JIHAD


Meaning of JIHAD in English

/ji hahd"/ , n.

1. a holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims.

2. any vigorous, emotional crusade for an idea or principle.

Also, jehad .

[ 1865-70; jihad struggle, strife ]

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