Jihad

Question 1

Jihad

Answer 1

‘Jihad’ means to struggle or strive.
It is important for all Muslims and for Shi’a Muslims it is one of the Ten Obligatory Acts.

Question 2

Jihad misconception

Answer 2

It is one of the most mis-understood Islamic concepts and it is stereotyped by the Western media as meaning ‘holy war’.
It is important to differentiate between Greater Jihad which is the inner struggle of an individual Muslim to control bad desires and intentions and Lesser Jihad which is the struggle of the Muslim community to combat eveil.