The Discussion on Jihad and Its Conditions
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Question:
This person asks about jihad and says: He sees that some scholars do not speak about jihad. Is this a shortcoming?
Answer:
Jihad is an obligatory matter if the Muslims are able. If the Muslims are able to fight in jihad, it is obligatory for them to fight. But if they are not able to fight in jihad, it is not obligatory for them until they are able. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) remained in Makkah for thirteen years and was not commanded to fight in jihad; rather, he was commanded to call to Islam and to be patient. He was not commanded to fight in jihad until after he migrated to al-Madinah and the Muslims had strength and the ability to fight. As long as the Muslims are not able to fight in jihad, it is not obligatory for them. Allah the Exalted said:[At-Taghabun 64:16] [Al-Baqarah 2:286] This is from one aspect.
The second aspect, my brother, is that jihad is within the authority of the one in authority. It is he who carries it out, commands it, organizes it, and oversees it, or he appoints someone to oversee it. It is within the authority of the one in authority; it is not a matter of chaos where everyone takes up arms and says, "I am fighting in the path of Allah," without organization, without connection to the one in authority, and without also seeking permission from one's parents and obtaining their consent.
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Live with your parents." He said to a man who came wanting to go on an expedition:Sunan an-Nasa'i 3103Sahih (Darussalam) So if the one in authority has commanded jihad, organized it, and you have the ability to organize for the expedition, you must also seek permission from your parents. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
This person asks about jihad and says: He sees that some scholars do not speak about jihad. Is this a shortcoming?
Answer:
Jihad is an obligatory matter if the Muslims are able. If the Muslims are able to fight in jihad, it is obligatory for them to fight. But if they are not able to fight in jihad, it is not obligatory for them until they are able. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) remained in Makkah for thirteen years and was not commanded to fight in jihad; rather, he was commanded to call to Islam and to be patient. He was not commanded to fight in jihad until after he migrated to al-Madinah and the Muslims had strength and the ability to fight. As long as the Muslims are not able to fight in jihad, it is not obligatory for them. Allah the Exalted said:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْAllah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity
لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَاThe second aspect, my brother, is that jihad is within the authority of the one in authority. It is he who carries it out, commands it, organizes it, and oversees it, or he appoints someone to oversee it. It is within the authority of the one in authority; it is not a matter of chaos where everyone takes up arms and says, "I am fighting in the path of Allah," without organization, without connection to the one in authority, and without also seeking permission from one's parents and obtaining their consent.
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Live with your parents." He said to a man who came wanting to go on an expedition:
Are your parents alive?' He said: 'Yes.' He said: 'Then strive for their sake.'"
أحي والداك؟ قال نعم قال ففيهما فجاهدThe presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-081-كلكم راع|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:14:13)
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