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observes them. The concept of "jihad" is one of the highest concepts in
Islam. The 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.
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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. The 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.
20
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