One of the greatest misconceptions about Islam, not only amongst the non-Muslims but even amongst the Muslims, is that concerning the concept of Jihad. Non-Muslims as well as Muslims think that any war fought by any Muslim for whatever purpose, be it good or bad, is Jihad.
'Jihad' is an Arabic word derived from 'Jahada', which means to strive or to struggle. For example. if a student strives to pass in the examination he is doing jihad.
In the Islamic context, 'Jihad%u2019 means to strive against one%u2019s own evil inclination. It also means to strive to make the society better. It also includes the right to fight in self-defence or to fight in the battlefield against oppression and against aggression.
