The Arabic word "jihad" is often translated as "holy war," but in a purely linguistic sense, the word " jihad" means struggling or striving. The arabic word for war is: "al-harb". In a religious sense, as described by the Quran and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (s), "jihad" has many meanings. It can refer to internal as well as external efforts to be a good Muslims or believer, as well as working to inform people about the faith of Islam. If military jihad is required to protect the faith against others, it can be performed using anything from legal, diplomatic and economic to political means. If there is no peaceful alternative, Islam also allows the use of force, but there are strict rules of engagement. Innocents - such as women, children, or invalids - must never be harmed, and any peaceful overtures from the enemy must be accepted. Military action is therefore only one means of jihad, and is very rare. To highlight this point, the Prophet Mohammed told his followers returning from a military campaign: "This day we have returned from the minor jihad to the major jihad," which he said meant returning from armed battle to the peaceful battle for self-control and betterment. In case military action appears necessary, not everyone can declare jihad. The religious military campaign has to be declared by a proper authority, advised by scholars, who say the religion and people are under threat and violence is imperative to defend them. The concept of "just war" is very important. The concept of jihad has been hijacked by many political and religious groups over the ages in a bid to justify various forms of violence. In most cases, Islamic splinter groups invoked jihad to fight against the established Islamic order. Scholars say this misuse of jihad contradicts Islam.
Everyone has different religions. That's a well known fact. I do give propts to op for wanting to share his religion to those that don't know much about Islam.
Op should share his knowledge of religion where people actually care. This is a game forum, people will only make fun of your religion if you post here :| JS
Wanting to share views is fine but to state jihad means war and just leave it at that without giving clarification on exactly what jihad means is wrong. Misinformation is far more deadlier than ignorance.
And i am pretty sure who made this post isn't even Muslim. He just made this post just to make fun. This is a game Please this is not a place for this all. If people want to know abt anything there is Internet they can search anything they want.
That OP status is already against the Islam , how hes going to tell abt islam. Seriously you guys have enough brains to understand y this forum is. And still u guys started debating?