Jihad

In the name of Allah

Jihad



The Legitimacy of Jihad
The first issue that we shall consider relating the legitimacy of jihad, whether it is correct for a law of war to exist within the context of religion and the text of its commands, or not? Protesters say, "No, war is evil, and religion must always be opposed to evil, so religion must always be opposed to war. It must always support Submission. And, since it intends to support Submission and peace, it must not have any laws about war, and it must never itself go to war.

War
But what is the truth about war? Is it always bad? If it is in defense of a right, against oppression, is it still bad? Obviously it is not. So we must regard the conditions and motives of war and consider for what motive and aim war is fought. There are times in which war is aggression from the view of Islam. When, for example, a group of people or a nation sets its greedy eyes on the rights, wealth and lands of other nations. Obviously, war for these reasons- To take possession of land, to seize ownership of national wealth, or due to contempt of others- is not correct, it is a war of aggression. These types of war are certainly evil, and there can be no doubt about it.
But if a war of defense is undertaken in the face of aggression - others have occupied our land, or have cast their eyes on our wealth and property, or on our freedom and self-esteem, which they want to deprive us of, and intend to impose their rule over us - in these cases, what is idea of religion? Is it to say, "War is absolutely evil, laying hands on a weapon is evil, picking up a sword is evil," and that it advocates peace? And we, when facing imminent attack and the risk of being destroyed, must we not go to war - If we do not, would it not mean failing to defend ourselves - on the pretext of peace? This would not be peace, this would be surrender. And you know peace and surrendering are different from each other. The meaning of peace is honorable coexistence with others, but surrender is not honorable coexistence; it is coexistence in which one side is absolutely dishonorable with injustice and oppression.
And if did not Allah Check one set of people by means of another, the earth would indeed be full of mischief: but Allah is full of bounty to all the worlds. Holy quran; (2:251)
And:
If Did not Allah check one set of people by means of another, there would surely have been pulled down monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, In which the name of Allah is commemorated In abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those who aid His (cause);- for Verily Allah is full of strength, Exalted In Might, (able to enforce His Will). (22:40)
It is for this reason that all the countries of the world deem it necessary, essential for themselves to maintain armed forces for their defense.