Jihad

Question 1

The greater jihad

Answer 1

-Regarded as the personal struggle for right
-Shows the desire and commitment to living a perfect Muslim life by following the 5 pillars, practicing the path set by Muhammad(sunnah), seeking justice and fairness and rising above all selfishness and greed
-Controlling all desires and battling against laziness through discipline and prayer
-Encouraging what is right (ma’ruf) both in one’s own life as well as in the world
-Respecting the beliefs of others and living in peace and harmony and obedience to the law

Question 2

How people maintain greater jihad in Britain today

Answer 2

Paying zaikai and khums
Buying/eating halal meat
Going to the mosque
Wearing modest clothes
No gambling
No alcohol
Going on pilgrimage

Question 3

The lesser jihad

Answer 3

-The use of force only in self defence, sometimes called holy war and is the removing of evil from society

Question 4

Where does lesser jihad originate from

Answer 4

Mohammed’s decision to authorise taking a conflict to prevent the wiping out of Muslims and is supported in the Koran

Question 5

What are the rules about lesser jihad

Answer 5

Muslim should not attack first aggressiveness is forbidden Muslims should only fight for those who attack and should never kill civilians jihad can only be declared by a holy impure Muslim leader whose decision is supported by the whole Muslim community