The True Jihad

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Islamic Jihad is positive and continuous process. It is at work in the entire life of a believer.

Whenever the Prophet (saw) had to choose between two courses,he would always opt for the easier course.

The entire life of the Prophet is a practical demonstation of hi s peace-loving policy.

Migration or hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad is a clear example of abandoning violent solutions in favour of peaceful solutions.

As seen during the conquest of Makkah, the Prophet adhered to the principal of peace even in extreme emergencies.

Far from being an armed struggle Jihad is an peaceful struggle.

Now, a peaceful course of action is not just one of the possibilities: it is the main feasible and result-oriented option.

According to the Islamic Shariah, peace is the rule in matters of jihad, whilst war is the least favoured option.

Militant Targeting non-combatants is mukroo (strongly discouraged)

Violence is the way of destruction while non-violence is the way of construction.

According to the Islamic teachings, war is to be waged not against the enemy but against the Aggressor(s)

Jihad with the Quran means an ideological struggle to conquer peoples’ hearts and minds.

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Dear friend, Can you tell us, whom you are addressing here, Muslims or non-Muslims?

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*Originally posted by anjjan: *
Dear friend, Can you tell us, whom you are addressing here, Muslims or non-Muslims?

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It is for all readers but mainly for muslims with eemaan who in their entire lives jihad is a continuous process.

Source : Quotations and adapted from 'The True Jihad' by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan.

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Is it so that Muslims with iman are so ignorant of Jihad?

Jihad is so nice, but non-Muslims are usually afraid of this word. Is not it so strange?

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*Originally posted by Ahmed22: *
....Far from being an armed struggle Jihad is an peaceful struggle.
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Bud! Are you living in Pakistan? You can try saying that Jihad is peaceful. You can use burlywood, sandybrown, or teal colors. You can shout at top of lungs that Jihad is peaceful. No body cares!

You know why?

The guys preaching violent Jihad have longer beards and Saqeeler (more authentic sounding) Arabic.

I bet your beard can not be longer or bigger than the Chaaj of Dr. Israr. You can't win Bud! You can't win!

Jihad now is a mature word with very specific meanings. No matter how hard you try, Jihad's meaning won't change.

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*Originally posted by antiobl: *
Jihad now is a mature word with very specific meanings. No matter how hard you try, Jihad's meaning won't change.
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Muslims are commanded in the Qur'an to "enjoin good and forbid evil" (9:112). The word Jihad stems from the Arabic root word J-H-D, which means "strive." Other words derived from this root include "effort," "labor," and "fatigue." Essentially Jihad is an effort to practice religion in the face of oppression and persecution. The effort may come in fighting the evil in your own heart, or in standing up to a dictator. Military effort is included as an option, but as a last resort.

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Actually all of it was written to show the non-Muslims and mod-Muslims that Jihad is actually a form of act in which when someone comes to create mischief in the land like raping, plundering, killing, burning, destroying, pillaging and ravaging your fellow Muslims, you lie on the ground and let the enemy walk over you...This way, he would develop such a love for you that he would say sorry and leave...

Thank god this Wahiduddin Khan sahib was not around at the time of Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi or Sultan Baybars...They would have taken his head first...:D

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*Originally posted by antiobl: *

Bud! Are you living in Pakistan? You can try saying that Jihad is peaceful. You can use burlywood, sandybrown, or teal colors. You can shout at top of lungs that Jihad is peaceful. No body cares!

You know why?

The guys preaching violent Jihad have longer beards and Saqeeler (more authentic sounding) Arabic.

I bet your beard can not be longer or bigger than the Chaaj of Dr. Israr. You can't win Bud! You can't win!

Jihad now is a mature word with very specific meanings. No matter how hard you try, Jihad's meaning won't change.
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If narrow minded people refuse to learn about the actual meaning of jihad- well the loss is all theirs.Jihad is a struggle. And no it does not mean you pick up whatever weapon is available and run to kill the next person.

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Muslim_queen, why you start abusing others, if dont find replies as per your choice.
Yes, I hate the word Jihad, and I have enough reasons for that. For your information Muslims followers and a thorough study of Quran (not mere learning) have provided me all these reasons.

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Muslim_queen, why you start abusing others, if dont find replies as per your choice.
Yes, I hate the word Jihad, and I have enough reasons for that. For your information Muslims followers and a thorough study of Quran (not mere learning) have provided me all these reasons.
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you're very funny you know that.I suggest you study the Quran with somebody who can explain it to you.I did not 'abuse' anybody.I could care less about your hate for the word jihad- truth is you obviously know nothing about it.And what Muslim followers are you talking about here? Again re-check your sources of knowledge.

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.....Jihad is a *struggle. And no it does not mean you pick up whatever weapon is available and run to kill the next person.
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MQ, I assume you are old enough to understand the word "context". Human beings use context to attach very specific meanings to rather general words.

The word Jihad may have many meanings such as "struggle" or the ones pointed out by Ahmad22

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"strive" "effort," "labor," and "fatigue." [However] Military effort is included as an option, but as a last resort.

