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Jihad-e-Akbar

जिहाद-ए-अकबर
Meaning

The greater struggle; the inner war against one's own ego and passions.

Literally: the greater striving

See it in the verse

Jihad-e-Akbar in Iqbal’s couplets

Yaqeen muhkam, amal paiham, mohabbat fateh-e-aalam
Jihad-e-zindagani mein hain ye mardon ki shamsheeren
Firm conviction, ceaseless action, and a love that conquers the world — these are the swords of the brave in the struggle of life.
Action · Love · Courage
Related words
ARABIC

Nafs

The lower self or ego-soul, seat of base appetites, which the seeker must discipline and refine.

ARABIC

Mujahada

The inner spiritual struggle against the lower self, the 'greater jihad'.

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