Arabic · noun · Struggle & the Sword

Ghaazi

ग़ाज़ी
Meaning

A warrior who fights for the faith; a victorious holy fighter who survives the battle.

Usage & notes

The ghaazi, the surviving warrior of a just struggle, stands in Iqbal's verse beside the shaheed as a figure of valour in God's cause. Together they embody the ideal of conviction translated into courageous action.