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This exercise can help to find common characteristics of jihad so that Muslims and Christians can build bridges of mutual understanding and tolerance. Although the term jihad is not literally used in Christian scripture, the idea of struggling is at the very heart of Christianity.
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Aug 3, 2009 · Introduction. Jihad. The literal meaning of Jihad is struggle or effort, and it means much more than holy war. Muslims use the word Jihad to describe three different kinds of struggle: A...
Jan 4, 2022 · What is the difference between the violence found in the Bible and Islamic jihad? To answer this question, we must define what we mean by “jihad.” The word jihad means “striving” or “struggle.” Within Islam, there are several categories of jihad.
Apr 1, 2002 · The word jihad is often translated as “holy war,” but it literally means “struggle” or “exertion.” In its religious context, it always involves a fight against evil, but this can take many...
Jihad (/ dʒɪˈhɑːd /; Arabic: جِهَاد, romanized: jihād [dʒiˈhaːd]) is an Arabic word that means "exerting", "striving", or "struggling", particularly with a praiseworthy aim. [1][2][3][4] In an Islamic context, it encompasses almost any effort to make personal and social life conform with God 's guidance, such as an internal struggle against evil...
Feb 19, 2016 · Majid Khadduri defines jihad as a tool that Muslims can use to confront polytheist beliefs, including Christian ones because of their belief in the trinity, and to punish the enemies of Islam.
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Dec 10, 2017 · But while they look alike, they have some important differences. Crusades were directed at the liberation of sacred land considered rightfully Christian, whereas Jihad was about rescuing souls.
