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An Internet Jihad Aims at U.S. Viewers
A growing constellation of apparently independent operators is broadcasting the message of Al Qaeda and other groups, translated into English and aimed for a Western audience online.

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FAQs

Questions and Answers on Jihad

1. What is the meaning of jihad?
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What are the various forms of jihad in Islam?
3. What are the objectives of jihad?
4. Does the term jihad apply to jihad against poverty, intellectual jihad, jihad against illiteracy, to develop economy etc.?
5. What are the forms of jihad that remain relevant today?
6. Does the concept of armed jihad remain relevant today?
7. What are the ethics and laws with regards to armed jihad?
8. Does Islam permit war only to defend the Muslims?
9. Does Islam enjoin armed jihad to fight non-Muslims permanently?
10. Is it true that the verses, which permit armed jihad only when attacked, have been abrogated?
11. Is it true that armed jihad constitutes the best and most honourable Islamic worship?
12. How is armed jihad carried out?
13. Why must we adhere to international law with regards to war when Islam already has a law of jihad?
14. What is the position of Islam with regards to the acts of hostage taking, hijacking public transport and attacking public places?
15. Some parties endorse the killing of civilians as they pay taxes and vote for the government who oppose the Muslims. Is this right?
16. In what situation is it permissible to kill civilians working for the enemy?
17. Is it true that armed jihad is fardhu ain (personal obligation) on all Muslims today?
18. Is it necessary for Singaporean Muslims to go to the war zone to help their oppressed brothers?
19. How can a Muslim best respond to acts of oppression and persecution against the Muslim population in other countries?
20. What are Islam’s views with regards to acts of armed rebellion against governments that are unjust, corrupt and authoritarian?
21. Does Islam permit attacking enemies wherever they are?
22. What is Islam’s stand on suicide operation, which is becoming more rampant these days?

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