Sunday 26 May 2019

THE BACKGROUND OF RAMADHAN & JIHAD


WHAT IS RAMADHAN:

The purpose of Ramadhan is about;

1. The Month of Spirituality or remembrance,
2. Devotion,
3. Jihad and;
4. Martyrdom.

In Muslim tradition, it is also perceived as a month of jihad and martyrdom, a month in which Allah grants military victories to His believers. (References: Quran 3:121-127,173-174. / Quran 8:7-12, 42-44 /48) 

It was during Ramadan that Muslims triumphed in many of their battles, among them the battle of Badr in 624 between supporters of Muhammad and a merchant caravan of the Quraysh tribe; the conquest of Mecca in 630. The whole objective of Ramadhan is to steadfast against infidel by emulating the battle of Badr led by the example of Arabian Prophet Muhammad.

Example in Quran 66:9 (with commentary "Tafsir" )

The word "Jihad" can be found in Quran several verses. 





The Arabic root for Jihad = ج ه د   
  1. to strive, to struggle, to labour, to exert oneself, to take pains, to endeavor (especially in the sense of strenuously, to the utmost of one's ability, etc.)
  2. (transitive) to overwork, to overtax, to fatigue, to exhaust
In Islamic (Quran and Sahih Hadith) context, it is also means strive against infidel.
  1. fight, battle
  2. Jihad, holy war

 

Example in Islamic secondary sacred sources: Sahih al-Bukhari Book 2 Hadith 25


 References
 al-Bukhari Book of Belief #25
 Sahih al-Bukhari Vol. 1, Book 2, Hadith 25
 Sahih al-Bukhari Vol. 1, Book of Belief, Hadith 25

Narrated Abu Huraira:
 

Allah's Apostle was asked, "What is the best deed?" He replied, "To believe in Allah and His Apostle (Muhammad). The questioner then asked, "What is the next (in goodness)? He replied, "To participate in Jihad (religious fighting) in Allah's Cause." The questioner again asked, "What is the next (in goodness)?" He replied, "To perform Hajj (Pilgrim age to Mecca) 'Mubrur, (which is accepted by Allah and is performed with the intention of seeking Allah's pleasure only and not to show off and without committing a sin and in accordance with the traditions of the Prophet)."

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