What is your opinion on jihad today?

The questioner : We also ask the Shaykh about the issue of jihad in the state of ... .

The Shaykh : Currently, jihad in Muslim lands—I do not say it has ceased, but it is an obligatory ruling that remains in effect—however, it is not feasible due to the systems established by Muslims, most of which are imported, as you know. If governance is not based on adopting Islam as a religion and law first, and then on some of its texts, such as His saying in the Noble Qur'an: , then jihad cannot be realized as it is currently the case, unfortunately, in most Muslim lands. However, the door of jihad has been opened for the Afghans, and this is an opportunity that has arisen for some of those eager for jihad in the path of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Many of them have gone to that land and fought; some were killed, and some have persevered and continue to seek and fight as long as they are able to do so. There, jihad is facilitated, and I hope it remains so, because you have heard about the agreement reached by the disbelieving states, and the Muslim state that followed in their footsteps is the Pakistani state, which used to provide great assistance to the Afghans in their jihad. Now, the situation there has reversed, and we do not know; perhaps the outcome will be better for the Afghan jihad, if Allah wills.

The questioner : May Allah reward you.