The Christian Crusades, or Holy Wars, occurring in the eleventh through the thirteenth century, could best be compared to which of the following ideas in the Islamic world?
A)Jihad
B)Sunnah
C)Fatwa
D)Hijra

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The Christian Crusades, or Holy Wars, occurring in the eleventh through the thirteen century, are best compared to the idea of Jihad in the Islamic world.
Key Takeaway: Jihad, or "struggle," is considered to be a religious duty of all devout Muslims. Under Islamic law, jihad is the only form of warfare permissible. The main purpose of jihad is not to convert non-Muslims, but to expand and defend the influence of the Islamic state. Many modern Muslim fundamentalists have attempted to re-interpret the basic meaning of jihad, stating that it essentially means defensive warfare that is meant to protect Muslim interests (thus the Western definition of jihad as "holy war").

The Christian Crusades, or Holy Wars, Occurring in the Eleventh