The Religious And Moral Doctrine Of Jihaad – Ibn Taymiyyah

The Religious And Moral Doctrine Of Jihaad presents Ibn Taymiyyah’s extensive legal rulings (fatawa) on the concept of Jihad in Islam. The short treatise outlines a comprehensive doctrine of struggle, clarifying its diverse forms which go beyond mere warfare to include fighting against internal evil, heretical innovation (bid’ah), and apostates. Written by the revered Hanbali scholar, this work provides a detailed framework regarding when, why, and against whom Jihad is to be waged, notably including those who oppose clear-cut rulings of Islam despite claiming to be Muslim. It serves as a foundational text for understanding his views on both the spiritual struggle and the external, defensive, and offensive applications of Jihad in Islamic law.