Jihad isn't obligatory, that's a perversion of the verse. The only obligations are the 5 pillars of Islam - Belief in the Oneness of God, Salah (Prayer), Hajj (

Jihad isn't obligatory, that's a perversion of the verse. The only obligations are the 5 pillars of Islam - Belief in the Oneness of God, Salah (Prayer), Hajj (Ritual Pilgrimage), Charity and Fasting during the month of Ramadan. Also, Jihad doesn't refer to a violent battle. Jihad means struggle, struggle to follow their faith. Violence is only the last step and often only in self-preservation. Even then there are rules of engagement and not a barbaric manner as depicted. Struggle for self-preservation to follow Islam is no longer applicable IMO. The West doesn't limit their citizens or visitors from following their faith. Freedom of religion is a fundamental right, and as such no Muslim can claim to be fighting for their religion when killing Innocents which is one of the biggest sins.