what is the literal translation of the term jihad?
Jihad (English pronunciation: /dÊÉªËhÉËd/; Arabic: Ø¬ÙØ§Ø¯ââ jihÄd [dÊÉªËhaËd]) is an Arabic word which literally means striving or struggling, especially with a praiseworthy aim. It can have many shades of meaning in an Islamic context, such as struggle against one's evil inclinations, or efforts toward the moral betterment of society.