Jihad in Afghanistan with the Permission of the Parents
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Question:
What is your Eminence’s opinion regarding a person whose father and mother have given him permission to go to Afghanistan for jihad? Does jihad become obligatory for him in this case?
Answer:
So, jihad is prescribed for him. As for its obligation, there is a difference of opinion. However, as long as they have given him permission, he should go to jihad if he is able to do so. But if he is not able, Allah says:[At-Taghabun 64:16]
What is your Eminence’s opinion regarding a person whose father and mother have given him permission to go to Afghanistan for jihad? Does jihad become obligatory for him in this case?
Answer:
So, jihad is prescribed for him. As for its obligation, there is a difference of opinion. However, as long as they have given him permission, he should go to jihad if he is able to do so. But if he is not able, Allah says:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ
Source
الغزو الفكري — islamhouse.com (1:11:31)
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