jihad

• Nom désignant la guerre sainte menée par les musulmans contre les infidèles, ou la lutte ou l'effort sacré d'un musulman vers un but moral, spirituel ou politique.

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.

1. Holy war against non-believersC1formal

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

   Guerre sainte contre les non-croyants

   • 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.

   Synonymescrusade

2. Personal spiritual struggleC1formal

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

   Djihad spirituel

   • 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.

   Synonymeseffortendeavorstrivingstruggle