Jihad
جهاد
jihād
☪️Islamic Terms
Struggle or effort in the path of God; both spiritual and physical.
Full Definition
Jihad means struggle or striving in the path of God. It encompasses both the inner spiritual struggle against one's base desires (al-jihad al-akbar, the greater jihad) and external struggle, which can include defensive military action. The concept is broader than warfare and emphasizes spiritual self-improvement.