What is the Shaykh's opinion on jihad in general and jihad in Afghanistan?

The questioner : Your view regarding jihad at the present time

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : Especially the Afghan jihad; we have heard that the view has changed

The Shaykh : No, that is not one of the lies. My view has not changed regarding the obligation of jihad there

The questioner : Jihad of war

The Shaykh: What?

The questioner : Meaning carrying weapons

The Shaykh : Yes, I say that in Afghanistan, yes, nothing has changed for me at all, and we have heard this accusation in many places, especially in the Hijaz

The questioner : They say, "O Shaykh, if you think it is an individual obligation

The Shaykh : And it still is

The questioner : Then why do we not see your students or the Salafis present in Jordan participating in this jihad?"

The Shaykh : But this is a very strange question. Do I have control over anything but myself? And if I hold an opinion, is it necessary that you share it with me?

Another questioner : No, I am not obligated

The Shaykh : Yes.

Another questioner : No, I am not obligated, and then there are brothers who went

The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.

Another questioner : And this is not correct

The Shaykh : No, the question actually stems from a gathering, because there is no gathering from here, yes, but as individuals, there are some there. However, the basic answer is that I hold an opinion, and someone may disagree with me who is more knowledgeable than me, who is at my level, or who is below me. So I do not burden anyone but myself, and this is the Shari'ah. Yes.