Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mujahedin

Noun

/muːˈdʒæhədɪːn/

Definition

A term used to refer to Islamic guerrilla fighters or militants, particularly those engaged in jihad, which is a struggle or fight against enemies of Islam.

Examples

The mujahedin fought against Soviet forces during the Afghan-Soviet War.
In the 1980s, the mujahedin received support from various international entities to resist foreign occupation.

Meaning

Mujahedin is derived from the Arabic word ‘mujahid’, meaning ‘one who struggles or fights in the way of Allah’. The term has been widely used to describe various groups that have participated in armed conflict purporting to defend or promote Islamic values.