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Jihād in Islamic Law and Spirituality
Word: Nafs al-Mut’mainnah
Meaning: The self which has attained peace and tranquility, and does not need to struggle as much against desires as they have been pacified.
Word: Nafs al-Lawwāma
Meaning: The self which struggles against immorality and evil
Word: Nafs al-Ammāra
Meaning: The ego or self that commands to evil
Word: Jihad al-Asghar
Meaning: Minor or Lesser Jihad, struggle and self-defense against hostile powers
Word: Jihad al-Akbar
Meaning: Greater Jihad, struggle against the evil self
Word: Jihad
Meaning: Struggle against Evil