Example sentences for: jihad

How can you use “jihad” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The al Qaeda operatives spent little time with their roommates, but did mention at one point that they had considered going to Afghanistan for jihad.

  • They established what they called a base or foundation (al Qaeda) as a potential general headquarters for future jihad.

  • Khallad claims it did not matter whether the hijackers had fought in jihad previously, since he believes that U.S. authorities were not looking for such operatives before 9/11.

  • Declarations taking credit for the attacks had already been faxed to the joint al Qaeda-Egyptian Islamic Jihad office in Baku, with instructions to stand by for orders to "instantly" transmit them to Al Quds al Arabi.

  • Bin Ladin, whose efforts in Afghanistan had earned him celebrity and respect, proposed to the Saudi monarchy that he summon mujahideen for a jihad to retake Kuwait.


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