1 00:00:00,240 --> 00:00:08,830 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. 2 00:00:08,830 --> 00:00:11,890 The meaning of Jihad. 3 00:00:11,890 --> 00:00:15,890 Linguistically, *jahd* denotes energy and hardship. 4 00:00:15,890 --> 00:00:22,890 Jihad is the exertion of effort and energy, and the enduring of hardship, to achieve a specific goal. 5 00:00:22,890 --> 00:00:24,890 As for Jihad in Islamic law (Shari'ah): 6 00:00:24,890 --> 00:00:27,890 It is a term specific to Islam. 7 00:00:27,890 --> 00:00:32,890 When used without qualification, it primarily refers to fighting in the cause of Allah. 8 00:00:32,890 --> 00:00:37,890 It is the exertion of effort and energy in fighting the enemies of the religion, 9 00:00:37,890 --> 00:00:39,890 So that there is no more persecution (fitnah). 10 00:00:39,890 --> 00:00:42,890 “And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is all for Allah. But if they cease, then lo! Allah is Seer of what they do.” (8:39) 11 00:00:42,890 --> 00:00:44,890 Allah the Almighty says: 12 00:00:44,890 --> 00:00:50,890 “And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is all for Allah. But if they cease, then lo! Allah is Seer of what they do.” (8:39) 13 00:00:50,890 --> 00:00:53,979 Fighting the enemies of the religion was not legislated 14 00:00:53,979 --> 00:00:56,979 Until after the destruction of Pharaoh and his people. 15 00:00:56,979 --> 00:01:01,979 For the Torah was revealed to Moses, peace be upon him, after the destruction of Pharaoh. 16 00:01:01,979 --> 00:01:03,979 As Allah the Almighty says: 17 00:01:03,979 --> 00:01:09,980 “And We verily gave the Scripture unto Moses after We had destroyed the generations of old: clear testimonies for mankind, and a guidance and a mercy, that haply they might reflect.” (28:43) 18 00:01:09,980 --> 00:01:12,980 And in it, fighting the enemies was legislated. 19 00:01:12,980 --> 00:01:15,980 This is evidenced by the saying of Allah the Almighty: 20 00:01:15,980 --> 00:01:23,980 “Lo! Allah hath bought from the believers their lives and their wealth because the Garden will be theirs: they shall fight in the way of Allah and shall slay and be slain. It is a promise which is binding on Him in the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur'an. Who fulfilleth His covenant better than Allah? Rejoice then in your bargain that ye have made, for that is the supreme triumph.” (9:111) 21 00:01:23,980 --> 00:01:28,980 “Lo! Allah hath bought from the believers their lives and their wealth because the Garden will be theirs: they shall fight in the way of Allah and shall slay and be slain. It is a promise which is binding on Him in the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur'an. Who fulfilleth His covenant better than Allah? Rejoice then in your bargain that ye have made, for that is the supreme triumph.” (9:111) 22 00:01:28,980 --> 00:01:34,980 “Lo! Allah hath bought from the believers their lives and their wealth because the Garden will be theirs: they shall fight in the way of Allah and shall slay and be slain. It is a promise which is binding on Him in the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur'an. Who fulfilleth His covenant better than Allah? Rejoice then in your bargain that ye have made, for that is the supreme triumph.” (9:111) 23 00:01:34,980 --> 00:01:38,980 The promise of Paradise for fighting in His cause was not mentioned 24 00:01:38,980 --> 00:01:42,980 Except in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Qur'an. 25 00:01:42,980 --> 00:01:47,980 This indicates that fighting the disbelievers was not legislated before them. 26 00:01:47,980 --> 00:01:51,879 Other meanings of Jihad. 