Jehad: meaning, definitions and examples
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jehad
[ dสษชหhรฆd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น jihad
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคนเคพเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Dschihad
๐ฎ๐ฉ jihad
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถะธั ะฐะด
๐ต๐ฑ dลผihad
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท djihad
๐ช๐ธ yihad
๐น๐ท cihad
๐ฐ๐ท ์งํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ dลพihรกd
๐ธ๐ฐ dลพihรกd
๐จ๐ณ ๅฃๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ dลพihad
๐ฎ๐ธ jihad
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธาปะฐะด
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแฐแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cihad
๐ฒ๐ฝ yihad
Etymology
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.
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