Jihad is a concept in Islam that refers to the obligation incumbent on all Muslims, individuals and the community, to follow and realize God’s will: to lead a virtuous life and to extend the Islamic community through preaching, education, example, writing, etc. . The term "jihad" has often been erroneously translated in the West as "holy war". In its most general meaning, jihad refers to the struggle (the literal meaning of the word jihad) in the path of God. Jihad also includes the right, indeed the obligation, to defend Islam and the community from aggression. The two broad meanings of jihad are non-violent and violent. Non-violent jihad refers to the internal, personal struggle to achieve peace as a Muslim, spreading knowledge of Islam, and working to inform people about the faith of Islam. Violent jihad, on the other hand, is legitimized when there are no peaceful alternatives and the motivation is pure, with good intention to combat injustice. It is important to note that Islam does not condone acts of terror, and jihad does not condone killing innocent people, acts of terror, killing others who do not practice the Islamic faith, or acting upon personal anger. The Dutch government is taking measures to prevent and combat jihadism in the Netherlands, including confiscating the passports of persons who are planning to travel to a jihadist conflict zone, stopping benefit payments to jihadists who have already gone to a conflict zone, and prosecuting people who attempt to recruit others or incite violence.