Jihad literally means "to struggle." In the military sense it is meant in the context, "to struggle against oppression." Jihad is therefore an act to liberate people from the oppression of tyrants. Jihad is not illegal acts of terror against innocent people.
When tabloid journalism and fanatic regimes mistakenly inform the masses that Jihad is "to commit illegal acts of terror," they are revealing their ignorance, the lack of their research, and the extent of their unprofessional & deceitful approach to the subject.
When tabloid journalism and fanatic regimes mistakenly inform the masses that Jihad is "to commit illegal acts of terror," they are revealing their ignorance, the lack of their research, and the extent of their unprofessional & deceitful approach to the subject.
by Ryan McNamara November 25, 2003
A controversial Islamic practice which, contrary to popular belief, does not strictly refer to holy war, but taken literally means “to struggle”. In the Qu’ran it refers to an internal struggle inside everyone between the desire to enjoy the pleasures of this world, or to seek God’s will. When an Islamic cleric declares “It is the duty of all true Muslims to wage Jihad against the infidel”, what he most often means is “it is the duty of all true Muslims to struggle against the ways, practices, ethics and morals of the infidel”. In modern times this usually means that Muslim youth need to struggle against the West’s commercialization and perversion of certain subjects, such as sex for example. They’re calling they’re followers to boycott Western movies that show and promote indecent exposure, to boycott CD’s which promote and un-Islamic way of life, (usually gangsta rap, rock and roll and pop) and they encourage their ladies to wear the hajaff or beka out of modesty and so as not to lead Muslim gentlemen into temptation and impure thoughts.
by nethcev! August 24, 2006
by Reminisce OG January 25, 2016
Arabic for "struggle." In Islam, it could be any form of struggle. It could be as simple as getting out of bed, or it could be as complex as saving a loved one from death. It does not mean to fight against all those who do not believe in Islam. It simply means to conquer over any struggle a Muslim may have.
The Jihad for Ameer today was to help his friend with something he could not do himself. With his knowledge and expertise, Ameer found his friend a man who could solve his problem, thus his Jihad for that day was solved.
by rbxfromdashow April 17, 2005
Contrary to popular beleif it does not mean "Holy War" that is right, those commercials lied to you. It's an Arabic word that means to struggle for a greater good.
by Awesomeaida February 21, 2005
1. when you've had enough and you are going to blow
2. When your standing next to someone with a bomb
2. When your standing next to someone with a bomb
by Roxification July 13, 2005