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There is, perhaps, no term today that is more misunderstood than the term "jihad". Nowadays, the word jihad has solely come to signify "holy war", terrorism, or the mass murder of innocent people. However, what is jihad really about and what is its correct meaning? The term jihad is in fact derived from the Arabic verb "jahada", which linguistically means to strive or struggle. In Islam, however, jihad means to exhaust utmost effort striving to please God. This, unsurprisingly, includes fighting, as fighting is a form of struggle. In fact, majority of the time the term jihad is mentioned in the Qur'an it means "fighting in the way of God" (for His sake), and to make His Word the highest. The one who engages in jihad is called a mujaahid; the plural is mujaahideen.
Jihad is a very important part of Islam. Unlike Christians, Muslims do not believe in the idea of "love thy enemy" or turning the other cheek when we are attacked. Instead, we believe in the divine principle, "fight those who fight you." This general guideline and rule agrees with our human nature and survival instinct. That is because it is only natural for one to retaliate against aggression and defend one's life, property and wealth from any external attack.
Sadly, this basic human right - the right to defend oneself - is nowadays denied to Muslims by modern-day democracies and so-called free nations, such as Britain and the USA. This is clearly evident in the fact that Muslims in Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Chechnya and Kashmir who are resisting the brutal occupation of their lands are continually branded and portrayed as terrorists and violent extremists by Western powers.
On top of this, any Muslim in the West that has the fortitude to condemn the evil actions of Coalition forces is similarly branded as a "terrorist sympathiser" or accused of "glorifying terrorism" for believing in the right of Muslims to defend their land from occupation. It is not even allowed for us to discuss the causes of 9/11 or 7/7 - in order to gain lessons - without fear of being labelled a terrorist fanatic.
The irony of this situation is that if tomorrow Britain is under occupation, every Briton would consider it their right, without any question, to fight for their country and defend their land, even if such actions were deemed terrorism by other nations.
So, in summary, jihad does not translate as "holy war" or the killing of innocent people. It is to strive, with utmost effort, to please God and fight in His way. It is famously reported that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The best form of jihad is to speak the truth in the face of a tyrant ruler."(Abu Daawud and Al-Tirmidhi)
The greatest tyrants today are those who prefer the rule of man over the laws of God (Sharia law). Jihad and the establishment of Sharia law on earth are the only two things which will unite all people, of all races, and rid the world of oppression, poverty and corruption for good.
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∙ 11y agoThere is, perhaps, no term today that is more misunderstood than the term "jihad". Nowadays, the word jihad has solely come to signify "holy war", terrorism, or the mass murder of innocent people. However, what is jihad really about and what is its correct meaning? The term jihad is in fact derived from the Arabic verb "jahada", which linguistically means to strive or struggle. In Islam, however, jihad means to exhaust utmost effort striving to please God. This, unsurprisingly, includes fighting, as fighting is a form of struggle. In fact, majority of the time the term jihad is mentioned in the Qur'an it means "fighting in the way of God" (for His sake), and to make His Word the highest. The one who engages in jihad is called a mujaahid; the plural is mujaahideen.
Jihad is a very important part of Islam. Unlike Christians, Muslims do not believe in the idea of "love thy enemy" or turning the other cheek when we are attacked. Instead, we believe in the divine principle, "fight those who fight you." This general guideline and rule agrees with our human nature and survival instinct. That is because it is only natural for one to retaliate against aggression and defend one's life, property and wealth from any external attack.
Sadly, this basic human right - the right to defend oneself - is nowadays denied to Muslims by modern-day democracies and so-called free nations, such as Britain and the USA. This is clearly evident in the fact that Muslims in Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Chechnya and Kashmir who are resisting the brutal occupation of their lands are continually branded and portrayed as terrorists and violent extremists by Western powers.
On top of this, any Muslim in the West that has the fortitude to condemn the evil actions of Coalition forces is similarly branded as a "terrorist sympathiser" or accused of "glorifying terrorism" for believing in the right of Muslims to defend their land from occupation. It is not even allowed for us to discuss the causes of 9/11 or 7/7 - in order to gain lessons - without fear of being labelled a terrorist fanatic.
