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Description
This work demonstrates that the notion of "jihad" ("Holy War") is very much alive in the Islamic world, and plays a prominent political role. It shows how Islamicists emphasize jihad as a crusade against drugs and other societal scourges. Six translated Islamic texts are presented.
First Sentence
The Arabic word jihad (verbal noun of the verb jahada) means to strive, to exert oneself, to struggle.
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Authors & Contributors
- Rudolph Peters (Author)
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