Jihad in the Qur'an

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   Hello,

I'm new to the forum. I'm not a Muslim but I curious about some of the aspect of Islam.

Right now I'm doing some research on the origins of Jihad. I'm wondering if the Qur'an formally defines Jihad anywhere. And if it doesn't, I'm wondering if there's a passage that talks about the spiritual/inner Jihad being the "greater" one.

Thanks for your comments.

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gibran Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Starter Joined: 15 May 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote gibran Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Jihad in the Qur'an Posted: 15 May 2008 at 8:37am
	Hello, I'm new to the forum. I'm not a Muslim but I curious about some of the aspect of Islam. Right now I'm doing some research on the origins of Jihad. I'm wondering if the Qur'an formally defines Jihad anywhere. And if it doesn't, I'm wondering if there's a passage that talks about the spiritual/inner Jihad being the "greater" one. Thanks for your comments.

rami Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Male Joined: 01 March 2000 Status: Offline Points: 2549	Post Options Post Reply Quote rami Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 2008 at 2:04am
	Bi ismillahi rahmani raheem Allah in the Quran does not use the word Jihad to mean fighting, not even once! The word that is used is "Qitaal". You may like to read the following arrticle. http://alghazzali.org/resources/articles/jihad.pdf Edited by rami - 26 May 2008 at 2:22am
	Rasul Allah (sallah llahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord" and whoever knows his Lord has been given His gnosis and nearness.