Which is better: seeking knowledge or jihad in the path of Allah?
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Question:
What is better: seeking knowledge, or jihad in the path of Allah?
Answer:
Seeking knowledge is part of jihad in the path of Allah. One should seek knowledge first, then engage in jihad. Therefore, he must first gain understanding of the religion, unless jihad becomes specified and becomes an individual obligation. This occurs when the enemy attacks or when the two battle lines meet. In that case, he must engage in jihad. As long as there is no urgency, he must gain understanding of the religion and learn until he knows how to engage in jihad.
What is better: seeking knowledge, or jihad in the path of Allah?
Answer:
Seeking knowledge is part of jihad in the path of Allah. One should seek knowledge first, then engage in jihad. Therefore, he must first gain understanding of the religion, unless jihad becomes specified and becomes an individual obligation. This occurs when the enemy attacks or when the two battle lines meet. In that case, he must engage in jihad. As long as there is no urgency, he must gain understanding of the religion and learn until he knows how to engage in jihad.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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