Is the scholars' engagement in refutation considered jihad?
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Question:
Is the engagement of some scholars in refutation considered part of jihad?
Answer:
If the situation calls for this, then it is jihad. The jihad mentioned here is fighting them with the Qur'an, meaning this verse was revealed to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) while he was in Makkah before jihad was legislated. So, "fight them with it" means with the Qur'an.[At-Tawbah 9:73] They fight with the Qur'an, with knowledge, and with argument. Yes.
Is the engagement of some scholars in refutation considered part of jihad?
Answer:
If the situation calls for this, then it is jihad. The jihad mentioned here is fighting them with the Qur'an, meaning this verse was revealed to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) while he was in Makkah before jihad was legislated. So, "fight them with it" means with the Qur'an.
O Prophet, fight against the disbelievers and the hypocrites
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ جَاهِدِ الْكُفَّارَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل اشتغال العلماء في الرد يعتبر جهادا؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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