Jihad in Muslim Law

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What is the literal meaning of the term 'Jihad' in Arabic?

  1. Struggle

  2. Holy War

  3. Martyrdom

  4. Submission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'Jihad' literally means 'struggle' or 'exertion' in Arabic.

According to Muslim Law, what are the two main categories of Jihad?

  1. Greater Jihad and Lesser Jihad

  2. Offensive Jihad and Defensive Jihad

  3. Internal Jihad and External Jihad

  4. Jihad of the Sword and Jihad of the Pen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Muslim Law, Jihad is broadly classified into two categories: Greater Jihad and Lesser Jihad.

What is the primary focus of the Greater Jihad?

  1. Internal spiritual struggle against one's desires and passions

  2. External military struggle against non-Muslims

  3. Spread of Islam through peaceful means

  4. Defense of Muslim lands and communities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Greater Jihad is primarily focused on the internal spiritual struggle against one's desires and passions.

What is the primary focus of the Lesser Jihad?

  1. Internal spiritual struggle against one's desires and passions

  2. External military struggle against non-Muslims

  3. Spread of Islam through peaceful means

  4. Defense of Muslim lands and communities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lesser Jihad is primarily focused on the external military struggle against non-Muslims.

According to Muslim Law, when is the Lesser Jihad considered obligatory?

  1. When Muslims are attacked or their lands are invaded

  2. When non-Muslims refuse to convert to Islam

  3. When Muslims are persecuted for their faith

  4. When Muslims are denied their basic rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lesser Jihad is considered obligatory in Muslim Law when Muslims are attacked or their lands are invaded.

What are the conditions that must be met before the Lesser Jihad can be waged?

  1. The war must be declared by a legitimate Muslim authority

  2. The war must be fought in self-defense or to protect Muslim lands

  3. The war must be fought with just intentions and not for personal gain

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above conditions must be met before the Lesser Jihad can be waged.

What are the rules of engagement during the Lesser Jihad?

  1. Non-combatants, such as women, children, and the elderly, must not be targeted

  2. Religious sites and places of worship must not be destroyed

  3. Captured prisoners must be treated with respect and dignity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above rules of engagement must be followed during the Lesser Jihad.

What is the ultimate goal of the Lesser Jihad?

  1. To conquer and convert non-Muslims to Islam

  2. To establish a global Islamic caliphate

  3. To defend Muslim lands and communities

  4. To spread peace and justice throughout the world


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of the Lesser Jihad is to defend Muslim lands and communities.

What is the concept of 'Jihad al-Nafs' in Muslim Law?

  1. The struggle against one's desires and passions

  2. The struggle against non-Muslims

  3. The struggle to spread Islam

  4. The struggle to defend Muslim lands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jihad al-Nafs refers to the struggle against one's desires and passions.

What is the concept of 'Jihad al-Qalam' in Muslim Law?

  1. The struggle through writing and scholarship

  2. The struggle through military force

  3. The struggle through economic means

  4. The struggle through political means


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jihad al-Qalam refers to the struggle through writing and scholarship.

What is the concept of 'Jihad al-Mal' in Muslim Law?

  1. The struggle through financial contributions

  2. The struggle through military force

  3. The struggle through political means

  4. The struggle through diplomatic means


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jihad al-Mal refers to the struggle through financial contributions.

What is the concept of 'Jihad al-Siyasi' in Muslim Law?

  1. The struggle through political means

  2. The struggle through military force

  3. The struggle through economic means

  4. The struggle through diplomatic means


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jihad al-Siyasi refers to the struggle through political means.

What is the concept of 'Jihad al-Iqtisadi' in Muslim Law?

  1. The struggle through economic means

  2. The struggle through military force

  3. The struggle through political means

  4. The struggle through diplomatic means


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jihad al-Iqtisadi refers to the struggle through economic means.

What is the concept of 'Jihad al-Diplomasi' in Muslim Law?

  1. The struggle through diplomatic means

  2. The struggle through military force

  3. The struggle through economic means

  4. The struggle through political means


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jihad al-Diplomasi refers to the struggle through diplomatic means.

What is the ultimate goal of Jihad in Muslim Law?

  1. To establish a global Islamic caliphate

  2. To spread peace and justice throughout the world

  3. To defend Muslim lands and communities

  4. To promote understanding and cooperation between Muslims and non-Muslims


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of Jihad in Muslim Law is to promote understanding and cooperation between Muslims and non-Muslims.

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