JIHAD
Jihad is an Arabic word which literally means striving or struggling, especially with a praiseworthy aim.
It can have many shades of meaning in an Islamic context, such as struggle against one's evil inclinations, an exertion to convert unbelievers, or efforts toward the moral betterment of society, though it is most frequently associated with war. In classical Islamic law, the term often refers to armed struggle against unbelievers, while modernist Islamic scholars generally equate military jihad with defensive warfare. In Sufi and pious circles, spiritual and moral jihad has been traditionally emphasized under the name of greater jihad.
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1.What is the true meaning of Jihad in Islam?
The Arabic word Jihad literally translates to 'striving' or 'struggling' in the way of God, rather than 'holy war.' Islamic theology divides Jihad into two primary forms:
1. The Greater Jihad: The internal, spiritual struggle against one's own ego, desires and sins to live a righteous life.
2. The Lesser Jihad: An outward struggle, which can include military defense against aggression. Islamic law strictly limits military jihad to defensive or anti-oppressive warfare and forbids harming non-combatants, women, children and infrastructure.
