Is this hadith general regarding fighting, or specific to defensive fighting?
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The Shaykh: Go ahead.
The questioner : O our Shaykh, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, in its meaning: and so on; is this hadith general, including even defensive fighting?
The Shaykh : No, it does not include anything else.
The questioner : O our Shaykh, His saying (Mighty and Majestic) .
Another questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.
The questioner : O our Shaykh, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, in its meaning:
Whoever says ...
من قال ...The Shaykh : No, it does not include anything else.
The questioner : O our Shaykh, His saying (Mighty and Majestic) .
Another questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.
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