What is the ruling on Islamic states manufacturing weapons of mass destruction to confront their enemies?
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Question:
A questioner says: You mentioned, may Allah preserve you, in your explanation of the introduction by Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani, that it is not permissible for a person to manufacture destructive inventions, weapons of mass destruction for humanity, and lethal weapons for humanity, but rather to manufacture machines that help in cultivating this universe and benefiting humanity. The question asks: How do you direct us regarding the manufacturing of some of these inventions by Islamic states to confront their enemies?
Answer:
Weapons of mass destruction are not permissible. As for weapons used for defense that are not weapons of mass destruction, there is no harm in them,[Al-Anfal 8:60]. So preparing strength in the appropriate manner, not in a destructive manner. Yes.
A questioner says: You mentioned, may Allah preserve you, in your explanation of the introduction by Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani, that it is not permissible for a person to manufacture destructive inventions, weapons of mass destruction for humanity, and lethal weapons for humanity, but rather to manufacture machines that help in cultivating this universe and benefiting humanity. The question asks: How do you direct us regarding the manufacturing of some of these inventions by Islamic states to confront their enemies?
Answer:
Weapons of mass destruction are not permissible. As for weapons used for defense that are not weapons of mass destruction, there is no harm in them,
And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war
وَأَعِدُّوا لَهُم مَّا اسْتَطَعْتُم مِّن قُوَّةٍ وَمِن رِّبَاطِ الْخَيْلِ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم صناعة الدول الإسلامية للأسلحة الفتاكة والمدمرة لمواجهة الأعداء؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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