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- The sense of jihad as armed resistance was first used in the context of persecution faced by Muslims, as when Muhammad was at Mecca, when the community had two choices: emigration (hijra) or jihad.
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The first or the "classical" doctrine of jihad which was developed towards the end of the 8th century, emphasized the jihad of the sword (jihad bil-saif) rather than the "jihad of the heart", [196] but it contained many legal restrictions which were developed from interpretations of both the Quran and the Hadith, such as detailed rules ...
Sep 19, 2024 · Jihad, in Islam, a meritorious struggle or effort. Although in the West it is sometimes erroneously translated as ‘holy war’ and understood as referring exclusively to military combat, Islamic texts yield a broader array of meanings connected to moral and ethical struggles.
Aug 3, 2009 · Introduction. Jihad. The literal meaning of Jihad is struggle or effort, and it means much more than holy war. Muslims use the word Jihad to describe three different kinds of struggle: A...
Oct 24, 2003 · "Jihad" is a loaded term—and a concept that illustrates a deep gulf of miscommunication between Islam and the West. We asked expert Maher Hathout, author of "Jihad vs. Terrorism," to...
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Feb 7, 2019 · It is commonly thought to mean "holy war," and especially to represent efforts of Islam extremist groups against others. Since understanding is the best way to combat fear, let's look at the history and true meaning of the word jihad in the context of Islamic culture.
The Qurʾanic Discourse. The specific Qurʾanic terms that are associated with military activity are jihad, qital, and harb. Jihad, however, is a much broader term and its basic Qurʾanic signification is “struggle,” “striving,” “exertion.”.
The True Meaning of Jihad. In our modern times, the term ‘jihad’ has come to imply violence, holy wars, and terrorism, particularly in the western world. However, its original, intended meaning – and usage to a great extent in the Muslim world – continues to hark to a larger, more encompassing root word ‘j-h-d’ which means ‘to ...
