jehad
a variant of jihad.
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How to use jehad in a sentence
And then, jehad, a man whose very name has become synonymous with “holy war,” says something that lights a tiny spark of hope.
“One of the only good things to come out of this is the fact that I found a new family,” said jehad, referring to the Zilkers.
Israeli, Gaza Cancer Patients Become Hanukkah Best Friends | Itay Hod | December 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTjehad says Anat has been a ray of hope for his family as well.
Israeli, Gaza Cancer Patients Become Hanukkah Best Friends | Itay Hod | December 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTHe would only take men who would put their lives on the hazard, for no quarter is given in jehad.
The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. WigramThey have the air and appearance of devotees, men set aside, roaming preachers of a jehad whose meaning they have forgotten.
Letters from America | Rupert Brooke
jehad—religious war—generally applied to a war entered into from self-interest, as that of the United States against Spain.
Mogreb-el-Acksa | R. B. Cunninghame GrahamThe pianist plays The camels are coming, and Mahmoud el Ibrahim, who has been badly jehad, is placed as an alko ran.
The Nurserymatograph | A LawyerIn matters, however, regarding war and the preparations required for a jehad, it is entirely different.
Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 | F. R. Wingate
British Dictionary definitions for jehad
/ (dʒɪˈhæd) /
a variant spelling of jihad
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