The Just War theory (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What does Just War theory provide?
What does Just War theory provide?
Moral framework for when warfare is ethically acceptable
Islamic term for justified warfare
Islamic term for justified warfare
Lesser jihad
Who must declare a just war in Islam?
Who must declare a just war in Islam?
Religious leader with community support
Nature of just war in Islam
Nature of just war in Islam
Act of defence, not aggression
Last resort in just war means
Last resort in just war means
All peaceful options exhausted first
What just war must protect
What just war must protect
Innocent lives & environment
Forbidden aims in Islamic just war
Forbidden aims in Islamic just war
Gaining land, power, or forced conversion
Quranic verse on fighting for oppressed
Quranic verse on fighting for oppressed
Surah 4:75
Self-defence only Muslim view
Self-defence only Muslim view
War only permitted in self-defence situations
Protection of oppressed Muslim view
Protection of oppressed Muslim view
War as last resort to protect innocent & oppressed
Hijrah example shows
Hijrah example shows
Muhammad & followers persecuted, justified defensive action
Battle of Badr example
Battle of Badr example
Justified defensive action protecting innocent & oppressed
Shi'a Muslims & jihad classification
Shi'a Muslims & jihad classification
One of the Ten Obligatory Acts