No. 973 in Persian
جهاد
The Persian word "جهاد" (jihad) means "struggle" or "effort," often in a spiritual, moral, or religious context.
In a sentence
جهاد به معنای تلاش و کوشش در راه اهداف مهم است.
Jihad means striving and effort towards significant objectives.
The term 'جهاد' is used metaphorically here to represent vigorous effort and striving for a noble cause.
جهاد در گذشته به انجام وظایف دینی و اجتماعی مرتبط بوده است.
In the past, jihad was associated with fulfilling religious and social duties.
The sentence contextualizes 'جهاد' in terms of its historical and cultural significance related to duties and responsibilities.
امروز مفهوم جهاد میتواند شامل مبارزه با فقر و جهالت باشد.
Today, the concept of jihad can include combating poverty and ignorance.
Here, 'جهاد' is adapted to modern contexts, symbolizing efforts to address societal issues like poverty and ignorance.
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