The irony of this situation is that if tomorrow Britain is under occupation, every Briton would consider it their right, without any question, to fight for their country and defend their land, even if such actions were deemed terrorism by other nations.
So, in summary, jihad does not translate as "holy war" or the killing of innocent people. It is to strive, with utmost effort, to please God and fight in His way. It is famously reported that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The best form of jihad is to speak the truth in the face of a tyrant ruler."(Abu Daawud and Al-Tirmidhi)
The greatest tyrants today are those who prefer the rule of man over the laws of God (Sharia law). Jihad and the establishment of Sharia law on earth are the only two things which will unite all people, of all races, and rid the world of oppression, poverty and corruption for good.
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What are the causes of jihads in west Africa?
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What causes jihads?
Answer: According to Islam it is the unbelief of the infidels that necessitates jihads. These are also conducted according to the dictates of the Koran.Those outside of Islam see that jihads are caused by the intolerance of Islam and its violent attitude to those outside its system. This also includes violent attitudes against fellow Muslims who want to live peacefully and do not wish to follow the command to 'slay the infidels wherever you shall find them.'
Was Muhammad in any Jihads?
yes. he had near 80 war. refer to link below:
How jihads contributed to state formation in west Africa?
Different jihads contributed to state formation in West Africa by grouping similar minded people within a certain territory, which then established boundaries to separate their state from other warring factions.
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.
What is the term for Holy Wars against non-muslims?
Muslims only fight if they believe it is in the cause of God. This is known as Jihad - striving, personal or in war. To be mentioned - the "Holy Wars" are NOT exclusively against non-Muslims, or any faith - they're against injustice, and that's why the so-called "Jihads" we see today are not actually Holy Wars - they are terrorism.
How did Islam change the way the Ghazu raids worked?
Instead of the various Arabian Bedouins attacking and raiding from each other they would join together and begin to attack and raid the Non-Arab Levantines (in the Byzantine Empire) and the Non-Arab Persians (in the Sassanid Empire). The raids also became more formalized as holy wars or jihads against the Non-Muslim adversaries, as opposed to being a purely economic activity as it was before.
Why did Osama bin Laden run a plane into a building?
To completely answer it you will have to go farther back but because I'm doing biology homework and typing this I'll make it short. Basically it all started when Russia, then the Soviet Union was occupying Afghanistan. Because Afghanistan is such a religious country they did not like the idea that a Communist nation was ruling an Islamic nation. So of course a politician saw on CNN one night that Afghanistan did not like the presence of this party, a man by the name a Charlie Wilson, Wilson just a small Texas Playboy politician had to do something.We gave what was called the Jihads weapons to defeat the Russians. But after the war was over we just got up and left. No aid, No military support just old AK-47's and some land mines. So obviously the jihads were angry, completely opposing the western ways of life, They struck back with force in 2001. That's the shortened version I have for you.
How was the intifada an example of a jihad?
The most well-known Intifada was a way to defend the Palestinian lands and demonstration of protest against the injustice of the Israeli Occupiers. It is what called minor Jihad. Refer to related question below. Lesser-known intifadas, such as those in Iraq, Iran, Libya, and other countries were uprisings by Muslims against their own tyrannical governments. These can be said to be jihads to the extent that they wish to limit the autocrat's power and restore justice to its rightful place to protect their homes and families.
What is the flag of Jihad?
There is no such thing. Jihads are not identified by flags. If you are referring to a specific organization like Islamic Jihad, please resubmit the question clarifying your intent.If you are referring to the flag of Islamic State, which is a flag that is increasingly being used by Jihadist groups around the world, that flag can be seen at this link.
How where slaves affected by Muhammad's life?
Muhammad began to take slaves after he moved to Medina, and had power.Slaves were usually taken in raids on nearby Arab tribes, or war, either through offensive or defensive actions. Islam allows the taking of slaves as "booty", or reward for fighting. This has led to numerous "jihads" by Muslim states and tribes to attack other non-Muslim groups and obtain slaves. Islamic jurisprudence laid down regulations for the proper treatment of slaves. However, abuses have occurred throughout history.
How many jihads are there?
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.
