What is the difference between the words qital and jihad in Islamic law, and what are the types of jihad and who declares it?
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The questioner : What is the difference between the words qital and jihad in Islamic law, what are the types of jihad, who declares it, and when is it declared?
The Shaykh : There is no fighting in Islam that is bare and devoid of jihad; every fight must be sought for the sake of Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He). This is the difference between the fighting of Muslims and the fighting of disbelievers. Muslims intend in jihad in the path of Allah a purpose that the disbelievers do not intend. Therefore, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 10:95
The Shaykh : There is no fighting in Islam that is bare and devoid of jihad; every fight must be sought for the sake of Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He). This is the difference between the fighting of Muslims and the fighting of disbelievers. Muslims intend in jihad in the path of Allah a purpose that the disbelievers do not intend. Therefore, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: