Today many people are familiar with the term ‘Jihad’ but most of them don’t know its exact meaning. “Jihad” is an Arabic word which holds significant importance to the Muslim world. Today this word is very commonly misused. Terrorists such as Al-Qaeda and Taliban have wrongly illustrated the true meaning of ‘Jihad’. They are spreading terrorism around the world within western countries and Muslims countries, under the claim that they are doing jihad for the sake of Allah. In Arabic, the word “Jihad” means striving oneself, but according to the religious context of the Qur’an and the Prophet’s (PBUH) narrations, it expresses the struggle against one’s evil inclinations or the exertion for the sake of Islam and the Muslim community.
Jurists have distinguished four different ways through which a believer can fulfill his Jihad obligations that is by heart, tongue, hand and by sword. Jihad by heart is to defeat evil, perfect inner self and rid heart of all evil thoughts. Jihad by tongue is to tell the truth, be honest, point what is wrong and then correct it, and also to invite non believers to Islam. Jihad by sword is to fight against attackers for defend yourself. So, Jihad is the use of all energies and resources to establish the Islamic system of life. In other words, Jihad before anything else, encourages Muslims to live better and establish what is right and wrong.
During the early years of spreading Islam, Muslims in Makah were tortured by Quraish tribe, insulted and attacked. By the command of Allah they left their properties and migrated to Medina. This was, also, Jihad for the sake of Allah, as Allah ordered Prophet Muhammad to leave all valuable belongings behind and to not to fight any non believer unless he is commanded to do so. In Quran the reason for war is to stop aggression, to protect Islam and to defend religious freedom and human rights.
You can do jihad by several ways like by tongue and by writing. We should preach our religion in an inviting and a friendly manner. If you are Muslim but you are not behaving as one, then you cannot support your religion. Keep in mind that people do not look at what is in heart and mind, instead they judge the actions. Therefore you cannot force any person to accept Islam with sword or weapon, what should be done instead is to understand your religion properly. It is a real fact that Muslims of this era are the biggest hindrance in the spread of Islam since many of them have forgotten the real teachings of their religion. Unfortunately, many current Muslims are Muslims only by name.
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