jihad
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/dʒɪˈhɑːd/
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/dʒɪˈhɑːd/
noun
R
A personal struggle to improve oneself and become a better person according to one's religion.
The concept of jihad in Islam is often misunderstood; it primarily refers to the struggle to be a better person, not to violence.
R
A war fought by Muslims in the name of their religion, often to defend their faith and community.
The term 'jihad' has been misused by some groups to justify violence, but it originally refers to a struggle for justice and the protection of one's community.
translation
A personal struggle to improve oneself and become a better person according to one's religion.; A war fought by Muslims in the name of their religion, often to defend their faith and community.
Word Forms
Plural
jihads