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All praises be to Allah and may peace and blessings be upon the Prophet.
In another narration the wording has it, “and does not forsake him.”[3]
The famous Shafi’i scholar, al-Nawawi, wrote, ‘And he does not forsake him – the scholars have said forsaking means failing to help and support. What this means is that when a person is asked for help to ward off an oppressor and the like, he is obligated to help him if it is possible and where he has no legitimate shar’ii excuse (for not doing so).’
Additionally, Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked as to which action was greatest. He replied, “Faith in Allah.” He was asked, “then what?” He replied, “Jihad in his path.” He was asked, “then what?” He replied, “An accepted pilgrimage.”[6] According to the hadith of Abu Dharr who asked the Prophet as to which action was greatest, the Prophet (peace be upon him) replied, “Faith in Allah and Jihad in His path.”[7]
Having established the virtue of jihad and its lofty station in Islam, we must now analyse a number of issues that are repeatedly neglected by most of those who explore this topic.
Firstly, it should be established that due to the complex nature of conflicts that occur in modern times, attaining victory is not merely a matter of success on the battlefield. Wars are fought on many fronts – politics, the media and economics are all but examples. While many may argue that these mediums are merely a way to deceive the masses, we are forced to recognise this fact since the Quran establishes it. For example, Allah considered financial forms of jihad an essential aspect of combat – all Quranic verses pertaining to Jihad except one mention those who perform Jihad firstly with their wealth and then physically. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used popular mediums that would now function in the form of media, such as encouraging Hassan ibn Thabit to perform poetry to give confidence to the people. Military victory is very much dependent on gaining the upper hand in these realms as well. A strong army but with low morale or insufficient strategic planning can be defeated easily. It has been seen in our times that political and media engagement can achieve more than guns and bullets. Altering ideological or political views of people is in many cases more effective than ending their lives. Winning over hearts is far better than burying them.
Secondly, based on the above point, it may be noted that help given to Muslims should not be limited to participation in physical combat. There are many effective ways to aid the Syrians such as facilitating their cause through the media and other channels of engagement. Helping them financially is a key factor for the continuity of their struggle. Thousands of orphans, widows and the disabled are left with no support. Medical aid either by sending medical equipment or paying for doctors to provide relief is one of the greatest forms of support that the Syrians need.
Thirdly, participating in physical Jihad becomes compulsory in certain circumstances, and on certain people. A very basic example of obligatory physical Jihad is when the enemies of Islam attack Muslims or Muslim lands where there aren’t enough men to defend their lives and/or their land. However, if there are sufficient numbers but they simply lack other resources to defend themselves, other forms of jihad become compulsory. If there is a lack of finance, then financial Jihad becomes the obligatory form of Jihad upon those who can afford it. The principles which must be kept in mind when helping the needy people of Syria are that a) the necessary resources should be provided, and b) in a way that is likely to lift the calamity. Failing to observe these two conditions might add to the problem rather than solving it.
“Permission [to fight] has been given to those who are being fought, because they were wronged. And indeed, Allah is competent to give them victory. [They are] those who have been evicted from their homes without right – only because they say, “Our Lord is Allah.” And were it not that Allah checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of Allah is much mentioned. And Allah will surely support those who support Him. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might.”[8]
With all that has been discussed, it is evident that both military and non-combative Jihad in Syria is compulsory upon the Syrian Muslims. The question that follows is: what is the ruling of jihad upon Muslims who live beyond Syria?
It is well established in Islamic jurisprudence that if the Muslims of a certain region are attacked and unable to protect their lives, honour, land, or the sovereignty of their faith, then it is incumbent upon other Muslims to provide them with whatever support is needed.
As is evident, the purpose of this obligation is to lift their afflictions. Hence the ruling is based on a legal cause (‘illah) which is to do that which leads to elevating the calamity that has befallen them. It is known (and quite logical) that in the absence of the basis of a ruling, the ruling itself becomes non-existent. For example, if the military participation of a disabled person will bring about losses for the Muslims then the disabled Muslim must desist from engaging in combat so as not to harm the efforts of the Mujahideen. Similarly, it is completely unjustifiable for a Muslim to participate in combat where he might cause harm to the Mujahideen merely because he seeks martyrdom (rather than the greater goal of victory for the believers).
