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jihad

/dʒɪˈhɑːd/

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noun

C1formalcommon/dʒɪˈhɑːd/

A noun referring to a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels, or a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral, spiritual, or political goal.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее священную войну, которую мусульмане ведут против неверных, или священную борьбу или стремление мусульманина к моральной, духовной или политической цели.
  1. Holy war against non-believers C1 formal

    a religious struggle, often interpreted as a holy war waged by Muslims against those who do not follow Islam

    • The extremist group called for a jihad against the foreign forces.
    • Historically, the concept of jihad has been used to justify military campaigns.
    • Many scholars debate the true meaning of jihad as a war of defense.

    🇷🇺Священная война против неверующих

    Synonyms: crusade

  2. Personal spiritual struggle C1 formal

    a holy striving or effort by a Muslim to achieve moral, spiritual, or political goals

    • For many Muslims, jihad refers to the inner struggle to live a righteous life.
    • The greater jihad is the daily battle against one's own selfish desires.
    • She considers her charity work a form of peaceful jihad.

    🇷🇺Личная духовная борьба

    Synonyms: effortendeavorstrivingstruggle

  • jihads plural form
  • jihads' possessive plural form
  • jihad's possessive singular form