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I read some verses of Quran that show Jihad is higly recommended.... e.g read sura Al-hujrat..verse # 15


Sura 49-Al-Hujrat

13
O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes that you might get to know one another.

Surely the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is he who is the most righteous. Allah is All-Knowledgeable, All-Aware.

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Difference between a real Believer and a Muslim

14
The beduin Arabs say: "We have believed."

Tell them:

"You have not believed; rather say 'We have become Muslims;' for faith has not yet found its way into your hearts. If you obey Allah and His Rasool, He will not deny you the reward of your deeds; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."

15
The true believers are those who believe in Allah and His Rasool, then never doubt; and make Jihad (exert their efforts) with their wealth and their persons in the cause of Allah. Such are the ones who are truthful in their claim to be the believers.

16
O Prophet say to those who claim to have believed:

"Do you tell Allah of your religion? Whereas, Allah knows all that is in the heavens and the earth and He has full knowledge of everything."


17
They think they have conferred upon (granted) you a favor by embracing Islam. Tell them:

"You have granted me no favor by accepting Islam. It was Allah Who has granted a favor upon you in guiding you to the true faith; admit this, if you are men of truth.

18
Surely Allah knows the secrets of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is watching all your actions."



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Is doing Jihad i.e struggle for the cause of Allah... obligatory over every muslim?..

Plz comment...thanks ....Jazak Allah Kher..

Assalam o Alaekum,


I read some verses of Quran that show Jihad is higly recommended.... e.g read sura Al-hujrat..verse # 15


Sura 49-Al-Hujrat

13
O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes that you might get to know one another.

Surely the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is he who is the most righteous. Allah is All-Knowledgeable, All-Aware.

.......................................

Difference between a real Believer and a Muslim

14
The beduin Arabs say: "We have believed."

Tell them:

"You have not believed; rather say 'We have become Muslims;' for faith has not yet found its way into your hearts. If you obey Allah and His Rasool, He will not deny you the reward of your deeds; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."

15
The true believers are those who believe in Allah and His Rasool, then never doubt; and make Jihad (exert their efforts) with their wealth and their persons in the cause of Allah. Such are the ones who are truthful in their claim to be the believers.

16
O Prophet say to those who claim to have believed:

"Do you tell Allah of your religion? Whereas, Allah knows all that is in the heavens and the earth and He has full knowledge of everything."


17
They think they have conferred upon (granted) you a favor by embracing Islam. Tell them:

"You have granted me no favor by accepting Islam. It was Allah Who has granted a favor upon you in guiding you to the true faith; admit this, if you are men of truth.

18
Surely Allah knows the secrets of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is watching all your actions."



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Is doing Jihad i.e struggle for the cause of Allah... obligatory over every muslim?..

Plz comment...thanks ....Jazak Allah Kher..

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Allah warns in the Qur'an,

Say, "If it be that your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your mates i.e spouse, or your kindred i.e relatives; the wealth that you have gained; the commerce i.e business in which you fear a decline ; or the dwellings in which you delight - are dearer to you than Allah, or His Messenger, or the striving in His cause i.e Jihad -then wait until Allah brings about His Decision: and Allah guides not the rebellious." [Al Qur'an 9:24]


Allah says in Surah 22. Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage)





78. And strive i.e do jihad in His cause as you ought to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this (Revelation); that the Messenger may be a witness for you, and you be witnesses for mankind!

So establish regular Prayer i.e Salah , give regular Charity i.e Zakat , and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protector - the Best to protect and the Best to help!

(22:78)

Allah warns in the Qur'an,

Say, "If it be that your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your mates i.e spouse, or your kindred i.e relatives; the wealth that you have gained; the commerce i.e business in which you fear a decline ; or the dwellings in which you delight - are dearer to you than Allah, or His Messenger, or the striving in His cause i.e Jihad -then wait until Allah brings about His Decision: and Allah guides not the rebellious." [Al Qur'an 9:24]


Allah says in Surah 22. Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage)





78. And strive i.e do jihad in His cause as you ought to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this (Revelation); that the Messenger may be a witness for you, and you be witnesses for mankind!

