A beautiful Muslim woman
just told me
what the word jihad means. 

Jihad is the call for each of us
to struggle with our personal shortcomings
(and we have many)
and the shortcomings of our communities
(and we have many).

What are we lacking?
    Compassion?
    Generosity?
    Humility?

Now is the time
to engage in your own,
personal,
God-guided
jihad.

Are you courageous enough
to respond to this challenge?

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