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What does jihaad mean in the Qur'an?

Published as The meaning of Jihaad in the Qur'an

· 6 Safar 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What does jihaad mean in the Qur'an? Qitaal or struggle in the way of Allah.

Answer

It has both meanings.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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