So establish regular Prayer i.e Salah , give regular Charity i.e Zakat , and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protector - the Best to protect and the Best to help!

(22:78)

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The concept of Jihad in Islam


The concept of Jihad in Islam has been grossly misunderstood, rather distorted. In the West, where it has been presented as barbarism, as aggressive use of brute force. The term, ‘militant Islam', which has been in vogue in the world Press recently, is a follow-up of this very approach to the fundamental concept of Islam and a continuation of the old Jihad' phobia of the non-Muslims.
The after-affects of the Crusades, which badly affected the relations between the Muslims and the Christians, still linger on. European Christians are still smarting under that defeat. They have, therefore, tried all sorts of means to eliminate the spirit of Jihad from amongst the Muslims, as it was this spirit that reduced their designs to dust. Through malicious propaganda campaigns, distortion on the true concept of Jihad and labeling of Muslims as barbarous killers and usurpers, they have depicted a horribly ugly picture of Islam in the eyes of the world. The significance of Jihad must, therefore, be elucidates in the light of the Holy Quran. ‘Jihad' means striving utmost to achieve an objective. The primary objective before the Muslims is establishment of a social order based on the Quranic fundamental principles. All efforts to that end fall with in the meaning of ‘Jihad'

The concept of Jihad in Islam


The concept of Jihad in Islam has been grossly misunderstood, rather distorted. In the West, where it has been presented as barbarism, as aggressive use of brute force. The term, ‘militant Islam', which has been in vogue in the world Press recently, is a follow-up of this very approach to the fundamental concept of Islam and a continuation of the old Jihad' phobia of the non-Muslims.
The after-affects of the Crusades, which badly affected the relations between the Muslims and the Christians, still linger on. European Christians are still smarting under that defeat. They have, therefore, tried all sorts of means to eliminate the spirit of Jihad from amongst the Muslims, as it was this spirit that reduced their designs to dust. Through malicious propaganda campaigns, distortion on the true concept of Jihad and labeling of Muslims as barbarous killers and usurpers, they have depicted a horribly ugly picture of Islam in the eyes of the world. The significance of Jihad must, therefore, be elucidates in the light of the Holy Quran. ‘Jihad' means striving utmost to achieve an objective. The primary objective before the Muslims is establishment of a social order based on the Quranic fundamental principles. All efforts to that end fall with in the meaning of ‘Jihad'

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Understanding Jihad

by Dr. Israr Ahmad
founder@tanzeem.org

If we were to make a list of all the Islamic terms and concepts that have been inadvertently misconstrued or deliberately distorted, by the apologetic Muslims or Western orientalists, then Jihad can easily be placed at the top of that list.

Although the significance of Jihad in the Qur´an and Sunnah cannot be overstated, its exact place in the overall framework of Islamic values and imperatives has been a matter of some debate. Some writers have described Jihad as the fifth pillar of Islam, while others have relegated it to a mere Fard Kafayah (a collective, rather than personal, duty). A highly misleading but popular idea in this respect is that any war in which the Muslims are engaged, even if the motives are other than purely Islamic, is Jihad fi Sabeel lillah. In view of the confusions and misunderstandings that surround this most fundamental of Islamic concepts, we are going to discuss here, very briefly, the meaning and import of Jihad vis-à-vis the other duties and obligations of a Muslim.

The word Jihad is not synonymous with "Holy War" which is what the Western media wants everyone to believe. After four decades of Cold War, the Western powers suddenly found themselves without a legitimate enemy, and, consequently, they have designated Islam and the Muslims as the most deadly threat to world peace. The image of all Muslims as terrorists was inculcated by numerous so-called documentaries, like the infamous Jihad in America (PBS). In the face of such widespread media stereotypes, it is indeed an uphill task to educate the non-Muslims regarding the true meaning of Jihad. Much more important, however, is the task of removing the misconception which are prevalent among the Muslims themselves.

