Understand 'jihad' concept

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Understand jihad first before taking part in a war, says Jamil Khir

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/understand-jihad-first-before-taking-part-in-a-war-says-jamil-khir

2 July 2014

Muslims were reminded today to understand the concept of jihad before taking part in a war, such as the one in Syria, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom today.

He said it was enough for Muslims to support the cause through financial donations, medical and food aid, without the need to take up arms.

Jamil Khir said Muslims should consult the authorities, especially mufti and Foreign Affairs Ministry before joining a jihad.

“This way, they can get a clearer picture of the situation before deciding to back those at war," he was quoted as saying by Bernama when asked to comment on the involvement of Malaysians in the Syrian civil war.

On June 24, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had caused consternation among many Malaysians when he reportedly urged Umno members to emulate the exploits of members of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Isil), which he said had defeated an Iraqi force outnumbering it.

“For example, when someone dares to fight to his death, he can even defeat a much bigger team,” he said, singling out the militant group, Isil.

Isil, a splinter group of al-Qaeda, has been classified as a terror organisation.

Malaysians are said to be linked to the group. One was believed to have been the suicide bomber who killed 25 Iraqi policemen in May while police here have arrested several local men, believed to be members of the group.

Two days after Najib's statement and following major backlash over his purported support for Isil, Putrajaya issued a statement saying that the prime minister had not indicated any support for the militant group and would not endorse any forms of violence and extremism.

A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said Najib's comments, which were made during his speech at Cheras Umno branch anniversary dinner, had been "taken out of all context".

“Isil was mentioned briefly and in passing, but it is important to note that the prime minister in no way indicated any support for Isil," a Putrajaya spokesperson was quoted as saying.

"Any allegation to the contrary is completely false," the statement had said. – July 2, 2014.