The Reflection of the Wars of the Prophet's Era in Religious Language
This study attempts to reveal the historical context of statements about war in verses and hadiths. Verses and hadiths concerning war appear to address the struggles of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Muslims with polytheists, hypocrites, Jews, and Christians during their time. Religious texts address many of the Prophet's wars and the developments that followed; they explore his experiences during these wars, the problems and challenges he faced, the methods he pursued to resolve them, and his struggles. Religious texts on war encourage Muslims to sacrifice their lives and property for jihad, praise and commend those who participate in jihad, encourage martyrdom and veteran status, and criticize those who abstain from or avoid war. This situation can be explained by the lack of a regular army during the Prophet's time and the lack of a state system powerful enough to equip those who would participate in war with weapons and ammunition. Numerous religious texts promise that those who die fighting in the path of God are considered martyrs and therefore will enter Paradise without question. It can be argued that this situation not only plays a significant role in motivating people to fight but also provides solace for those who have lost loved ones. Numerous religious texts emphasize the promise that those who fight in the path of God will enter Paradise if they are martyred, and that they will return home with spiritual rewards and worldly spoils if they are veterans. It is clear that the pursuit of spoils, a primary motivation for people to participate in war, was also true for the early Muslims, and this is reflected in numerous religious texts. In light of all this, it is important to understand the religious texts on jihad, which are related to the conjunctural politics and realpolitik of the Prophet's era, in order to understand the political, military, and economic conditions of that period.
Keywords: Context; understanding; 7th century; political climate; jihad; martyrdom; spoils
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In this study, the historical context of the expressions related to war in verses and hadiths have been tried to be revealed. It can be seen that the verses and hadiths on warfare deal with the struggle of the Prophet and the early Muslims against the polytheists, hypocrites, Jews and Christians of their time. It is possible to state that religious texts touch upon many of the Prophet's battles and the developments that took place in these battles; his experience, the problems and difficulties he encountered in this process, and the ways he followed and struggled for their solution. Religious texts on the subject of war encourage Muslims to wage jihad with life and property, commend and praise those who participate in jihad, and encourage martyrdom and veteranism, while criticizing those who hold back and avoid war. This can be explained by the absence of a regular army during the Prophet's time and the lack of a state system capable of equipping those who would participate in the war with weapons and ammunition. Numerous religious texts promise that those who die fighting in the way of Allah are considered martyrs and therefore will go to paradise without question. It can be stated that this situation not only serves an important function in motivating people to fight, but also contributes to the consolation of people who have lost their relatives. The promise that the one who fights in the way of Allah will enter paradise if he becomes a martyr and return home with spiritual rewards and worldly booty if he becomes a veteran is emphasized in many religious texts. It is seen that the aim of obtaining booty, which is one of the biggest motivating factors for people to participate in wars, was also valid for the first Muslims; This is reflected in many religious texts. In the light of all this information, it is pointed out that in order to understand the religious texts on jihad, which are related to the conjunctural politics and realpolitik of the Prophet's era, it is necessary to have knowledge about the political, military and economic conditions of the period in question.
Keywords: Context; understanding; 7th century; political conjuncture; jihad; martyr; booty
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