27 00:01:51,879 --> 00:01:55,680 There are two other meanings of Jihad, 28 00:01:55,680 --> 00:01:57,680 Besides this primary meaning, 29 00:01:57,680 --> 00:02:00,680 Even though they serve as a foundation for it. 30 00:02:00,680 --> 00:02:03,680 They act as a prelude to fighting. 31 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:07,680 First: Jihad against the self and Satan. 32 00:02:07,680 --> 00:02:10,680 This is a type of Jihad, 33 00:02:10,680 --> 00:02:12,680 Which paves the way for Jihad against the disbelievers. 34 00:02:12,680 --> 00:02:15,680 It is a duty that never lapses for any Muslim. 35 00:02:15,680 --> 00:02:18,680 Second: Jihad of the heart. 36 00:02:18,680 --> 00:02:21,680 This is disavowal of disbelief and its people, 37 00:02:21,680 --> 00:02:24,680 Detesting them, and being on guard against them, 38 00:02:24,680 --> 00:02:26,680 And the inner resolve to wage battle against them. 39 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:29,680 As the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 40 00:02:29,680 --> 00:02:33,680 "Whoever dies without having fought, nor having resolved in his heart to do so, 41 00:02:33,680 --> 00:02:37,680 Dies upon a branch of hypocrisy." 42 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:39,710 Narrated by Muslim. 43 00:02:39,710 --> 00:02:43,810 Based on this, the category of Jihad is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn), 44 00:02:43,810 --> 00:02:46,810 Whether by the heart, by the tongue, 45 00:02:46,810 --> 00:02:50,810 By wealth, or by the hand. 46 00:02:50,810 --> 00:02:52,810 Every Muslim must engage in Jihad 47 00:02:52,810 --> 00:02:55,810 Through one of these forms. 48 00:02:55,810 --> 00:02:58,810 "Go forth, whether light or heavy," 49 00:02:58,810 --> 00:03:01,810 "And strive with your wealth and your lives" 50 00:03:01,810 --> 00:03:03,810 "In the cause of Allah." 51 00:03:03,810 --> 00:03:08,810 "That is better for you, if you only knew." 52 00:03:08,810 --> 00:03:10,810 And Allah the Almighty says: 53 00:03:10,810 --> 00:03:15,810 “As for those who strive in Us, We surely guide them to Our paths, and lo! Allah is with the good.” (29:69) 54 00:03:15,810 --> 00:03:18,810 He, Glory be to Him, linked guidance to Jihad. 55 00:03:18,810 --> 00:03:22,810 Thus, the most guided of people are those who strive the most. 56 00:03:22,810 --> 00:03:25,810 The most obligatory form of Jihad is Jihad against the self, 57 00:03:25,810 --> 00:03:29,810 Jihad against one's desires, Jihad against Satan, 58 00:03:29,810 --> 00:03:31,810 And Jihad against the worldly life. 59 00:03:31,810 --> 00:03:34,810 Whoever strives against these four for the sake of Allah, 60 00:03:34,810 --> 00:03:39,810 Allah will guide him to the paths of His pleasure that lead to His Paradise. 61 00:03:39,810 --> 00:03:42,810 Whoever abandons Jihad misses out on guidance 62 00:03:42,810 --> 00:03:45,810 In proportion to the Jihad he has neglected. 63 00:03:45,810 --> 00:03:49,810 One cannot succeed in Jihad against his outward enemy 64 00:03:49,810 --> 00:03:53,810 Unless he has first struggled against these inward enemies. 65 00:03:53,810 --> 00:03:56,810 Whoever triumphs over them will triumph over his enemy. 66 00:03:56,810 --> 00:04:01,810 And whoever is defeated by them will be defeated by his enemy. 67 00:04:01,810 --> 00:04:07,539 The meaning of "There is no compulsion in religion." 68 00:04:07,539 --> 00:04:09,539 Allah the Almighty says: 69 00:04:09,539 --> 00:04:14,539 “There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct from error. And he who rejecteth false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a firm handhold which will never break. Allah is Hearer, Knower.” (2:256) 70 00:04:14,539 --> 00:04:18,660 The intent is that when a disbelieving land is conquered, 71 00:04:18,660 --> 00:04:21,660 Its people are given the choice between Islam, 72 00:04:21,660 --> 00:04:24,660 Or remaining in their disbelief while paying the jizyah, 73 00:04:24,660 --> 00:04:29,660 In exchange for living in safety under the protection of the Muslim state, 74 00:04:29,660 --> 00:04:33,660 And in exchange for paying the zakat imposed upon the Muslims. 