Is there any legitimate jihad in this time?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: Is there any jihad in the path of Allah in this time, in the correct, legitimate manner?
Answer:
If the one in authority, the ruler of the Muslims, does this and the army carries it out, and he leads it himself or commands it, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do, then this is jihad in the path of Allah. Or if the Muslims are attacked in their land and they defend themselves, this is jihad. This is called jihad of defense. They fight to repel the enemy. Yes.
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: Is there any jihad in the path of Allah in this time, in the correct, legitimate manner?
Answer:
If the one in authority, the ruler of the Muslims, does this and the army carries it out, and he leads it himself or commands it, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do, then this is jihad in the path of Allah. Or if the Muslims are attacked in their land and they defend themselves, this is jihad. This is called jihad of defense. They fight to repel the enemy. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2428] هل يوجد جهاد شرعي في هذا الزمان؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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