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term has at times been translated as "Holy War". However, this translation is
incomplete for jihad also means by language "struggling." It is a concept that
places great emphasis on the struggle of oneself with the temptations of
satan; to do good and sacrifice.
Prophet Muhammad said, that the greatest jihad is the striving of the
Muslim to purify himself.
Jihad consists of all the striving the Muslim does in his external life, charity,
righteous living and acts, the constant effort to achieve the Right Path in his
dealings with his fellow men. This is true striving in the Way of Allah.
THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM
Islam sets down five principle duties that are obligatory upon all Muslims,
and form the structure, or pillars, of his/her life.
They are:
incomplete for jihad also means by language "struggling." It is a concept that
places great emphasis on the struggle of oneself with the temptations of
satan; to do good and sacrifice.
Prophet Muhammad said, that the greatest jihad is the striving of the
Muslim to purify himself.
Jihad consists of all the striving the Muslim does in his external life, charity,
righteous living and acts, the constant effort to achieve the Right Path in his
dealings with his fellow men. This is true striving in the Way of Allah.
THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM
Islam sets down five principle duties that are obligatory upon all Muslims,
and form the structure, or pillars, of his/her life.
They are: