Comparative Analysis Of The Prophet’s Jihad And Boko Haram Jihadist Movement
Abstract
Different concepts of Jihad in Islam are floating in the minds of the people around the world. Some hold that Islam is a religion of terrorism; others label it with extremism. In reality, Islam preaches tolerance and moderation. Islam forbids killing/bloodshed without valid justification. Boko Haram, the Islamic radical sect from northeastern Nigeria, has been responsible since 2009 for a string of bomb attacks strategically directed at the Nigerian government, security officials, mosques, churches, civilians etc. This paper is aimed at providing a clear and true picture of “Jihad” which is in consonance with sublime teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah of the Holy prophet Muhammad (SAW). As It will highlight the presence and future generation about the concept of Jihad in Islam and Boko Haram Jihadist as well. The paper finally ends with the comparison between the prophet Muhammad (SAW)’s Jihad and Boko Haram. This research work adopt analytical method.
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