2006-12-28 12:12:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Jihad, sometimes spelled Jahad, Jehad, Jihaad, Jiaad, Djehad, Jawwad, or Cihad, (Arabic: جهاد ǧihād) is an Islamic term, meaning to strive or struggle in the way of God, and is sometimes referred to as "the sixth pillar of Islam", although it has no official status.[1] Jihad has a wider meaning in Islamic literature. It can be striving to lead a good Muslim life, praying and fasting regularly, being an attentive spouse and parent or working hard to spread the message of Islam.[2] Jihad is also used in the meaning of struggle for or defence of Islam, the holy war. Despite the fact that Jihad is not supposed to include aggressive warfare, this has occurred, as exemplified by early extremists like Kharijites and contemporary groups like Egypt's Jihad Organization (which assassinated Anwar Al Sadat) as well as Jihad organizations in Lebanon, the Gulf states, and Indonesia.[1]
In Muhammad's time, after Itmam al-hujjah (completion of the proof, a doctrine in Islam related to prophets), polytheists of Arabia were asked for submission to Islam as a condition for exoneration and the others for jizya and submission to the political authority of the Muslims for exemption from death punishment and for military protection as the dhimmis of the Muslims.[3] Islamic scholars have different opinions on Jihad, however, there is a consensus that armed struggle against persecution and oppression will always continue.[3]
2006-12-28 12:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by PD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As definied by wikipedia, jihad has several meanings, according to the Islam religion. Basically, jihad (by the sword) means holy war. This type of jihad is used by terrorists.
2006-12-28 20:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by nobodyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A jihad is a holy war. People fight jihads in the name of their god.
2006-12-28 20:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jihad is a term meaning 'holy war'. This type of war is especially persistant and violent because it is said to be war in the name of, or ordered by God.
2006-12-28 20:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jane D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A War
2006-12-28 21:24:10 · answer #5 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shooting at a B-2 bomber 50,000 feet in the air with an AK-47, and believing you're going to win!
2006-12-28 20:17:00 · answer #6 · answered by Answer Master Dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Islamic Holy War (i think)
2006-12-28 20:15:31 · answer #7 · answered by Bubuchachum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A war that is created from conflicts in religeon.
2006-12-28 20:15:21 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet Sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So called sacrificing your life for a cause by blowing yourself and others up.
2006-12-28 20:16:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
religious war
2006-12-28 20:14:55 · answer #10 · answered by binda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