It has been confirmed by scholars and military personnel living in Syria that they have no need for foreign Muslim men intending to join the cause. I have personally contacted a number of scholars, activists, and students of knowledge as well as a Syrian scholar (who is a member of a board of scholars and activists) in order to consult with him in regards to those who wish to travel to Syria to aid in repelling the oppressive regime. He informed me that they urge foreign brothers not to travel to Syria to participate in military activity. He stated firstly that that this is the opinion of the vast majority of scholars and activists in Syria (that they do not need men), and secondly, such participation will lead to many problems that are evident to those who know the situation from inside. In other words, the obligation of Jihad for Muslims outside of Syria is of a non-combative nature. This is what they inherently need, and in the situation, this is the effectual form of engagement.
I know that many Muslim men are keen to help their Syrian brethren; indeed, this noble feeling is an obligation upon us. However, we should look to help them in the way that they need and not in the way we assume. We should be careful not to misleadingly veil our own desires for martyrdom with expressions such as ‘helping our Muslims brothers and sisters’ which will ultimately cause more harm to their cause. I am also concerned about the intention of some of those who travel, who desire to fight out of a sense of frustration many Muslims feel due to the beleaguered state of the Ummah. Although some may find it difficult to digest, the reality of the situation is that, as it stands; to travel to Syria intending to participate in jihad without the express permission of the recognised Syrian revolutionary leaders is closer to sin than virtue. It is not allowed to interfere into someone’s affairs without his clear approval and furthermore, it is totally prohibited to do anything that may cause harm to others.
It was also reported from Abu Sa’eed (may Allah be pleased with him) that “a man migrated to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) from Yemen. He [the Prophet] said, ‘Do you have anyone in the Yemen?’ He said, ‘My parents.’ He said, ‘Did they give you permission?’ He said, ‘No.’ He said, ‘Then go back to them and ask their permission. If they give you permission, then go for Jihad, otherwise honour them.’”[11]
We must learn from the past. Whenever incidents like this take place, many nations of an imperialist design use the situation to their own benefit. For example, they might infiltrate the cause and pit some of the foreign Mujahideen who are unaware of the social and political situation in the occupied land against local Mujahideen. These powers then monitor these brothers who have left for jihad until they return to their own respective countries and then manipulate them or use them for their own political agenda. This has been the case with many brothers who participated in Jihad against the communists in Afghanistan and Chechnya. Whilst many governments have refrained from addressing the issue of ‘Jihad’ in Syria (since it is not in their favour to make it an issue at the moment), it is undoubtedly a matter of time until the entire context will be used in some bad intentioned way.
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He has ordained for you of religion what He enjoined upon Noah and that which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and what We enjoined upon Abraham and Moses and Jesus – to establish the religion and not be divided therein. Difficult for those who associate others with Allah is that to which you invite them. Allah chooses for Himself whom He wills and guides to Himself whoever turns back [to Him].
۞ شرع لكم من الدين ما وصى به نوحا والذي أوحينا إليك وما وصينا به إبراهيم وموسى وعيسى ۖ أن أقيموا الدين ولا تتفرقوا فيه ۚ كبر على المشركين ما تدعوهم إليه ۚ الله يجتبي إليه من يشاء ويهدي إليه من ينيب
[Quran 42:13]
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VERY CLEAR MESSAGE FROM ALLOH …,
JIHAD IS OBLIGATION IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
THERE IS NO REASONS FOR LEAVING JIHAD IN EVERYWHERE
INSHAALLOH WE ARE SUPPORT WTH OUR WEALTH AND EVEN OUR BODY N SOUL
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I wish to go for jihad in syria if my parrenets let me. Why people saying we should stay away from fitnah? we should fight it right?
Assalamu 1aleiqum brothers and sisters. I want to say some word to them who want to go to jihad. In Syria there’s FITNAH. If you go there you have to choose the jamaa’a ISIS al nusra or other. They are opponents and they koll each other. You have to kill other Jamaa’a mujahid. Sowhen it will be FARZUL AIN then you should go and only for allahh. Thanks for that you are Muslims. Allah bless you all. Assalamu Aleiqum
assalamu alaykom, this is true message for ALL MUSLIM IN REST OF THE WORLD, from someone who dedicated his life in way of islam AND he is in the war neighbourhood, be aware there is not any jeehad in Iraq, and ISIS(daesh) is not an islamic state,abu qatada felestini & abu mohammad al maqdesi have declared this too. the only true jihad is taking place by AL-NOSRAT in syria, but in general the situation is FITNAH and muslim must not involve in a FITNAH. ALLAH bless you. don’t take part in this FITNAH.
