AI-Jihad Concept in Islam and the Call for it

Abstract

This research explores one of the most controversial topics in contemporary discourse: "The Concept of Jihad in Islam and Its Da'wah Discourse." It addresses the complexities of interpretation and misrepresentation surrounding this concept. In the first section, the researchers examine the linguistic definitions of jihad as presented by classical linguists, followed by an analysis of its terminological meaning as understood by early Muslim scholars and jurists. The second section focuses on the discourse of groups that have sought to distort the Islamic concept of jihad. These groups are categorized into three main types: the first attempts to dilute and neutralize the true nature of jihad, stripping it of its legal framework; the second, influenced by external critiques, restricts jihad solely to defensive warfare; and the third entirely negates the legitimacy of combat in Islam. The study concludes with several key findings, the most significant of which is that the term jihad, when used in an unrestricted manner, primarily refers to armed struggle against adversaries, though it may carry alternative meanings when specified by contextual qualifiers. This research contributes original insights by providing a balanced, critical analysis of jihad based on authentic Islamic sources while addressing contemporary distortions from an academic and methodological perspective.