Fiqh Study on Jihad, Suicide Bombings, and Terrorism

Abstract

This article examines the concepts of jihad, suicide bombing, and terrorism from a
contemporary Islamic jurisprudence perspective. This research was conducted using a
descriptive qualitative method through a literature review of primary and secondary
Islamic sources. The results of the study indicate that jihad in Islam is a comprehensive
effort to uphold the religion of Allah, which is not limited to physical warfare, but also
includes spiritual, intellectual, and social struggle. Meanwhile, suicide bombing has
sparked controversy in Islamic jurisprudence: some scholars permit it under certain
conditions, but the majority prohibit it as a form of suicide prohibited by sharia.
Terrorism is firmly rejected in Islam because it contradicts the values of justice, security,
and humanity. This study emphasizes the importance of clarifying the understanding of
jihad and rejecting violence in the name of religion in order to maintain the purity of
Islamic teachings and prevent the misuse of religious texts.