Ahmed Rehab explains the real meaning of the word "Jihad" in an interview with On the Media.

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Film contributor Milos Stehlik and Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, discuss some of Egypt’s most well-known directors and the history of Egypt’s film industry.

Ahmed Rehab discusses the political implications behind Egypt's possible International Monetary Fund loan in addition to the status of the recent #MyJihad public education campaign.

Ahmed Rehab discusses the political implications behind Egypt's possible International Monetary Fund loan in addition to the status of the recent #MyJihad public education campaign.

(CHICAGO, IL, 1/3/2012) — CAIR-Chicago announced today that the "MyJihad Educational Campaign" has officially launched in San Francisco as 35 king-size bus ads started circulating via the Muni bus system.

(CHICAGO, IL, 1/3/2012) — CAIR-Chicago announced today that the "MyJihad Educational Campaign" has officially launched in San Francisco as 35 king-size bus ads started circulating via the Muni bus system.

Two groups promoting different definitions of the Islamic word 'jihad' are using CTA buses as their forum for debate. The Tribune reports Council on American Islamic Relations launched a national ad campaign called "MyJihad." It features testimonies from Muslims about what jihad, a pillar of Islam, means to them.

Two groups promoting different definitions of the Islamic word 'jihad' are using CTA buses as their forum for debate. The Tribune reports Council on American Islamic Relations launched a national ad campaign called "MyJihad." It features testimonies from Muslims about what jihad, a pillar of Islam, means to them.

Chicago's buses have become a battleground for a controversial ad campaign.

Chicago's buses have become a battleground for a controversial ad campaign.

WGN reports on the launch of the controversial 'My Jihad' ad campaign. CAIR-Chicago says the meaning of the word 'jihad' has been distorted by Muslims as well as non-Muslim extremists and they've launched a nationwide campaign that is beginning here in Chicago to get out the real meaning of the word 'jihad.'

WGN reports on the launch of the controversial 'My Jihad' ad campaign. CAIR-Chicago says the meaning of the word 'jihad' has been distorted by Muslims as well as non-Muslim extremists and they've launched a nationwide campaign that is beginning here in Chicago to get out the real meaning of the word 'jihad.'

CAIR-Chicago launches an attention-getting campaign, the theme: 'My Jihad.' The Council says this is part of a national public education campaign seeking to share the proper meaning of jihad as believed and practiced by the majority of Muslims.

WGN reports on the 'My Jihad' ad campaign sponsored by CAIR-Chicago. The ads are meant to give a different meaning to the word jihad which is commonly known as 'holy war' CAIR-chicago says it actually means struggling to get to a better place. The Council is planning to launch it New York and other major cities.

WGN reports on the 'My Jihad' ad campaign sponsored by CAIR-Chicago. The ads are meant to give a different meaning to the word jihad which is commonly known as 'holy war' CAIR-chicago says it actually means struggling to get to a better place. The Council is planning to launch it New York and other major cities.

CLTV reports on the 'MyJihad' ad campaign, a nationwide public education campaign sponsored by CAIR-Chicago. The campaign aims to give a different meaning of the word 'jihad.'

CLTV reports on the 'MyJihad' ad campaign, a nationwide public education campaign sponsored by CAIR-Chicago. The campaign aims to give a different meaning of the word 'jihad.'

On Friday, December 14, CAIR-Chicago held a press conference announcing the launch of the “MyJihad” educational campaign. Local media, guests, and the those who modeled for the ads were all in attendance.

CHICAGO (CBS) – Rolling through Chicago now are CTA buses carrying ads from the “My Jihad” campaign. Ahmed Rehab, Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations, says he wants to reclaim the word Jihad from the terrorists and Islamophobes and show it means struggle, to improve and not holy war.