Meaning & use
jihad
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A struggle or effort, especially in the practice of Islam, which can refer to an inner spiritual struggle or, in some contexts, armed struggle in defense of the faith.
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Many Muslim scholars emphasize that the greater jihad refers to the personal struggle to live a moral and faithful life.
The term jihad is sometimes misused in Western media to mean only "holy war," oversimplifying its broader religious meaning.
A note on using this word
Jihad has a wide range of meanings within Islamic theology, from personal spiritual struggle to, in certain contexts, armed conflict; it's frequently oversimplified or misused in casual English.
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