“The lion who breaks the enemy’s ranks is a minor hero compared to the lion who overcomes himself.”

~ Rumi

Rumi might be called the world's ultimate jihad warrior.

But, only if you take a moment to appreciate the true, deeply spiritual nature of the concept of jihad--a concept distorted in modern times by both extreme Islam groups and Western views.

The root of jihad means “to strive” or “to exert oneself” and has two manifestations: one internal and one external. It's interesting to note that the struggle to achieve perfection of the self has been called the greater struggle or greater "holy war" (al-jihad al-akbar) in contrast to the lesser struggle (al-jihad al-asghar), which is against injustice and oppressors in this world.

To victory in our own personal holy wars.