The New York Times reports on CAIR-Chicago's public campaign "MyJihad" which promotes a peaceful meaning of the word 'jihad.'

Traditionally, in Islam, the term jihad means 'striving in the way of God" or more simply, struggle. For many Americans, the term jihad has come to have negative and violent connotations. An advertising campaign in America's public transport system is trying to change that.

Traditionally, in Islam, the term jihad means 'striving in the way of God" or more simply, struggle. For many Americans, the term jihad has come to have negative and violent connotations. An advertising campaign in America's public transport system is trying to change that.

We are proud to announce the opening of CAIR-Chicago’s brand new activism center in the heart of downtown Chicago, located at 17 N. State.

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

Shows like 'Homeland' and '24', or movies like 'Zero Dark Thirty' might make us think "this must be how it really goes down" - but how do you separate truth from fiction in media?

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.