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Islamic Concept of Jihad

This document discusses the Islamic concept of jihad. It defines the literal and technical meanings of jihad, outlines five forms of non-violent jihad, and explores the conditions under which violent jihad (jihad bil saif) is permitted in Islam, including defense against aggression. It contrasts jihad with terrorism, outlining 10 principles of conduct in war laid down by Caliph Abu Bakr, such as prohibitions against harming civilians, destroying property, or engaging in treachery. The document examines jihad as a means of defending and spreading Islam within the boundaries of just war theory.

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Islamic Concept of Jihad

This document discusses the Islamic concept of jihad. It defines the literal and technical meanings of jihad, outlines five forms of non-violent jihad, and explores the conditions under which violent jihad (jihad bil saif) is permitted in Islam, including defense against aggression. It contrasts jihad with terrorism, outlining 10 principles of conduct in war laid down by Caliph Abu Bakr, such as prohibitions against harming civilians, destroying property, or engaging in treachery. The document examines jihad as a means of defending and spreading Islam within the boundaries of just war theory.

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Islamic Concept of Jihad

“And were it not that Allah checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been
demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of Allah is much
mentioned.”

(Al-Hajj: 40)

Introduction
1. Literal meaning of jihad
2. Meaning of jihad in Islamic terminology

Forms of Jihad
1. Jihad bil Nafs
2. Jihad bil Maal
3. Jihad bil Qalam
4. Jihad bil Qaul
5. Jihad bin Saif

Permission for jihad bil saif


1. Collective jihad in case of aggression and repressiveness
“Permission [to fight] has been given to those who are being fought, because they were wronged. And
indeed, Allah is competent to give them victory. [They are] those who have been evicted from their
homes without right – only because they say, ‘Our Lord is Allah’.”

(Al-Hajj: 39-40)

2. Permission of the head of the state


“The Imam is a shield, behind whom you fight and you protect yourself with”

(Sahih Bukhari)

3. Jihad for the glorification of Islam


“It is He who sent his messenger with guidance and religion of truth to manifest it over all religions.
And sufficient is Allah as Witness.”

(Al-Fatih: 28)

Conditions or Rules for jihad/Difference between jihad and terrorism


1. Take people by storm
2. Burn or set on fire
3. Damage corps or spifflicate the settlements
“And when he goes away, he strives throughout the land to cause corruption therein and destroy
corps and animals. And Allah does not like corruption.”

(Al-Baqarah: 205)

4. Mutilation of bodies
5. Killing envoys and emissaries
Holy Prophet (S.A.W) said;

“Had killing the envoys not prohibited, I would have killed you.”

6. Status of muaahid
“Whoever kills a man of Ahl ad-Dhimmah [non-Muslims living under Islamic rule] will not smell the
fragrance of paradise, even though its fragrance can be discerned from a distance of forty years.”

(Al-Hadith)

7. In the way of Allah


“Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress.”

(Al-Baqarah: 190)

8. Glorification of Islam
9. Elimination of mischief
“Fight them until there is no more fitnah (mischief)”

(Al-Baqarah: 193)

10. Mass killing of children, women and the old

10 principles of jihad laid down by Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA)


First pious Caliph, Hazrat Abu Bake Siddiq (RA) gave ten rules for the Muslim army when he sent a
military expedition to Syria: he said:

1. Neither kill a child, nor a women, nor an aged man.


2. You must not mutilate dead bodies.
3. You are likely to pass by people who have devoted their lives to monastic services; leave them
alone.
4. Bring no harm to the trees, nor burn them with fire, especially those which are fruitful.
5. Property must not be damaged.
6. Slay not any of the enemy’s flock, save for you food.
7. Do not commit treachery or deviate from the right path.
8. The properties and lives of people who yields must be protected as those of Muslims.
9. Booty must not be misappropriated.
10. Do not retreat during jihad.
Conclusion

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