75 00:04:33,660 --> 00:04:37,660 Thus, there is no contradiction between this verse and the legitimacy of offensive Jihad (jihad al-talab), 76 00:04:37,660 --> 00:04:42,660 Which was a primary reason for the spread of Islam. 77 00:04:42,660 --> 00:04:45,779 The legislation of Jihad 78 00:04:45,779 --> 00:04:50,779 Realizes the Sunnah of resistance (mudafa'ah) between truth and falsehood. 79 00:04:50,779 --> 00:04:53,459 Allah the Almighty says: 80 00:04:53,459 --> 00:04:56,459 "And if Allah had willed, He could have taken retribution from them." 81 00:04:56,459 --> 00:05:00,459 “Now when ye meet in battle those who disbelieve, then it is smiting of the necks until, when ye have routed them, then making fast of bonds; and afterward either grace or ransom till the war lay down its burdens. That (is the ordinance). And if Allah willed He could have punished them (without you) but (thus it is ordained) that He may try some of you by means of others. And those who are slain in the way of Allah, He rendereth not their actions vain.” (47:4) 82 00:05:00,459 --> 00:05:03,740 This verse explains the Sunnah of resistance, 83 00:05:03,740 --> 00:05:06,740 Through which Allah tests His servants, 84 00:05:06,740 --> 00:05:10,740 And chooses from among them those who will support His religion. 85 00:05:10,740 --> 00:05:14,740 Otherwise, the reality of the battle against the disbelievers 86 00:05:14,740 --> 00:05:17,740 Is a battle against Allah, the Compeller. 87 00:05:17,740 --> 00:05:23,639 The Book and the Sunnah are replete with talk of Jihad. 88 00:05:23,639 --> 00:05:29,149 Since Jihad was a necessity accompanying the journey of this call, 89 00:05:29,149 --> 00:05:34,149 Its mention occupies numerous verses in the Book of Allah, 90 00:05:34,149 --> 00:05:40,149 And hadiths from the Sunnah of His Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 91 00:05:40,149 --> 00:05:45,269 The legislation of Jihad achieves justice and equity. 92 00:05:46,980 --> 00:05:48,980 Allah the Almighty says: 93 00:05:48,980 --> 00:05:51,980 “We verily sent Our messengers with clear proofs, and revealed with them the Scripture and the Balance, that mankind may observe right measure; and He revealed iron, wherein is mighty power and (many) uses for mankind, and that Allah may know him who helpeth Him and His messengers, though unseen. Lo! Allah is Strong, Almighty.” (57:25) 94 00:05:51,980 --> 00:05:54,980 “We verily sent Our messengers with clear proofs, and revealed with them the Scripture and the Balance, that mankind may observe right measure; and He revealed iron, wherein is mighty power and (many) uses for mankind, and that Allah may know him who helpeth Him and His messengers, though unseen. Lo! Allah is Strong, Almighty.” (57:25) 95 00:05:54,980 --> 00:05:57,980 "That the people may maintain [their affairs] in justice." 96 00:05:57,980 --> 00:06:01,980 “We verily sent Our messengers with clear proofs, and revealed with them the Scripture and the Balance, that mankind may observe right measure; and He revealed iron, wherein is mighty power and (many) uses for mankind, and that Allah may know him who helpeth Him and His messengers, though unseen. Lo! Allah is Strong, Almighty.” (57:25) 97 00:06:01,980 --> 00:06:04,980 "And benefits for the people." 