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[quote="MUJAHIDEEN"]Is this character name offensive?[/quote]

[quote="KEKKET"]Has something to do with jihad i think. So ye ppl may find it offensive[/quote]

[quote="MUJAHIDEEN"]but what does the word "Jihad" mean?[/quote]

[quote="MUJAHIDEEN"]your guildie is taking it out of context and making it seem worse than it is?[/quote]

[quote="SUBXERO"]Imo people need to stop being so easily offended[/quote]

[quote="R3LAX"]As a Muslim myself, No, it isn't. Crack on and get leveling!![/quote]

[quote="TAKESHI"]As another Muslim Crack on People are too easily offended these days[/quote]

[quote="RASCZAK"]omg ur muslim takeshi???? who would have ever thought lol i thought you was a cobbler by trade from thee amount you talk about shoes bro[/quote]

[quote="RASCZAK"]as far as im aware isnt jihad a good thing that the media n press n governments not to mention south park have twisted into something terrorism related[/quote]

[quote="162"][quote="RASCZAK"]as far as im aware isnt jihad a good thing that the media n press n governments not to mention south park have twisted into something terrorism related[/quote] People who chant "jihad" on social media and then kill hundreds of people in a suicidal massacre have nothing to do with this in your mind? It is just the media that "twist" the word and make it bad?[/quote]

[quote="RASCZAK"]WHAT JIHAD IS The Arabic word "jihad" is often translated as "holy war," but in a purely linguistic sense, the word " jihad" means struggling or striving. The arabic word for war is: "al-harb". In a religious sense, as described by the Quran and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (s), "jihad" has many meanings. It can refer to internal as well as external efforts to be a good Muslims or believer, as well as working to inform people about the faith of Islam. If military jihad is required to protect the faith against others, it can be performed using anything from legal, diplomatic and economic to political means. If there is no peaceful alternative, Islam also allows the use of force, but there are strict rules of engagement. Innocents - such as women, children, or invalids - must never be harmed, and any peaceful overtures from the enemy must be accepted. Military action is therefore only one means of jihad, and is very rare. To highlight this point, the Prophet Mohammed told his followers returning from a military campaign: "This day we have returned from the minor jihad to the major jihad," which he said meant returning from armed battle to the peaceful battle for self-control and betterment. In case military action appears necessary, not everyone can declare jihad. The religious military campaign has to be declared by a proper authority, advised by scholars, who say the religion and people are under threat and violence is imperative to defend them. The concept of "just war" is very important. The concept of jihad has been hijacked by many political and religious groups over the ages in a bid to justify various forms of violence. In most cases, Islamic splinter groups invoked jihad to fight against the established Islamic order. Scholars say this misuse of jihad contradicts Islam. Examples of sanctioned military jihad include the Muslims' defensive battles against the Crusaders in medieval times, and before that some responses by Muslims against Byzantine and Persian attacks during the period of the early Islamic conquests. WHAT JIHAD IS NOT Jihad is not a violent concept. Jihad is not a declaration of war against other religions. It is worth noting that the Koran specifically refers to Jews and Christians as "people of the book" who should be protected and respected. All three faiths worship the same God. Allah is just the Arabic word for God, and is used by Christian Arabs as well as Muslims. Military action in the name of Islam has not been common in the history of Islam. Scholars says most calls for violent jihad are not sanctioned by Islam. Warfare in the name of God is not unique to Islam. Other faiths throughout the world have waged wars with religious justifications Copied and pasted and no intention to promote any Religion.. 162 these Extremists who blow people up etc and say God is great in arabic do not speak for ALL musilm people.. Just a small minority of fucking scumbags that got radicalized and had views embedded into that where twisted and For the government to just jump on the bandwagon to throw it in our faces.. you know why?? FEAR.. its a form of control pal.[/quote]

[quote="MINGEPIECE"]have you seen four lions!!!? lol[/quote]

[quote="RASCZAK"]rubber dingy rapids bro![/quote]

[quote="162"][quote="RASCZAK"]*Snip*[/quote] I don't understand, you haven't responded to my point. Can you explain how it is the media that have twisted the meaning of the word jihad and not the killers of all the men, women and children who were victim to those that chant it and say it is their cause? The definition of the word does not matter because your argument is that it is the media's fault. But how can you ignore the terrorists who use it?[/quote]

[quote="DONATELLO"]probably the term 'jihadi extremist' being dubbed a term for people behind several terrorist attacks in recent years, fed to the general public constantly through the media.. people loosely using the term.. there are extremists in all walks of life brah.. take stuff out of context and confuse the intent of a situation.. lupi having a few too many tyskies and going on a forum rant may be viewed as extreme in some cultures.. cupid purposely dieing 100 times and crying for a change of pk system may be viewed as extreme.. my response to your question may be viewed as extreme. its all about understanding brah.. intelligence isn't defined by what you know, rather what you do when you dont know something.. wise words from the turtle man. [/quote]