Phrases with «jihadist»

A jihadist is someone who believes in the idea of holy war and is willing to use violence to promote their religious or ideological goals. Full definition

Sentences with «jihadist»

  • Although Muslim reform may seem like an oxymoron to those who see Islam only through the lens of graphic violence, Muslim reformers have been in the sights of jihadist groups such as at Qaeda for years. (religion-online.org)
  • The increased targeting of jihadists in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, and Libya provides proof that the Obama administration strategy to defeat terrorist groups in these countries with airpower and limited support to local governments has failed. (businessinsider.com)
  • Before being recently attacked by jihadists in Syria, they had devoted some forty years each to serving Syria's poor and oppressed. (firstthings.com)
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