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Jihad Definition & Meaning

jihad
noun
  1. a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels
  2. a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal

"Jihad" in song lyrics

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  • "Label you larger than hajj and spark a jihad"
    Heavy Metal Kings (Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz) — The Final Call
  • "Propaganda machines wage media Jihad"
    Ill Bill f/ Howard Jones — Babylon
  • "You damn right the AK, symbolizes Jihad"
    Immortal Technique f/ Chino XL, Crooked.I — Lick Shots

Words that rhyme with jihad

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Frequently asked questions

What does jihad mean?
a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal
What part of speech is jihad?
Jihad is a noun.
How many definitions does jihad have?
Jihad has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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