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In this present world there have been so many misconceptions concerning the word, Jihad. In fact, the views that some people, especially the non-Muslims, have on the term Jihad in Islam is totally wrong. After all there are different kinds of Jihad.

The Arabic word ―jihad‖ comes from the root of the word juhd which means effort. Jihad is the process of exerting one ‘s best efforts to achieve a particular goal. The word ―jihad does not necessarily imply violence or war. Contrary to the common belief that jihad is considered as holy war, Islamic jihad does not refer solely to fighting in the way of Allah. The Qur ‘anic concept of jihad refers to exerting efforts for the sake of Allah. This effort can be fighting back armed aggression, but can also be resisting evil drives and desires in one ‘s self. As such there are different types of Jihad, internal as well as external.

At the outset, we have Jihad of the heart/soul; in Arabic: jihad bin nafs/qalb. It is referred as ―the greater Jihad‖ (al-jihad al-akbar). It is one ‘s inner struggle of good against evil; refraining oneself from the whispers of Shaitan (Satan). This process involves allowing Islam to transform one ‘s soul to achieving internal peace; and forgoing the hatred and anger. ―Jihad is ordained for you (Muslims) though you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.‖ {Quran, Surah 2: Al-Baqarah, Verse 216; Mohsin Translation. Added to the above, we have Jihad by the tongue; in Arabic: jihad bil lisan. It is defending Islam and spreading Islam by scholarly lectures, speeches and debates. It often overlaps with Da‘awah (invitation to Islam, or spreading the message of Islam). In The Last Sermon, Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) asked the listeners whether he has passed on the message to them; and they confirmed affirmatively. Then the Messenger of Allah ordered all those present today to pass on the same message to those who are not here today; and the last person to hear the message should understand it better than the people here. Thirdly we have Jihad by the pen/knowledge; in Arabic: jihad bil qalam/ilm. This form of Jihad involves scholarly research of Islam in aiding the spread and defence of Islam; and publishing written articles in clearing misconceptions and correction lies against Islam. Examples of such Jihad include the research and discovery of scientific evidences, literature miracles and mathematical miracles from the Quran. Messenger of Allah once stated that the ink of a scholar is holier than the blood of a martyr; and one who is reading looks handsome in front of Allah.

Next we have, Jihad by the hand; in Arabic: jihad bil yad. This is a Jihad of action rather than words. At certain areas, it overlaps with Zakart (charity) and Hajj (pilgrimage). Some of its examples include giving charity to the poor and needy, performing Hajj or Ummrah, helping those who need help, saving people‘s lives, etc. These are more of physical deeds instead of words.
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