Islamiyat O Level Jihad Notes - 789 Words

Jihad Definition: - In literal terms Jihad means to struggle or exert oneself to achieve a particular goal. In Islamic terminology, it means to struggle in the way of Allah Almighty to achieve and establish righteousness and shun evil. The scope of the terminology is very broad and is not simply restricted to fighting in the physical sense which is one method of carrying out jihad. Broadly Jihad is classified into two types: †¢ Greater Jihad. (Jihad Al-Akbar) †¢ Lesser Jihad. (Jihad Al- Asghar) Jihad can also be divided into following kinds: †¢ Jihad bin Nafs. (Greater Jihad, Spiritual) †¢ Jihad bil Lisan. (Lesser Jihad, Physical) †¢ Jihad bil Yad. (Lesser Jihad, Physical) †¢ Jihad bil Mal. (Lesser Jihad, Physical) †¢ Jihad†¦show more content†¦One form of jihad uses all our physical, financial resource is Hajj. Prophet Muhammad (Ø µÃ™â€žÃ™â€° Ø §Ã™â€žÃ™â€žÃ™â€¡ Ø ¹Ã™â€žÃ™Å Ã™â€¡ Ùˆ Ø ³Ã™â€žÃ™â€¦) said: â€Å"Hajj is the most excellent form of Jihad†. 5. Jihad bis Saif ( jihad by the sword) referring to qital fi sabilillah (armed conflict in the way of Allah) is the most common usage- a term that has been exploited and misused as ‘holy war’. It must be fought only as a last resort when all other options are explored and exhausted. However when there is injustice, oppression and the very existence of Islam and Muslims is threatened, and one’s faith is at stake, Muslims are obliged to intervene even if this requires armed confrontation to defend Islam. â€Å"And why should you not fight in the cause of Allah and of those who being weak, are ill-treated men, women and children, whose cry is:’Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from us from thee one who will help! (An-Nisa, 4:75) Military Jihad is justified if it will bring about freedom from tyranny, restore peace, combat oppression, or correct injustice. According to the Qur’an, if the enemy ceased hostilities and sought peace, Muslims were to seek peace as well. ‘If your enemy inclines towards peace, then you should seek peace and trust in Allah’. (8:61) Qital is done to remove hindrances in the propagation of Islam and never impose Islam on non-believers. Waging war toShow MoreRelatedISLAMIC BELIEFS OBSERVANCES LAWS15412 Words   |  62 PagesIslamic Beliefs, Observances Laws Question no 3/4 MUHAMMAD SHUMAIL MOHY-UD-DIN MUHAMMAD SHUMAIL MOHY-UD-DIN Islamiyat Notes TABLE OF CONTENTS: Islamic Beliefs, Observances Laws Sr. No 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) 31) 32) 33) 34) 35) 36) Topic ARTICLES OF FAITH Page No. Belief in Allah Belief in Angels Belief in Books Belief in Prophets Relationship between three articles of Faith. Belief in Prophets with