state ,, jihad fii sabilallah n islamic society
In your own words explain the meaning of jihad?
A religious war against infidels or Mohammedan heretics; also, any bitter war or crusade for a principle or belief. [Their] courage in war . . . had not, like that of the Mohammedan dervishes of the Sudan, or of Mohammedans anywhere engaged in a jehad, a religious motive and the promise of future bliss behind it. James Bryce.
What role did the concept of jihad play in Islamic history?
Jihad is Holy War so if missionaries come trying to convert Muslims, then Jihad happens against them. Jihad is a fight for Allah and his Apostles.
What is the jihad of Alhaji Umar?
He fought against neighboring African states and the French colonialists in an attempt to create to an Islamic Empire in West Africa.
Greater Jihad, which is an introspective journey to conquer your internal demons and follow the Divine Laws more closely than previously, is a practice to promote a person's piety. The greater Jihad is the struggle to follow Islam morals and teachings and prevent yourself from committing sins. (This is in contrast to Lesser Jihad, which is a social contest of wills.)
Refer to related question: What are the two types of jihad in Islam?
What is proper meaning for jihad?
Jihad is an Islamic word meaning the struggle against those who do not believe.
What does the Bible say about jihad?
It doesn't. The concept of "jihad" comes from the Qur'an of Islam, which was written down over three centuries after the Bible was finalized.
