Meaning Of The Word Jihad

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jihad
singular noun: A jihad is a holy war which Islam allows Muslims to fight against those who reject its teachings.

jihad in American English
a war by Muslims against unbelievers or enemies of Islam, carried out as a religious duty
noun: a holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims

jihad in British English
noun: the personal struggle of the individual believer against evil and persecution

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