Why do we deny the significance of the problem of Jihad?

While we dream of jihad and some deny it, while others explain it away, and yet others frown on it to hide their own weakness and reluctance towards it, here is a snapshot from the diary ... After the Qur'an, the hadith (reports on the sayings and acts of the prophet) is the second most important source of Islamic law (Shari'a). read more

WHAT JIHAD IS. The Arabic word "jihad" is often translated as "holy war," but in a purely linguistic sense, the word " jihad" means struggling or striving. The arabic word for war is: "al-harb". In a religious sense, as described by the Quran and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (s), "jihad" has many meanings. read more

Admittedly, it’s the last category of Jihad that is a cause for concern to many, and which we shall explore in detail. Physical Jihad Jihad on the battlefield, in the Islamic perspective, is the last resort, and is subject to stringent conditions. read more