JIHAD. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - ASMA AFSARUDDIN

Discover the fascinating world of Islam and the understanding of the controversial concept of jihad. Asma Afsaruddin's book is a compendium of knowledge that will allow you to look at this topic from different perspectives. Learn about historical and contemporary interpretations of jihad, analyze the Koran and the influence of culture and politics on its perception. Immerse yourself in a reading that dispels myths and stereotypes, offering reliable information and a deep understanding.

• Explanation of the basic meaning of the word "jihad"
• Analysis of Koranic interpretations of defensive combat
• Answers to the question of whether the Koran commands fighting Christians and Jews
• Reflections on suicide in the context of the Koran
• Assessment of the acceptance of terrorism in Islam
• The role of women in military jihad
• Explanation of the term "great struggle"
• Understanding contemporary interpretations of jihad in the Islamic world

Asma Afsaruddin, professor of Islamic studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, presents a comprehensive view of jihad, analyzing its various aspects and interpretations. This book is the result of years of research and in-depth analysis of sources, which guarantees reliability and objectivity. The author touches on difficult and controversial topics such as terrorism, suicide and the role of women in jihad, offering the reader the opportunity to form their own opinion based on facts and arguments.

The Scientific Publishing House PWN, known for publishing high-quality scientific and popular science literature, presents readers with a book that will certainly contribute to a better understanding of Islam and its complexity. Jihad is a term that evokes many emotions and controversies, so it is so important to approach it with an open mind and a willingness to learn about different perspectives. This book is an excellent tool to understand what jihad really is and what its different interpretations are.

The book "Jihad. Everything you need to know" is not only a historical and religious analysis, but also an attempt to understand the current challenges and conflicts in which jihad plays an important role. The author analyzes Osama bin Laden's views on jihad, the influence of the Internet on the social perception of jihad in the West, and the way Hollywood portrays jihad and Muslims. As a result, the reader receives a comprehensive picture of jihad, which allows him to understand its complexity and diversity.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Islam and its role in the modern world. Thanks to it, you can look at jihad from a new perspective and understand that it is not an unambiguous and simple concept. It is a reading that provokes thought and encourages further knowledge acquisition about Islam and its culture.