Which of the following statements best describes the term mujahedeen?
a. It refers to Muslim warriors who engage in jihad.
b. It refers to the followers of the Islamic mystical movement called Sufism.
c. It refers to the pre-Islamic Arab monotheists who were devoted to the worship of Allah.
d. It refers to Muslim radicals who espouse violence in the name of Islam.
a. It refers to Muslim warriors who engage in jihad.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Muslim warriors in conflicts with a religious dimension are often called mujahedeen, "those who engage in jihad." Today in the West, they are frequently called "jihadists," but this is usually pejorative.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Muhammad himself strongly criticized those who implied that spiritual struggle substituted for military struggle. Military action is commanded "even though it may be hateful to you" (2:216).
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