Mujahideen

Mudjahedin, a word with various transliterations, is a general term for Islamic fighters, deriving from an Arabic word, mujahid, which is not uncommon as a personal name. As a plural noun, however, meaning "holy warriors", it gained currency with Muslim movements in 18th century India.

In the 20th and 21st century, it is most often associated with was used most commonly in Iran and Afghanistan, especially with the anti-Soviet forces in the Afghanistan War (1978-1992). It has, however, been used in many regions.

Variants include mujahid, mudjahedin, mudjahid, mudjahedeen, and mudjaheed.