Is jihad a duty of Islam?

Jihad: Jihad, (“struggle,” or “battle”), a religious duty imposed on Muslims to spread Islam by waging war; jihad has come to denote any conflict waged for principle or belief and is often translated to mean “holy war.” Islam distinguishes four ways by which the duty of jihad can be fulfilled: by the. read more

Jihad is a holy duty made obligatory upon all Muslims by Allah, the Almighty. The Muslims should defend themselves if being attacked in order to preserve their faith, spread Islam, and stand against tyrants and oppressors. read more

We are returning from the Jihad Asghar (fighting) to Jihad Akbar (struggle against self). (Kashaf) Therefore it is the duty of Every Muslim to amend himself first means build his character and become a True Godly person like Muhammad Pbuh - an examplary character so that Peoples should get attracted towards him. read more