Tagged: holy war

What do you know about Islam?

Islam symbolIslam is the youngest and fastest-growing major religion in the world. But how much do you know about the beliefs and practices that Muhammad and his followers began exporting from the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century?

Here’s a chance to test your knowledge. The correct answers follow the quiz.

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The real tragedy of jihad

Last month’s terrorist attack on the U.S. embassy in Libya, resulting in the deaths of four Americans, brought the Muslim doctrine of “jihad” back into our living rooms as we watched in horror the murderous rage of people acting in the name of Allah.

But what, exactly, is jihad? The Arabic term means to endeavor, strive, struggle, or fight. It is sometimes translated “holy war.”

There are two ways in which Muslims embrace jihad.

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