The Islamic Holy Wars, also known as Jihads, are a series of wars fought by Muslims in the name of Allah. These wars were fought to defend or spread the Islamic faith and to protect Muslim lands from non-Muslims. The term Jihad is derived from the Arabic word for struggle and is used to refer to any struggle in the name of Allah. Jihads have been fought throughout history, with some of the most famous being the Crusades and the Ottoman-Safavid Wars. The Islamic Holy Wars have had a major impact on the world, both politically and culturally.