ASK 98

In this clip Dr Israr Ahmed clarifies that not every fight for an Islamic government is jihad fi sabilillah (struggle for Allah). True jihad promotes Islamic values, like in the early caliphate. In Kashmir, freedom fighters are involved in jihad-e-hurriyat, which is valid but may not be true jihad unless it aligns with Islamic goals. Dr. Israr Ahmed states that an Islamic government must follow Islamic teachings; otherwise, its legitimacy can be questioned.