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Mythbusting - what does 'jihad' really mean?

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The Arabic word 'jihad', meaning 'struggle' or 'striving', has gained international notoriety in recent years. In Western societies the word is often interpreted as a call for Muslims to unite and conduct violent acts against non-Muslims. But Islamic experts argue it has been misunderstood. So what does 'jihad' really mean?


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By Abbie O'Brien, Peter Theodosiou

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The Arabic word 'jihad', meaning 'struggle' or 'striving', has gained international notoriety in recent years. In Western societies the word is often interpreted as a call for Muslims to unite and conduct violent acts against non-Muslims. But Islamic experts argue it has been misunderstood. So what does 'jihad' really mean?


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