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What is the main difference between Lesser Jihad and Greater Jihad in Islam?
What is the main difference between Lesser Jihad and Greater Jihad in Islam?
- Lesser Jihad is a peaceful struggle within oneself, while Greater Jihad involves armed conflict against enemies.
- Lesser Jihad involves physical struggle against an outer enemy, while Greater Jihad focuses on inner struggle to become a better Muslim. (correct)
- Lesser Jihad promotes non-violent methods, while Greater Jihad emphasizes the use of modern weapons.
- Lesser Jihad pertains to fighting in wars, while Greater Jihad represents preaching peace and reconciliation.
What does the Qur'an teach about Muslims engaging in wars?
What does the Qur'an teach about Muslims engaging in wars?
- Muslims are forbidden to engage in any form of war.
- Muslims are encouraged to use modern weapons in wars.
- Muslims should initiate wars to spread Islam.
- Muslims must fight only if they are attacked. (correct)
Why do some Muslims support just wars according to the provided text?
Why do some Muslims support just wars according to the provided text?
- Just wars allow Muslims to achieve peace through non-violent means.
- The teachings of Muhammad (hadith) forbid Muslims from fighting in any wars.
- Fighting in a just war is seen as a way to go straight to heaven in Islam. (correct)
- Modern weapons, like nuclear weapons, are in line with Muslim rules about war.
What is a major reason why some Muslim views are against war?
What is a major reason why some Muslim views are against war?
Why do some Muslims believe that modern weapons, especially nuclear weapons, are incompatible with Muslim rules about war?
Why do some Muslims believe that modern weapons, especially nuclear weapons, are incompatible with Muslim rules about war?
How does the text suggest that peace and reconciliation can be achieved according to Muslim beliefs?
How does the text suggest that peace and reconciliation can be achieved according to Muslim beliefs?
What does radicalisation involve according to the text?
What does radicalisation involve according to the text?
What type of violence might a radicalised individual believe is acceptable?
What type of violence might a radicalised individual believe is acceptable?
What was Shamima Begum's situation when she was discovered in a refugee camp in Syria?
What was Shamima Begum's situation when she was discovered in a refugee camp in Syria?
Why did Shamima Begum provoke outrage according to the text?
Why did Shamima Begum provoke outrage according to the text?
What was a contentious point regarding Shamima Begum's potential return to the UK?
What was a contentious point regarding Shamima Begum's potential return to the UK?
Who is responsible for the most terrorist attacks in Europe between 2010-2020 according to the text?
Who is responsible for the most terrorist attacks in Europe between 2010-2020 according to the text?