The Quran does not mention the term 'holy war', therefore it does not sanction such a concept.

Dr. Jamal Badawi's challenge is based on a misunderstanding of how religious texts convey their messages. The Quran may not explicitly use the term 'holy war', but it includes over 150 verses that address jihad and the conduct of warfare. This indicates that the concept of fighting for the faith is indeed present in Islamic teachings, even if the exact phrase is not found. Furthermore, the argument that a term must be explicitly stated to be valid is flawed; many important theological concepts in both Islam and Christianity are derived from implications and interpretations rather than direct quotations. Therefore, the lack of the term 'holy war' does not mean that the Quran does not promote or endorse the idea of warfare in defense of Islam.