Definition of "jahad" []

• See jihad. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "He had under his command eight Regular regiments of the Afghan army, and eighteen guns; while these numbers were augmented by hordes of neighbouring tribesmen, who were only too glad to respond to the cry of a _jahad_ against the infidel, firmly believing that as true believers their cause would be victorious."
• "English, and he ended by giving orders for a _jahad_ (a religious war) to be proclaimed."
• "Elliston was 'Nour-jahad,' but it is a solemn sort of part, not at all calculated for his powers."