Too many options? Treat your friends and family to their favourite stores with a Bayshore Shopping Centre gift card, redeemable at participating retailers throughout the centre. Click below to purchase yours today!Purchase Here
*Product information may vary - to confirm product availability, pricing, shipping and return information please contact Coles
The book provides a critical examination of the popular interpretation of jihad, particularly focusing on its misapplication and the misconceptions that arose due to political and cultural factors. Ali challenges the idea that jihad is primarily about violent warfare or religious extremism, which had become prevalent at the time, especially in the context of colonialism and the political struggles in the Muslim world.In his exposition, Ali delves into the historical and theological roots of the concept of jihad, emphasizing that it originally referred to a personal, spiritual struggle or striving for self-improvement and righteousness. He critiques the way jihad had been distorted by various political and military leaders to justify violence and warfare, asserting that such interpretations were not in line with the core principles of Islam. Ali's analysis was particularly timely, as it came during a period of growing Western influence in the Muslim world and at a time when the notion of jihad was being manipulated for nationalistic and ideological purposes.
The book provides a critical examination of the popular interpretation of jihad, particularly focusing on its misapplication and the misconceptions that arose due to political and cultural factors. Ali challenges the idea that jihad is primarily about violent warfare or religious extremism, which had become prevalent at the time, especially in the context of colonialism and the political struggles in the Muslim world.In his exposition, Ali delves into the historical and theological roots of the concept of jihad, emphasizing that it originally referred to a personal, spiritual struggle or striving for self-improvement and righteousness. He critiques the way jihad had been distorted by various political and military leaders to justify violence and warfare, asserting that such interpretations were not in line with the core principles of Islam. Ali's analysis was particularly timely, as it came during a period of growing Western influence in the Muslim world and at a time when the notion of jihad was being manipulated for nationalistic and ideological purposes.
Coles is renowned for its outstanding customer service and great selection of books. Along with the vast array of magazines, stationary, audio-books, children's literature, fiction, non-fiction and reference books, you can find accessories to make your reading experience more pleasurable. We can recommend the very best in reading today. We will help you search our titles for exactly what you need, and if we do not have it in stock, we will order it for you.
