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Old 12-21-2001, 04:53 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: I need some help w/ Islam

I just wanted to add this text taken from a site mentioned above in order to clarify the word jihad that we keep seeing/hearing.

Taken from http://religioustolerance.org/isl_intr.htm#qu

Jihad (struggle) is probably the most misunderstood religious word in existence. It often mentioned on Western TV and radio during news about the Middle East, where it is implied to be a synonym of "holy war" - a call to fight against non-Muslims in the defense of Islam.

The vast majority of Muslims have an entirely different definition of Jihad. It is seen as a personal, internal struggle with one's self. The goal may be achievement in a profession, self-purification, the conquering of primitive instincts or the attainment of some other noble goal.


BTW, thats a very interesting site. Thanks for the link. )

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