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jihad

 

[ dส’ษชหˆhษ‘หd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious struggle

Jihad is an Arabic term meaning 'struggle' or 'striving'. In an Islamic context, it refers to the spiritual struggle against sin, as well as the physical struggle against oppression. While it often signifies the internal struggle for self-improvement and faith, it is also associated with militant efforts to defend or spread Islam.

Synonyms

campaign, effort, struggle

Examples of usage

  • The jihad for personal growth involves introspection and self-discipline.
  • Many consider the peaceful practice of jihad more important than any military action.
  • The concept of jihad is often misunderstood in the broader context of global politics.

Translations

Translations of the word "jihad" 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

Etymology

The word 'jihad' originates from the Arabic root 'jahada', which means 'to strive' or 'to struggle'. It has been used since the early Islamic period to describe a range of meanings, from personal spiritual efforts to larger, collective actions by Muslims in defense of their faith. In classical Islamic jurisprudence, jihad encompasses both an internal struggle for personal faith (known as 'greater jihad') and external efforts, including warfare (known as 'lesser jihad'). Over the centuries, the interpretation of jihad has evolved significantly, influenced by social, political, and military contexts. In modern times, it has been subject to varying interpretations, often colored by extremist groups who use the term to justify violence, which contrasts sharply with the original spiritual connotations intended by Islam.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,778, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.