JIHAD means to strive or to exert oneself.
It is not just to wage a holy war at all! Indeed all Abrahamic religions are called to JIHAD.
In Islam: The Qur'an said: "Verily those who have Imman (Faith), who migrate and who strive (exert themselves) in the way of Allah, these have hope of Allah's mercy. Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. [Sura 2: 218]
In Judaism: The Jihad is to obey Yaweh [God]. The Torah said: "The Lord your God commands you this day to follow these decrees and laws; carefully observe them with all your heart and with all your soul! [Deuteronomy 26V16]
In Christianity the Jihad (the mandate/command) is to: "Love your enemies [bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you] and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." [Mathew 5:44]
The Big Question is If Jihad is to strive or exert oneself in doing good to please God & to obey His Decrees, Laws & Commandments and to Love our enemies, why is Islam, Judaism & Christianity always at war with one another?
Welcome to the true Jihad!
JSS Hopewell is the author of various spiritual & souls conversations with popular titles such as: Woven, Dominion, Tidying The House, Preparing & Connecting The Heart of Nations & Others. You may visit/connect with him at:
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