Religion And Conflict: Islam

Question 1

What are some Islamic teachings on peace?

Answer 1

> the word ‘Islam’ comes from the root of the Arabic word for peace
- can be produced and maintained with submission to Allah

> the Qur’an teaches that we should seek peace not revenge

> the Ummah can only be maintained if peace is maintained

Question 2

What is meant by the ‘greater’ and ‘lesser’ Jihad?

Answer 2

> greater is the internal struggle to avoid temptation and to do the right thing

> lesser jihad is to do with conflict and has strict conditions for restoring peace+freedom

Question 3

What is meant by jihad?

Answer 3

To struggle in the way of Allah

Question 4

What are some Islamic teachings on war and conflict?

Answer 4

> ” and fight in the cause of God… But do not go over the limits; God does not love the aggressors”

> ” they are those unjustly driven from their homes only because they said ‘our Lord is Allah’. “

Question 5

What are the conditions of Jihad?

Answer 5

> last resort

> self defence, to allow Muslims to worship Allah freely

> as soon as peace is offered the fight must stop

> no hatred or vengeance

> civilians, animals, crops and trees must be protected

> reconciliation

Question 6

What is the Islamic perspective of suffering?

Answer 6

> is because of qadr

> it is a test of faith, resisting temptation can lead to reward

> supporting those in need in 1/5 pillars + is vital to the Ummah