swahili [noun]

Jihadi ya nafsi

Maana (Definition)

The continuous spiritual and moral effort an individual undertakes to resist evil impulses.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

inner spiritual struggle / self-mastery

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

stuggle ya roho

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic jihad / Islamic Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kufunga mwezi wa Ramadhani ni sehemu ya jihadi ya nafsi."

Translation: Fasting during the month of Ramadan is part of the inner spiritual struggle.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

jitihada ya kiroho