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Which of the following is the greatest form of Jihad according to the Prophet(S.A.W.)?

Which of the following is the greatest form of Jihad according to the Prophet(S.A.W.)?
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  • A Writing of religious books
  • B Perfomance of Hajj and Umrah
  • C Waging war in the course of A llah
  • D Suppressing one's selfish desires
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The greatest form of Jihad according to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) is suppressing one's selfish desires. This is often referred to as the 'greater jihad', the struggle against the lower self (nafs). The 'lesser jihad' is the physical struggle against the enemies of Islam.

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