Holy war (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What is the Islamic term for holy war?
What is the Islamic term for holy war?
Harb al-Maqadis
What is holy war in Islam primarily connected to?
What is holy war in Islam primarily connected to?
Protection & defence of faith
Which is a justification for holy war in Islam?
Which is a justification for holy war in Islam?
Protecting religious freedom
What does Islamic teaching strictly prohibit holy war for?
What does Islamic teaching strictly prohibit holy war for?
Conquest & material gain
Which Quranic verse prioritises peace & reconciliation?
Which Quranic verse prioritises peace & reconciliation?
Surah 8:61
What does Surah 9:5 primarily address?
What does Surah 9:5 primarily address?
Treatment of polytheists
Who has authority to declare holy war in Islam?
Who has authority to declare holy war in Islam?
A recognised religious leader
When can holy war be considered as a last resort?
When can holy war be considered as a last resort?
After all peaceful means exhausted
Who must be protected during holy war?
Who must be protected during holy war?
Innocent civilians
What type of response must be used in holy war?
What type of response must be used in holy war?
Proportional to the threat
What is holy war called in terms of jihad?
What is holy war called in terms of jihad?
Lesser jihad
What does 'greater jihad' refer to?
What does 'greater jihad' refer to?
Internal spiritual struggle