jihad
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In the 1980s, Pakistan welcomed the Palestinian theorist of jihad Abdullah Azzam.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
It’s not just the idea of global jihad that became unfashionable over the past decade in the greater Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
Since then, mosques in both Deraa and Damascus have reportedly called for jihad against Israeli forces.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025
Jawlani's efforts in Idlib reflected his broader strategy to demonstrate HTS's ability not only to wage jihad but also to govern effectively.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2024
"This has to be the most peculiar jihad ever."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Vocabulary lists containing jihad
World Religions
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The Middle East and Central Asia - Middle School
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The Middle East and Central Asia - High School
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