Assallamuallaikom Warohmatulloh
I wish to go for jihad..where should i go from here
Wassallam
Jihad is fard and there’s no doubt about that – with all due respect this web page is controlled by the uk govt therefore it will not speak the entire truth !
I’m sorry but it’s wrong !
Ask the views of jihad from a scholar outside of a kafir country and then you will know what’s the truth
Wake up of Muslim ummah – wake up !
As you quite correctly put it, the site is mostly probably monitored …. I am Chinese and it was not long ago that papers wrote that communists’ ate people !!! … I do not distinguish between religions because, if you do your research probably, you will know that religion has claimed more lives than all wars in history! whether religion or class, any teachings that states, this is right and that is wrong is nonsense! In the end, it is down to human nature of greed and control … sadly most people are like sheep, just following or siding, just like football teams that they support who have never put one scrap of food for them or their family !
You need to wake up … because you can jihand all you like, but you still break the one true fact that no one human has any right to take another human life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only circumstance when you can take life is to protect yourself … if someone comes into my home uninvited and threatens me, then I am entitled to protect myself and family .. of course, you can state that the West is invading our country and therefore you have the right to bear arms just the US constitution has for US citizens ! That I do not argue with. History has taught us that all things come in circles … Alexander The Great, Genghis Chan British Empire, Germany, USSR, USA and whichever continent next! The religion thing is yet another barrier and those stupid to subscribe to it ….. se la vi
There are many muslims being killed around the world, so why Jihad in Syria? Saddam killed many muslims yet most muslims liked him. War in Syria is driven by US and Saudia and muslims are just going along. Where is next after Syria and Iraq? Russia and Iran I guess. I bet a lot of muslims will find a reason to call that Jihad.
Brother if you look into Islam you will know the importance of the region – shams – this includes Syria and sorrounding countries.
Yes America are pumping money to help kill each other. Saudi is fed by America so not to get involved. America did nothing to get involved when there are blatant acts on inhumanity against innocent children and raping of young girls and women – because Russia is standing right behind Assad. The shaytans seem to be united and strong – not letting anyone breaking them but our beloved Muslim ummah is as scattered as anything.
It is duty to help your brothers and sisters in Islam especially when they are victimised and oppressed – how you help them is up to you and only Allsh swt know your true intentions.
The wars in Syria, Iraq, Palestine is just the beginning and will not end until the end of times now.
We are unfortunately living between the shoulders of kafirs and there is no blessing in this as said by our beloved prophet peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Living in a kafir country is only allowed on certain conditions, namely being for medical, seeking knowledge and giving dawah – anything else – there’s no khair in it.
All the sites in these countries are carefully edited thus so not to upset the government – but the reality is we should be doing what pleases Allah swt and not to be frightened off by the thought of going to prison for speaking the truth!!!
We need unity and we need an Islamic state – without it we are all lost !
So dear brothers and sisters please help where you can as you will be accountable on the day of judgement when you did nothing – when your brother/sister in Islam is hurt then you should feel their pain – like you would when you’ve burtpnt your finger and your whole body reacts !!! Please remember their pain and anguish and make dua for them and show your appreciation for everything you May have in your life – don’t be ungrateful !
I agree with you.
I totally agree
Assalamu alaikum. In the name of Allah, most merciful, most kind.
Dear brothers and sisters. What ever is happening around the world. There is something coming. Let me abbreviate….
1.) It is said that the day of judgement won’t start until imam Mehdi comes. Thus in order for the Imam Mehdi to come. There must be a lot of bloodshed, Trust will perish vice versa and the last sign is that an Army will comes from khurasan. Now an Army is located in the Heart of Afghanistan. Now i don’t believe that Taliban are the army of khurasan, but having said that, its a fact that an army will come from khurasan and will march towards Jerusalem. Now from khurasan to Jerusalem, there are few countries that the army will pass. The countries are Iran, Iraq and Syria. The border line of Syria is broken which means anyone can pass without a passport. The border line of Iraq is also broken because ISIS has broken it. Therefore the only country left is Iran. Something will happen to Iran which will lead to the destruction of Ian Border line. Once that happens, then the army of khurasan will march easily without passport from Iran to Iraq and then from Iraq to Syria and then to Jerusalem. When you hear that Iran is under War, then be ready to know that the Army of khurasan will march in any minute. Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said that an army will appear from Khurasan and when they do, then you have to pledge allegiance to that army even if you have to crawl over ice.
