[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"item-en-articles-islam-and-jihad-2242":3},{"item":4,"related":22},{"path":5,"pageTitle":6,"description":7,"ogImage":8,"alternates":9,"published":10,"modified":10,"id":11,"slug":12,"collection":13,"title":14,"tags":15,"related":16,"body":21,"image":8},"\u002Fen\u002Farticles\u002Fislam-and-jihad-2242","Islam and Jihad – Articles | Chat & Decide","In Islam, jihad is a multifaceted concept that encompasses striving or exerting effort in the way of Allah. It is often misunderstood solely as armed strug...","https:\u002F\u002Fchatanddecide.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Fislam-and-jihad5711.png",{"en":5},"2025-06-03T10:24:04+00:00",2242,"islam-and-jihad-2242","articles","Islam and Jihad",[],[17,18,19,20],"where-is-islam-practiced-50","when-was-islam-founded-51","why-should-muhammad-be-the-final-prophet-52","what-do-muslims-believe-53","\u003Cbr>\u003Cp> In Islam, jihad is a multifaceted concept that encompasses striving or exerting effort in the way of Allah.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> It is often misunderstood solely as armed struggle, but its primary meaning refers to personal efforts to improve oneself, adhere to Islamic principles, and contribute positively to society.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Allah, the Almighty, says:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \"As for those who strive in Our cause, We will surely guide them to Our ways, for Allah is certainly with those who do good.\"\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> (Quran 29:69)[22]\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp> That is, various ways and means of attaining Allah’s pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jihad can take many forms, including striving against one's own inner weaknesses, spreading knowledge, promoting peace, and resisting oppression.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While often associated with physical combat, this is only one aspect of jihad .\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Armed jihad, as a last resort, is only permissible under strict ethical guidelines, such as defense against aggression and ensuring the safety of communities\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The broader essence of jihad reflects Islam's emphasis on peace, compassion, and the collective betterment of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>",[23,31,38],{"slug":17,"title":24,"image":25,"excerpt":26,"category":27,"tags":28,"date":30},"Where is Islam practiced?","https:\u002F\u002Fchatanddecide.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Fsunset-gc47cee350-192082.jpg","The Muslim World can be used to mean three different aspects related to those who practice Islam: religious, cultural, and geographical. This term is sometimes ",null,[29],"Where is Islam practiced","2022-12-28T06:53:14+00:00",{"slug":18,"title":32,"image":33,"excerpt":34,"category":27,"tags":35,"date":37},"When was Islam founded?","https:\u002F\u002Fchatanddecide.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Fwhat-do-you-know-about-quran83.jpg","When was Islam founded?People have a misconception that \"ISLAM\" Is a \"NEW RELIGION\" which came into existence 1400 years ago... and that prophet Muhmmad peace b",[36],"Islam founded","2022-12-28T06:57:37+00:00",{"slug":19,"title":39,"image":40,"excerpt":41,"category":27,"tags":42,"date":44},"Why Should Muhammad Be The Final Prophet?","https:\u002F\u002Fchatanddecide.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Fthe-unity-of-muslims84.jpg","PROPHETHOOD is not something acquired by a person who proves himself worthy, nor is it granted in recognition of piety.Prophethood is an office to which God app",[43],"Prophet Muhammad","2022-12-28T07:04:12+00:00"]