War and Just War theory (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Just war in Islam
Just war in Islam
Conflict meeting specific moral & religious criteria, acceptable to Allah
Islam's core values about war
Islam's core values about war
Peace and non-violence
When defensive action permitted in Islam
When defensive action permitted in Islam
When peaceful approaches have failed
Transgressor in Islamic warfare
Transgressor in Islamic warfare
Someone going beyond justified limits/using excessive force
Lesser jihad
Lesser jihad
Physical struggle/warfare per Islamic principles
Greater jihad
Greater jihad
Internal spiritual struggle against sin
Which jihad is more important
Which jihad is more important
Greater jihad (internal spiritual struggle)
Religious authority requirement for just war
Religious authority requirement for just war
Declared by legitimate religious leader
Last resort condition for just war
Last resort condition for just war
All peaceful methods must be exhausted first
Protection of innocents in just war
Protection of innocents in just war
Must not threaten civilian lives/non-combatants
Environmental consideration in Islamic warfare
Environmental consideration in Islamic warfare
Natural environment protected from unnecessary damage
Defensive nature requirement for just war
Defensive nature requirement for just war
Act of defence not aggression; protecting community/Islam
Proportionate response in just war
Proportionate response in just war
Not to acquire territory/power, only address threat
Hijrah
Hijrah
Migration when Muhammad & followers faced persecution