Thus you can see that the major signs are already happening. Why go to Syria now and then get slaughtered by a different Muslim army for example ISIS or Jabhatul nusr. Wait for the army to appear and then go. Every time i hear something happening in syria and iraq, there’s always a clue that Allah is already making plans for the army to get ready. If you guys wana now more information about what i said, then just search in YouTube. The black flags from khurasan.
muslims fighting muslim
as salam alaikum,
before we can make taqfir on another muslim there are many things that should be considered and most of us on this page are not knowledgeable enough to make that judgement though we think we are , these are syrain shia versus syrain sunni, they are both muslim, they both go for hajj, they both call on Allah morning and evening,do you not think that shatan loves this divide and rule mentality, wake up muslims and be more loving and more united
You cannot be united with non Muslims – Shias are not categorised as Muslims – they followed a false path. Also at the time of the prophet peace and blessing be upon him – there were no Sunnis either – so to end this id like to say – Msy Allah swt protect the ummah of Mohammed peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and may there be unity amongst this ummah.
Sorry brother but you cannot classify Shias as Muslims – they are more wrong than the kafirs !
Jihad in Syria
Bismillaahi-r-RaHmaani-r-RaHiim, was Salaatu was salaamu `alaa rasulillaah wa `alaa ‘aalihi wa ‘SaHbihi ‘ajma`iin:
With all due to respect to the shaykh, he is incorrect. Helping the Syrian people morally, financially, and with du`aa’ is obligatory for all Muslims. Going for jihad in Syria is permissible and may even be obligatory. This is because Assad’s forces have shelled masjids, killed unarmed civilians in cold blood (without a proper trial), beat people and forced them to say “There is no God but Bashar.” (enforced shirk/takfeer), and innumerable other crimes. It is the consensus of scholars that Alawis are not Muslim because they believe in a trinity of Muhammd(S), Ali(R), and Salman al-Farisi(R), do not offer Salaah, and forbid their soldiers from praying, among many other things. After numerous massacres such as at Houla, you have documented video evidence of people crying out “Where are you, oh Muslims?”, “Where are you, oh Arabs?” Are people deaf? Or has Allah(SWT) placed a seal upon their hearing as mentioned in surat baqarah?
“And what is [the matter] with you that you fight not in the cause of Allah and [for] the oppressed among men, women, and children who say, “Our Lord, take us out of this city of oppressive people and appoint for us from Yourself a protector and appoint for us from Yourself a helper?” – Qur’an 4:75
This is not the year 2010, where everything is peaceful and we may sit around and debate the merits of intervention. Here is an example (Duriba mathalun), when a 60 year old man is overweight with diabetes, we may cajole and try to convince him to go to the doctor for a checkup. When the same man has a heart attack and his life is in immediate danger, we act and take him to the hospital whether he wants to go or not. People in Syria are in immediate and grave danger. This is an emergency. They are being shelled, shot, and knifed as I’m typing this. And if someone’s heart is not moved by this, then let him be wary of nifaaq (hypocrisy) and the hellfire.
For someone to go to Syria to fight, at least these conditions must be met (there may be more, such as the issue of sick/elderly parents, consult a scholar). The individual:
0. Has a basic understanding and practice of deen.
1. Most importantly, has permission from the authority, the Free Syrian Army, to fight. He must understand it is not his country. He does not know the geography, the culture, the people, as locals do. He must follow the commands of his superiors, unless he is given authority by them. It is not acceptable to form his own vigilante group and randomly attack. Out of ignorance, he may do more harm than good. If they refuse him to come, he must respect that decision.
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.” – Qur’an 4:59
2. Is able to communicate with Syrians.
3. Is physically fit and has the required skills for his chosen job.
4. Understands the Islamic Hukm of warfare. Among them are the protection of civilians, monks, elderly, women (noncombatants), children, cattle, and natural resources.
“And do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed] except by [legal] right.” Qur’an 6:151
5. Targets only the criminals. It is not allowed attack 3rd parties who are neutral such as Christians or some Kurds. As Allah(SWT) mentions,
“Except for those who take refuge with a people between yourselves and whom is a treaty or those who come to you, their hearts strained at [the prospect of] fighting you or fighting their own people. And if Allah had willed, He could have given them power over you, and they would have fought you. So if they remove themselves from you and do not fight you and offer you peace, then Allah has not made for you a cause [for fighting] against them.” – Qur’an 4:90
6. Does not engage in suicide bombing, for indeed it is a cowardly act (on the part of the ones ordering it) and haraam. A mujaahid does not sit in a basement plotting for 6 months, and then blow himself up killing random people in a area that is not a theater of conflict. A mujaahid meets the enemy (Assad’s soldeirs/shabiha) on the battlefield and does not turn his back.
