1. 05-25-2006Imam Joban MSA –UW presentation Jihad in Islam

2. Islam is not just a religion. It is a way of life. There are 1.3 billion Muslims in the World. Islam is not just a religion. It is a way of life. There are 1.3 billion Muslims in the World. Only 15% are Arabs. 1 out of every 5 people is a Muslim. Only 15% are Arabs. 1 out of every 5 people is a Muslim.

3. What is the meaning of Islam?What is the meaning of Islam? Linguistic meaning Linguistic meaning Surrender – purity - peace. Surrender – purity - peace. MUSLIM = A Person who submits to God MUSLIM = A Person who submits to God Islam is perfect, but Muslims are not Islam is perfect, but Muslims are not

4. Very Important and contemporary issues: Very Important and contemporary issues: Hijab Hijab Status of Women Status of Women Jihad Jihad Democracy Democracy Human Rights Human Rights

5. Hijab Hijab

6. Oh ! Such a deeply, religious, spiritual, peaceful, soul ! God bless her !

7. Muslim Girl Muslim Girl Oppressed by father who is a misogynist, huh ? Oppressed by father who is a misogynist, huh ?

8. 05-25-2006Imam Joban MSA –UW presentation

9. JIHAD JIHAD Linguistic meaning Striving - Struggling. Striving - Struggling. Islamic meaning Islamic meaning A- Non-violent struggling within oneself for a life of virtue. B- Fighting to establish justice, which is a supreme goal.

10. The word jihad The word jihad The word jihad has its origin in the verb jahada which means to struggle, to fight. The word has a few different connotations, since struggle can occur on several levels. So, there are 3 types of Jihad The word jihad has its origin in the verb jahada which means to struggle, to fight. The word has a few different connotations, since struggle can occur on several levels. So, there are 3 types of Jihad 1. Jihad with the holy Quran (Verbal Jihad) 1. Jihad with the holy Quran (Verbal Jihad)

11. 2. Jaihad bin Nafs (intimate struggle to purify the soul) 2. Jaihad bin Nafs (intimate struggle to purify the soul) 3. Jihad Fi-sabilillah (Military Jihad for the sake of God) 3. Jihad Fi-sabilillah (Military Jihad for the sake of God) Defensive Defensive Offensive Offensive

12. Verbal Jihad Verbal Jihad According to the Quran, the Holy War, called Jihad, is in reality a holy campaign which uses the help of the Quran to bring about a spiritual revolution in the world.According to the Quran, the Holy War, called Jihad, is in reality a holy campaign which uses the help of the Quran to bring about a spiritual revolution in the world. Fight against them by means Of it (the Quran) a great fight (Q:Ch. 25: 53)Fight against them by means Of it (the Quran) a great fight (Q:Ch. 25: 53)

13. The Prophet Muhammad (S) said, "The most excellent jihad is the speaking of truth in the face of a tyrant." He encouraged raising one's voice in the name of Allah on behalf of justice. The Prophet Muhammad (S) said, "The most excellent jihad is the speaking of truth in the face of a tyrant." He encouraged raising one's voice in the name of Allah on behalf of justice. Example : Fighting for social Justice, equality, prevnting oppression etc. Example : Fighting for social Justice, equality, prevnting oppression etc. Maybe Boston Tea Party could be a form of jihad Maybe Boston Tea Party could be a form of jihad

14. 2. Jihad bin Nafs (intimate struggle to purify the soul) 2. Jihad bin Nafs (intimate struggle to purify the soul) The most excellent jihad is that of the soul. This jihad, called the Jihad bin Nafs, is the intimate struggle to purify the soul of satanic influence-- both subtle and overt. It is the struggle to cleanse one's spirit of sin. This is the most important level of jihad. The most excellent jihad is that of the soul. This jihad, called the Jihad bin Nafs, is the intimate struggle to purify the soul of satanic influence-- both subtle and overt. It is the struggle to cleanse one's spirit of sin. This is the most important level of jihad.

15. To tame one's rebellious nature into complete submission to God is another form of Jihad which is infact the greater Jihad, according to the Holy Prophet of Islam. On returning from a battle, he (S) is reported to have said: We are returning from the lesser Jihad to the greater Jihad.

