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> [The lesser jihad is our active fulfillment of Islam's commands and duties.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fethullah-gulen/the-lesser-jihad-is-our-active-fulfillment-of-islam-s-commands-and/)

[Fethullah Gulen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fethullah-gulen/)

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> [“Jihad,” in Arabic, means “the struggle.” There are two types in Islam, the greater and the lesser. Both are seen as noble. The greater jihad is inward, the lifelong striving of any Muslim to be a better person, to ward…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/amanda-lindhout/jihad-in-arabic-means-the-struggle-there-are-two-types-in-islam-the/)

[Amanda Lindhout](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/amanda-lindhout/)

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