2.8 Jihad

• The Greater Jihad is primarily a military defense of Islam.

  False
• The Lesser Jihad is considered more significant than the Greater Jihad in Muslim tradition.

  False
• The focus of the Lesser Jihad is spiritual and moral self-improvement.

  False
• The Greater Jihad involves an external struggle against enemies of Islam.

  False
• The Lesser Jihad requires outward actions to protect Islam.


  True
• The Lesser Jihad is concerned with spiritual self-improvement.

  False
• The Greater Jihad is considered more important because it purifies the soul.

  True
• What is the primary goal of the Greater Jihad?

  Spiritual and moral growth
• What are some activities associated with the Lesser Jihad?

  Warfare, peacekeeping, social activism
• The Greater Jihad refers to the personal struggle against sin
• Activities associated with the Lesser Jihad include war and peacekeeping missions
• What is the primary focus of the contemporary interpretation of Jihad?

  Spiritual and moral self-improvement
• What does the Greater Jihad mean in Islam?

  Personal struggle against sin
• What is the main difference between the Greater and Lesser Jihad?

  Personal vs external struggle
• The Greater Jihad requires constant effort to overcome personal weaknesses.


  True
• The Greater Jihad involves a personal struggle against sin
• What is the Lesser Jihad aimed at in Islam?

  Defending the faith
• What activities are associated with the Greater Jihad in contemporary interpretations?

  Prayer, fasting, charity
• What is the role of the Greater Jihad in Islamic law?

  Ethical behavior
• What is the main focus of the Greater Jihad?

  Spiritual and moral self-improvement
• Match the type of Jihad with its associated activities:

  Greater Jihad ↔️ Prayer, fasting, charity

  Lesser Jihad ↔️ Fighting, war, peacekeeping
• The Greater Jihad is considered more significant
• The Lesser Jihad focuses on military defense and expansion
• Match the type of Jihad with its primary goal:

  Greater Jihad ↔️ Spiritual self-improvement

  Lesser Jihad ↔️ Defense of Islam
• The Greater Jihad focuses on spiritual and moral self-improvement
• Match the type of Jihad with its description:

  Greater Jihad ↔️ Struggle against personal sin

  Lesser Jihad ↔️ External defense of Islam
• The Lesser Jihad is secondary to the Greater Jihad in importance.


  True
• The Greater Jihad emphasizes outward actions to defend Islam.

  False
• What is the focus of the Greater Jihad in Islam?

  Spiritual and moral self-improvement
• Why is the Greater Jihad considered the more important form of Jihad?

  Requires effort to purify soul
• The contemporary interpretation of Jihad emphasizes the struggle against personal desires
• The Greater Jihad is more significant in the Muslim tradition
• The Lesser Jihad involves actions to protect and spread the Islamic faith.


  True
• What is the Greater Jihad in Islam primarily focused on?

  Purifying one's soul
• The Greater Jihad is considered more significant in Muslim tradition than the Lesser Jihad.


  True
• Order the historical interpretations of Jihad over time:

  1️⃣ Emphasis on Lesser Jihad

  2️⃣ Emphasis shifts to Greater Jihad
• The Lesser Jihad is no longer considered relevant in contemporary Islamic thought.

  False
• The Greater Jihad encourages introspection, self-discipline, and a focus on ethical behavior
• What does Jihad mean in Islam?

  Struggle or effort
• The Greater Jihad involves a personal struggle against sin