Meaning of JIHAAD

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1.what does it really mean? 2.who are wahabies?

for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai · Accepted Answer

1. The word, Jihaad, originates from the Arabic root word, 'Jahada' which

literally means the undergoing of some exertion / strain, etc.

However, the Shar'ee meaning of Jihaad is, 'the spending of one's energy in

fighting against the disbelievers either directly or by means of assisting

the cause monetarily or by way of forwarding one's opinion or by joining in

the ranks of the Mujaahideen.

2. They are the followers of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab ibn Saud, a

follower of the Hanbali Madhab.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

FATWA DEPT.

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