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, the Shahada , used by Muslims' Army during early Islam ]] Jihad ( ), meaning "to strive" or "to struggle" in Shi'a Islam , however, Jihad '''(Holy Struggle)''' is one of the 10 Practices Of The Religion . USAGE OF THE TERM Jihad literally means to "struggle", notably to "struggle in the way of God" or "to struggle to improve one's self and/or society.Esposito (2003), p.93 It is sometimes referred to as the sixth Pillar Of Islam , although it occupies no official status as such. Within Islamic Jurisprudence , jihad is usually taken to mean military exertion against non-Muslim combatants but there are other ways to perform jihad as well including Civil Disobedience .1R. Peters (1977), pp.3-5 In broader usage and interpretation, the term has accrued both violent and non-violent meanings. It can imply striving to live a moral and virtuous life, spreading and defending Islam, and fighting injustice and oppression, among other things.Esposito (2002a), p.26 In the languages of non-Islamic cultures, the term is usually used to refer to Muslim 'Holy War' or any violent strife invoking Allah. The primary aim of jihad is not the conversion of non-Muslims to Islam by force, but rather the expansion and defense of the Islamic State . In the classical manuals of Islamic jurisprudence, the Rules Associated With Armed Warfare are covered at great length. Such rules include not killing women, children and non-combatants, as well as not damaging cultivated or residential areas.2 More recently, modern Muslims have tried to re-interpret the Islamic sources, stressing that Jihad is essentially defensive warfare aimed at protecting Muslims and Islam. Although Some Islamic Scholars Have Differered On The Implementation Of Jihad , there is consensus amongst them that the concept of jihad will always include armed struggle against persecution and oppression.3 }}Some Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad regarded the inner struggle for faith a greater Jihad than even fighting force in the way of God.4 |
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