98 00:06:04,980 --> 00:06:09,980 “We verily sent Our messengers with clear proofs, and revealed with them the Scripture and the Balance, that mankind may observe right measure; and He revealed iron, wherein is mighty power and (many) uses for mankind, and that Allah may know him who helpeth Him and His messengers, though unseen. Lo! Allah is Strong, Almighty.” (57:25) 99 00:06:09,980 --> 00:06:12,980 "Indeed, Allah is Powerful, Exalted in Might." 100 00:06:12,980 --> 00:06:16,009 Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 101 00:06:16,009 --> 00:06:21,009 "The foundation of the religion is a Book that guides and a sword that supports." 102 00:06:21,009 --> 00:06:24,009 Jihad is the support for the truth. 103 00:06:24,009 --> 00:06:28,009 His saying, "That the people may maintain [their affairs] in justice," 104 00:06:28,009 --> 00:06:32,009 Indicates that Jihad must be conducted with justice and equity, 105 00:06:32,009 --> 00:06:35,009 Far removed from oppression and tyranny. 106 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:39,000 The goals of Jihad. 107 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:42,769 Jihad was legislated in general 108 00:06:42,769 --> 00:06:45,769 To realize the Sunnah of resistance, 109 00:06:45,769 --> 00:06:49,769 And to achieve justice and equity, as we have mentioned. 110 00:06:49,769 --> 00:06:53,769 This can be detailed further as follows: 111 00:06:53,769 --> 00:06:58,769 First: It was legislated to repel harm and persecution from the believers, 112 00:06:58,769 --> 00:07:00,769 As Allah the Almighty says: 113 00:07:00,769 --> 00:07:04,769 "And fight them until there is no more fitnah." 114 00:07:04,769 --> 00:07:06,769 And He says: 115 00:07:06,769 --> 00:07:09,769 “And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. And fight not with them at the Inviolable Place of Worship until they first attack you there, but if they attack you (there) then slay them. Such is the reward of disbelievers.” (2:191) 116 00:07:09,769 --> 00:07:12,769 The most severe fitnah is disbelief and polytheism, 117 00:07:12,769 --> 00:07:14,769 As the exegetes have mentioned. 118 00:07:14,769 --> 00:07:16,860 Second: 119 00:07:16,860 --> 00:07:20,860 To establish the freedom to call all of humanity, 120 00:07:20,860 --> 00:07:22,860 Without obstacles or distortion, 121 00:07:22,860 --> 00:07:26,860 So that the guidance of people may increase. 122 00:07:26,860 --> 00:07:27,860 Third: 123 00:07:27,860 --> 00:07:31,860 To establish Islam's own system on earth, 124 00:07:31,860 --> 00:07:33,860 To uphold it, and to protect it, 125 00:07:33,860 --> 00:07:37,899 And to abolish the enslavement of humans by humans. 126 00:07:37,899 --> 00:07:43,019 These are the most important goals of Jihad. 127 00:07:43,019 --> 00:07:46,019 Martyrdom in the cause of Allah. 128 00:07:46,019 --> 00:07:50,430 Linguistically, a martyr (shahid) is one who is present and witnessing. 129 00:07:50,430 --> 00:07:56,430 In Shari'ah, it is one who is killed in the cause of Allah while fighting the disbelievers. 130 00:07:56,430 --> 00:08:01,430 Allah chooses whom He wills from His servants for martyrdom in His cause. 131 00:08:01,430 --> 00:08:05,430 It has been mentioned that the reason the martyr is named as such is: 132 00:08:05,430 --> 00:08:06,430 The following: 133 00:08:06,430 --> 00:08:08,430 First: 134 00:08:08,430 --> 00:08:13,430 Because his death in the cause of Allah is a testimony that this religion is the truth, 135 00:08:13,430 --> 00:08:16,560 And that it is worthy of sacrificing one's life for. 136 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:17,560 Second: 137 00:08:17,560 --> 00:08:23,750 Because his soul witnessed Paradise before his body entered it on the Day of Resurrection. 138 00:08:23,750 --> 00:08:24,750 Third: 139 00:08:24,750 --> 00:08:31,750 His being killed in the cause of Allah is a testimony to his sincerity in loving Allah and His religion. 