Jihad is one of the most misunderstood word of the this decade. After 9/11 2011 this became started being often used in World Media. Most of the people thinks that the meaning of Jihad is Holy War or Killing Kafirs. But the truth is that Jihad does not mean Holy War and also not Killing the Kafirs. Jihad comes from the Arabic root word Jahda which means to strive and Struggle. In Islamic Context Jihad mans to strive and Struggle against Injustice.
Jihad also has many types on Islam. Jihad maybe done with fight against Injustice. It is called Jihad Bis Saif. Jihad can also be done against your own evil wills. It is called Jihad Bin Nafs. So Jihad don't mean killing innocents but to struggle against Injustice.
Jihad also has many types on Islam. Jihad maybe done with fight against Injustice. It is called Jihad Bis Saif. Jihad can also be done against your own evil wills. It is called Jihad Bin Nafs. So Jihad don't mean killing innocents but to struggle against Injustice.