On Jihad and Jihadist Thought ~ Dr. Yasir Qadhi

Watch the entire talk here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVdZiMYFYkY

The term 'jihad' is a noble term in Islam that translates into all types of struggles in order to come closer to God by bettering oneself and the society around you. Sometimes, if the circumstances dictate, a 'jihad' can be physical, and at all times, one must wage a spiritual 'jihad' against one's lower self and baser inclinations.

Over the last couple of decades, however, this noble term has been hijacked by extremist movements who might be motivated by legitimate concerns, but express that motivation in un-Islamic manners, and cause destruction & bloodshed in the name of religion.

Young overzealous youth, angered by the transgressions of Western powers, are often swayed by fancy rhetoric and enticing slogans into entering a military conflict that eventually ends up harming the very people they claim to protect.

Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi comments on Jihad & Jihadist ideology,

This excerpt taken from his lecture 'Hindsight is 20/20' which can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVdZiMYFYkY


18th April 2010 | IlmFest AlMaghrib Institute