Fasting in the month of Ramadan, is necessary to examine all aspects of the Qur'an. One of these aspects is the area of the martyr which makes the ultimate sacrifice in jihad. It is extremely important to properly define what jihad is truly. The word in Arabic literally means the fight. However, many have fears to discuss the issue. We as students and believers of the Qur'an know Alá placed humanity on Earth in part to prove our worth as members successfully its creation can properly maintain and protect that he has ordained as such. Because of this reason that we are strongly encouraged to fight and fight with everything in our power to ensure that instituting fair and accurate systems to maintain the harmony details in the Qur'an. As a result, Allah details how should remember those who achieve this standard while makes the ultimate sacrifice.
I believe that not to those dead who die in the way of Alá. Nay, they are alive, with their Lord, and have available. Rejoice Alá which has given them their generosity and joy of those who have still not acceded them, but are that them will not come fear, nor they cry. Qur'an 3: 169-170
In this verse Alá is talking specifically about those who have given their lives in the battle of Uhud mount. In addition, explains that his battle was worthy of such language worthy of praise, recognition and reward because they fought against people United in the prevention of those who chose to be Muslim to live as such. The opposition had chosen to make the war simply because they hated any and all persons who worship Allah. However, such notable language sale today have not mentioned by some Muslims. Unwillingness to discuss Jihad and the rewards of martyrdom are part of the reason why some are so controversial topic while others have increased their incorrect understanding of the same. Controversy exists only when there is no uniform agreement. Since Muslims know and understand that the Qur'an is the word of Allah and his Prophet is the Koran in action, it is only logical that we turn to these additional sources in order to address this issue. Ironically, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) provides a method to understand how to deal with this that should be remembered especially during Ramadan.
First arriving at Medina was to establish a targeted school to instruct the first Muslims about the precision and the proper implementation of their faith. He who had shown fully dedicated to the struggle between the first teachers to Islam. He understands that if the education system currently available to them was the only system allowed that he had been misinterpreted Islam. This would have resulted in negligence even more Islamic. Through this strategy allowed the early Muslims not only increase their faith, they shape the debate on how to overcome different forms of struggle in areas as physical, ideological and spiritual.
When Muslim leaders constantly addressing issues that most people considered less controversial and refuse to address the martyrdom and Jihad, unconsciously give more power to those who distort correctly, they misinterpret and lie shamelessly about these two concepts for their own purposes perverted. Therefore, the position of persons with the intention of patient to manipulate and control in an ideological war increases because those with adequate understanding have been literally abandoned the ideological battle field. This is unacceptable.
What Muslims have to do is talk about how these great concepts are designed to be used. Stories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice must be transferred not only educate but instill a sense of pride and confidence among those who have inherited the legacy of Islam. Every nation in the history of man has a history of origin used to instill a sense of belonging and pride of the property of its citizens. This is done to convey the message that a nation in particular worth the sacrifice that its citizens make to ensure their protection, maintenance and promotion.
These stories of origin consist of people, places and events that played a key role in the past in order to ensure progress for the future. Islam is no different in this regard. Stories of origin of Nations have heroes and villains that when he said that they have the potential to produce greater heroes to face biggest enemies to make a better nation. Islam has the same potential and should be remembered and often broadcast. Refrain from this at the expense of something "better" because it would be "most comfortable" is insufficient. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the early Muslims did not have the luxury of trying only to issues that gave them comfort, and are considered the best generation. Why should Muslims today have otherwise?
Amir Makin is an activist, speaker and author of the book Muslim worthy Koranic tools to overcome oppression and imperialism in order to institute justice
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