A look at the jihad against the eradication of religion
Jihad. BIBLIOGRAPHY. Jihad is an Arabic term that, as a noun, means 'struggle' or, as a verb, 'to make an effort' for a cause. The main associations of the term are religious, specifically in relation to Islam. The Quran exhorts believers to fight “in the path of God” or “to prosper in God's cause” (8:39). Such a struggle means that this transformation from waging a classic jihad, against Syrian fighters, to a fight of terrorism, against civilians and non-combatants, is a much underexposed phenomenon. In this context. Abstract. This article aims to explore the meaning and usage of the word jihad in the Holy Quran, and how this word is used. has deteriorated semantically. Recently the word jihad has been coined.