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Every concept, or word for a concept, has two meanings: what the user wishes it to mean and what it means to the listener, based on his or her experience. Jihad means "struggle" and some wish to use it to mean "interior effort to reach self-perfection" kind of struggle. Many people however heard it to mean "holy war" based on the number of Muslims who have committed atrocities while claiming they were on jihad (the Arabic word for "jihad-ers" is "mujahideen").
Some Muslims wish "jihad" to mean the latter (i.e., killing people). Others think Western interpretation of this sort is unfair to them.
It's something of a problem to say which version is "correct" without being able to read the speaker's mind. A perfectly analogous situation surrounds the word "crusade": to a Westerner, "crusade" means a dedicated effort to correct something, as in "Crusade against Illiteracy" or "Crusade for Clean Water." To Muslims, however, the term only means "military action against Muslims."
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What are Muslim holy wars called?
Jihad, the word itself comes from Arabic & is normally translated to mean "holy war." However, Jihad literally means "struggle,contest, effort," and can be equally applied to the internal struggle of the believer against sin.
What is struggle in god's service known as?
Jihad-crusade
Is jihad a boy's name?
Yes, Jihad is used as male name. Jihad is an Arabic word that means struggle. Answer 2 No Jihad is not a name ,Mujahid (the person who does jihad) is a name for a male. Mujahida is for a female.
What was jihad movement?
The Jihad Movement was a uniting force for Muslims. Jihad means fighting for Islam.And it was Successful.
How has jihad ended?
Jihad is an ongoing phenomenon. It has not ended.
Means defensive warfare or a struggle in the way of God?
The phrase refers to "Jihad," which in Islamic context can mean a spiritual struggle or a form of defensive warfare to protect the faith. It emphasizes the concept of striving for a just cause, whether through personal improvement or collective defense against aggression. While often misunderstood, Jihad encompasses both a personal inner struggle and the obligation to defend the community when threatened.
When was The Legacy of Jihad created?
The Legacy of Jihad was created in 2005.
When was The Last Jihad created?
The Last Jihad was created in 2002.
When was Jihad Harik born?
Jihad Harik was born in 1960.
When was Lipstick Jihad created?
Lipstick Jihad was created in 2005.
When was The Third Jihad created?
The Third Jihad was created in 2008.
When was Laskar Jihad created?
Laskar Jihad was created in 2000.