140 00:08:31,750 --> 00:08:32,750 Fourth: 141 00:08:32,750 --> 00:08:41,750 His blood serves as the signature that the witness dictates, confirming his certainty that this religion is dearer to him than his own self. 142 00:08:41,750 --> 00:08:43,980 Fifth: 143 00:08:43,980 --> 00:08:48,980 He will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection with a witness to his killing, which is his blood. 144 00:08:48,980 --> 00:08:52,980 He will be resurrected while his wound is gushing blood, 145 00:08:52,980 --> 00:08:56,980 The color is the color of blood, and the scent is the scent of musk. 146 00:08:56,980 --> 00:08:59,230 Sixth: 147 00:08:59,230 --> 00:09:02,230 The martyr is present and alive with his Lord, 148 00:09:02,230 --> 00:09:04,230 He is not dead. 149 00:09:04,230 --> 00:09:08,230 He witnesses the honor that Allah has prepared for him due to his martyrdom. 150 00:09:08,230 --> 00:09:10,230 Allah the Almighty says: 151 00:09:10,230 --> 00:09:15,230 “And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah "dead." Nay, they are living, only ye perceive not.” (2:154) 152 00:09:15,230 --> 00:09:19,230 “And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah "dead." Nay, they are living, only ye perceive not.” (2:154) 153 00:09:19,230 --> 00:09:22,230 And we do not know the essence of his life, 154 00:09:22,230 --> 00:09:25,230 "But you do not perceive." 155 00:09:25,230 --> 00:09:27,230 And Allah the Almighty says: 156 00:09:27,230 --> 00:09:32,230 “Think not of those, who are slain in the way of Allah, as dead. Nay, they are living. With their Lord they have provision.” (3:169) 157 00:09:32,230 --> 00:09:37,330 “Think not of those, who are slain in the way of Allah, as dead. Nay, they are living. With their Lord they have provision.” (3:169) 158 00:09:37,330 --> 00:09:38,330 Seventh: 159 00:09:38,330 --> 00:09:44,779 The martyr is present through his message, which remains alive on earth. 160 00:09:44,779 --> 00:09:48,779 All of these meanings are correct and apply to the martyr. 161 00:09:48,779 --> 00:09:52,779 What a great virtue and honor! 162 00:09:52,779 --> 00:09:56,019 The virtue of martyrdom. 163 00:09:56,019 --> 00:10:02,529 We derive the virtue of martyrdom from the previous meanings of the martyr, 164 00:10:02,529 --> 00:10:05,529 And we summarize them as follows: 165 00:10:05,529 --> 00:10:06,529 First: 166 00:10:06,529 --> 00:10:09,529 Allah’s choosing and selecting them. 167 00:10:09,529 --> 00:10:14,529 Martyrdom is not given to everyone who desires it and seeks it, 168 00:10:14,529 --> 00:10:16,529 But rather, as Allah the Almighty says: 169 00:10:16,529 --> 00:10:19,620 "And He may take from among you martyrs." 170 00:10:19,620 --> 00:10:21,620 Second: 171 00:10:21,620 --> 00:10:24,620 That the martyrs are alive and have not died. 172 00:10:24,620 --> 00:10:27,620 It is not correct for us to say that about them. 173 00:10:27,620 --> 00:10:29,620 Allah the Almighty says: 174 00:10:29,620 --> 00:10:34,620 “And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah "dead." Nay, they are living, only ye perceive not.” (2:154) 175 00:10:34,620 --> 00:10:38,620 “And call not those who are slain in the way of Allah "dead." Nay, they are living, only ye perceive not.” (2:154) 176 00:10:38,620 --> 00:10:40,620 We do not perceive, 177 00:10:40,620 --> 00:10:42,620 But Allah knows, 178 00:10:42,620 --> 00:10:45,620 And we believe in His saying, Glory be to Him. 179 00:10:45,620 --> 00:10:47,850 Third: 180 00:10:47,850 --> 00:10:50,850 The martyr is in the presence and proximity of his Lord, 181 00:10:50,850 --> 00:10:52,850 And under His care and protection, 182 00:10:52,850 --> 00:10:54,850 As Allah the Almighty says: 183 00:10:54,850 --> 00:10:58,850 “Think not of those, who are slain in the way of Allah, as dead. Nay, they are living. With their Lord they have provision.” (3:169) 184 00:10:58,850 --> 00:11:00,879 Fourth: 185 00:11:00,879 --> 00:11:03,879 They have attained the pleasure of their Lord and His bounty upon them. 186 00:11:03,879 --> 00:11:08,879 They are rejoicing in what Allah has given them of His bounty. 