“And do not kill yourselves [or one another]. Indeed, Allah is to you ever Merciful.” Qur’an 4:29
“O you who have believed, when you meet those who disbelieve advancing [for battle], do not turn to them your backs [in flight].” Qur’an 8:15-16
If anything I have said is good, it is from Allah(SWT), and if anything I have said is wrong, it is from myself. Astaghfirullaaha lii wa lakum, fastaghfiruuhu innahu huwal ghafuurur rahiim.
Oh Allah(SWT), guide us to the straight path. Ameen.
Allaahumma-nsuril mujaahidiina fii sabiilik. Ameen.
jiahad
I am confused why no moulanas ever talk on the topic of jihad.And yet fighting in jihaad is sooooo important? If you really want to go how do you go ??
Whoever says the U.S is fighting merely for oil, is propagating a lie! Among their aims is to eradicate Islam & Sharia
Al-Baqarah (The Cow), Surah 2, Verse 120
“Never will the Jews, nor yet the Christians be pleased with you unless you follow their faith.”
This is the bone of contention. What they are after is not evidence or conviction of the truth of Islam. Islam and Muĥammad have been a constant obsession with Jews and Christians throughout history. The faith of Islam has always been at the centre of the crusades and campaigns launched against the Muslim community all over the world. No matter how much the two camps may differ or quarrel between themselves, or how divided each of them may be, when it comes to fighting Islam and Muslims they are in full agreement and as united as they could be.
The conflict between the Judaeo-Christian world on the one side, and the Muslim community on the other, remains in essence one of ideology, although over the years it has appeared in various guises and has grown more sophisticated and, at times, more insidious. We have seen the original ideological conflict succeeded by economic, political and military confrontation, on the basis that ‘religious’ or ‘ideological’ conflicts are outdated and are usually prosecuted by ‘fanatics’ and backward people. Unfortunately, some naïve and confused Muslims have fallen for this stratagem and persuaded themselves that the religious and ideological aspects of the conflict are no longer relevant.
But in reality world Zionism and Christian Imperialism, as well as world Communism, are conducting the fight against Islam and the Muslim community, first and foremost, on ideological grounds and with the sole aim of destroying this solid rock which, despite their concerted and sustained efforts, they have not been able to remove.
The confrontation is not over control of territory or economic resources, or for military domination. If we believe that, we would play into our enemies’ hands and would have no one but ourselves to blame for the consequences.
Tafsir – In the Shade of Quran
welcome ramadaan continued…
I might as well mention that for those of you who think egypt and libya etc…all these revolutions don’t have any problems…
– egypt — apparently a bunch of the candidates were kicked out of the race, became a two party race, and apparently the old regieme guy got nearly 50 % ! I can not believe that an old regieme man could get any more votes than the number of army personal who would be probaby the only locals voting for him! meaning it would probably never go more than 20% yet they claim they got around 47%? sounds like this election is fixed…not to mention the army is still around playing politics! well then…and apparently this whole revolution thing had some arab google worker in the midst of the news…so called internet revolution give me a break…
all these revolutions also have a shady side to them
– Libya: Gaddafi apparently announced that he wanted to trade with an African gold dinar so that the African continent could become economically rich without depending on the foreign currencies like the dollar or euro…now what happened? all of a sudden ‘lets get gaddafi’ time…Italy (so called friends) turn their back on him as do the foreign ‘nuetral’ but in reality criminal swiss banks…
Syria they will probably use to create a large war between china/russia and allies vs the rest…why? the US etc keeps blaming Russia and China for veto power but the US in all truth would still go in if/wehn they want too..they do NOT CARE if Russia and China vetoed they are just putting the blame on them to set up this dicothemy to create a new large scale war involving multiple countries…
although people may genuinely be upset about tehir leaders I for one do not accept that this was necessarily a ‘peoples’ revolution…there are people behind the scenes who instigate this type of stuff to manifest especially when there are huge reasons to do so and especially when it happens in such a orderly (domino) manner…not to mention al masih ad dajaal (the head of corruption) is yet to manifest and will get world nations to follow him…the world is being prepared for him…and to gain followers…some from within the muslims will also follow! May Allah protect us.
