The True Jihad
The True Jihad
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violent course of action is not only unnecessary, but
also unIslamic. In these modern times non-violent
conduct is the best option. According to the Islamic
shariah, peace is the rule in matters of
jihad
, while
war is the least desirable option.
In present times groups of Muslims in many
countries have launched movements of armed
jihad
,
in the name of Islam. But a movement cannot be a
jihad
just because its leaders describe it as such.
An action can be termed a
‘jihad’
only when it fulfils
the conditions set by Islam. Any military action
which is carried out without fulfilling these
conditions will not be a
jihad
but a
fasad
, which will
amount to spreading corruption across the world.
Those who engage in such a
‘jihad’
will not deserve
any reward. They should expect only divine
punishment.
The special conditions of
jihad
have been dealt with
in detail in the following chapter. Here I would like
to lay stress on one important aspect of it. That is,
jihad
in the sense of
qital
(armed struggle) does not
fall into the same category of individual acts of
