The word Jihad comes from the root word jahada, which means to struggle. At the individual level, jihad primarily refers to the inner struggle of being a person of virtue and submission to God in all aspects of life
Terrorism is usually defined as ideologically motivated indiscriminate violence that targets civilians, with the intention of inspiring terror in order to achieve political ends. Although this definition ignores the reality of state terrorism, it is clear that terrorism has no place in the noble concept of Jihad. Even Jihad that involves physical conflict is the very antithesis of terrorism, as is clear from the following differences:
1. Jihad can be launched only by an established authority as a policy in order to deter aggression. Terrorism, on the other hand, is committed by individuals or groups that have no legitimacy to speak for the majority. When terrorism is committed by states, it usually depends on misleading the masses.
2. Jihad is limited to combatants while terrorism involves indiscriminate killing of civilians.
3. Jihad, when the need arises, is declared openly, while terrorism is committed secretly.
4. Jihad is bound by strict rules of engagement while terrorism is not bound by any rules.
1. Jihad can be launched only by an established authority as a policy in order to deter aggression. Terrorism, on the other hand, is committed by individuals or groups that have no legitimacy to speak for the majority. When terrorism is committed by states, it usually depends on misleading the masses.
2. Jihad is limited to combatants while terrorism involves indiscriminate killing of civilians.
3. Jihad, when the need arises, is declared openly, while terrorism is committed secretly.
4. Jihad is bound by strict rules of engagement while terrorism is not bound by any rules.
by whyislam.org October 17, 2010
an arabic or Muslim name for a boy that means to struggle and strive to please God. Boy's with this name are usually loving, careing, strong, athletic, intelligent and do very well in all tasks especially in school or work. They strive to make others happy, but don't let anyone take advantage of them. Protective of the people they love and of people who can't defend themselves. They also love God and strive and struggle to please Him through prayer, giving charity, community service and helping anyone in need. They are also silly and make people laugh.
by Rae_Rae23 March 26, 2017
A typo for yeehaw. Basically, autocorrect fucked you over when you wanted to say yeehaw but it made you say jihad instead.
Person 1: Jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihhhhhhhhaaaaaaaadddddd, mate.
Person 2: Wtf is jihad?
Person 1: Oh shit, I meant to say yeehaw not jihad.
Person 2: Damnnn, did autocorrect fuck you over, again?
Person 1: Yeah, sadly. :(
Person 2: Well, at least that can be an inside joke now. :)
Person 1: True, true.
Person 2: Wtf is jihad?
Person 1: Oh shit, I meant to say yeehaw not jihad.
Person 2: Damnnn, did autocorrect fuck you over, again?
Person 1: Yeah, sadly. :(
Person 2: Well, at least that can be an inside joke now. :)
Person 1: True, true.
by Crusty Scrub July 6, 2019
The act of simulating a jihad. Thus might include an assembly of people pretaining caucasian decent. This crew of people dress up as if they are of indian decent by dressing up, dancing and talking like real jihads.This often involves bed sheets, shantis and the sounds of Bollywood. To really jihad, the assembly of caucasian people must dance around public places, thus entertaining the many curious on-lookers for an extended amount of time.
by greencosmos September 12, 2007
dude 1: "man..i'm sick of all this Twilight crap!"
dude 2: "what are you talking about...vamps are SO jihad right now!"
dude 2: "what are you talking about...vamps are SO jihad right now!"
by jf37 January 27, 2010
by derTeufel September 15, 2005
A believer's internal struggle to live out the Muslim faith as well as possible. The struggle to build a good Muslim society.
by GrandmaDebra June 12, 2019