so I will not regard it as neither genuine nor fake…ultimately depends on every individuals intention…please also note everything I’ve written is not first hand knowledge so take it as you please…
also all you british people DO NOT attend the olympics and its surrounding areas some time before, during and some time after the olypics…STAY away from the underground some time beofre, during and after it…for your own safety…as you guys may be familiar with the staged ‘terrorist’ attacks that happen…it looks likely that the hidden hand is going to stage an attack murdering people…no jokes. luckily I am far away so you british boys and girls STAY CLEAR SERIOUSLY, not saying this to scare you but I am telling you that if I was there I would definately stay clear from the olympic areas/london and the underground during and some time before/after the olympics… so stay safe and try to take advantage of ramadaan …
welcome ramadaan
although I didn’t read the whole article and am not knowledgable enough to know about this topic I still feel the need to reply to Muhammad, July 19, 2012 particulary about Iraq:
actually one can argue when the US invaded Iraq they probably didn’t just go to get oil…they went probably for several plausible reasons other than
oil…
– Saddam apparently wanted to sell his oil in euros instead of dollars…they didn’t like that especially when they had/still have future plans to crash the dollar and cause a worldwide economic problem…part of a bigger plan to control worldwide trade/currency
– to establish a central bank in Iraq…use money supply to control people like slaves (serfs) as in other countries
– to kill as many innocents or descendents of the prophet (sallalhu alhaiy was salaam) as the time is near for Islam’s victory and they are likely aware of this possibilty (at least the isral is)– (like pharoh was killing off bani israiels’ children because he knew one would finish his rule)
(FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT THINK THIS IS A PLAUSIBLE EXPLANATION – please keep in mind that they also started to attack yemen out of nowhere…we all know their ‘war on terror’/’terrorists’ excuses is an overplayed record so it doesn’t cut it as an explanation…and what natural resources does yemen have that they would want to start causing choas in there?…)
– they like controlling areas /collecting from strange places that may strengthen their ties with bad jinns…iraq is a place with a lot of history especially when it comes to magic and is likely an area to recieve so called jinn power for them
…the killing of innocent muslims in Iraq is enough, you do not need them to be ‘athiestic’ to fight them…
read surah baqarah 2: 275-280…Particulary verse 278 follwed by 279…yes it is addressing those who believe in 278 but still there are so many factors in Iraq that could legitimize what you considered legitimite in Afghanistan…
PLEASE NOTE – I am not a scholar, and I am not saying when fighting is right and when it is not but I think it is foolish to think that Iraq is so much different from Afghanistan – in one fighting for you is valid and the other is not…why?
and it seems like there is no outwardly apparent head/leader who can declare to fight so this becomes like a grey area…thanks to the arabs who fought against the ottomans on the side of the british…turkey ends up with attuturk who had hidden allegiances! Now look at turkey they have debates over hijab! There is no leader thanks to those fools who either for worldy gains, lack of intelligence or too much tribal pride, thinking a turk can’t rule over an arab… well anyways I don’t have enough knowledge to say something on the topic of the ruler so I will not bother extending on this point…
Mashallah
Mashallah an excellent article may Allah protect the true scholars and aid the victory of the mujahideen. And Allah says ” Fight them untill there is no more fitna and the religion all of it is for Allah”
La ghaalib Illallah and there is no victor except Allah.
Insight or mere opinion
Asalaam ‘alaikum
JZK sheikhna.
Well the Syrians are now calling for men.
That is what I hear.
And the ahkaam of Jihaad are well known and need little clarification. However, they should have been mentioned here in fuller detail, as to when the kifaayi becomes ‘ayni (or isn this case, ceased being ‘ayni), and who are those elusive Revolutionary leaders. To say that it is closer to sin to go without express permission,,, I think is mere opinion, and had the foundational three elements of when Jihad becomes mandatory been noted in the fatwa, would have been far harder to assert, especially as the issue of obeying imarah of the ameer (and with full respect to the mature view espoused here) yet I fear that this has slandered the mujahideen of Afghanistan and Chechnya (forgive me sheikh, I know that was not your intention) and they are better than us, and has mentioned nothing of the virtue of the jihad in THIS particular land, where the Messiah will soon descend… (not my words, but as in the hadeeth). To conclude, JZK again. It was a much needed fatwa, but should have been clearer as it closes doors that Allah has deemed to remain open until the HOUR. Physical jihad, this fatwa states, is kifayi. This is questionable. Secondly, defensive Jihad and Jihad at-Talab (offensive) were matters not even raised although the hadeeth mentioned, regarding permission seeeking and leaving parents crying etc. ONLY pertain to the LATTER. To seek permission in the FORMER is nifaq (Both ayaaat on these two opposite rulings on seeking permission are in at-Tauba). So I look forward to an update. Not to be ungrateful for this fatwa – the viewpoint I do believe is correct and mature – but lacking. wasalaam.