The foundation of the edifice of Islam consists in the verbal testimony of God´s unity and Muhammad´s (SAW) prophethood. Built upon this foundation are the four pillars of Islam with which all of us are familiar, i.e., Salat, Zakat, Saum, and Hajj. Please note, however, that Iman (or faith) also has two pillars: an unshakable inner conviction in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the struggle in the path of Almighty Allah (SWT). This has been described in the Qur´an thus:

They alone are the mo´min who come to believe in Allah and His messenger and afterwards never doubted, and who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Only they are truthful and sincere. (Al-Hujurat 49:15)

What does this ayah really mean? It means that there is absolutely no way, for a person who claims to be a believer, to avoid Jihad fi Sabeel lillah and still remain a believer in the sight of Almighty Allah (SWT). Indeed, the very definition of a mo´min, as given in Surah Al-Hujurat, necessitates that a strong faith and state of inner certitude be coupled with an active struggle in the path of Allah (SWT).

The word Jihad and the verb that goes with it mean to struggle against some opposition. Thus, each and every human being is engaged in Jihad, in the sense that everyone has to struggle for his existence. However, the kind of Jihad we are talking about should be qualified as fi Sabeel lillah, that is to say, trying and exerting one´s utmost in the path of Almighty Allah. It is an earnest and ceaseless activity involving the sacrifice of physical and mental resources, wealth, property, and even life, only for the sake of attaining the pleasure Almighty Allah (SWT).

In order to understand the meaning of striving in the path of Allah, we should first have a clear concept of the responsibilities of a Muslim. According to the Qur´an and the Sunnah, the obligations of a Muslim are three-fold: A Muslim is required to become an obedient slave of Almighty Allah (SWT), he is required to mold his life, his values, his priorities, and his ambitions according to the commands of his Lord. Secondly, he must preach and disseminate the ideational and practical guidance of Islam to his fellow human beings, to enjoin all that is good and prohibit all that is evil. Thirdly, he must try his utmost to establish the domination of Islam over all other systems of life, all over the world.



To read complete article. Plz visit:

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Understanding Jihad

by Dr. Israr Ahmad
founder@tanzeem.org

If we were to make a list of all the Islamic terms and concepts that have been inadvertently misconstrued or deliberately distorted, by the apologetic Muslims or Western orientalists, then Jihad can easily be placed at the top of that list.

Although the significance of Jihad in the Qur´an and Sunnah cannot be overstated, its exact place in the overall framework of Islamic values and imperatives has been a matter of some debate. Some writers have described Jihad as the fifth pillar of Islam, while others have relegated it to a mere Fard Kafayah (a collective, rather than personal, duty). A highly misleading but popular idea in this respect is that any war in which the Muslims are engaged, even if the motives are other than purely Islamic, is Jihad fi Sabeel lillah. In view of the confusions and misunderstandings that surround this most fundamental of Islamic concepts, we are going to discuss here, very briefly, the meaning and import of Jihad vis-à-vis the other duties and obligations of a Muslim.

The word Jihad is not synonymous with "Holy War" which is what the Western media wants everyone to believe. After four decades of Cold War, the Western powers suddenly found themselves without a legitimate enemy, and, consequently, they have designated Islam and the Muslims as the most deadly threat to world peace. The image of all Muslims as terrorists was inculcated by numerous so-called documentaries, like the infamous Jihad in America (PBS). In the face of such widespread media stereotypes, it is indeed an uphill task to educate the non-Muslims regarding the true meaning of Jihad. Much more important, however, is the task of removing the misconception which are prevalent among the Muslims themselves.

The foundation of the edifice of Islam consists in the verbal testimony of God´s unity and Muhammad´s (SAW) prophethood. Built upon this foundation are the four pillars of Islam with which all of us are familiar, i.e., Salat, Zakat, Saum, and Hajj. Please note, however, that Iman (or faith) also has two pillars: an unshakable inner conviction in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the struggle in the path of Almighty Allah (SWT). This has been described in the Qur´an thus:

They alone are the mo´min who come to believe in Allah and His messenger and afterwards never doubted, and who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Only they are truthful and sincere. (Al-Hujurat 49:15)

What does this ayah really mean? It means that there is absolutely no way, for a person who claims to be a believer, to avoid Jihad fi Sabeel lillah and still remain a believer in the sight of Almighty Allah (SWT). Indeed, the very definition of a mo´min, as given in Surah Al-Hujurat, necessitates that a strong faith and state of inner certitude be coupled with an active struggle in the path of Allah (SWT).

