“Tafheem e Jihad” by Dr. Zeeshan Ahmad Misbahi is a 200-page scholarly work that addresses the widespread misinterpretations of the term Jihad, especially its association with violence and extremism. This book is a critical response to the distorted doctrines propagated by radical groups like Al Qaeda and Boko Haram, which misuse Jihad to justify acts of terror.
Dr. Misbahi, a respected Islamic scholar, challenges these radical interpretations by revisiting the true essence of Jihad through in-depth analysis of Quranic verses and hadiths. He highlights the distinction between the greater Jihad the internal spiritual struggle against one’s ego and the lesser Jihad, which refers to self-defense rather than offensive violence.
Published by the Khushro Foundation and released after a symposium at Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi, the book is written in Urdu, with translations in progress for broader audiences. It aims to educate scholars and students in madrasas across India, particularly in Kashmir, to foster a deeper understanding of Jihad and dispel harmful misconceptions.
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