The last compulsory Jihad was against the Soviet Union in Afghanistan. Because:
1) They wanted to replace Islam with atheistic Communism, where you would not be allowed to pray and carry out Islamic obligations. This is unlike the American invasion of Iraq, where they just went in for the oil.
2) All the groups fighting the Soviet Union wanted Islam, as opposed to nationalism etc
3) The ‘Ulama came to a consensus in the absence of a Caliph (or the majority at least)
4) The Afghans wanted foreign figthters to come- as opposed to now, where foreign fighters often are a liability.
Is there any place..?
salams
May allah bless you for helping the muslims find guidance.
I have heard many talk from many scholars from time to time, always advising where its not fard to go for jihaad but i have not ever heard a scholar mention a place where it IS fard to go.
Obviously that may simply be because that situation has not arisen in the last 30 years of my life where it has been deemed fard to go or it could even be that scholars are afraid to make that assertion publically, and those talks are best served privately. Allah swt knows best.
alawite are not muslim
@Confused. The answer to your question is: your question is flawed. Just because someone considers themselves muslim, doesn’t make them muslim. The qa’ideanis also consider themselves muslims but they are kuffar. Similarly, the alaween are kuffar and there is ijma’ of the ‘ulema on this. Ibn taymiyyah rahimullah has stated that it is haram upon us to marry their women and to eat of their meat because they are blatantly mushrikeen. May Allah curse bashar, la’anatullah ‘alayhe, and may He curse those who support him, and may He humilate them all in this world and in the next.
Jazakumullahu khayran, shaykh, for the awesome article.
Salamu ‘alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
Ma-sha’Allah, amazing amazing amazing article.
Jazaka-Allahu khayr for this much-needed clarification.
Alhamdulillah, for having read this.
Barakallah feek
Alhumdulilah wa salatu wa salaam ala Muhammed,
Very informative article outlining extremely important points. May Allah mak it of benefit to all and allow us to understand the deen and provide us the ability to aid in any way possible. We should draw closer to those with knowledge as education is key.
Indeed Allah’s help is near.
Confused
As the Alawites consider themselves Muslims and the Syrian regime is virtually all Alawite, how would a brother interested in jihad know which side to join?
the sky is black if you close your eyes
To the one who censors the messages on here.Fear Allah, you are creating a false acceptance and feedback to this article. I didnt say anything disrespectful or untoward, yet you block my post because it is critical.If you allowed all comments, everybody would see the true reaction to this poor piece of writing.
Alhumdulilah for the scholars
JazakAllah Khair Shaykh for taking the time to clarify this issue. This article does very well to explain an emotive issue.
Nifaq
Munafiqs has a long tongue
typical government funded scholar jihad is fare ayn. The hadith he quoted about the man who came to messenger pbuh and he replied take care of your parents refers to a time when there was no defensive jihad only offensive jihad meaning conquering other land. Today we are in a defensive.
Salaams
Jzk for your article but I think four areas need elaborating by the sheikh for completeness.
1. That Muslims must reject western interference in the region. Currently the drum beat for war is getting louder from western capitals. We know that they will use humanitarian assistance as cover for it’s colonial designs and wouldn’t intervene except if there’s a defined political and economic objective. So the ulema of Syria must be adamant in the rejection of any western interference whether financial or military support.
2. The sheikh needs to be aware that many ppl are seeking to frame the struggle within a nationalistic context that seeks purely secular outcomes. He should explain that the support of the ummah doesn’t respect nor preserve the artificial boarders designed by the west to divide the strength of the ummah. Thus this should be seen within the paradigm of an Islamic uprising that should be supported by the entire ummah in whatever way will achieve the desired Islamic outcomes. Anything connected to limiting the struggle to merely a nationalistic struggle should be rejected completely, this however doesn’t negate that those from the region have a better appreciation of the reality and what is required for their support.
3. That those currently in the military in Syria must reject the taghuti leadership of Assad and provide nussrah to the sincere Muslims to help oust the corrupt tyrannical rulers who have perpetuated the rule of kufr.
