islam

• What is one meaning of the word Islam?

  Peace
• How many names does Allah have known to Muslims?

  99
• What does the name As-salaam mean?

  The source of peace
• What should happen if all people followed the Muslim way of life?

  There should only be peace
• When should Muslims fight according to their teachings?

  When all peaceful means have been exhausted
• What is the greeting Muslims use that means 'peace be upon you'?

  Salaam alaikum
• What is greater jihad?

  Personal struggle to follow Allah
• What is lesser jihad?

  Holy war in defense of Islam
• What does the Qur'an say about those who die in the name of Allah?

  They will be rewarded with paradise
• What does the Hadith say about hating your enemy?

  Hate your enemy mildly
• Why did the Muslim community have to defend themselves by fighting during Muhammad's time?

  They would have been killed otherwise
• What did Allah order Muslims to do when attacked?

  Fight back
• What does jihad mean in the context of the Qur'an?

  A personal struggle against sin
• What is the lesser meaning of jihad?

  Holy war
• What is a just war for Muslims?

  A holy war
• What are the rules for how a Muslim should fight a war?

  • Fight only in defense
  • Do not transgress limits
  • Cease hostility if the enemy stops
• What does the Qur'an advise regarding hostility in war?

  Do not go over the top
• What is the significance of fighting in the cause of Allah?

  It is a duty when attacked
• What does the Qur'an say about those who fight back?

  Permission is given to fight