The wisdom of prioritizing jihad with wealth over jihad with the self in the verses
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah's peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you. We often find in the verses of jihad that wealth is mentioned before the self, as in the saying of Allah the Exalted:[As-Saf 61:10] in Surat al-Anfal. The question is: What is the wisdom behind this? And is the reward of the one who strives with his wealth the same as that of the one who strives with his self?
Answer:
Yes, jihad with wealth in the path of Allah is prioritized over jihad with the self in most of the verses, because jihad with wealth is more beneficial than jihad with the self. It is used to equip the warriors, purchase weapons, and provide for needy families, so its benefit is broader than that of jihad with the self. As for jihad with the self, its benefit is limited to the one who performs it, the mujahid. As for jihad [with wealth], its benefit is more comprehensive, and therefore it is mentioned first due to its importance.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah's peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you. We often find in the verses of jihad that wealth is mentioned before the self, as in the saying of Allah the Exalted:
O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that will save you from a painful punishment?
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا هَلْ أَدُلُّكُمْ عَلَىٰ تِجَارَةٍ تُنجِيكُم مِّنْ عَذَابٍ أَلِيمٍAnswer:
Yes, jihad with wealth in the path of Allah is prioritized over jihad with the self in most of the verses, because jihad with wealth is more beneficial than jihad with the self. It is used to equip the warriors, purchase weapons, and provide for needy families, so its benefit is broader than that of jihad with the self. As for jihad with the self, its benefit is limited to the one who performs it, the mujahid. As for jihad [with wealth], its benefit is more comprehensive, and therefore it is mentioned first due to its importance.
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مجالس رمضان 1428هـ - 06 — alfawzan.live (31:18)
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