Because of the ignorance of the foundations of Islam, many people are notrepresent what jihad is. As a rule, among Europeans this word is associated with explosions, hostage-taking, and among Americans with the tragic events of 9/11. But is it really? Is it really the holy book of Muslims calls for slaughter? Let's try to understand what jihad really is.
Origin of the term
Несмотря на то что это слово часто употребляют в as a synonym for “holy war”, in fact it literally means “effort, effort”. This term is closely related to the Arabic word jahd, which translates as "to work, to strain, to give all power." Thus, answering the question “What is jihad in Muslims religion?”, It can be said that this is a life installation, a principle, adhering to which a person, having studied Islam, should live according to the studied truths, do good, teach others, move away from the blame and fight with external enemies your own faith. In other words, this is all the diversity of actions aimed at observing the principles of Islam, studying it and preserving knowledge for future generations.
Jihad and terrorism: what is the difference?
If this term does not contain a call toaggressive actions, why supporters of decisive action and violence so often use it? The fact is that jihad is a rather broad concept. It can be done in word, heart, possessions, hands, and weapons. Just at the last moment, and focus on the adherents of the radical branches of this religion.
First, a person must adopt Islam, thenHaving thoroughly studied all the rules of this religion, follow its laws in life and try to teach others about your faith. Fanatics believe that one should stand up in arms with those who threaten the faith of the Muslims. At the same time, they forget that it is necessary to fight only within the framework of a professed religion. That is, the efforts of believers should be aimed at removing obstacles between Islam and other people.
Джихад ставит перед собой одну лишь цель – providing the opportunity to accept Islam to all those who, without any coercion, wants it, and also give appropriate opportunities to those who teach and those who independently study this religion. By their actions, a Muslim should contribute to the elimination of polytheism and violence and the triumph of kindness, mercy and justice. This means that not only Islam’s supporters should be taken under their care and protection, but also people of other faiths, including atheists. This is the main difference between jihad and war, which is started mainly for money and profit. Thus, the view that Islam breeds terrorism and violence is in fact erroneous. Indeed, in some cases, jihad can take the form of self-defense. However, this right, the right of protection, is with every person on Earth, regardless of what he believes.
