jehad
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9.9
A religious struggle to become more moral or to defend the Muslim community
- noun
- /dʒɪˈhɑd/
- Indian
:
yihad
- The group organized a jehad to promote peace and understanding among different communities.
Examples
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They are lying low now until they are strong and fully in control, and then HOLY JEHAD will be called.
Blog text (17) -
During the seminar, the speaker emphasized the importance of jehad in personal development and spiritual growth.
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Many Muslims view jehad as a commitment to social justice and helping those in need.
Synonyms
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9.8
A struggle in Islam to live a good life or a religious war
emphasizes moral, spiritual, or political aims beyond only inner struggle or war
How Violent
Holy War Warriors
1
9.9
1
9.9
insurgency
84
8.4
- Literature
84
8.4
jehad
1
9.9
- Indian
1
9.9
campaign
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2.7
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2.7
struggle
417
3.2
417
3.2
effort
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1.0
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1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word jehad comes from the Arabic verb jahada and the root j-h-d, which means 'to try hard' or 'to make an effort', and it is often spelled jihad. That's why jehad can mean a personal spiritual effort to become a better person or a larger struggle to defend or change the community.