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jehad

 

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Noun jehad has 2 senses
  1. jihad, jehad, international jihad - a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels
    --1 is a kind of war, warfare
  2. jihad, jehad - a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal
    --2 is a kind of striving, nisus, pains, strain

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Jehad

Noun (1):

A holy war or struggle waged by Muslims in defense of their faith.

Example Sentence: The soldiers were determined to fight for their beliefs and engage in jehad against the invaders.

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Noun (2):

An individual's personal struggle or spiritual striving towards righteousness.

Example Sentence: Through meditation and self-reflection, she embarked on an inner jehad to overcome her personal demons.

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Noun (3):

A term often used in media to refer to acts of violent extremism mistakenly associated with Islam, but not recognized in Islamic teachings.

Example Sentence: The news headline falsely claimed that the terrorist attack was motivated by jehad, when in reality, it had nothing to do with the teachings of Islam.

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Related Adjective:

Jehadi

Example Sentence: The authorities were concerned about potential threats from jehadi groups and increased security measures accordingly.

Amazon search for jihadi books Note: Please note that the term "jihad," often written as "jehad," has various interpretations and misinterpretations. The usage of the term can vary in different contexts and should be understood with consideration for diverse perspectives.
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