What is jihad? “Jihad” is an Arabic word meaning “struggle,” and thus may be applied to a variety of forms of physical, emotional, or spiritual exertion. In its religious context, however, the most relevant form of jihad is devoted to violently subjugating non-Muslims. Robert Spencer discusses the issue.
For more on jihad, be sure to watch these videos:
“Three Stages of Jihad”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERou_Q5l9Gw&t=1036s
“The Jihad Triangle”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjvfaZIDLCg&t=2s
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