Jihad Chris Woo Kyle Mast

Jihad to Americans Islam is an aggressive religion Suicide Bombers and IED’s Jihad is Terrorism

Facts 6 in 10 Americans believe Islam is prone to violent extremism 1 in 4 Americans admit to having prejudices against both Muslims and Arabs 45% of Americans believe Islam doesn’t teach respect for other religions 6 in 10 admit to knowing very little about Islam 56% of those under 30, 43% of adults, and 29% of seniors view Islam favorably

Terrorism “The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a Government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.” Not just Muslims, there are terrorist groups all around the world Osama Bin-Laden & Al-Qaeda

External Islamic Law Expansion and Defense Muhammad Holy War

Jihad Jihad means “To strive for moral and religious perfection” which means living in accordance with the five pillars of Islam Jihad refers to the struggle one must go through to “Strive in the Path of God” The Struggle is defined both externally and internally External struggle is with nonbelievers or enemies Internal struggle is with their own self and how they must reject greed or temptation

Five Pillars of Islam Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality of the prophet hood of Muhammad Establishment of the daily prayers Concern for and almsgiving to the needy Self-purification through fasting The pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able

Internal Jihad Always meant to be a nobler and more finer action It was more of a way of seeing the internal struggle as a complete way of life that should pervade and individuals day to day affairs The great importance in the internal struggle led to its being known as the “Greater Jihad”

Holy War Muslims or their faith or territory are under attack Islam permits military war to protect them Islam law sets very strict laws for the conduct of such war Recent years, the most common meaning of Jihad has meant Holy War

Permissible reason for military Jihad Self- Defense Strengthening Islam Protecting the freedom of Muslims to practice their faith Protecting Muslims against oppression, which could include overthrowing a tyrannical ruler Punishing an enemy who breaks an oath Putting right a wrong

What Jihad is not Force people to convert to Islam Conquer other territories to colonize them Take territory for economic gain Settle disputes Demonstrates leader’s power

Battle of Khandagh Amr Ibn Abdawad Imam Ali Jihad of Nafs (Self)