'What is the best type of Jihad [struggle]?' He answered: 'Speaking truth before a tyrannical ruler.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Speaking truth to a tyrannical ruler is the highest form of struggle.
- In plain terms
- Truthful speech against oppression is the best jihad.
- What can you take from it?
- Stand up with truth against injustice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you faced a tyrant? How did you respond?
- What risks are you willing to take for truth?
Another view
Speaking truth can be dangerous and may not always change the ruler.
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