Meaning: From Arabic jihad, 'striving, struggle, exertion' β in the religious sense, the effort to live faithfully and do goodMedium
In 30 seconds: Striving and effort: Jihad is Arabic for 'striving, struggle' β the effort to live faithfully. Strong and earnest (we note its meaning honestly).
Jihad comes from Arabic jihad, 'striving, struggle, exertion' β in its primary religious sense, the personal effort to be faithful and do good (the 'greater jihad'). A strong, earnest name across the Arab world; we note honestly that the word also carries contested political connotations in English.
In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, striving at the root, and earnest.
Did you know? Jihad means 'striving, struggle, exertion' in Arabic β in Islamic teaching, principally the inner effort to live a good, faithful life; a strong, earnest name. We note the word's broader connotations honestly.
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Arabic references β jihad β meaning noted honestly
