The concept of Jihad in Islam
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This document discusses the concept of Jihad in Islam. It begins by covering Islamic beliefs and then defines Jihad as meaning struggle or effort for excellence, which can take three forms: struggling against one's own evil desires; struggling against evil in society; and struggling in battle for self-defense or to end oppression. It notes that valid reasons for military Jihad include self-defense, resisting occupation, and protecting religious freedom, but that Jihad does not mean forcing religion on others or fighting for personal power or wealth. The document outlines Islamic rules of warfare, such as offering peace first, protecting non-combatants, avoiding destruction, and just treatment of prisoners. It stresses that Jihad should not be connected to terrorism.
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The concept of Jihad in Islam
- 3. What we will cover The meaning of the word “Jihad” The purpose of Jihad Islamic attitude towards the use of force The etiquette of the battlefield Post victory era Significance of Jihad But first, the beliefs of Islam
- 4. Beliefs in Islam Belief in Allah Belief in the angels Belief in the revelations (books) Belief in the prophets Belief in the Day of Judgment Belief in Divine Destiny
- 5. Vision and Mission Vision To attain the pleasure of Allah on the Day of Judgment To enter Paradise and avoid the Hellfire Mission To worship Allah in this world
- 6. The “Popular” understanding Misrepresented Belief compulsion or pay with life Religious intolerance of other beliefs Kill all different than you, or have right to Terrorism connected to Jihad—since some commit it, organizations called Islamic Jihad —neither Islamic/Jihad
- 7. Back to Etymology Islam Is not derived from a person’s name Means submission and peace Attainment of peace through Submission to the will of God Following His guidance Salam (the root of Islam) One of Allah’s names/attributes Paradise—Dar Assalam Greetings—Assalamu Alaikum
- 8. Etymology of Jihad Jihad from Juhd—effort or struggle for excellence Three levels in Islam Struggle against evil inclinations of the self and desires Struggle against evil in society—forbidding evil, enjoining good Struggle in the battlefield—defense or removal of human tyranny
- 9. Jihad?…Not! Fighting to force people into Islam “Let there be no compulsion in the matter of religion” Quran 2:256 For personal ego to rule over larger areas For asserting the superiority of one group over another (ethnic, national) For wealth or war booty
- 12. ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF WAR •OBJECTIVES OF WAR •DIVISION OF COMBATANTS & NON COMBATANTS •RIGHTS OF COMBATANTS
- 13. Valid reasons for Jihad Self defense As in the days of the prophet Includes armed resistance to occupation Removal of human tyranny Prevention of exercise of religious freedom Prevention of peaceful communication of the message of Islam
- 14. Lessons from the Prophet 13 years of persecution in Mecca Fight not but perform prayers Not for personal revenge, but a clear cause First verse to allow fighting back was because of oppression Later revelations clarified Tolerate, be kind, equitable to others That do not fight your religion Do not expel you from your homes
- 15. If there is war Give refuge to those that seek it Respect all treaties, unless abrogated Declare the war—no surprises Except ongoing battle or occupation Offer peace before joining battle Strictly spare those not fighting Women, children, old men Religious devotees of prayer, teaching
- 16. If there is war No unnecessary destruction Animals, vegetation, buildings Spare injured enemy combatants Do not torture or kill prisoners Provide them best of food (in Quran) End bondage of prisoners of war As an act of charity As a ransom (losses of war or prisoner exchange) Allow dead to be buried in dignity
- 17. When war is over Avoid arrogance and gloating Shoulder the responsibility Establish justice Help the needy Prevent exploitation Of people Of land, wealth Provide situations for the good in people to manifest the evil to diminish
- 18. TYPES OF JIHAD •JIHAD BINNUFS •JIHAD BILMAL •JIHAD BILILM •JIHAD BISSAIF
Editor's Notes
- Vision of a Muslim To attain Allah’s pleasure To attain Paradise Mission of a Muslim To worship Allah Ritual worship Intention of deed Balance of Human Being Spiritual, Physical, Mental,
- Misrepresented in many quarters Related to compulsion religion. Pay your life. related to religious intolerance of others whose belief differ taking out of context some verses which were revealed specifically to deal with aggressors. ‘kill all the infidels’. basic is that you kill anyone who differs from you or you have the right to do so. Terrorism connected with jihad. Since some commit these acts, call their organization ‘islamic jihad’. Neither Islamic nor jihad as we will see.
- All types of Peace Between Man and Allah Within oneself. Clear vision With other human beings Extends to all living creatures With the universe at large—ecology
- القثال : one form of jihad bringing an action in accordance to the will of the creator. Conclusion : -Jihad has always been A part of Islamic teachings -struggle for excellence even in Mecca : (where there was no battlefield Jihad) : ‘ those who struggle truly for path of Allah, they’ll receive their reward.
- 10:99, 42:48, 5:99 Has been covered in an example in the life of the Prophet when some people came ‘ some people fight in order to be called courageous (ego) hoping to get some benefits (war bosty) and bias towards one nationality , ethnic, race. They asked which of these are in the path of Allah, accepted by Allah? ‘ The prophet said : only those who fight so that the word of Allah becomes supreme ( to establish goodness and justice) are struggling in the path of Allah’ - others not accepted.
- Protection and refuge to allow them to hear Allah’s words—not hatred or killing, but transforming people and establishing justice