Love Jihad

English Etymology Compound of en love jihad. The term emerged in India around 2005, with its coinage attributed to Hindu activist Pramod Muthalik in reference to alleged conversions of Hindu women through romantic relationships or marriage. It was later also used by the Syro-Malabar Church in reference to alleged conversions of Christian women.Philip Shaju Love jihad a reality, Christian women lured into IS trap: Kerala Church The Indian Express 16 January 2020 https://indianexpress.com/article/india/christian-women-lured-into-is-trap-kerala-church-6218692 https://web.archive.org/web/20260923095620/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/christian-women-lured-into-is-trap-kerala-church-6218692/ 23 September 2026 Proper noun Love Jihad en India politics An alleged effort by Muslim groups to target people of non-Muslim communities for conversion to Islam by having one of their number feign romantic love towards the target person. en Romeo Jihad Related terms en Corona Jihad (alleged intentional infections) en Land Jihad (alleged purchase of land owned by Hindus) en Romeo Jihad References en Conspiracy theories Islam Islamism Islamophobia