The Meaning of the Verse: "Those who believe do not seek your permission" and Its Use as Evidence in Jihad
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Question:
Allah the Exalted said:[At-Tawbah 9:44] Some people use this verse as evidence for the permissibility of going out for jihad without the permission of the imam. What is the meaning of the verse? And is this
Answer:
"They do not seek your permission." Allah says, "They do not seek your permission." Who is it that seeks permission? Who is Allah, Glorified and Exalted, addressing? "They do not seek your permission." How can they say this? It indicates that the one who grants permission for jihad, or permission to refrain from it, is the one in authority, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is the one in authority, as well as those who succeed him. This is a crooked citation, may Allah keep us safe. They have brought an argument against themselves: "They do not seek your permission." This indicates that the one who seeks permission for jihad and going out, and who seeks permission due to an excuse, is the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), who is the Imam, and those who come after him from among the rulers of the Muslims.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Allah the Exalted said:
Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day would not ask permission of you to be excused from striving with their wealth and their lives.
لَا يَسْتَأْذِنُكَ الَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ أَن يُجَاهِدُوا بِأَمْوَالِهِمْ وَأَنفُسِهِمْAnswer:
"They do not seek your permission." Allah says, "They do not seek your permission." Who is it that seeks permission? Who is Allah, Glorified and Exalted, addressing? "They do not seek your permission." How can they say this? It indicates that the one who grants permission for jihad, or permission to refrain from it, is the one in authority, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is the one in authority, as well as those who succeed him. This is a crooked citation, may Allah keep us safe. They have brought an argument against themselves: "They do not seek your permission." This indicates that the one who seeks permission for jihad and going out, and who seeks permission due to an excuse, is the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), who is the Imam, and those who come after him from among the rulers of the Muslims.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
تفسير آيات من القرآن الكريم 12-07-1435هـ — af.org.sa (40:10)
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