NEW CPP Philosophy Paper on a topic from Nardin's Textbook

War and Peace in Islam Name Institutional Affiliation Instructor Course Date Outline * Abstract * Summary and Outline of the topic. * Introduction * The paper aims to explain the definitions of peace and war in Islam. * Islam's religion calls for international people to live as family and friends. * The concept is contradicted by Jihad, which the religion considers a holy war against non-believers. * This work will help understand how these two concepts are practiced and promoted. * Understanding War and Peace in Islam * Definition of Jihad. * Historical context of war and peace among the Muslims * Interpretation based on Islam scholarship. * Bassam Tibi's Perspective on the topic. * The author holds that Islam is based on peace and coexistence principles. * The religion emphasizes the importance of peace and coexistence, with people holding dialogues to address their issues. * Jihad, on the other hand, involves aggression and violence, thus reinterpreting Islamic teachings. * Comparative Analysis * Some Muslims have wrong interpretations of Islamic teachings, thus using Jihad against innocent people. * Western perspective on war and peace differs significantly from that of Islam, underscoring differences in philosophical framеworks and cultures. * Contemporary relevance * Concepts of peace and war have changed in the modern day. * Terrorism is widespread and conducted in the name of Jihad and punishing non-believers. * Peace and dialogue are encouraged. * Conclusion * Ending remarks on Bassam Tibi's perspective on war and peace. * Importance of promoting international peace. Abstract This essay explores the complicated connections between war and peace in Islam. The work is based on Bassam Tibi's viewpoints. Tibi delves into the subject's intricate theological, historical, and social-political aspects by examining Jihad concepts, contrasting Islamic and Western views, and considering current implications. The paper clarifies Islamic ethics and politics while critically analyzing how they have changed. The paper will explore how terrorist acts misinterpret the Quran and how religious brainwashing affects young people. Tibi also supports strategies prioritizing dialogue, mutual respect, and the search for justice and reconciliation. Introduction Bassam Tibi explores peace and war concepts based on the Islamic religion. The topic revolves around theological, historical, and socio-political dimensions that have influenced the interpretation of peace and war in different parts of the world, especially the Middle East and the West (Nardin et al., 2020). This paper details the complexity of Islamic perspectives on war and peace, addressing Tibi’s points. Islam war is conducted as Jihad, also a holy war, compromising the concepts of peace, a critical philosophical aspect of Islam religion. This investigation aims to continue the current discussion on integrating Islam, politics, and contemporary ethical principles and develop models that incorporate conflict-resolution methods. Understanding Islam’s War and Peace Islam's concepts of war and peace require an understanding of Jihad and its historical development. The concept of "jihad," often presented as "struggle" or "striving," encompasses a range of layers besides direct military intervention. According to Egger and Magni-Berton (2021), Jihad refers to the entire range of spiritual activities, including battling evil inclinations and pursuing virtue, as a complete understanding of the concept. This coincides with Jihad al-Nafs, the Islamic term for Jihad's spiritual side. Furthermore, Jihad also involves social and moral struggles, such as fighting for justice and speaking for those in need. Furthermore, the term "jihad" has been linked to armed warfare, particularly in the context of protecting the Muslim community from external threats. Muslims believe that Allah has approved their terror and violence in the name of Jihad, as they are fulfilling their duty (Kaskeleviciute et al., 2024). The concept has led to conflicts and an understanding of Islam's teaching of peace, where Jihad causes massive deaths of innocent people.  Several conceptions of Jihad have continuously developed throughout history due to shifting political and social conditions. Early Islam frequently used the term "jihad" to refer to defensive combat against enemies who posed a threat to the emerging Muslim community (Zarkasih, 2023). Some academics justified aggressive combat to spread Islam as a result of the rise of the Islamic empire, which further affected conceptions of Jihad from that point on. However, there were various interpretations within Islamic academia that reflected different points of view on the legitimacy of armed combat and the conditions under which it had occurred. Over time, the idea of Jihad underwent additional refining and interpretation, with theological disputes and political developments playing a role in shaping it (Hassan, 2023). Jihad has also been used as a way to minimize Western influence in the Middle East region, where the religion is widely spread. Islamic scholars have offered diverse perspectives on the Islamic law of war and peace. Some Muslims place their faith in defensive Jihad and the rejection of Muslim dominions (Mohamed, 2023). At the same time, others emphasized coexistence and dialogue with those who are not Muslims. When it comes to the ethics of warfare, many people think about the Quran's dictates about combat. Such exhortations point to the significance of self-restraint, mercy, and moderation. In addition, the Islamic legal tradition, with its Just War theory (al-harb al-Adil), provides a framework for judging the legitimacy of military operations and the just treatment of non-combatants. These are the principles of Islamic law. Understanding the concept of war and peace in Islam requires the examination of theological tenets, historical situations, and a wide variety of perspectives. Bassam Tibi's Perspective on the Topic. Bassam Tibi, a world-acclaimed political scientist and Islamic expert, offers his perspective on war and peace in the Islamic context. Tibi's upbringing and education are fundamental to his ideas about the Islamic religion and its relation to modernity (Nardin et al., 2020). He was born in Syria, and then h...