War and Peace: Islam
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- War and Peace: Islam
- There are two ideas in Muslim teaching that relate to war – Jihad (to struggle in the way of Allah) and Harb al-Muqadis (Holy War).
- Jihad
- Greater Jihad
- the personal spiritual struggle or effort of every Muslim to follow the teachings of Allah (God) in their own lives
- Lesser Jihad
- The struggle to build a good Muslim society; also Holy War (the struggle to defend against oppression; with force if necessary).
- Greater Jihad
- Harb al-Muqadis - Holy War
- ‘The Qur’an makes it clear that Muslims may fight in self-defence but should not start a fight or war
- Other reasons for a military Jihad
- To strengthen Islam
- To protect the freedom of muslims to practice their faith
- To put right a wrong
- To protect muslims against attack
- Other reasons for a military Jihad
- A military Jihad must follow strict rules in order to be legitamate
- The opponent must have started the fighting
- It must not be fought to gain territory
- It must be launched by a religious leader
- It must be fought to bring about good
- It must be a last resort
- Wounded enemy soldiers must be treated in exactly the same way as one’s own soldiers
- Hate your enemy mildly; he may become your friend one day.
- ‘The Qur’an makes it clear that Muslims may fight in self-defence but should not start a fight or war
- Jihad
- Islam is a religion which advocates peace and peace-making. However, it is not a pacifist religion; fighting and war is permitted in certain circumstances when all else has been tried and failed
- There are two ideas in Muslim teaching that relate to war – Jihad (to struggle in the way of Allah) and Harb al-Muqadis (Holy War).
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