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Root of the word "Shahid" or "Shahadat" is Shahadah or the Muslim declaration of belief in Allah and his prophet.
Shahid is one who wages Holy War for Shahadah and dies, getting a fast ticket to Islamic heaven.
Let's not corrupt our language. We have #Veergati.
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Shahid is one who wages Holy War for Shahadah and dies, getting a fast ticket to Islamic heaven.
Let's not corrupt our language. We have #Veergati.
#ShahidDiwas
Since we don't have religious belief based "holy war" there is no equivalent.
The closest would be dharma veer—a warrior for righteousness.
The closest would be dharma veer—a warrior for righteousness.
Yes, it has become a part of common vocabulary but we should understand the roots of words we use.
A few years ago I'd pointed out the absurdity of Hindus saying "RIP" and many have changed after that. 😌
A few years ago I'd pointed out the absurdity of Hindus saying "RIP" and many have changed after that. 😌
