Tariq Ramadan - Jihad: The Misunderstood and Misused

About this lecture

In this wide-ranging lecture, Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan reclaims the concept of Jihad from misuse and distortion, arguing that it is the central organizing principle of Islamic life — encompassing intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social, economic, and political struggle. He calls on American Muslims to engage in an intellectual Jihad rooted in their own context, reject an inferiority complex toward the Muslim world, and stand as dignified citizens advocating for justice — while clearly distinguishing between legitimate resistance and the violence of groups like Daesh.