"Jihad in the Shadow of the Quran and Sunnah": A Scholarly Interpretation

This book, "Jihad in the Shadow of the Quran and Sunnah," offers a scholarly interpretation of the concept of Jihad under the light of the Quran and Hadith. In it, the author discusses the proper use of force and the means of spreading Islam, clarifying for the reader whether the spread of Islam was through the sword or other methods.

In the introduction to his study, the author defines the word "force" (القوة), first linguistically, and then identifies its occurrences and derivations in the Holy Quran. He then summarizes the types of force and its components in several sections, elucidating Islam's emphasis on these forces and citing Western writers' opinions on the strength of Islamic nations as examples.

In the subsequent section of the book, the author defines the word "struggle" (جهاد - Jihad) both linguistically and within Quranic verses. He then enumerates the types and levels of Jihad. Furthermore, he presents the ruling of Jihad according to scholars' opinions for both defensive Jihad and offensive (or proactive) Jihad.

In the final section of the book, the author sheds light on several topics related to Jihad, such as seeking permission from parents or the indebted person and Jihad. He also identifies the conditions of Jihad and its various forms in the contemporary era.

Key details about the book include:

Original Language: Arabic
Author: Ali Muhiyuddin Qaradaghi
Translated into Kurdish by Jamal Omar Siamewaii
Number of Pages: 148
Year of Publication: 2017

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