I'm actually utilizing the original, literal definition of jihad: struggle, strife (and in particular an internal spiritual struggle with oneself) in this instance, rather than it's now usual and now most popular (and some say incorrect) translation of holy war.
Yes, many see it as such in the moderate Muslim population, but the Islamic Fundamentalists read it as justification (in the name of Allah) and hold it as their highest and most honorable mission to anniliate the infidels through acts of terror, murder and utter and complete subjugation of the non-believers. It is an honor for them to die in the name of this struggle, Jihad, The Holy War.
As a sidenote, along with that also comes the many other acts of violence in war, such as rape of women and children, who are also held in extremely low regard by extremists. They are considered fair game. I gather that this is partially due to their extreme reaction to sexual repression and lack of respect for humanity as a whole. Plus they are taught in youth the culture of hatred. It's how they are educated. Another discussion, another time.
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