Module 5: Jihad
What is Jihad?
- Jihad means struggle for the sake of Allah and must not include any personal ambitions and interests.
Types of Jihad
- Jihad bin Nafs (Struggle within against the evil desires)
- Jihad bil Qalam / Lisaan (Struggle against evil through writing or/and speaking)
- Jihad Bis Saif (Warfare to stop evil)
- Conditions for Jihad (warfare)
- Can people make their groups and announce Jihad (warfare)?
- Who is responsible for declaring Jihad (warfare)?
- Kidnapping and hijacking innocent civilians is a crime
Warfare in Islam
- The battles during Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) time
- Do not kill innocent civilians
- Women and children must not be harmed
- Places of worship of other religions must not be destroyed
- Water should not be contaminated
- Green trees should not be cut
- Elderly and sick should not be killed
- Those who surrender must be protected
- Forgiveness must prevail over revenge
- Killing someone just because of his/her nationality or religion is a crime