Jihad with Wealth and Self in the Present Time

Question:
That we should only strive now with wealth; what is the validity of this statement?

Answer:
Striving with the self is not impossible if its conditions are met and the Imam of the Muslims takes charge of it; it is possible and not impossible. However, in this time, it is not attainable. Therefore, it is obligatory for the Muslims to make peace with the disbelievers, and it is not permissible for them to establish jihad, because it falls under the category of throwing oneself into destruction. If the Muslims are unable to strive and their enemy is stronger than them, then yes, they make peace with the disbelievers until Allah strengthens them and they are able to strive. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in Makkah was not commanded to strive due to the weakness of the Muslims and their inability, and they were required to be forgiving, pardon, and restrain their hands. This was while they were in Makkah. When they emigrated and established a state and power, they were commanded to strive.