What is Jihad?

Let's Talk Religion · Nov 8, 2026 · 1h 11m

In this episode, we give an academic, historical overview of the concept of Jihad in Islam, dispelling some misconceptions and nuancing an otherwise thorny topic.

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Sources/Recomended Reading:

Al-Dawoody, Ahmed Mohsen (2009). "War in Islamic Law: Justifications and…