Is a large number required for the jihad of seeking?
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Question:
The questioner says: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to wage the jihad of seeking, and he had a small number with him, such as thirty of the Companions. The question is: Does this indicate that a large number is not required for the jihad of seeking?
Answer:
Faith and a number are required for it; the more numerous they are, the greater the strength. There is no doubt that if the number and strength are combined with faith[Al-Anfal 8:60], then there is no doubt that it is stronger and better.
The questioner says: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to wage the jihad of seeking, and he had a small number with him, such as thirty of the Companions. The question is: Does this indicate that a large number is not required for the jihad of seeking?
Answer:
Faith and a number are required for it; the more numerous they are, the greater the strength. There is no doubt that if the number and strength are combined with faith
And prepare against them whatever you are able of power
وَأَعِدُّوا لَهُم مَّا اسْتَطَعْتُم مِّن قُوَّةٍ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2375] هل يشترط العدد الكثير في جهاد الطلب؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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