When does jihad become obligatory upon us?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: When does jihad become obligatory upon us?
Answer:
Jihad becomes obligatory when one is present at[Al-Anfal 8:45] [Al-Anfal 8:15] It is an individual obligation for those present at the battle. Second, those whom the call to faith has mobilized. Third, if an enemy besieges a town, it is obligatory for everyone to fight him. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: When does jihad become obligatory upon us?
Answer:
Jihad becomes obligatory when one is present at
when you encounter a company [from the enemy forces], stand firm
إِذَا لَقِيتُمْ فِئَةً فَاثْبُتُواwhen you meet those who disbelieve advancing [for battle], do not turn to them your backs [in flight].
إِذَا لَقِيتُمُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا زَحْفًا فَلَا تُوَلُّوهُمُ الْأَدْبَارَ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2892 -3022] متى يكون الجهاد واجباً علينا؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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