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To: OKCSubmariner; GroovyGuru; Don Myers
Re: Posts 57, 91, 93:

Regarding Islam, fyi. . .

Q&A: Islamic fundamentalism
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/597064/posts

Excerpt:

1. What is the Islamic concept of "jihad," and how has it been variously interpreted?

Jihad means "striving or struggling in the way of God." It is a central concept in Islam. Muslims should strive to know and do the will of God. Historically, the "greater" jihad refers to the struggle each person has within him or herself to do what is right. Because of human pride, selfishness and sinfulness, people of faith must constantly wrestle with themselves and strive to do what is right and good. The "lesser" jihad involves the outward defense of Islam. Muslims should be prepared to defend Islam, including military defense, when the community of faith is under attack. While the vast majority of Muslims clearly reject the violent extremism manifest on Sept. 11, some religiously inspired and politically motivated individuals and groups attempt to justify their behavior in the context of a holy war or struggle in defense of Islam.

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104 posted on 01/09/2002 9:49:03 AM PST by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
"While the vast majority of Muslims clearly reject the violent extremism manifest on Sept. 11, "

And maybe someone will tell us how they have done that.

107 posted on 01/09/2002 10:00:16 AM PST by Don Myers
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