4. Muslim armies in the surrounding region must come to the aid of those oppressed. There are sufficient numbers in Egypt, Jordan and turkey for the army to oust the Syrian regime. Rather than waiting for orders from equally corrupt rulers or American orders they should move to protect the Muslims. This problem of small nationalistic entities created by the west during their direct colonial period has meant that the ummah remains weak unable to deal with it’s own problems and thus giving the pretext for further western interference. We as an ummah need to view ourselves beyond merely individuals but rather have a global state mentality looking beyond artificial boarders. Thus in the same way Britain would protect it’s citizens in the Falklands thousands of miles away we too should look at how governments and armies should be protecting our ummah irrespective of the distance.
Salaams
Jzk for your article but I think four areas need elaborating by the sheikh for completeness.
1. That Muslims must reject western interference in the region. Currently the drum beat for war is getting louder from western capitals. We know that they will use humanitarian assistance as cover for it’s colonial designs and wouldn’t intervene except if there’s a defined political and economic objective. So the ulema of Syria must be adamant in the rejection of any western interference whether financial or military support.
2. The sheikh needs to be aware that many ppl are seeking to frame the struggle within a nationalistic context that seeks purely secular outcomes. He should explain that the support of the ummah doesn’t respect nor preserve the artificial boarders designed by the west to divide the strength of the ummah. Thus this should be seen within the paradigm of an Islamic uprising that should be supported by the entire ummah in whatever way will achieve the desired Islamic outcomes. Anything connected to limiting the struggle to merely a nationalistic struggle should be rejected completely, this however doesn’t negate that those from the region have a better appreciation of the reality and what is required for their support.
3. That those currently in the military in Syria must reject the taghuti leadership of Assad and provide nussrah to the sincere Muslims to help oust the corrupt tyrannical rulers who have perpetuated the rule of kufr.
4. Muslim armies in the surrounding region must come to the aid of those oppressed. There are sufficient numbers in Egypt, Jordan and turkey for the army to oust the Syrian regime. Rather than waiting for orders from equally corrupt rulers or American orders they should move to protect the Muslims. This problem of small nationalistic entities created by the west during their direct colonial period has meant that the ummah remains weak unable to deal with it’s own problems and thus giving the pretext for further western interference. We as an ummah need to view ourselves beyond merely individuals but rather have a global state mentality looking beyond artificial boarders. Thus in the same way Britain would protect it’s citizens in the Falklands thousands of miles away we too should look at how governments and armies should be protecting our ummah irrespective of the distance.
Burma situation is not the same???
jazakallah khair for clarifying this issue sheikh,
could somebody elaborate the hadith of parents being applied to defensive jihad as i thought this only applied to offensive jihad and that no permission or return was neccessary for the first.
also i have heard the in burma they are asking for muslim men to join them so what about that case??? should we still be refraining from physical combat?
Ameen, ameen wa thumma ameen. Mashallah an excellent, well written and concise article.
Balanced article
Jazakallahu khair Shaykh. Excellent article and vet balanced advice for people who have little knowledge in these matters.
Please write something to raise awareness about the massacres and ethnic cleansing going on in Burma.
Shukran
The article educated me, i thought i knew it all.
Very written, a lot to read between the lines especially the last few paragraphs. All true.
Shukran
The article educated me and I will use it to educate others for a long time to come InshaAllah
Very written, a lot to read between the lines especially the last few paragraphs. All true.
MaashaAllah
The article educated me and I will use it to educate others for a long time to come InshaAllah
Very written, a lot to read between the lines especially the last few paragraphs. All true.
Very needed
This article has educated me and I will use this article to educate many others. A very needed and beneficial article – most importantly I read between the lines especially the last few paragraphs. Very true and that’s how it is.
charity nasheed dinner for raising funds for the battle of badr
The Free Syria Army late Thursday called on the UN Security Council [u]intervene [/u]in the ongoing violence rocking Syria.
FSA supreme council head General Mustafa al-Sheikh said it was time “friends of the Syrian people” to arm the rebels and establish a military alliance to oust President Bashar al-Assad and protect Syria’s citizens from the brutal 13-month crackdown that has killed at least 9,100 civilians.
This was dated to last april, and yet Haddad would have us think that the syrians dont want to be helped by the muslims. But I guess its okay if we give the fatwa allowing the americans and europeans to intervene, thats all we hear is ”where is the UN, where are our human rights, help us america etc…” So you have to ask yourself, why are the syrian people turning to the west for help. Well its because of the indifference of the ”scholars” to do anything other than make crocodile tear speeches from the minabars on friday,and give advice such passive lukewarm support as Haddad is doing hear.