Selfdefense in Islam and hinduism.

The word "JIHAD" is derived from the route word "Jahada" means to strive or struggle against own will , even Muslim and brothers of other faith had misconception about the word jihad that means "holy war" well that's how its being portrayed by the media world, actually the true Arabic word for holy war is "Harb-un-muqaddasa" Harb means war Muqaddasa means sacred , or holy.

Islam has laid certain rules on War.

Islam permits fighting in self-defense, in defense of one's faith, or on the part of those whose basic rights have been violated. It lays down strict rules of combat that include prohibitions against harming civilians and against destroying crops, trees, and livestock. As Muslims see it, injustice would be triumphant in the world if good people were not prepared to fight for a righteous cause.

God says in the Qur'an: "Permission (to defend) has been granted to those who are being fought against; that they have been oppressed. Verily, God has the power to help them. Those who were unjustly expelled from their homes for no other reason than their saying: 'God is our Lord.' If God were not to repel some human beings through others, monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, wherein the name of God is mentioned, would have certainly been destroyed. God will definably help those who will help Him. Verily, God is Immensely Strong, Mighty." (Qur'an 22:39-40)

War is the last resort, and is subject to the rigorous conditions laid down by the sacred law. The often misunderstood and overused term jihad literally means "struggle" and not "holy war" (a term not found anywhere in the Qur'an). Jihad, as Islamic concept, can be on a personal level - inner struggle against evil within oneself; struggle for decency and goodness on the social level; and struggle on the battlefield, if and when necessary.even if a student strives to pass in the examination is doing jihad.

Anonee Jihad mentioned in Bhagavad Gita.

Jihad (i.e. striving) in the Bhagavad Gita

All the major religions encourage their followers to strive in good works. It is mentioned in Bhagavad Gita

"Therefore strive for Yoga, O Arjuna, which is the art of all work."

(Bhagavad Gita 2:50)

All the major religions of the world have prescribed fighting, at sometime or the other, especially in self-defence or for fighting against oppression.

Mahabharata is an epic and sacred Scripture of the Hindus, which mainly deals with a fight between the cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. In the battlefield Arjun prefers not to fight and be killed rather than having his conscience burdened with the killing of his relatives. At this moment, Krishna advises Arjun in the battlefield and this advice is contained in the Bhagvad Gita. There are several verses in the Bhagvad Gita where Krishna advises Arjun to fight and kill the enemies even though they are his relatives.

b. It is mentioned in

The Bhagvad Gita Chapter 1 verse 43-46

(43) O Krishna, maintainer of the people, I have heard by disciplic succession that those who destroy family traditions dwell always in hell"

(44) "Alas, how strange it is that we are preparing ourselves to commit great sinful acts, driven by the desire to enjoy royal happiness."

(45) I would consider better for the sons of Dhritarashtra to kill me unarmed and unresisting rather than fight with them.

(46) "Arjuna, having thus spoken, cast aside his bow and arrow, and sat down on the chariot, his mind, overwhelmed with grief".

c. Krishna further replies in

Bhagvad Gita Chapter 2 Verse 2, 3

2. "My dear Arjuna, how have these impurities come upon you? They are not at all befitting a man who knows the progressive values of life. They lead not to higher planets but to infamy.

2. "O son of Partha, do not yield to this degrading impotence. It does not become you. Give up such petty weakness of heart and arise, O chastiser of the enemy!"

When Arjuna prefers to be killed unarmed and unresisting rather than fight and kill his cousins Kauravas, Krishna replies to Arjun by saying how this impure thought has come to you which prevents you from entering heaven. Give up this degrading Impotence and weakness of heart and arise, O defeater of enemy.

d. Krishna further says in

Bhagvad Gita Chapter 2 verse 31-33

31. "Considering your specific duty as a Kshatriya, you should know that there is no better engagement for you than fighting on religious principles, so there is no need for hesitation."

32. "O Partha, happy are the Kshatriya to whom such fighting opportunities come unsought, opening for them the door of the heavenly planets".

33. "If however, you do not fight this religious war, then you will certainly incur sin, for neglecting your duties, and thus loose your reputation as a fighter".

Besides quoting Qur'anic verses they quote Sahih Bukhari Vol. 4, Book of Jihad Chapter no. 2 Hadith No. 46

"Allah guarantees that He will admit the Mujaahid in His cause to Paradise if he is killed, otherwise he will return him to his home safely with rewards and war booty".

(Sahih Bukhari Vol. 4, Book of Jihad Chapter no. 2 Hadith No. 46)

There are various similar verses in Bhagavad Gita guaranteeing a person paradise if he is killed while fighting. Take the example of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 verse 37:

"O son of Kunti, either you will be killed in the battlefield and attain the heavenly planets (paradise), or you will conquer and enjoy the earthly kingdom, therefore get up and fight with determination".

(Bhagavad Gita 2:37)

g. Similarly Rigved Book No. 1 Hymn 132 Verse 2-6 as well as many other verses of Hindu Scriptures speak about fighting and killing.

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To be honest interested in comparative religions and read in blogs often, i have not done any researches but i have read books when i was in my early teens and i watch videos related to it, i am not a researcher i cant label my self for the work that were not done by me,
yep its related to PV pari's self defense , and major religions on fight against oppression and self-defense, thought of writing in a different angle and like sharing about it.

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To be honest interested in comparative religions and read in blogs often, i have not done any researches but i have read books when i was in my early teens and i watch videos related to it, i am not a researcher i cant label my self for the work that were not done by me,
yep its related to PV pari's self defense , and major religions on fight against oppression and self-defense, thought of writing in a different angle and like sharing about it.

@Ksfan2 Me Naeema Major religious scriptures or a normal layman wont say that you should disobey your parents, husband, in laws to achieve your goal, and no where does Islam Prohibits women from working but they should not work in fields where there is free mingling of opposite sex , such as modelling and films that could lead their future fall in to hands of destruction. , naturally when the man sees woman he is attracted to her , First attraction is the eyes so the hijab rule is given for man first to lower his gaze.