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Struggle or striving in the way of Allah, including the effort to live faithfully and to defend the Muslim community.

Striving or struggling against evil to live in a way that pleases Allah.

Jihad is another shared duty. It means striving or struggling against evil in order to live as Allah wishes. It belongs to the Ten Obligatory Acts in Shi'a Islam, but is not one of the Sunni Five Pillars.

The personal or collective struggle against evil and effort to live according to Allah’s will.

Striving or struggling to live faithfully as a Muslim, including resisting temptation and working for what is right.

Jihad means striving or struggle. As an obligatory act, it includes the effort needed to live a good Muslim life rather than simply following the easiest course.

Struggle or striving to follow Allah’s guidance and live according to Islam.

Jihad is practised in both Sunni and Shi'a Islam. It is one of the Ten Obligatory Acts, but not one of the Five Pillars.

Do not translate jihad simply as ‘holy war’: its meaning is struggle, and greater jihad concerns everyday faith and conduct.

Distinguish conditions for declaring lesser jihad, such as a just cause and a last resort, from restrictions on how fighting is conducted, such as protecting innocent people.