The New Head of Jihad Inc.?
The New Head of Jihad Inc.?
There are 2 types of armed religious warfare in Islam, namely the defensive jihad and the offensive jihad. This article discusses about the defensive jihad as a concept in Islamic law. (For discussion of aspects of jihad not related to warfare, see the main article, jihad.)
Islamic tradition holds that when Muslims are attacked, then it becomes obligatory for all Muslims of that land to defend against the attack; to participate in jihad but if the conditions of "Offensive Jihad" are fulfilled.
Muslims consider armed struggle against foreign occupation to be worthy of defensive jihad. Indeed, the Qur'an requires military defense of the besieged Islamic community.
Islamic tradition holds that when Muslims are attacked, then it becomes obligatory for all Muslims of that land to defend against the attack; to participate in jihad but if the conditions of "Offensive Jihad" are fulfilled.
Muslims consider armed struggle against foreign occupation to be worthy of defensive jihad. Indeed, the Qur'an requires military defense of the besieged Islamic community.