The Wisdom Behind Intercepting the Wealth of Quraysh in the Early Expeditions Sent by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Why were the early expeditions and all the battles aimed at intercepting the caravans and wealth of Quraysh? Does this not count as seeking worldly gain, or is it jihad in the cause of Allah?
Answer:
This is jihad in the cause of Allah. Its purpose is to weaken the disbelievers and strengthen the Muslims, and to take revenge on the disbelievers for what they committed against the Muslims. It is justice from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He).
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Why were the early expeditions and all the battles aimed at intercepting the caravans and wealth of Quraysh? Does this not count as seeking worldly gain, or is it jihad in the cause of Allah?
Answer:
This is jihad in the cause of Allah. Its purpose is to weaken the disbelievers and strengthen the Muslims, and to take revenge on the disbelievers for what they committed against the Muslims. It is justice from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He).
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2389] الحكمة من اعتراض أموال قريش في السرايا الأولى التي كان يبعث بها النبي ﷺ — youtube.com
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