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I am not certain what the speaker said as there is no record of the full speech which I can find. However readers here should remember that there are two meanings of jihad in Arabic and in the Muslim Faith. The first is the "lesser jihad" which is among other things the holy war in defence of the Muslim religion. The second is the "greater jihad" which is an internal and personal struggle to remain faithful to the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed and the will of Allah in a world full of corruption, temptation and bad choices. It is my opinion that the speaker was referring to the greater jihad given the context of the quotes available from the article.
This controversy could be a function of Western ignorance rather than Islamic radicalism. Sometimes we are the barbarians.
Cheers and be well.
Evilroddy.
Jihad | Meaning, Examples, & Use in the Quran
jihad, (Arabic: “struggle” or “effort”) also spelled jehad, in Islam, a meritorious struggle or effort. The exact meaning of the term jihād depends on context; it has often been erroneously translated in the West as “holy war.” Jihad, particularly in the religious and ethical realm, primarily...
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This controversy could be a function of Western ignorance rather than Islamic radicalism. Sometimes we are the barbarians.
Cheers and be well.
Evilroddy.
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