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JIHAD. Meaning: The root of word “Jihad” is “Juhd” which means “effort” Another related word is “Ijtihad” which means working hard or diligently.
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JIHAD Meaning: The root of word “Jihad” is “Juhd” which means “effort” Another related word is “Ijtihad” which means working hard or diligently. The Quranic concept of Jihad refers to exerting efforts, in the form of struggle against or resistance to some thing, for the sake of Allah. Quranic verses about Jihad. Sayings of Holy Prophet about Jihad.
Types of Jihad • Jihad bil Lisan (Jihad by the Toung) • Jihad bil Maal (Jihad bil yad) • Jihad bin Nafs (Jihad of the Heart) • Jihad against leaders of oppression. • Jihad bil Qalam/ilm (Jihad by pen/knowledge) • Jihad dil Saif (Jihad by the Sword) • Difference between war and Jihad.
Tafakkar and Taddabbur (Thinking and Contemplation) Meaning: • To think upon, consider or examine a thing. • To consider a thing in order to obtain a clear knowledge of it. • To reflect , think on, ponder over. • Think on a subject deeply, systematically and in detail, Tafakkar is the lamp of the heart, the food of the spirit without reflection the heart is darkened. • Importance of Tafakkar and Taddabbur in Quraan and Hadith.
Types of Tafakkur and Taddabbur • Level of ordinary people. • Taffakkur of worshipers. • Taffakkur of ascetics (Zahhad). • Taffakkur of Gnostics (Arifin)
Attributes Of Taddabbur • Taddabbur regarding Quraan. • Ponderence over Universe. • Ponderence upon himself. • Ponderence upon past history. • Ponderence over day of Judgments. • Life of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) & His companion.