¶ … jihad with reference to the practices and believes of the Muslims regarding the word "jihad." Further the paper will develop ethical/moral arguments regarding the stoppage of violence by both Ireland and Syria. Although one can name many countries with reference to jihad and practices of Muslims against the violence attacks, but this paper will limit the discussion to the violent attacks of Syria and Ireland.
It is an Arabic word the root of which is Jahada, which means to strive for a better way of life. Jihad is not a war to force the faith on others, as many people think of it. It should never be interpreted as a way of compulsion of the belief on others, since there is an explicit verse in the Qur'an that says: "There is no compulsion in religion" Al-Qur'an: Al-Baqarah (2:256)." http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/reference/glossary/term.JIHAD.html
The definition of Jihad states that it is a struggle, a way, a methodology or practice to strive for a better way of life. It is a practical act performed by the Muslims when they are badly pressed and dominated by other people belonging to another religion. As it is stated in the Holy Quran that:"GOD advocates justice, charity, and regarding the relatives. And He forbids evil, vice, and transgression. He enlightens you, that you may take heed.(16:90)" http://www.submission.org/muhammed/jihad.html
Jihad is not performed to compel or convince anyone to one's own ideology and beliefs, instead it is a way to save the ideologies, teachings and guiding principles of Islam. Jihad is made under those circumstances when the Muslims have no...
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