Jihad: the Islamic doctrine of permanent war

Book Details

• ISBN 13: 9788185990194

• ISBN 10: 8185990190

• Edition: New Delhi

• Year: 2016

• Language: English

• Subject(s): Religion, Voice of India

• Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers

About the Book
This book explores one of the fundamental doctrines of Islam: the concept of jihad. While the average Indian’s understanding of jihad is often superficial and misinformed, this book aims to clarify the true meaning and significance of jihad. Commonly misrepresented as dharmayuddha in Hindu understanding, this book refutes the misleading notion and explains jihad as a religious war with clear components: the forcible expansion of Islam, the destruction of infidels, the imposition of jizyah on the subdued infidel population, plunder of properties and enslaved individuals, and the destruction of non-believers.

Written by Suhas Majumdar, who taught mathematics in Calcutta and was deeply influenced by his experiences during the Noakhali slaughter, the book offers a compelling critique of jihad and its impact on Hindu society. Drawing from his personal experiences and in-depth analysis of Islamic texts such as Kitab Al-Jihad Wai Siyar of Sahih Muslim, Majumdar presents an urgent call for Hindus to understand the dangers posed by the doctrine of jihad and to act decisively in protecting their life, property, and culture. This work serves as a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand the theological and historical implications of jihad in the context of Indian society.