The word Jihad and the verb that goes with it mean to struggle against some opposition. Thus, each and every human being is engaged in Jihad, in the sense that everyone has to struggle for his existence. However, the kind of Jihad we are talking about should be qualified as fi Sabeel lillah, that is to say, trying and exerting one´s utmost in the path of Almighty Allah. It is an earnest and ceaseless activity involving the sacrifice of physical and mental resources, wealth, property, and even life, only for the sake of attaining the pleasure Almighty Allah (SWT).

In order to understand the meaning of striving in the path of Allah, we should first have a clear concept of the responsibilities of a Muslim. According to the Qur´an and the Sunnah, the obligations of a Muslim are three-fold: A Muslim is required to become an obedient slave of Almighty Allah (SWT), he is required to mold his life, his values, his priorities, and his ambitions according to the commands of his Lord. Secondly, he must preach and disseminate the ideational and practical guidance of Islam to his fellow human beings, to enjoin all that is good and prohibit all that is evil. Thirdly, he must try his utmost to establish the domination of Islam over all other systems of life, all over the world.



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Jihad in Quran and Sunnah



http://islamworld.net/docs/jihad.html

http://www.youngmuslims.ca/online_library/books/jihad/

http://muttaqun.com/jihad.html


Jihad means to strive hard, or to fight to defend one`s life, property, freedom, and religion. Jihad can also refer to an attempt to free other people from oppression and tyranny. Importantly, Islaam strongly opposes kidnapping, terrorism, or hijacking against civilian targets, even at the time of war.

the given below link is very inforative for claifying misconceptions about jihad . ....suicide bombing etc

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http://www.allaahuakbar.net/jihaad/index.htm




ISLAM AND TERRORISM

Book Authored by Dr. Zakir Naik


plz visit the given link and read the book. it is very informative.

http://www.irf.net/irf/download/index.htm

Plz visit:


YouTube - Dr. Israr Ahmed - Jihad Fe Sabee lillah (Part ...
Dr Israr Ahmed's speech on concept of Jihad in Islam. ... Dr ...
10 min -






youtube.com/watch?v=69VZ0yqU-ew


Jihad in Quran and Sunnah



http://islamworld.net/docs/jihad.html

http://www.youngmuslims.ca/online_library/books/jihad/

http://muttaqun.com/jihad.html


Jihad means to strive hard, or to fight to defend one`s life, property, freedom, and religion. Jihad can also refer to an attempt to free other people from oppression and tyranny. Importantly, Islaam strongly opposes kidnapping, terrorism, or hijacking against civilian targets, even at the time of war.

the given below link is very inforative for claifying misconceptions about jihad . ....suicide bombing etc

Plz visit

http://www.allaahuakbar.net/jihaad/index.htm




ISLAM AND TERRORISM

Book Authored by Dr. Zakir Naik


plz visit the given link and read the book. it is very informative.

http://www.irf.net/irf/download/index.htm

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selam aleykum
Why it says only 4 pilars??? Salat, Saun, Zakat, Hajj??
the first one is de şahada!
şahada, salat, saun, zakat, hajj.
the 5 pilars of islam.
ALLAH HAFİZ

selam aleykum
Why it says only 4 pilars??? Salat, Saun, Zakat, Hajj??
the first one is de şahada!
şahada, salat, saun, zakat, hajj.
the 5 pilars of islam.
ALLAH HAFİZ

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W.salam,

i have picked up the hadeeth given below from the same same website http://www.tanzeem.org from where the article has been taken...that shows the writer is not denying the fact that there are five pillars of islam

On the authority of Ibn Omar, the son of Omar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with both, who said : I heared the messenger of Allah say :

"Islam has been built on five [pillars]: testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammed is the messenger of Allah, performing the prayers, paying the zakat, making the pilgrimage to the House, and fasting in Ramadan."

