Jihad (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Meaning of 'jihad'
Meaning of 'jihad'
'Struggle' or 'striving'
Two primary types of jihad
Two primary types of jihad
Greater Jihad and Lesser Jihad
Definition of Greater Jihad
Definition of Greater Jihad
Internal, spiritual struggle
Personal weaknesses Greater Jihad addresses
Personal weaknesses Greater Jihad addresses
Selfishness, greed, anger
More important type of jihad
More important type of jihad
Greater Jihad
Duration of Greater Jihad
Duration of Greater Jihad
Lifelong/ongoing
Focus of Greater Jihad
Focus of Greater Jihad
Self-discipline, personal growth, Islamic principles
Definition of Lesser Jihad
Definition of Lesser Jihad
External struggle against oppression & injustice
Lesser Jihad & holy war relationship
Lesser Jihad & holy war relationship
Not synonymous
Who can declare Lesser Jihad
Who can declare Lesser Jihad
Legitimate Islamic authority
Lesser Jihad conditions (3 examples)
Lesser Jihad conditions (3 examples)
Self-defence, protecting freedom to practice Islam, combating tyranny
Protected groups in Lesser Jihad warfare
Protected groups in Lesser Jihad warfare
Non-combatants: women, children, elderly
Requirement before Lesser Jihad conflict
Requirement before Lesser Jihad conflict
Peaceful solutions must be sought
Overall purpose of jihad
Overall purpose of jihad
Uphold justice, maintain faith, establish peace