187 00:11:08,879 --> 00:11:12,879 “Jubilant (are they) because of that which Allah hath bestowed upon them of His bounty, rejoicing for the sake of those who have not joined them but are left behind: That there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.” (3:170) 188 00:11:12,879 --> 00:11:16,879 “Jubilant (are they) because of that which Allah hath bestowed upon them of His bounty, rejoicing for the sake of those who have not joined them but are left behind: That there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.” (3:170) 189 00:11:16,879 --> 00:11:19,879 For Allah has poured out His bounty upon them, 190 00:11:19,879 --> 00:11:24,879 And secured them from fear, so there is no fear upon them, 191 00:11:24,879 --> 00:11:27,879 And granted them joy and happiness, 192 00:11:27,879 --> 00:11:30,879 “Jubilant (are they) because of that which Allah hath bestowed upon them of His bounty, rejoicing for the sake of those who have not joined them but are left behind: That there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.” (3:170) 193 00:11:30,879 --> 00:11:32,879 And removed sadness from them, 194 00:11:32,879 --> 00:11:34,879 "Nor will they grieve." 195 00:11:34,879 --> 00:11:37,100 Fifth: 196 00:11:37,100 --> 00:11:42,100 Their awareness of their loved ones and families in this world is not severed. 197 00:11:42,100 --> 00:11:47,100 “Jubilant (are they) because of that which Allah hath bestowed upon them of His bounty, rejoicing for the sake of those who have not joined them but are left behind: That there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve.” (3:170) 198 00:11:47,100 --> 00:11:52,100 The martyr's transition to the afterlife does not cut him off from them. 199 00:11:52,100 --> 00:11:56,970 The decline of Jihad and its causes. 200 00:11:56,970 --> 00:12:04,580 Today, Jihad has declined significantly from what it was during the time of the Muslims' glory and dominance. 201 00:12:04,580 --> 00:12:07,580 Several factors have caused this, 202 00:12:07,580 --> 00:12:09,580 Among the most important of which are: 203 00:12:09,580 --> 00:12:10,580 First: 204 00:12:10,580 --> 00:12:17,580 The spread of Sufi thought, which posits that isolation is the "greater Jihad." 205 00:12:17,580 --> 00:12:18,740 Second: 206 00:12:18,740 --> 00:12:24,740 The pressure and hostility of the Christians, Jews, hypocrites, and the rest of the disbelievers, 207 00:12:24,740 --> 00:12:28,740 Who have deliberately distorted the concept of Jihad, 208 00:12:28,740 --> 00:12:30,740 Attached the accusation of terrorism to it, 209 00:12:30,740 --> 00:12:33,740 And prevented any attempt to carry it out, 210 00:12:33,740 --> 00:12:36,740 Unless it served their own interests. 211 00:12:36,740 --> 00:12:40,740 Just as they permitted it in Afghanistan at the beginning, 212 00:12:40,740 --> 00:12:43,740 To eliminate the Soviet Union, 213 00:12:43,740 --> 00:12:46,740 Then, once their objective was achieved, 214 00:12:46,740 --> 00:12:50,740 They reaped the fruits and persecuted the Mujahideen. 215 00:12:50,740 --> 00:12:52,929 Third: 216 00:12:52,929 --> 00:12:56,929 The domination of tyrannical rulers over Muslim lands, 217 00:12:56,929 --> 00:12:58,929 Their allegiance to the disbelievers, 218 00:12:58,929 --> 00:13:01,929 Their suspension of Jihad and their fighting against it, 219 00:13:01,929 --> 00:13:05,929 And their persecution of the Mujahideen instead of supporting them. 220 00:13:08,049 --> 00:13:11,009 The virtue of Jihad. 