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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Comparing the situation of Muslims today to the situation of the Prophet in Makkah regarding jihad

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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some say that regarding jihad, our situation cannot be compared to the situation of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), for he was in Makkah among disbelievers and polytheists, whereas we are Muslims among Muslims in the lands of Islam.

Answer:
If this is the case with polytheists, how can it not be the case with Muslims? My brother, think about this. If the Messenger, while among polytheists and disbelievers, was commanded to be patient, not to extend his hand, and not to act until relief came later, then how is it when you are among Muslims? You do not take matters in this manner. If you have the ability and authority, you take the matter by force. If you do not have the ability, you are content with conveying the message and admonishing only, for you have no authority over them.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand," this is if he has authority,
if he cannot, then with his tongueفإن لم يستطع فبلسانه
Sunan an-Nasa'i 5008Sahih (Darussalam)
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if he cannot, then with his heartفإن لم يستطع فبقلبه
Sunan an-Nasa'i 5008Sahih (Darussalam)
, this is general regarding evil, whether it be disbelief, shirk (associating partners with Allah), or sins. Matters are taken step by step. This requires learning. In reality, these people have not learned. They have zeal and enthusiasm, but they have not learned what they need to learn. That is the problem. Yes.
Source إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان 01-05-1435هـ — af.org.sa (51:06)

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