Jihad epistemology in the Islamic system and its objectives’ explanation

In this article, the author seeks to clarify the concept of jihad in the Islamic system and its goals. The issue of violence, harassment, persecution and invasion of jihad in Islam is one of the most important issues related to jihad, especially the view of Islamabad. In this article, while denying these views, the author attempts to recognize the authentic trend of Jihad in the Islamic system, as well as explaining that the nature of jihad in the Islamic system is intrinsically defensive and in opposition to the threats of the enemies.So the most important question of this article is to illustrate the essence of jihad in Islam. Also, the main questions of jihad in the Islamic system and the discourse of the Qur'an and the tradition of the Prophet of Islam in relation to jihad are also among the important questions of this article. The author, using Islamic sources and an analytical descriptive approach, is seeking to provide a solid and reliable answer.

Jihad, Quran, Prophet of Islam, Islamic system, Defensive jihad