Silsilah as-Sahihah 2071 — True jihad and its purpose

Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) says that I asked the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): "Which jihad is the best?" He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Your striving against your own self and desires for the sake of Allah, the Exalted."