Training some of the young boys in the desert with weapons

Question:
Some young men go to the desert and the wilderness with the younger boys to train them in handling weapons, saying that we must be prepared for any time the enemy might ambush us. What is your opinion on this action? Should they be reported? And what is your guidance, Honorable Shaykh?

Answer:
There is no doubt that there is danger from these people. This is like what we mentioned: it is obligatory for the guardians of the young to protect them and not leave them to go with just anyone. As for the matter of training with weapons, the rulers do not overlook these people; they follow up on them, and Allah helps them, if Allah wills, and guides them to what is correct and in the interest of the Muslims. This is part of the duty of the rulers.