Is jihad in Afghanistan an individual obligation, given that that government has its share of deviations?

The Shaykh : ... In other words, it remains open to all Muslims today. The theoretical ruling is the same, because the previous definition applies to this and to that. But from the perspective of reality, Muslims today, unfortunately, are not able to fight in the path of Allah against the Jews, who are in Palestine. However, they are still able today to fight in the path of Allah in Afghanistan. So the difference is practical, not theoretical.

The questioner : Regarding jihad in Afghanistan, we understand that it is an individual obligation for every Muslim now.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : For every Muslim who is able.

The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.

The questioner : Do we look at the results of this jihad? This means it is possible that Muslims go to fight... a government other than this one, with a different affiliation... for example, the Soviet Union.

The Shaykh : If a Muslim were to look at it this way, the Muslims would have no standing. Suppose now that a Muslim group from the groups existing today in the Islamic arena raised the banner of jihad in the path of Allah here and there, and it was said that this possibility exists for them in the future: when the state and power come into their hands, they might establish a ruling that contradicts Islam, even if only in some aspects. We do not look at the result, which is a hidden matter before us. There is a danger now that must be eliminated with all the strength we have been given. As for what happens afterwards, first, we do not know it; second, we strive with all the strength we have been given that only what is in accordance with Islam and Muslims should happen. So such illusions are not permissible to stand in the way of doing what Allah Mighty and Majestic has made obligatory of jihad in the path of Allah. Please.