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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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The decline of jihad and its causes.

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Today, jihad has receded significantly from the state it was in during the time of the Muslims' glory and dominance.

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Several factors have contributed to this, among the most important of which are:

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First, the spread of Sufi thought, which posits that isolation is the "greater jihad."

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Second, the pressure and aggression from Christians, Jews, hypocrites, and the rest of the disbelievers.

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They have deliberately distorted the concept of jihad and attached the label of terrorism to it.

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They have prevented any attempt to engage in it, unless it serves their own interests.

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Just as they permitted it in Afghanistan at the beginning, in order to eliminate the Soviet Union.

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Then, once they achieved their objective, they reaped the rewards and persecuted the mujahideen.

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Third, the domination of tyrannical rulers over Muslim lands and their allegiance to the disbelievers.

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Their suspension of jihad, their war against it, and their persecution of the mujahideen instead of supporting them.