What is electronic jihad, how is it performed, and is it sufficient in the current circumstances?
Jihad has many types, including jihad by word, inviting people to Allah, enjoining good, and forbidding evil. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Strive against the polytheists with your wealth, your lives, and your tongues." The means of inviting people to Allah vary, and the basic principle regarding them is permissibility unless they contradict Islamic law. Among these means are electronic devices such as computers, which are important tools in inviting people to Allah, and the existence of Islamic websites on the internet is proof of this. Perhaps the term "electronic jihad" refers to this meaning. However, electronic jihad alone is not sufficient, as it may not reach everyone. Therefore, it is necessary to have multiple means and use all of them, including individual contact and presenting the invitation directly to people, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, did.
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