Related by Bukhari and Muslim



The writer is actually talking about the importance of Jihad..striving in the path of Allah...read again the lines below from the article..

The foundation of the edifice of Islam consists in the verbal testimony of God´s unity and Muhammad´s (SAW) prophethood. Built upon this foundation are the four pillars of Islam with which all of us are familiar, i.e., Salat, Zakat, Saum, and Hajj. Please note, however, that Iman (or faith) also has two pillars: an unshakable inner conviction in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the struggle in the path of Almighty Allah (SWT). This has been described in the Qur´an thus:

They alone are the mo´min who come to believe in Allah and His messenger and afterwards never doubted, and who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Only they are truthful and sincere. (Al-Hujurat 49:15)

What does this ayah really mean? It means that there is absolutely no way, for a person who claims to be a believer, to avoid Jihad fi Sabeel lillah and still remain a believer in the sight of Almighty Allah (SWT). Indeed, the very definition of a mo´min, as given in Surah Al-Hujurat, necessitates that a strong faith and state of inner certitude be coupled with an active struggle in the path of Allah (SWT).

W.salam,

i have picked up the hadeeth given below from the same same website http://www.tanzeem.org from where the article has been taken...that shows the writer is not denying the fact that there are five pillars of islam

On the authority of Ibn Omar, the son of Omar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with both, who said : I heared the messenger of Allah say :

"Islam has been built on five [pillars]: testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammed is the messenger of Allah, performing the prayers, paying the zakat, making the pilgrimage to the House, and fasting in Ramadan."

Related by Bukhari and Muslim



The writer is actually talking about the importance of Jihad..striving in the path of Allah...read again the lines below from the article..

The foundation of the edifice of Islam consists in the verbal testimony of God´s unity and Muhammad´s (SAW) prophethood. Built upon this foundation are the four pillars of Islam with which all of us are familiar, i.e., Salat, Zakat, Saum, and Hajj. Please note, however, that Iman (or faith) also has two pillars: an unshakable inner conviction in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the struggle in the path of Almighty Allah (SWT). This has been described in the Qur´an thus:

They alone are the mo´min who come to believe in Allah and His messenger and afterwards never doubted, and who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Only they are truthful and sincere. (Al-Hujurat 49:15)

What does this ayah really mean? It means that there is absolutely no way, for a person who claims to be a believer, to avoid Jihad fi Sabeel lillah and still remain a believer in the sight of Almighty Allah (SWT). Indeed, the very definition of a mo´min, as given in Surah Al-Hujurat, necessitates that a strong faith and state of inner certitude be coupled with an active struggle in the path of Allah (SWT).

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STRIVING FOR RIGHTEOUS DEEDS


Allah declares in the Qur'an:

"As for those who STRIVE (JAHADU) in Us (the cause of Allah), We surely guide them to Our paths, and lo! Allah is with the good doers." (29:69)

As for those who strive in Us, We surely guide them to Our paths .Allah is with the good doers.

(Al-Ankabut 29:69)

STRIVING FOR RIGHTEOUS DEEDS


Allah declares in the Qur'an:

"As for those who STRIVE (JAHADU) in Us (the cause of Allah), We surely guide them to Our paths, and lo! Allah is with the good doers." (29:69)

As for those who strive in Us, We surely guide them to Our paths .Allah is with the good doers.

(Al-Ankabut 29:69)

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interesting :),

very interesting lol..

jazak ALLAH brother for bringing up this topic.

interesting :),

very interesting lol..

jazak ALLAH brother for bringing up this topic.

