Arabic · noun · Struggle & the Sword
Mujaahid
मुजाहिद
said mu-jaa-hid
also written: Mujahid
Meaning
One who strives or struggles in a sacred cause; a holy warrior.
Literally: one who performs jihad (struggle)
Usage & notes
Iqbal's mujaahid is the believer of inner and outer struggle, the active spirit of jihad-e-akbar.
Related words
ARABIC
Ghaazi
A veteran warrior who has survived holy war; a title of honour for the victorious fighter.
ARABIC
Mujaahada
Striving, spiritual struggle, exertion against the lower self.
ARABIC
Momin
A true believer; the person of faith.
ARABIC
Jihaad
Striving and exertion in God's cause; primarily the moral and spiritual struggle against the self's lower nature, and secondarily struggle against injustice and oppression.
ARABIC
Mujahida
The inner spiritual struggle against the carnal self, the greater jihad of self-discipline.
ARABIC
Jihad
Struggle or striving, especially in the way of God; effort against evil, within or without.