The Post has reached out to the DOE for comment. “The literal meaning of Jihad is ‘struggle’ or ‘great effort’. Jihad is the Muslim concept of striving in the path of God,” the host said.

Ahmed Rashid’s Taliban (Yale University Press, 2000) was an international best seller, translated into more than 20 languages. In his new book, Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia ...

Hamas terror organization's endgame is rooted in long-term strategy, using civilians as shields and tools of international ...

WASHINGTON -- Ever since Osama bin Laden used the word “jihad” to describe the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, the ancient Arabic word has been saddled with its darkest ...

RFE/RL correspondent Alexandra Poolos examines the real meaning of jihad in Muslim society. Prague, 20 September 2001 (RFE/RL) -- One in five people in the world is Muslim.

“Jihad” appears to have become the scariest word in the world these days. This month, Muslim activist Linda Sarsour used the word in a lecture — expressing her hope that God accepts the ...

Jihad within oneself, which is an inner battle to make oneself a better Muslim, is considered the greater jihad. On the other hand, holy war is only conducted against an aggressor or oppressor and ...

An ad campaign on San Francisco buses is aimed at trying to change public perception of the word "jihad," which the program's founder says has been distorted by extremists — Muslim and anti ...

Lecture Clarifies Meaning of 'Jihad' By Andrew R. Iliff, Crimson Staff Writer October 10, 2001 ...

It’s understandable why this definition prevails. Many Islamic militants do use “jihad” to mean war, speaking, for instance, of a “jihad” to liberate Palestine from Israeli rule.

Hugh Pope, like many others, fails to grasp the true concept of jihad ("Bin Laden's Call for a Jihad Makes Use of a Tired Term," Oct. 9). Through the actions of some extremist elements, the ...