A Word to Our Brave Soldiers

Question:
Among the questions we would like to pose to you, O Shaykh, is this: Our brave security forces stationed at the borders are on guard. We offer them our prayers and our deepest gratitude. They protect this land, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, defend the land of tawhid (the oneness of Allah), and repel the aggressors. Do you have a word for them, O honorable Shaykh, and a special prayer?

Answer:
Answer: Yes, our soldiers stationed on the borders of the Kingdom defend it against the aggression of the aggressors. They are at great frontiers, among the frontiers of Islam, and they have abundant reward for this, provided their intentions are sound, for they are on guard (murabitun). They have the reward of standing guard in the path of Allah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Standing guard for one day in the path of Allah is better than the world and all that is in it.” If a soldier on guard dies while on guard, the reward of standing guard continues for him until the Day of Resurrection. This is a great favor. They are making a great effort, and they are among the soldiers of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), defending this land from the schemes of its enemies and the ambushes of the enemies and the envious. This is a facilitation from Allah for us and for them. Their right upon us is to pray for them and to pray for them abundantly. Their right upon us is to give them advice and guidance, and to clarify the methodology they follow in their guard. We ask Allah for assistance, success, and guidance for us and for them.