Why does Mein Kampf mean almost the exact same thing as Jihad?
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Both mean struggle. I think it is similar in the fact that Hitler said his struggle was to kill every Jew on Earth. Jihad means the struggle against non-believers, especially Jews. I think it comes from Satan.
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Excellent question and the answer is: No, they are not different at all.\nIt's often said that history repeats itself, unless people take note and learn from it. Apparently Muslims don't even want to learn.
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Scripture from any religion can be taken out of context... but I don't know of any other Scripture that is so intolerant of others & their beliefs -- and it is the only Scripture that promotes jihad. ~Peaceful jihad~ is an oxymoron.\n\nChristians will monitor their own. Last August, Robertson called for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez & Robertson was immediately & soundly chastised & condemned by many prominent Christian leaders.\n\nShall we keep waiting for the Muslim leadership around the world to condemn international terrorism? (A few have made comments, but they prove to be the exception. And un-influential.)
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"Moral Equivalence" is a term of the political arena, usually usually used in a negative way.\nIt was widely used during the Cold War and claimed that in a conflict, the two sides of this conflict could not be morally ranked in the sense that one side was better than the other. There also could be no ethical difference in the evaluation of the actions of either side.  This was a popular idea among the European (and I suppose American) Left of the day that somehow held that both parties to the Cold War were morally corrupt and equally evil. \nI have seen some modern day Blogs that seem to imply that the modern-day-actions of the USA in the "War against Terrorism" (however deplorable they may be) are actually as evil as Terrorism itself. \nThis is a perfect example of applying "moral equivalence" to a modern setup
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Jihad, sometimes spelled Jahad, Jehad, Jihaad, Djehad, Jawwad, or Cihad, (Arabic: جهاد‎ ǧihād) is an Islamic term, from the Arabic root ǧhd ("to exert utmost effort, to strive, struggle"), which connotes a wide range of meanings: anything from an inward spiritual struggle to attain perfect faith to a political or military struggle. Individuals involved in the political or military forms of jihad are often labeled with the neologism "jihadist" or "jihadi".\n\nThe term "jihad" is often used to describe purely physical and military "religious war", through physical struggle. Muslim scholars say that this only makes up part of the broader meaning of the concept of jihad. The denotation is of a struggle, challenge, difficulty or (frequently) opposed effort, made either in accomplishment or as resistance. A person who engages in any form of jihad can be called a mujahid (in plural: mujahidin) (Arabic: striver, struggler). Such a person might engage in fighting as a military struggle for religious reasons, or for example, struggle to memorize the Qur'an. Jihad has gained a negative connotation and reputation in much of the West because of its usage by various groups classified by the United States of America as terrorist organizations as part of its War on terror. The Jihad had a reputation for this at the time. According to an Alt.muslim article,[1] the term in Islamic law that describes the activities of al Qaeda more accurately than then term "Jihad" is "hirabah" (adjective: hirabi), which has a more general meaning of "sinful warfare".
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Whoever kills a soul, unless for a soul, or for corruption done in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one, it is as if he had saved mankind entirely \n\n[Qur'an 5:32] \n\n\n\nJihad \n\nThe word jihad sends shivers down the spines of many Westerners. They readily equate this term with violence and oppression. However, it must be said that the meaning of jihad, as a 'holy war', is something which is totally foreign and not from Islam. If anything, such a description belongs more so to Christianity and its adherents. It was terms like this which were used to justify the slaughter and pillage of towns and cities during the crusades by the Christians. By simply looking into the sources of Islam, one is able to know that the true meaning of jihad is to strive/make effort in the way of Allah. Thus striving in the way of Allah can be both peaceful and physical. The Prophet Muhammed (saws) said: \n\n"The best jihad is (by) the one who strives against his own self for Allah, The Mighty and Majestic" [3]\n\nIn the Qur'an, Allah also says: \n\n"So obey not the disbelievers, but make a great jihad (effort) against them (by preaching) with it (the Qur'an)" \n(Surah Al-Furqan 25:52)\n\nBy controlling and fighting against ones desires, the Muslims can then also physically exert themselves in the path of Allah. It is this physical or combative jihad which receives so much criticism. Because of the sheer ignorance of this type of jihad Islam is regarded as terror, and Muslims are regarded as terrorists. However, the very purpose of this physical jihad is to raise the word of Allah uppermost. By doing this, it liberates and emancipates all those who are crying out for freedom all over the world. If the likes of the pacifists of this world had their way, then the world would indeed be full of anarchy and mischief. The combative jihad seeks to correct this as Allah says in the Qur'an:\n\n"And if Allah did not check one set of people by means of another, the Earth would be full of mischief. But Allah is full of bounty to the worlds"\n(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:251)\n\nSuch would be the corruption on this Earth if there had never been a combative jihad that Allah says: \n\n"For had it not been that Allah checks one set of people by means of another, monasteries, churches, synagogues and mosques, wherein the name of Allah is mentioned much, would surely have been pulled down. Indeed Allah will help those who help His (cause). Truly Allah is All strong, All mighty" \n(Surah Al-Hajj 22:40)\n\nThis combative jihad being both defensive and offensive, is something which is commanded by Allah upon