jihad

Question 1

what is greater jihad

Answer 1

The duty of every Muslim to live a good
life, be faithful to God and obey the
commands of Islam.

Question 2

what is Lesser Jihad

Answer 2

Carried out according to strict rules for the purpose
of defending Islam:

Question 3

give examples of greater jihad (4)

Answer 3

Following the Five Pillars

Working for social justice

Studying the Qur’an

Doing good deeds

Question 4

give examples of lesser jihad

Answer 4

Fought for a just cause

Fought as a last resort

Authorised by accepted Muslim authority

Minimum amount of suffering should be caused

Question 5

why is jihad important (3)

Answer 5

Both found in the Qur’an, which is considered by Muslims to contain the infallible, complete Word of God

Most Muslims agree that greater jihad is the most important (as it is stressed in the Qur’an)

Greater Jihad is a PERSONAL battle, which is understood by many to be the true meaning of the term

Question 6

give a quote about lesser jihad

Answer 6

“Fight in God’s cause against those who fight you, surrah