221 00:13:11,009 --> 00:13:16,009 Jihad in the cause of Allah has great virtue and a massive reward. 222 00:13:16,009 --> 00:13:20,009 Many verses of the Noble Book have been revealed regarding this, 223 00:13:20,009 --> 00:13:24,009 As well as hadiths of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 224 00:13:24,009 --> 00:13:28,009 For this, the words of Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, suffice us: 225 00:13:28,009 --> 00:13:32,009 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 226 00:13:32,009 --> 00:13:37,009 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 227 00:13:37,009 --> 00:13:41,009 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 228 00:13:41,009 --> 00:13:44,009 "...over those who remain behind, by a degree." 229 00:13:44,009 --> 00:13:47,009 "Yet unto each, Allah has promised the best." 230 00:13:47,009 --> 00:13:53,070 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 231 00:13:53,070 --> 00:13:59,070 Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, has made jihad in His cause superior to maintaining the Sacred Mosque, 232 00:13:59,070 --> 00:14:01,070 and providing water for the pilgrims. 233 00:14:01,070 --> 00:14:03,070 The Almighty says: 234 00:14:03,070 --> 00:14:08,070 “Count ye the slaking of a pilgrim's thirst and tendance of the Inviolable Place of Worship as (equal to the worth of) him who believeth in Allah and the Last Day, and striveth in the way of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.” (9:19) 235 00:14:08,070 --> 00:14:11,070 “Count ye the slaking of a pilgrim's thirst and tendance of the Inviolable Place of Worship as (equal to the worth of) him who believeth in Allah and the Last Day, and striveth in the way of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.” (9:19) 236 00:14:11,070 --> 00:14:13,070 “Count ye the slaking of a pilgrim's thirst and tendance of the Inviolable Place of Worship as (equal to the worth of) him who believeth in Allah and the Last Day, and striveth in the way of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.” (9:19) 237 00:14:13,070 --> 00:14:16,070 “Count ye the slaking of a pilgrim's thirst and tendance of the Inviolable Place of Worship as (equal to the worth of) him who believeth in Allah and the Last Day, and striveth in the way of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.” (9:19) 238 00:14:16,070 --> 00:14:19,070 "...and Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people." 239 00:14:19,070 --> 00:14:28,070 “Those who believe, and have left their homes and striven with their wealth and their lives in Allah's way are of much greater worth in Allah's sight. These are they who are triumphant.” (9:20) 240 00:14:28,070 --> 00:14:32,070 "And it is they who are the successful." 241 00:14:32,070 --> 00:14:41,070 “Their Lord giveth them good tidings of mercy from Him, and acceptance, and Gardens where enduring pleasure will be theirs;” (9:21) 242 00:14:41,070 --> 00:14:47,230 Allah has ordained that every movement, every hardship, and every hunger endured in the cause of Allah 243 00:14:47,230 --> 00:14:51,230 is recorded as a righteous deed for the mujahid. 244 00:14:51,230 --> 00:14:53,230 And that is sufficient as a virtue. 