¶ … jihad with reference to the practices and believes of the Muslims regarding the word "jihad." Further the paper will develop ethical/moral arguments regarding the stoppage of violence by both Ireland and Syria. Although one can name many countries with reference to jihad and practices of Muslims against the violence attacks, but this paper will limit the discussion to the violent attacks of Syria and Ireland.
It is an Arabic word the root of which is Jahada, which means to strive for a better way of life. Jihad is not a war to force the faith on others, as many people think of it. It should never be interpreted as a way of compulsion of the belief on others, since there is an explicit verse in the Qur'an that says: "There is no compulsion in religion" Al-Qur'an: Al-Baqarah (2:256)." http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/reference/glossary/term.JIHAD.html
The definition of Jihad states that it is a struggle, a way, a methodology or practice to strive for a better way of life. It is a practical act performed by the Muslims when they are badly pressed and dominated by other people belonging to another religion. As it is stated in the Holy Quran that:"GOD advocates justice, charity, and regarding the relatives. And He forbids evil, vice, and transgression. He enlightens you, that you may take heed.(16:90)" http://www.submission.org/muhammed/jihad.html
Jihad is not performed to compel or convince anyone to one's own ideology and beliefs, instead it is a way to save the ideologies, teachings and guiding principles of Islam. Jihad is made under those circumstances when the Muslims have no...
Infact, when there is no one to save the ideologies of Islam then at that point of time it is the
duty of a Muslim to raise his voice against the wickedness and against the violent attacks of the dominating parties. Jihad is the only possible solution and a suitable answer for a Muslim when he is deeply disturbed by the dominating parties and when his faith and belief strikes him to take action against the evil acts of the attackers.
Both ethically and morally a Muslim has given the right to perform jihad under stressful circumstances and situations. "The great stations of
perfection in the spiritual life can also be seen in the light of the inner jihad" http://www.al-islam.org/al-serat/jihad-nasr.htm
There are many Quranic verses in which it is clearly stated that a Muslim should strive and struggle hard to save the Islamic ideologies and teachings. It is therefore, the duty of a true Muslim to obey the teachings of Islam and perform Jihad as and when necessary. It is stated in the Quran:"Fight against them by means Of it (the Quran) a great fight Surah Al-Furqan (Ch. 25, V,53)" http://www.alislam.org/books/study-of-islam/jihad.html
History have shown that aggressive and violent actions against the Muslim have been taken
place even in the times of
Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), during those times also the true believers stood against the evil acts of the dominating parties and they understood their moral and ethical duties towards their
religion as a true believer. Similarly, the conditions of Muslims in Ireland and Syria are under enormous pressure of the non-Muslims. The Musalmans are treated very badly in both these countries and they are not free to practice their own teachings and beliefs instead they have great pressure of the non-Muslims on them. Another example, which can be quoted here, is of Israel…
