The Virtue of Stationing Oneself on the Borders

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, truly, our soldiers stationed on the borders have a right over us, and they are defending this country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Perhaps you have a word to say.

Answer:
First, their work is among the best of deeds. If the intention is sound, their work is among the best of deeds. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And if the one stationed on the border dies in his station or is killed, his reward continues for him until the Day of Resurrection, as is authentic in the hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). So this work, stationing oneself in the path of Allah at the Muslim frontiers to protect the lands of the Muslims and defend the Muslims, has this great virtue with Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. So be sincere in your intention for Allah, and be patient. May Allah grant you success and assist you. Amen. And may He bless you. Amen. May He accept your deeds. Amen. Yes.