Religious Studies GCSE
Greater jihad
What Greater jihad means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Greater jihad
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The personal, internal struggle of every Muslim to live a good life, follow the Five Pillars, and resist temptation.
Topics that use Greater jihad
- Islam - 3.1.5.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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