"Many American Muslims are peaceful and define jihad primarily as an internal struggle to improve"
- Marvin Olasky
About this Quote
This quote by Marvin Olasky speaks with the tranquil nature of several American Muslims as well as their interpretation of the term "jihad". Jihad is a term that is typically associated with violence and extremism, but many American Muslims view it as an inner struggle to far better oneself. This could suggest striving to be a far better person, to be much more well-informed, or to be more philanthropic. It is a means for Muslims to strive for personal development and to end up being better to God. This quote is a reminder that not all Muslims are violent and that the term jihad can have a lot more positive connotation. It is very important to acknowledge that numerous American Muslims are serene which their interpretation of jihad is just one of personal growth as well as enhancement.
This quote is written / told by Marvin Olasky somewhere between June 12, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Educator from USA.
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