Jihad in Islam and Christianity
Politicians and anti-Muslim activists frequently take to audiences and websites to criticize the term jihad as a form…
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Dialogue with the Qur’an: Understanding the Divine Message in Its Context and Beyond
The message of the Holy Qur’an is believed to be relevant for all Muslims, including those who lived…
Minorities Opposing Oppression: Hanukah and Jihad
In Arabic, the word Jihad is a noun meaning the activity of “striving and/or persevering.” According to Prophet…
The Qur’an and Education: Transcending How We Understand Difference
“If God had so willed, He would have made you a single people,” the Qur’an states (5:48). However,…
Jihad and Qital: Two Concepts Where Confusion About Islam Starts
In this article, I will try to summarize the concept of jihad and war according to the Qur’an,…
Jihad: What Is It and What Is It Not?
Islam is the name of a religion – it is not a political ideology, nor is it an…
Jihad
Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America there is not an Islamic…
The Meaning of Jihad and its Implications in the World Today
The first revelation Muhammad ever received from God was “Read!” (Ali 1672). That was a fitting command for…
Respond in Mildness
Pope Benedict’s unfortunate speech has offended Muslims all over the world. The offensive words quoted by the Pope…
The Search for Truth
Truth is to believe and to believe is to see the truth. Sometimes the truth is behind walls,…
What does the Qur’an say about Jihad and how did the Prophet implement it?
Q: In light of recent events, the media is constantly talking about jihad. However, sometimes they do not…