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Flashcards in Jihad Deck (7)
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1
Q

What does Jihad mean?

A

to struggle or to strive for Allah

2
Q

What greater jihad?

A

A Muslim’s individual struggle to follow the teaching of Islam and resist evil

3
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What does greater jihad include?

A
  • studying the Qur’an
  • doing good deeds
  • attending mosque regularly
  • resisting temptation, greed and envy
4
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What lesser jihad?

A

holy war or the struggle to defend Islam

5
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what does Surah 2:190 say Jihad?

A

Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you

6
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what does Surah 22:39 say Jihad?

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permission (to fight) has been given to those who are being fought because they were wronged

7
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What is the significance of Jihad?

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  • they accept that greater Jihad, as the daily struggle against temptation faced by Muslims, was considered to be more important by Muhammad
  • they believe every Muslim faces a daily battle to resist evil in the world
  • seen as an act of sacrifices. it may mean Muslims have to sacrifice their time, skills, money and even life for Allah
  • they believe there are some occasions when fighting is the right action