the way something can be judged; for a war to be a 'lesser jihad', it must fulfill certain criteria

the personal struggle of every Muslim to live by the teachings of their faith

Arabic term for 'struggle, effort or fight'; the personal or collective struggle against evil

the military struggle to defend Islam; it is carried out according to strict and clear-cut rules

Jihad: greater and lesser

Religious education

In this unit pupils will learn about specific practices in Islam such as prayer and festivals such as Id ul-Fitr. They will compare Sunni and Shi'a understandings of these practices noting similarities and differences.

Buddhism and Islam: Practices

an inner or outer effort in the path of Allah.

Jihad is most accurately described as ...

Which action below best reflects greater jihad?

A physical struggle in defence of Islam is referred to as a {{}} jihad.

they both relate to the internal feelings of a Muslim

they are both different types of struggle within Islam

What is the relationship between greater and lesser jihad?

they often harm innocent civilians and use weapons of mass destruction

Why might some Muslims believe that modern wars do **not** fulfil the criteria of lesser jihad?

all Muslims who are physically and financially able

Which groups of Muslims see Hajj as a religious obligation?

Hajj is one of the {{}} Pillars of Islam and one of the Ten Obligatory Acts.

they follow the Prophet Muhammad’s daily life

they re-enact actions of important figures in Islamic history

What is the significance of the rituals performed during Hajj?

Which ritual remembers Hajar's search for water?

a Muslim who is too ill or poor to travel

Starter Quiz