Muslim Attitudes to War

Question 1

+ Holy War

Answer 1

Lesser Jihad:
Last resort
Controlled by religious leader
Just cause
Bring about good
No civilians should suffer
Once aim achieved, fighting must stop

Question 2

+ Qur’an

Answer 2

‘Fight for the sake of God those that fight against you. But do not attack them first’ (Qur’an)

Question 3

• Qur’an

Answer 3

‘Paradise is for those who curb their anger’ (Qur’an)

Question 4

• Qur’an

Answer 4

‘There should be no compulsion in religion’ (Qur’an)

Question 5

• Muhammed

Answer 5

Religious duty to fight in war

Question 6

• Qur’an

Answer 6

‘(Good deeds and evil deeds are not equal.) Requite evil with good and he who is your enemy will become your dearest friend’