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>
> Islamic Circles Presents:
>
> 4) JIHAD & WARFARE IN ISLAM - A DETAILED ACCOUNT
>
> with Sidi Abu Aaliyah ibn Anwar Sharif (Jawziyyah Institute)*
>
> Date: Saturday 27th October 2007
> Time: 10am - 6pm
> Venue: Muslim World League, 4th Floor, 46 Goodge St, London, W1T 4LX
> (on the corner of Charlotte Street)
>
> Allah says in the Qur'an: 'And why should you not fight in the cause
> of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated and oppressed?
> Men, women, and children, whose cry is: 'Our Lord! Rescue us from
> this town, whose people are oppressors, and raise for us from Thee
> one who will protect; and raise for us from Thee one who will help'.'
> (Surah An-Nisā', verse 75)
>
> This is arguably the most talked about topic whenever the subject of
> Islam is brought up amongst non-Muslims and Muslims. However, its
> true and comprehensive meaning has sadly been hijacked and abused
> either by the pacifists, who are more inclined towards bending over
> backwards and pleasing others, or the warmongering riff-raff of the
> Ummah, who are unable to channel their frustrations constructively
> and fail to attribute half-baked justifications for transgression
> to any legal scholarship.
>
> But what about the situation today? How should we understand Jihad
> in our current time-space context. This seminar aims to cover the
> following areas, in light of classical and contemporary jurists:
> Types of Jihad, Reality of Jihad al-Nafs, Issue of Forcefully
> Converting People to Islam, Jihad as Armed Combat, Dar al-Harb or
> Dar al-Islam, Defensive and Offensive Jihad, Rules of Engagement
> and Civilian Inviolability, Role of the Head of State in Political
> Affairs and Jihad, Peace Treaties and the UN Declaration of Peace,
> Ethical Considerations in a Nuclear Age, Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh)
> Overall Attitude to War, Shari'ah Definition of Terrorism, Reality
> of 9-11 & 7-7 according to Foundational Texts and Juristic Rulings,
> Multiple Muslim States, Islam's Foreign Policy, Social Contract and
> Muslims of the UK.
>
> A lot of material is to be covered during the course in significant
> depth, with the teacher commonly referring to related subjects so as
> to address the subject in a more well-rounded manner. Participants
> are therefore encouraged to attend with the right frame of mind and
> the necessary level of alertness. Whilst many may speak passionately
> about jihad, its inner and outer aspects, its rulings and relevance
> in today's context, very few are able to articulate this in a way
> that is true to both its practical and psycho-spiritual dimensions
> on an experiential level. It is hoped that Sidi Abu Aaliyah will go
> some way towards providing a more honest and balanced representation
> of the subject, insha'Allah.
>
> * Entry is by prior booking only. Deadline: Monday 22nd October
> * Places are limited so please book early to guarantee a place
> * Notes and light refreshments will be provided
> * All welcome
>
> To book a place or for more information contact:
> Tel: 07956 983 609
> E-mail: courses@islamiccircles.org
>
>
> Islamic Circles Presents:
>
> 4) JIHAD & WARFARE IN ISLAM - A DETAILED ACCOUNT
>
> with Sidi Abu Aaliyah ibn Anwar Sharif (Jawziyyah Institute)*
>
> Date: Saturday 27th October 2007
> Time: 10am - 6pm
> Venue: Muslim World League, 4th Floor, 46 Goodge St, London, W1T 4LX
> (on the corner of Charlotte Street)
>
> Allah says in the Qur'an: 'And why should you not fight in the cause
> of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated and oppressed?
> Men, women, and children, whose cry is: 'Our Lord! Rescue us from
> this town, whose people are oppressors, and raise for us from Thee
> one who will protect; and raise for us from Thee one who will help'.'
> (Surah An-Nisā', verse 75)
>
> This is arguably the most talked about topic whenever the subject of
> Islam is brought up amongst non-Muslims and Muslims. However, its
> true and comprehensive meaning has sadly been hijacked and abused
> either by the pacifists, who are more inclined towards bending over
> backwards and pleasing others, or the warmongering riff-raff of the
> Ummah, who are unable to channel their frustrations constructively
> and fail to attribute half-baked justifications for transgression
> to any legal scholarship.
>
> But what about the situation today? How should we understand Jihad
> in our current time-space context. This seminar aims to cover the
> following areas, in light of classical and contemporary jurists:
> Types of Jihad, Reality of Jihad al-Nafs, Issue of Forcefully
> Converting People to Islam, Jihad as Armed Combat, Dar al-Harb or
> Dar al-Islam, Defensive and Offensive Jihad, Rules of Engagement
> and Civilian Inviolability, Role of the Head of State in Political
> Affairs and Jihad, Peace Treaties and the UN Declaration of Peace,
> Ethical Considerations in a Nuclear Age, Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh)
> Overall Attitude to War, Shari'ah Definition of Terrorism, Reality
> of 9-11 & 7-7 according to Foundational Texts and Juristic Rulings,
> Multiple Muslim States, Islam's Foreign Policy, Social Contract and
> Muslims of the UK.
>
> A lot of material is to be covered during the course in significant
> depth, with the teacher commonly referring to related subjects so as
> to address the subject in a more well-rounded manner. Participants
> are therefore encouraged to attend with the right frame of mind and
> the necessary level of alertness. Whilst many may speak passionately
> about jihad, its inner and outer aspects, its rulings and relevance
> in today's context, very few are able to articulate this in a way
> that is true to both its practical and psycho-spiritual dimensions
> on an experiential level. It is hoped that Sidi Abu Aaliyah will go
> some way towards providing a more honest and balanced representation
> of the subject, insha'Allah.
>
> * Entry is by prior booking only. Deadline: Monday 22nd October
> * Places are limited so please book early to guarantee a place
> * Notes and light refreshments will be provided
> * All welcome
>
> To book a place or for more information contact:
> Tel: 07956 983 609
> E-mail: courses@islamiccircles.org