According to recent news reports, the former leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, has called for a global day of jihad on Friday, October 13th, in support of their Palestinian brethren. However, the meaning of the term "jihad" is complex and often misunderstood. In theological terms, jihad literally means "struggle" in the path of God, and it can refer to both the "greater" jihad, which is the struggle to be a good Muslim, and the "lesser" jihad, which is armed struggle in the way of Allah. It is unclear what actions, if any, will be taken on this day in response to Meshaals call for a global day of jihad.