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Jehad: meaning, definitions and examples

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jehad

 

[ dส’ษชหˆhรฆd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious struggle

Jihad is an Arabic term that translates to 'struggle' or 'striving' and is often understood in a religious context as a struggle for a moral or spiritual goal. In Islam, jihad can refer to both the spiritual struggle against sin and the physical struggle against the enemies of Islam. The concept of jihad can be interpreted in different ways, ranging from personal internal struggles to outward actions in defense of the faith. It is often misunderstood and misused, particularly in political contexts, leading to the conflation of jihad with terrorism, which is not aligned with its original religious meaning.

Synonyms

effort, endeavor, struggle

Examples of usage

  • The concept of jihad emphasizes personal growth.
  • Some interpret jihad as a fight for justice.
  • In history, jihad has led to various movements.
  • Many Muslims practice jihad in various forms.

Translations

Translations of the word "jehad" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jihad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคนเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dschihad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jihad

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถะธั…ะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dลผihad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท djihad

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yihad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cihad

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํ•˜๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู‡ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลพihรกd

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dลพihรกd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฃๆˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dลพihad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jihad

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธาปะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒฐแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cihad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yihad

Word origin

The term 'jihad' originates from the Arabic root 'jahada', which means 'to strive' or 'to struggle'. Its historical and religious connotations emerged with the early Islamic community in the 7th century. Initially, jihad described the struggles of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers to spread Islam and establish a Muslim community. Over the centuries, the concept evolved, encompassing both internal spiritual struggles and external efforts to defend or expand the faith. In medieval Muslim thought, jihad was often discussed by theologians who sought to articulate the legitimate circumstances under which it could be waged. The application of jihad has differed across cultures and time periods, leading to a range of interpretations and practices. In contemporary discourse, the term is frequently politicized and mischaracterized, particularly in the context of extremist groups who claim to act in the name of jihad, often overshadowing the original spiritual and ethical dimensions of the concept.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,820, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.