The Prophet as a Commander One of the significant points to be noted concerning the personality of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) is that he was the most eminent commander in human history. In order to understand this dimension of his sacred mission, it is worthwhile to make a general evaluation of his military triumphs: 1) There … Continue reading The military achievements of Allah’s Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم)
Tag: Jihad
Types of Jihad
First, we would like to state that Islam does not call for violence; rather it abhors all forms of violence and terrorism, whether against Muslims or non-Muslims. Islam, moreover, calls for peace, cooperation, and maintaining justice, and provides for the happiness and welfare of humanity as a whole. This fact is declared in the Qur'an … Continue reading Types of Jihad
Levels of Jihad
The eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Muhammad `Ali Al-Hanooti, member of the North American Fiqh Council, states: “Jihad in the Qur'an is a term that signifies striving and endeavoring. The root of that word in Arabic is Jahd, which means spending energy and potential for a certain cause. It covers up practically four areas in the … Continue reading Levels of Jihad
Da‘wah and Jihad: Between Laxity and Extremism
There are many lessons to be learnt from the life of our Prophet that may be used to enrich the Da‘wah and the Jihād, pave the path that lies before the caller and the Mujāhid and allow them to succeed in attaining that which will benefit the Da‘wah and Jihād, as well as keep them … Continue reading Da‘wah and Jihad: Between Laxity and Extremism
Jihad -The forgotten obligation
What is wrong with the Muslim Ummah today? When the Kuffar lay their hands on their daughters the Muslims do not raise even a finger to help them!! In'Sha'Allah the following virtues of the obligatory act, which we have forgotten, will awaken those Muslim youth in which the sweetness of Iman flows. 1: No … Continue reading Jihad -The forgotten obligation
