In Modern Standard Arabic, the term jihad is used for a struggle for causes, both religious and secular. It is sometimes used without religious connotation, with a meaning similar to the English word "crusade" (as in "a crusade against drugs"). Jihad is used commonly in Arabic countries, in the neutral sense of "a struggle for a noble cause", as a unisex name given to children. Nonetheless, jihad is usually used in the religious sense and its beginnings trace to the Qur'an and the words and actions of Muhammad.
In Modern Standard Arabic the term jihad is used for a struggle for causes both religious and secular It is sometimes used without religious connotation with a meaning similar to the English word "crusade" (as in "a crusade against drugs") Jihad is used commonly in Arabic countries in the neutral sense of "a struggle for a noble cause" as a unisex name given to children Nonetheless jihad is usually used in the religious sense and its beginnings trace to the Qur'an and the words and actions of Muhammad