Jihad Flashcards

1
Q

What is Jihad?

A

The struggle against evil

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What are the two types of Jihad? (2)

A
  1. Individual struggles

2. Collective fellowship of Islam

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3
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Jihad requires Muslims to improve _____ and their _____, in a way God would _____

A

Themselves, society, approve

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4
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In which religious books mentions Jihad?

A
  1. Qur’an

2. Hadith

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5
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What is the Hadith?

A

The sayings of Muhammad

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What are the two elements of Jihad? (2)

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  1. Greater Jihad

2. Lesser Jihad

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What is the greater Jihad? (2)

A

The personal inward struggle to strictly follow the teachings of Islam

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How does a Muslim help the greater Jihad?

A

Follow the Five Pillars of Islam

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9
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Why does Sawm help a Muslim with the greater Jihad? (2)

A

Shows discipline (1) by putting God above their bodily needs for a month (1)

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10
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How dos Hajj help a Muslim with the greater Jihad? (2)

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They spent ten days (1) leaving behind any concerns to dedicate themselves to God’s will (1)

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Greater Jihad is the constant ____ to _____ the heart from _____

A

Struggle, purify, evil

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12
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What’s a way of showing submission to God that some Muslims do, that requires great patience and discipline?

A

Learning the Qur’an by heart

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13
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Give examples of how a Muslim would support greater Jihad? (5)

A
  1. Do Sadaqah
  2. Volunteer work
  3. Learning the Qur’an
  4. Following the Five Pillars
  5. Avoiding temptations and distractions
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14
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What is lesser Jihad?

A

The outward struggle to defend Islam from threat

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15
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What’s the origins of lesser Jihad? (2)

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In the early days of Islam, Muslims were persecuted (1) and needed to protect their freedom to practise their faith (1)

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16
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Lesser Jihad can not be used to justify _____ against _____ ______

A

Terrorism, innocent civilians

17
Q

What is a holy war?

A

A war fought for religious reasons

18
Q

Jihad is an important _____ _____ that brings Muslims closer to ____

A

Spiritual practice, God

19
Q

What are the criteria for a holy war? (5)

A
  1. Must be declared by a fair religious leader
  2. Can’t be used to convert people
  3. Must be a response to a threat of faith
  4. Must not be used to gain land or wealth
  5. Must be the last resort- all peaceful methods must have been used before
20
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Why can’t ISIS use lesser Jihad as a reason for terrorism?

A
  1. Response to threat