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In modern day context Jihad means violent and militant struggle. Why you may ask? There are not many bearded Muslims preaching Jihad as "strive" "effort," "labor," and "fatigue."

I hope you understand.

Let me pose a real life scenario for one of your lady friends MQ. You heard that her husband, or brother, or son was seen in the Montreal's Rue Catherine the "redlight" district. That poor fellow could explain all night that he was in place with lots of reddish lights, you won't buy it. Why?
The context of the term "redlight", will tell any sane person that the reddish lights had some dubious bulbs.

I am sure men around you are all very pious with long beards. So take this example as pure hypothetical scenario.

Ramzan Mubarak. Peace on Earth.

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*Originally posted by antiobl: *

MQ, I assume you are old enough to understand the word "context". Human beings use context to attach very specific meanings to rather general words.

The word Jihad may have many meanings such as "struggle" or the ones pointed out by Ahmad22

In modern day context Jihad means violent and militant struggle. Why you may ask? There are not many bearded Muslims preaching Jihad as "strive" "effort," "labor," and "fatigue."
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Dear antiobl,

Which defination do you master?

Strive?

Effort?

Labor?

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Fatigue?

What modern day scholar defines Jihad correctly?

Tell me how you were taught the defination of Jihad and what Jihad means to you.

<~~ This kaffir understands Jihad to mean:

Striving to follow in God's footsteps.

Striving to avoid sin.

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*Originally posted by Lajawab: *

Thank god this Wahiduddin Khan sahib was not around at the time of Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi or Sultan Baybars...They would have taken his head first...:D
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This waheed ud din sahib is known for his anti jihad comments.....won him an premier indian award for promoting peace and for opposing jihad in kashmir...

Read surah anfaal ...ahzab....taubah befor giving fatawa on jihad

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*Originally posted by AvgAmericanGirl: *
.....~~ This kaffir understands Jihad to mean: Striving to follow in God's footsteps. Striving to avoid sin.
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Good for you. May Allah bless your footsteps and your effort to avoid sin.

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*Originally posted by AvgAmericanGirl: *
....What modern day scholar defines Jihad correctly?....
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Well! It may not really matter how modern day scholars define an Arabic term, unless you are a linguist.

I'll give you an example. A shirt "pocket" is called "Khees" in Arabic. Do you have to know the "exact" meaning of "khees" to use a shirt pocket in America? Not really! In fact you even don't have to know or learn the term "Khees".

For an English speaker, the term "jihad" is as superfluous as the term "khees". You don't have to know the exact meaning of Jihad to "Strive to follow in God's footsteps [and] Strive to avoid sin". That's the beauty of Islam, that it doesn't force a specific form or fashion on individuals.

A mosque in Indonesia can be a palm leaf covered hut, while a mosque in Pakistan can be a grand red stone structure. Both places are good enough to be mosques. As long as there is a clean space available, you can pray.

The confusion about the term "Jihad" only arises when people mix Arab culture with Islam. In reality the two are completely separate concepts. Let's leave it for Arabs to struggle with the definition of an Arabic term.

As a Pakistani I'd rather use the term "koshish" or "Mihnat". In the same vein, as an American, you can safely quit using the term Jihad. Just continue, "Striving to follow in God's footsteps. Striving to avoid sin". And you will be "A OK".

May Allah bless our good deeds.

Happy Ramzan. Peace on Earth

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*Originally posted by antiobl: *

MQ, I assume you are old enough to understand the word "context". Human beings use context to attach very specific meanings to rather general words.

The word Jihad may have many meanings such as "struggle" or the ones pointed out by Ahmad22

In modern day context Jihad means violent and militant struggle. Why you may ask? There are not many bearded Muslims preaching Jihad as "strive" "effort," "labor," and "fatigue."

I hope you understand.

Let me pose a real life scenario for one of your lady friends MQ. You heard that her husband, or brother, or son was seen in the Montreal's Rue Catherine the "redlight" district. That poor fellow could explain all night that he was in place with lots of reddish lights, you won't buy it. Why?
The context of the term "redlight", will tell any sane person that the reddish lights had some dubious bulbs.

I am sure men around you are all very pious with long beards. So take this example as pure hypothetical scenario.

Ramzan Mubarak. Peace on Earth.
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Im old enough to know the meaning of "context" --but are you old enough to realize that people should try to find out what certain words mean and not just go for the context?

In modern day , Jihad still means the same thing.Its some people-- who refuse to aknowledge the real meanings for certain words.Jihad is synonymous with war...why? I know that there are a lot of people who think this way, in fact many people think that Jihad is a pillar of Islam.It is simply ridiculous.

Our job is not to force others to understand , we're to teach others. No there arent pious men with long beards around me.Instead there are people who actually try to understand.

If you think that Jihad means "war", well then OBL is a symbol of peace.

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*Originally posted by Muslim_Queen: *
......Jihad is synonymous with war...why? I know that there are a lot of people who think this way, in fact many people think that Jihad is a pillar of Islam.It is simply ridiculous.......
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Yes indeed MQ! Jihadi notion of warmongering is definitely ridiculous.

Ramzan Mubarak. Peace on Earth.