A Word on Groups That Shed the Blood of Muslims
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Question:
There are some groups that speak in the name of Islam, while Islam is innocent of them. They raise the banner of jihad in the path of Allah and the slogan of defending it, yet they commit the greatest harm to Islam by what they have displayed of shedding blood, violating sanctities, and terrorizing the safe. They divide the unity of the Muslim community’s ranks. What is your word on this?
Answer:
Answer: Praise be to Allah. Jihad is the pinnacle of Islam, and jihad and migration are among the best deeds in Islam. However, jihad is within the authority of the one in authority. The one in authority over the Muslims is the one who orders it, executes it, and supervises it himself or appoints someone to take his place in that. This is mentioned in the books of creed, the creed of the people of the Sunnah and the community. They said that jihad continues with every imam, whether he is righteous or an open sinner, until the Hour stands. This is the prescribed jihad. As for shedding blood and disobeying the one in authority, that is the methodology of the Khawarij, and this is corruption on earth. This is corruption, not jihad. We ask Allah for safety and that He guide the misguided among the Muslims to know the truth and act upon it.
There are some groups that speak in the name of Islam, while Islam is innocent of them. They raise the banner of jihad in the path of Allah and the slogan of defending it, yet they commit the greatest harm to Islam by what they have displayed of shedding blood, violating sanctities, and terrorizing the safe. They divide the unity of the Muslim community’s ranks. What is your word on this?
Answer:
Answer: Praise be to Allah. Jihad is the pinnacle of Islam, and jihad and migration are among the best deeds in Islam. However, jihad is within the authority of the one in authority. The one in authority over the Muslims is the one who orders it, executes it, and supervises it himself or appoints someone to take his place in that. This is mentioned in the books of creed, the creed of the people of the Sunnah and the community. They said that jihad continues with every imam, whether he is righteous or an open sinner, until the Hour stands. This is the prescribed jihad. As for shedding blood and disobeying the one in authority, that is the methodology of the Khawarij, and this is corruption on earth. This is corruption, not jihad. We ask Allah for safety and that He guide the misguided among the Muslims to know the truth and act upon it.
Source
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