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  Boko Haram   Cyber Security And Emerging Threats   Defense   ISIS   Islamic State   Operations   Taliban   Terrorism Modern Jihad Vs. Qur’anic Jihad: Clearing Up Western Misconceptions And Eradicating The Legitimacy Of Islamic Terrorist Groups Posted on   October 13, 2020   Author Samer Khurshid Comments Off on Modern Jihad vs. Qur’anic Jihad: Clearing up Western Misconceptions and Eradicating the Legitimacy of Islamic Terrorist Groups Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Share For the past 20 years,many Islamic phrases have become  societal taboos , equivalent to saying “Sieg heil” in the West. Antipathy towards Islam in the West has emerged as a result of the actions of a small but deadly number of Muslim extremist groups such as  Al-Qaeda , who brought down the twin towers of the World Trade Centre in New York City, by flying passenger jets straight into the buildings, on  September 11 th , 2001 .Since 9/11, there have been numerous calls to  bomb the Ka’aba , coupled with instances where se

  Misconceptions About Islam: What do you Really Know? Islam is one of the world’s largest religions yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. For various reasons – be they political, economic, biased media or fear of the “other” – mistruths and misconceptions have been spread about Islam. The key to understanding Islam and Muslims is to resist stereotypes and examine each situation according to Islamic teachings and authentic sources. Misconception 1 – “Muslims Do Not Share Good and Noble Values with non-Muslims” “The best among you are those who have the best manners and character.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Some people allege that Islamic values are somehow incompatible with decent “Western” values. Such claims could not be further from the truth. Muslims cherish noble and universal values such as: – being honest and just – keeping one’s word – allowing freedom of religion – respecting parents, relatives, neighbours, and the elderly – being charitable, generous, and

 Scripture (Jews and Christians), unless it be in (a way) that is better (with good words and in good manner, inviting them to Islamic Monotheism with His Verses), except with such of them as do wrong; and say (to them): ‘We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you; our Ilah (God) and your Ilah (God) is One (i.e. Allah), and to Him we have submitted (as Muslims).’” [al-‘Ankabut 29:46] Reward of da’wah Calling people to Allah is a virtuous deed which brings great reward. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever calls others to guidance will have a reward like the rewards of those who follow him, without that detracting from their reward in any way. And whoever calls others to misguidance will have a burden of sin like the burden of those who follow him, without that detracting from their burden in any way.”(Narrated by Muslim, 2674) Facing da’wah challenges with patience If building a physical structure needs effort and patience unti

  Lessons from the Qur'an Regarding Gossip and Backbiting Share Flipboard Email A woman dials out on a phone, circa 1935. Hulton Archive/Getty Images By   Huda Updated on January 06, 2019 Faith calls upon us to bring out the best in ourselves and in others. Treating other people with integrity and respect is a sign of a believer. It is not permissible for a Muslim to spread rumors, gossip, or engage in backbiting of another person. Teachings of the Qur'an Islam  teaches the believers to validate their sources, and not engage in conjecture. Repeatedly in the  Qur'an , Muslims are warned about the sins of the tongue. “Do not concern yourself with things about which you have no knowledge. Verily, your hearing, sight, and heart — all of them will be called to account" (Qur'an 17:36). "Why do not the believing men and women, whenever such [a rumour] is heard, think the best of one another and say, “This is an obvious falsehood”? . . . When you take it up with your