Comparing our situation to the Prophet's situation in Makkah regarding jihad

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 , this is if he has authority, . , this is general regarding what is wrong, whether it is disbelief, shirk (associating partners with Allah), or sins; matters are taken up step by step. And this requires learning; these people have not learned what they should have learned in reality. They have zeal and enthusiasm, but they have not learned what they have not learned; that is the problem. Yes.