2.8 Jihad

• The Greater Jihad is considered the more important form of Jihad in Islam.

  True
• The Lesser Jihad is justified in Islam only under specific circumstances.


  True
• What is the Lesser Jihad in Islam?

  Defending faith against oppression
• In what circumstances is the Lesser Jihad permitted in Islam?

  Defending against oppression
• What did early Islamic caliphates use external Jihad for?

  Expanding Islamic territories
• Internal Jihad involves personal effort to follow Islamic principles and overcome temptations.


  True
• The early Islamic caliphates engaged in external Jihad to expand Islamic territories
• What is one challenge associated with Jihad in modern times?

  Misunderstanding and misuse
• Greater Jihad is considered more significant than Lesser Jihad in Islam.


  True
• Match the type of Jihad with its definition and context:

  Internal Jihad ↔️ Spiritual struggle; emphasized by Sufis

  External Jihad ↔️ Defense of faith; early Islamic conquests
• What does the "Lesser Jihad" refer to?

  External military struggle
• Match the interpretation of Jihad with its focus:

  Emphasis on Internal Jihad ↔️ Greater spiritual struggle

  Emphasis on External Jihad ↔️ Military defense
• There is ongoing debate within the Islamic community about the proper interpretation of Jihad in the modern context.


  True
• The Lesser Jihad is justified in Islamic theology only to protect the Islamic community.


  True
• Which form of Jihad is emphasized as more important in Islamic theology?

  Greater Jihad
• In Islam, Jihad refers to the internal and external struggle to follow God's will and defend the faith
• The Greater Jihad is seen as the more significant and ongoing struggle, reflecting the importance of personal devotion and spiritual growth
• The Greater Jihad is considered the more important
• The Greater Jihad involves living according to Islamic principles
• Match the type of Jihad with its context:

  Internal Jihad ↔️ Emphasized by early Sufis

  External Jihad ↔️ Early Islamic conquests
• What does Jihad encompass in Islam?

  Spiritual and military struggle
• Extremist groups use the external aspect of Jihad to justify violence.

  True
• Under what circumstances is Lesser Jihad permitted in Islam?

  Defend against oppression
• Chronological order of key events related to Jihad

  1️⃣ Emphasis on Internal Jihad by Sufis

  2️⃣ Significance of External Jihad during early Islamic conquests

  3️⃣ Early Islamic caliphates expand through external Jihad

  4️⃣ Modern emphasis on Greater Jihad by scholars
• What was the role of early Islamic caliphates in the historical development of Jihad?

  Expansion through external Jihad
• The concept of Jihad has faced diverse interpretations and challenges in modern times.

  True
• The concept of Jihad has been misunderstood and misused by both Muslims and non-Muslims
• The principle of Tawhid in Islamic theology refers to the absolute oneness and sovereignty of God
• The belief in the absolute oneness of God is the foundation for understanding Jihad as both an internal and external struggle
• What is the Lesser Jihad in Islam?

  External physical struggle
• What is the Greater Jihad in Islam?

  Internal spiritual struggle
• The Greater Jihad reflects the importance of personal devotion in Islam.


  True
• The Greater Jihad is ongoing, while the Lesser Jihad is situational.


  True
• Modern interpretations of Jihad in Islam are uniform and universally accepted.

  False
• What historical event led to the significance of external Jihad?

  Early Islamic conquests
• What do contemporary Islamic scholars emphasize as the greater form of Jihad?

  Internal spiritual struggle
• The Greater Jihad is the internal spiritual struggle to overcome one's own weaknesses
• What early Islamic group emphasized the importance of Internal Jihad?

  Early Sufis
• Extremist groups use the concept of External Jihad to justify violence in modern times.


  True
• The early Islamic caliphates engaged in external Jihad to expand territories