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The true meaning of Jihad in Islam.  

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The True Meaning of Jihad in Islam The Ruling of Jihad: Imam Saraksi states, "Jihad is obligatory & commanded by Allah. Any person who denies Jihad is a Kafir & people who doubt the obligation of Jihad have gone astray." (Fathul Qadeer, p191, V.5) Sahibul Ikhtiyar states, "Jihad is an ordained obligation (Fareedhah). One who denies it is a Kafir. The obligation of Jihad has been clearly substantiated in the Quran, Sunnah & by consensus of the Ummah (Ijmah)." (Fathul Qadeer, p191, V.5) one's life, wealth & speech." It is further explained "to call the unbelievers towards the true religion of Islam & to fight against them, if they are unwilling to accept this true religion." Maliki Fiqh: "The Muslims are to fight with the Kuffar to advance Allah's religion." Shafi`ee Fiqh: "The meaning of Jihad in Shara`ee terms is to make utmost effort in fighting in the Path of Allah." Hanbali...

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