PBS defines Jihad as "striving in the way of God; this striving can take a number of forms, including the daily inner struggle to be a better person. However, jihad is often used to refer to an armed struggle fought in defense of Islam."

I do not wish to overlook offensive Jihad but I see that there are neither logical justifications nor grounds for this kind of Jihad in the present-day. However, Jihad at present is sadly seen differently from what it was initially meant to be.

Jihad has been subjected to political agendas more than it has been kept to the real Islamic conceptualization. The political manipulating of Jihad is not a new innovation for its origins go back to the age of the companions of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). During the first 30 years after the death of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) at least 3 major wars had occurred between the companions for political gains. The most famous battles are Aljamal (the Camel), Nahrwan and Sefeen. In the belief of Sunni Muslims we should disallow the discussion wars and disputes that occurred between the companions. Instead we were taught that we should continue to value them all.

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