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INNER JIHAD By Dr. Shahid Athar
STRIVING TOWARD HARMONY

http://muslim-canada.org/jihadshahid.html

there are two forces within us operating all the time in opposite directions. One is inviting us to do good and the other inviting us to do evil. These opposing forces are trying to take over our hearts and our minds which have control over our actions to go in their direction. The inner Jihad is overcoming the forces of evil by the forces of good and the triumph of one over the other. Because, if the forces of evil, which insight us to do wrong doings are not overpowered the man will be destroyed internally and will be tempted to destroy his surroundings externally. God in His ultimate wisdom is with the forces of good and therefore He associates Jihad with listening to Him. In translation, [the] Qur'an says, "Those who believe, who strive in the cause of God with their wealth and their persons, are the ones who are successful." So, the winner is not the human being who overcomes the wrong temptations but the winner is God in this inner Jihad. If we do not submit to the will of God then we are submitting to the will of the devil and the winner is the hunter who overtakes our souls at that moment of wrongdoing.


The word Jihad is from the Arabic root word JHD which basically means striving or struggle. The question is striving for what or a struggle for what? The struggle is of two types, one is inner and one is outer. Both have the same purpose which is to change the status quo - a status which is not in line with God's will or not in line with nature as such, a status which causes unrest and disturbance. Thus, if there is an evil temptation for wrong doing and we struggle very hard to overcome that temptation, it is striving in the cause of God and is considered one of the best forms of Jihad. Thus if there is a tyrant ruler who is oppressing people and one stands up to that tyrant and says a word of truth against his rule it is also one form of Jihad.

Unfortunately, the West describes Jihad as a holy war which is a wrong translation. If one translates holy war back to Arabic, the translation would be harb-e-maqadas or sacred war. Thus, holy war is not Jihad as such.

In fact, the word holy war came from the crusade when this call was made to the crusaders by then the Pope Urbana to unite them to fight against "infidels" who were occupying the birth place of Jesus (peace be upon him). Yet, it is true that one form of Jihad, that is the external form, can be described as taking up arms in defense of Islam and Muslims when they are attacked by external forces



Jehad BY ATHAR HUSAIN

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INNER JIHAD By Dr. Shahid Athar
STRIVING TOWARD HARMONY

http://muslim-canada.org/jihadshahid.html

there are two forces within us operating all the time in opposite directions. One is inviting us to do good and the other inviting us to do evil. These opposing forces are trying to take over our hearts and our minds which have control over our actions to go in their direction. The inner Jihad is overcoming the forces of evil by the forces of good and the triumph of one over the other. Because, if the forces of evil, which insight us to do wrong doings are not overpowered the man will be destroyed internally and will be tempted to destroy his surroundings externally. God in His ultimate wisdom is with the forces of good and therefore He associates Jihad with listening to Him. In translation, [the] Qur'an says, "Those who believe, who strive in the cause of God with their wealth and their persons, are the ones who are successful." So, the winner is not the human being who overcomes the wrong temptations but the winner is God in this inner Jihad. If we do not submit to the will of God then we are submitting to the will of the devil and the winner is the hunter who overtakes our souls at that moment of wrongdoing.


The word Jihad is from the Arabic root word JHD which basically means striving or struggle. The question is striving for what or a struggle for what? The struggle is of two types, one is inner and one is outer. Both have the same purpose which is to change the status quo - a status which is not in line with God's will or not in line with nature as such, a status which causes unrest and disturbance. Thus, if there is an evil temptation for wrong doing and we struggle very hard to overcome that temptation, it is striving in the cause of God and is considered one of the best forms of Jihad. Thus if there is a tyrant ruler who is oppressing people and one stands up to that tyrant and says a word of truth against his rule it is also one form of Jihad.

Unfortunately, the West describes Jihad as a holy war which is a wrong translation. If one translates holy war back to Arabic, the translation would be harb-e-maqadas or sacred war. Thus, holy war is not Jihad as such.

In fact, the word holy war came from the crusade when this call was made to the crusaders by then the Pope Urbana to unite them to fight against "infidels" who were occupying the birth place of Jesus (peace be upon him). Yet, it is true that one form of Jihad, that is the external form, can be described as taking up arms in defense of Islam and Muslims when they are attacked by external forces



Jehad BY ATHAR HUSAIN

http://muslim-canada.org/muspersonallaw9.html

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