A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' by Cherágh Ali
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| Author | Cherágh Ali, 1844-1895 |
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| Title |
A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' Showing that all the Wars of Mohammad Were Defensive; and that Aggressive War, or Compulsory Conversion, is not Allowed in The Koran - 1885 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád'" by Cherágh Ali is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This book aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding the concept of Jihad in Islam, particularly addressing the notion that the wars waged by Mohammad were acts of aggression rather than defense. The author contends that these conflicts were necessary responses to persecution and that Islam does not endorse compulsory conversion or aggression against non-believers. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for a critical examination of commonly held beliefs regarding Jihad, asserting that Mohammad's warfare was fundamentally defensive. Cherágh Ali discusses the historical context of the early struggles of Muslims, notably the persecution faced by Mohammad and his followers from the Koreish tribe in Mecca. He argues that the battles, including those at Badr and Ohad, were initiated by the Koreish and hence considered acts of self-defense rather than a quest for conquest or conversion. This argument is presented in light of interpretations of relevant Koranic verses, as the author seeks to reconcile Islamic principles with the historical events associated with Mohammad’s leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs |
| Subject | War -- Religious aspects -- Islam |
| Subject | Islam -- Relations |
| Subject | Jihad |
| Subject | Islam -- Apologetic works |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20927 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 5, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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