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    The document discusses the concept of jihad in Islam, including whether its use to expand Islam through fighting can be justified given Islam's message of peace. It questions if slaying unbelievers is cruel and if conquered people should be allowed to keep their own religion by paying a tax, as was historically done. It also notes modern extremists misuse the concept of jihad against unbelievers and other Muslims, and that there is lack of clarity around the spiritual meaning of jihad against one's evil intentions versus dying fighting for Islam.

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    The document discusses the concept of jihad in Islam, including whether its use to expand Islam through fighting can be justified given Islam's message of peace. It questions if slaying unbelievers is cruel and if conquered people should be allowed to keep their own religion by paying a tax, as was historically done. It also notes modern extremists misuse the concept of jihad against unbelievers and other Muslims, and that there is lack of clarity around the spiritual meaning of jihad against one's evil intentions versus dying fighting for Islam.

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    Sameen Arif

    Session 13

    The text addresses the merits and conditions of jihad which is one’s struggle to protect Islam or
    against one’s evil proclivity. Jihad can be carried out either to expand Islam or for its defense.
    How does Islam being a religion of peace and modesty justify fighting for the sake of its
    expansion? Isn’t slaying of unbelievers an act of cruelty? Shouldn’t Islam propagate peace by
    letting the conquered people follow their religion? In case of letting the enemies practice their
    religion, jizya (poll tax) was imposed. Is this practice still carried out? If not then what is its
    present day equivalent? Moreover, Muslims today exploit this concept for extremist activities
    against unbelievers and fellow Muslims. There is also a lack of clarity on spiritual jihad (against
    one’s evil intentions). While a person who dies fighting for the cause of Islam is termed a martyr
    and deserves a high status, why a person who dies from a stomach disease termed a martyr?

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