2.4.5 - Just War Theory

Question 1

Aggressor

Answer 1

someone who attacks without being provoked

Question 2

Jihad

Answer 2

striving in the way of God

Question 3

Last resort

Answer 3

after all other methods have been tried

Question 4

Proportional methods

Answer 4

using weapons of the same factor as those used against you

Question 5

Two sources or wisdom and authority

Answer 5

• The Qur’an says that Muslims should fight in self-defence, but never be the aggressor
• The Qur’an says that Muslims should fight to protect the innocent and should never harm women, children or the elderly