Holy war (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Arabic term for holy war
Arabic term for holy war
Harb al-Maqadis
Nature of holy war in Islam
Nature of holy war in Islam
Strictly defensive; protects Islam & Muslim communities
Three purposes justifying holy war
Three purposes justifying holy war
Protect religious freedom, defend Islam, protect Muslims
Primary intention for holy war
Primary intention for holy war
Protect and defend the religion of Islam itself
Surah 8:61 teaching
Surah 8:61 teaching
Incline towards peace if enemy does; trust in Allah
Holy war as last resort means
Holy war as last resort means
All peaceful solutions must be exhausted first
Authority to declare holy war
Authority to declare holy war
Recognised religious leaders with knowledge and authority
Protection of civilians in holy war
Protection of civilians in holy war
Women, children, non-combatants must never be harmed
Proportionality in holy war
Proportionality in holy war
Force must match threat; only necessary for defence
Property destruction in holy war
Property destruction in holy war
Unnecessary damage to buildings, crops avoided
Peace-focused Muslims' view of Islam
Peace-focused Muslims' view of Islam
Religion of peace; life is sacred gift from Allah
Defensive warfare supporters cite
Defensive warfare supporters cite
Historical examples like Battle of Badr
Historical battles as examples
Historical battles as examples
Battle of Badr and Conquest of Makkah