Mujahid

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: en, /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/

Origin

From , of جَاهَدَ ("to strive in the cause of God") (verbal noun: جِهَاد ("to strive in the cause of God as a religious duty")), from the root .

Full definition of mujahid

Noun

1. (Islam) A Muslim engaging in jihad, especially armed jihad; a jihadist.

Synonyms

• jihadist, jihadi