- What is jihad and why was Islam forced to resort to defending itself in its early history?- Why have mistaken notions about jihad taken root in the minds of some Muslim groups and what part have Muslim clerics and Christian priests played in this process?- Is it legitimate for a Muslim to revolt against a government that maintains law and order and permits religious freedom?These questions, which have become the focus of worldwide attention today, were answered over one hundred years ago with God-given guidance and understanding by the man who claimed to be the Promised Messiah.