Associations to the word «Jihad»

Wiktionary

JIHAD, noun. (Islam) A holy war undertaken by Muslims.
JIHAD, noun. An aggressive campaign for an idea.
JIHAD, noun. (theology) a personal spiritual struggle for self-improvement and against evil
JIHAD, verb. To participate in a jihad

Dictionary definition

JIHAD, noun. A holy war waged by Muslims against infidels.
JIHAD, noun. A holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal.

Wise words

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