| 1. Spiritual Jihad (Jihad al-Nafs) |
Struggle against sinful desires & self-purification. |
• Daily Dhikr & Quran • Fasting & self-control • Repentance (Tawbah) • Avoiding sins |
“As for those who strive in Us, We guide them to Our paths.” (29:69) |
| 2. Intellectual Jihad (Jihad al-Ilm) |
Struggle for knowledge & defending truth. |
• Studying Quran/Sunnah • Teaching Islam • Debating falsehood with wisdom • Countering misinformation |
“Invite to Allah’s path with wisdom.” (16:125) |
| 3. Social Jihad (Jihad al-Ijtima’i) |
Struggle for justice & societal reform. |
• Helping the poor/oppressed • Enjoining good, forbidding evil • Mediating conflicts • Building unity |
“Cooperate in righteousness.” (5:2) |
| 4. Defensive Jihad (Jihad al-Difa’i) |
Fighting back when Muslims are attacked. |
• Armed resistance if invaded • Protecting oppressed communities • Media awareness of injustices |
“Fight those who fight you but do not transgress.” (2:190) |
| 5. Economic Jihad (Jihad al-Mali) |
Using wealth for Islam’s cause. |
• Paying Zakat/Sadaqah • Halal business • Boycotting haram industries • Funding Islamic projects |
“Spend in Allah’s way.” (2:195) |
| 6. Offensive Jihad (Jihad al-Talab) |
Preemptive military action under strict Islamic conditions. |
• Only led by a legitimate Islamic state • Against tyrants blocking Dawah • Must follow rules of war (no harm to civilians, trees, etc.) |
“Fight the polytheists collectively as they fight you collectively.” (9:36) |
