In Islamic doctrine, the term "Greater Jihad" means ________.

Against impurities in one's own soul and practice

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To spread Islam by discussion and debate

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To achieve a unified Islamic state in the Middle East

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Against unorthodox practice of Islam

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For conversion of non-Muslims by any means

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The correct option is A Against impurities in one's own soul and practice
Greater inner jihad (al-jihad al-akbar); the struggle of personal self-improvement against the self's base desiresThey claim this "inner Jihad" essentially refers to all the struggles that a Muslim may go through, in adhering to the religion.

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