My Bing search would like to confirm this.I thought the accepted primary definition of “jihad” was “a war against unbelievers.”
Technically it just means “struggle” but the struggle that gets all the attention these days is war against unbelievers. For most muslims it just means a struggle against all the temptations in the world at least that is what my muslim friends have told me.I thought the accepted primary definition of “jihad” was “a war against unbelievers.”
I’ve also heard the term “spiritual warfare” both from Evangelical and Catholic sources.No. We do not use that term.
Though one can refer to the ascetical life or spiritual combat.
I would agree with you there. Context is everything, however.I’ve also heard the term “spiritual warfare” both from Evangelical and Catholic sources.
Jihad literally means ‘struggle’. The struggle to live your life, put food your table, and raise your children is Jihad. My first bosses were from Syria, a whole family. That’s how they explained it. The “greater” jihad is to live a Godly life. The “lesser” jihad is to fight against your enemies. The line that stuck with me was “Jihad is waking up before your 8 hours, going in to a job you hate, and spending all your money to keep your wife and children rather than indulging in your idle passions.”I thought the accepted primary definition of “jihad” was “a war against unbelievers.”
Muslim friends and family members tell me it is a struggle against your own sinful nature.Technically it just means “struggle” but the struggle that gets all the attention these days is war against unbelievers. For most muslims it just means a struggle against all the temptations in the world at least that is what my muslim friends have told me.