Jehad (Noun)
Meaning
A holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The young activist saw her work to improve education for girls in her community as a form of jehad against oppressive social norms.
- For him, the jehad was not just about fighting against external enemies, but also about struggling against his own inner weaknesses and biases.
- The Imam emphasized that jehad was not just a physical struggle, but also a spiritual one, requiring Muslims to strive for self-improvement and moral growth.
- The women's rights movement in the country was seen by many as a form of jehad against patriarchal oppression and inequality.
- In his view, the jehad was a lifelong journey of striving to live a righteous life, to promote justice and compassion, and to stand up against injustice.