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 [[Jihad]] جهاد in Arabic is the masdar or verbal noun of the verb 'jaahada" جاهد. This verb means to "struggle" or to "strive" in Arabic. As such, the word jihad means literally "struggle" or "striving." Within Islamic religious discourse though, the word has a special meaning. جهاد في سبيل الله "jihaad fi sabil Allah" or "jihad on the path of Allah" most usually refers to armed, religious struggle by the Muslim, believing inhabitants of [[Dar Al-Islam]] (the house or abode of Islam or the house of submission) against the unbelieving, infidel people of [[Dar Al-Harb]] (The house or abode of war). The word can also be used to refer to the inner struggle of the Muslim believe to follow the laws of Allah, but this is the less common meaning. By far the most common meaning is armed warfare in the name of spreading and/or defending Islam. This understanding of jihad continues to be taught in Islamic religious schools, even mainstream ones, to the present day.
-==Religious Tolerance and Coexistence with Other Religions==
-===Pacifism Promoted===
-{{Main|Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars:Pacifism Promoted}}
-Allah has sent Muhammad ''only'' to warn non-Muslims.
-{{Quote|{{Quran|22|49}}|Say: "O men! I am (sent) to you only to give a Clear Warning:}}
-Leave non-Muslims to their ignorance.
-{{Quote|{{Quran|23|54}}|But leave them in their confused ignorance for a time.}}
-It is best if you do not retaliate against your persecutors, but rather seek refuge in Allah.
-{{Quote|{{Quran|23|96}}|Repel evil with that which is best: We are well acquainted with the things they say. And say "O my Lord! I seek refuge with Thee from the suggestions of the Evil Ones.}}
-Do not argue with innocent Christians and Jews, but rather emphasize your common monotheism.
-{{Quote|{{Quran|29|46}}|And dispute ye not with the People of the Book, except with means better (than mere disputation), unless it be with those of them who inflict wrong (and injury): but say, "We believe in the revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you; Our Allah and your Allah is one; and it is to Him we bow (in Islam)."}}
 ===Defensive Jihad===