16. Muslims as both individuals and members of Islamic society must carry out jihad, that is, they must exert themselves at all moments of life to fight a battle both inward and outward against those forces that if not combatted will destroy that equilibrium which is the necessary condition for the spiritual life of the person and the functioning of human society. Muslims as both individuals and members of Islamic society must carry out jihad, that is, they must exert themselves at all moments of life to fight a battle both inward and outward against those forces that if not combatted will destroy that equilibrium which is the necessary condition for the spiritual life of the person and the functioning of human society.

17. On the more external level, the lesser jihad also includes the socio- economic domain. It means the reassertion of justice in the external environment of human existence starting with man himself. To defend one's rights and reputation, to defend the honour of oneself and one's family is itself a jihad and a religious duty. On the more external level, the lesser jihad also includes the socio- economic domain. It means the reassertion of justice in the external environment of human existence starting with man himself. To defend one's rights and reputation, to defend the honour of oneself and one's family is itself a jihad and a religious duty.

18. From the spiritual point of view all the 'pillars' of Islam can be seen as being related to jihad. The fundamental witnesses, 'There is no divinity but Allah' and 'Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah', through the utterance of which a person becomes a Muslim are not only statements about the Truth as seen in the Islamic perspective but also weapons for the practice of inner jihad. From the spiritual point of view all the 'pillars' of Islam can be seen as being related to jihad. The fundamental witnesses, 'There is no divinity but Allah' and 'Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah', through the utterance of which a person becomes a Muslim are not only statements about the Truth as seen in the Islamic perspective but also weapons for the practice of inner jihad.

19. To perform the prayers with regularity and concentration requires the constant exertion of our will and an unending battle and striving against forgetfulness, dissipation and laziness. It is itself a form of spiritual warfare.

20. In the same way that with every breath the principle of life which functions in us irrespective of our will and as long as it is willed by Him who created us, exerts itself through jihad to instill life within our whole body, at every moment in our conscious life we should seek to perform jihad in not only establishing equilibrium in the world about us but also in awakening to that Divine Reality which is the very source of our consciousness.

21. The Prophet said, 'Man is asleep and when he dies he awakens'. Through inner jihad the spiritual man dies in this life in order to cease all dreaming, in order to awaken to that Reality which is the origin of all realities, in order to behold that Beauty of which all earthly beauty is but a pale reflection, in order to attain that Peace which all men seek but which can in fact be found only through the inner jihad. The Prophet said, 'Man is asleep and when he dies he awakens'. Through inner jihad the spiritual man dies in this life in order to cease all dreaming, in order to awaken to that Reality which is the origin of all realities, in order to behold that Beauty of which all earthly beauty is but a pale reflection, in order to attain that Peace which all men seek but which can in fact be found only through the inner jihad.

22. 3. Jihad Fi-sabilillah (Military Jihad for the sake of God) Physical Jihad: This is combat waged in defense of Muslims against oppression and transgression by the enemies of Allah, Islam and Muslims. We are commanded by Allah to lead peaceful lives and not transgress against anyone, but also to defend ourselves against oppression.

23. Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors. 2:190 This portion of the Qur'an was revelaed in about 606 C.E., when the Prophet Muhammad and his followers were under attack in the city of Medinah.

24. The passage actually refers to a defensive war. "You fight back. You go as far as it takes to stop the aggression but you do not go beyond that. So if you have to, you go as far as fighting verbally to get someone out of your home--but you don't shoot him after he is out. You don't keep going on with it--only if you are attacked, if there is an oppression applied to you.

25. Jihad orders as in the traditions of Prophet Mohammad: Jihad orders as in the traditions of Prophet Mohammad: Never Injure Prisoners of War Never Injure Prisoners of War Never Kill Animals Never Kill Animals Never Destroy Crops Never Destroy Crops Never Destroy Infrastructures Never Destroy Infrastructures

26. Never Mutilate Bodies of Enemies dead or alive Never Mutilate Bodies of Enemies dead or alive All Prisoners Given Fair Treatment All Prisoners Given Fair Treatment Women & Children Protected From Harm Women & Children Protected From Harm Always Bury All Dead With Respect Always Bury All Dead With Respect Note: 1,400 Years BEFORE Geneva Convention

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