Jihad Flashcards
1
Q
Jihad meaning
A
struggling in the way of religion
2
Q
What is greater jihad?
A
the struggle to make oneself a perfect Muslim
3
Q
How does a Muslim perform greater jihad?
A
- perform 5 pillars
- follow Shari’ah exactly
- follow example of Prophet Muhammad
- ‘pleasing to Allah’
4
Q
Which jihad must come first?
A
Muslim lawyers teach that Muslims must achieve greater jihad before they can embark on lesser jihad
5
Q
what is lesser jihad?
A
removing evil from society- can only be done once evil is removed from themselves
start in Muslim societies, then non-Muslim societies
6
Q
importance of jihad
A
everyday life makes it a jihad to be a good Muslim- it is important that Muslims go through this struggle to be good Muslims
7
Q
SofA for jihad
A
- Surah 22 says that those who strive in God’s cause will be guided by God because God is with those who do right
- Surah 2 says Muslims must fight in self-defence, but must keep to God’s rules