the Muslims. Through this command the oppressed and weak are rescued from the tyranny of the world:\n\n"And what is the matter with you that you do not fight in the cause of Allah and for those weak, ill treated and oppressed among men, women and children whose only cry is; 'Our Lord, rescue us from this town whose people are oppressors and raise for us from you one who will protect and raise for us from you one who will help"\n(Surah An-Nisa 4:75)\n\nAnyone who knows the early history of Islam, will know that all those nations and empires which came under the fold of Islam were indeed previously oppressed. When the companions of the Prophet Muhammed (saws) went out for the offensive jihad against the Egyptians, the Persians and the Romans, we find that the people did not resist against them at all. Rather, they accepted Islam on such a scale, that it is inconceivable that the jihad of Islam could be anything other then a liberation for these people; a liberation from centuries of tyranny. In fact, with the Byzantine Egyptians and the people of Spain, the Muslims were even beckoned to come and liberate these lands from the oppression of their kings. This is the glorious track record of the Muslim jihad. Compare this with the brutal track record of warfare i
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Islam is only a newer version or corrected version of Judaism, Which means, Islam is religion purified. So I think the basic concepts of two religion are originally the same, where as Islam is more recent and also the Holy book of Islam, The Quran is protected from any change by God himself.\n\nTo feel the presence of God, it is required that we admire and glorify him always. \n"Therefore remember Me, I will remember you, and be thankful to Me, and do not be ungrateful to Me. " Quran   2:152.
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I think it is a popular phrase amongst media people, who want to compare the Western interferences in the Middle East with ancient times' crusades (there were nine of them). That is: "Christianity vs Islam".\nSo maybe the real meaning is to get the two religions to fight against each others?
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i think one of the main difference is that in Christianity Jesus is the son of God ,, but in Holy Quran God has no sons and Jesus is a prophet of God, and Muslims do beleive in Jesus and all the other prophets.\n\n"Islam means Peace.According to the "Holy Quran", the book from Allah for Muslims, Islam is the complete code of life. \n Islam is peace.Islam teaches muslims to be truthful, to be kind to weak and suffering people.Islam says dont go to bed, having your neighbours hungry.Islam says dont cheat people...........And a lot.If you really want to about Islam try collecting history books.May be u wonder, if Islam means peace, then why are muslims bombing in cities, attacking and killing peoples! My answer is Muslims are attacked, so they r protesting.But some are trying to kill innocent peoples, dont count them as Muslims, they are just spys, trying to worse the image of muslims, and want to destroy them.Its really hard to take their mask off". from one of yahoo answers
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there is a passage in the bible of the ten commandments that says that you cannot kill anyone, but there is also something in christianity and other religions that are trying to classify this sorta thing as a "Just War", which means that it's acceptable based upon justifiable cause. it's like in Islam they have what is known as Jihad (which has a few different meanings) but is commonly known as a "holy war" and is allowed because it's a 'just war'. they feel that it is the right thing to do because of the severity.
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Hitler life is notable for his notoriusness. Many muslims adore hitler because they hate jews and existance of isreal.
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There are no similarities between Islam and KKK, and it's a terrible mistake to think that Muslims hate Jews or Islam is Anti-Semitic.\n\nA Muslim believes in every prophet sent by God, from Adam to Noah, Abraham, David, Moses, Jesus, Muhammed and all those between them.\n\nWith a simple investigation through history, it can be found out that Islam is strictly against racism. The last prophet Muhammed ordered his followers to free their slaves and instituted brotherhood/sisterhood between them and their former owners. All people are accepted as equals in Islam.\n\nThe current actions caused by hatred (like terrorist activities and such) are the sins and mistakes of the people doing them, signs of sick minds, not the fault of a religion. In fact, it's ignorant to think that any religion causes terrorism, because they're all based on the love of The Creator and his creatures.
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I was told earlier today that 'War on Terror' is 'political narrative', its an ideal, an abstract concept that gains popular belief in order to justify a political action. It has no bearing on why those actions are being performed at all. Which makes sense for me anyway.
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actually, that is a misconception. the islamic religion forbids anyone from taking a life. they both are based on the 10 comandments, but just like the nazis a group of people decided to do what ever the hell they wanted & blamed it all on God. doesn't make the germans bad people (though they blamed it all on the jews) & just like al-quaida they are killing thousands of people world wide in the name of God. has nothing to do with anything really. Islam in arabic means everlasting peace.
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It's Mein Kampf, and it means 'my struggle', written by Adolf Hitler.
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Organized crime is the only thing that comes close to religion.\n\nBut, they are the same thing, so I guess there is nothing that really comes close.
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I agree with the rest. Jihad is a very broad subject and while it is easier to mold on younger minds, it is also easier to influence them to the misguided path. Therefore, patience, tolerance, discipline and such are taught rather than Jihad by itself. \n\nBesides, moral issues are applicable to all regardless of culture and creed.