245 00:14:53,230 --> 00:14:55,230 The Almighty says: 246 00:14:55,230 --> 00:15:03,230 “It is not for the townsfolk of Al-Madinah and for those around them of the wandering Arabs so stay behind the messenger of Allah and prefer their lives to his life. That is because neither thirst nor toil nor hunger afflicteth them in the way of Allah, nor step they any step that angereth the disbelievers, nor gain they from the enemy a gain, but a good deed is recorded for them therefor. Lo! Allah loseth not the wages of the good.” (9:120) 247 00:15:03,230 --> 00:15:10,230 “It is not for the townsfolk of Al-Madinah and for those around them of the wandering Arabs so stay behind the messenger of Allah and prefer their lives to his life. That is because neither thirst nor toil nor hunger afflicteth them in the way of Allah, nor step they any step that angereth the disbelievers, nor gain they from the enemy a gain, but a good deed is recorded for them therefor. Lo! Allah loseth not the wages of the good.” (9:120) 248 00:15:10,230 --> 00:15:14,230 “It is not for the townsfolk of Al-Madinah and for those around them of the wandering Arabs so stay behind the messenger of Allah and prefer their lives to his life. That is because neither thirst nor toil nor hunger afflicteth them in the way of Allah, nor step they any step that angereth the disbelievers, nor gain they from the enemy a gain, but a good deed is recorded for them therefor. Lo! Allah loseth not the wages of the good.” (9:120) 249 00:15:14,230 --> 00:15:18,230 "Indeed, Allah does not allow the reward of the doers of good to be lost." 250 00:15:18,230 --> 00:15:28,230 “Nor spend they any spending, small or great, nor do they cross a valley, but it is recorded for them, that Allah may repay them the best of what they used to do.” (9:121) 251 00:15:28,230 --> 00:15:32,230 “Nor spend they any spending, small or great, nor do they cross a valley, but it is recorded for them, that Allah may repay them the best of what they used to do.” (9:121) 252 00:15:32,230 --> 00:15:36,230 This is why Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 253 00:15:36,230 --> 00:15:41,230 "Jihad encompasses all acts of worship, both outward and inward." 254 00:15:41,230 --> 00:15:47,580 Among the hadiths is that a man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 255 00:15:47,580 --> 00:15:52,580 and said, "Direct me to a deed that equals jihad." 256 00:15:52,580 --> 00:15:54,580 He replied, "I do not find it." 257 00:15:54,580 --> 00:15:59,580 Then he asked, "Are you able, when the mujahid goes forth, 258 00:15:59,580 --> 00:16:03,580 to enter your mosque, stand in prayer without tiring, 259 00:16:03,580 --> 00:16:05,580 and fast without breaking your fast?" 260 00:16:05,580 --> 00:16:09,580 The man replied, "Who could possibly do that?" 261 00:16:09,580 --> 00:16:11,679 It was recorded by al-Bukhari. 262 00:16:11,679 --> 00:16:14,710 His statement, peace be upon him, 263 00:16:14,710 --> 00:16:21,710 "I do not find it," indicates the superiority of jihad over all other deeds. 264 00:16:21,710 --> 00:16:24,610 Ribat (stationing at the frontier): 265 00:16:24,610 --> 00:16:28,440 It is remaining in the locations of jihad, 266 00:16:28,440 --> 00:16:32,440 and at the border posts exposed to enemy attack. 267 00:16:32,440 --> 00:16:36,440 Since the enemies are constantly plotting against the Muslims, 268 00:16:36,440 --> 00:16:39,440 in all times and places, 269 00:16:39,440 --> 00:16:43,440 then ribat is continuous and comprehensive. 270 00:16:43,440 --> 00:16:48,460 The inevitability of jihad and confronting the enemies: 271 00:16:48,460 --> 00:16:52,230 Jihad is established and ongoing, 272 00:16:52,230 --> 00:16:57,230 because confronting falsehood and preventing it is inevitable and necessary. 273 00:16:57,230 --> 00:16:59,230 The Almighty says: 274 00:16:59,230 --> 00:17:04,230 “Nay, but We hurl the true against the false, and it doth break its head and lo! it vanisheth. And yours will be woe for that which ye ascribe (unto Him).” (21:18) 275 00:17:05,230 --> 00:17:12,230 Therefore, the people of truth should not think that it is possible to live in peace with the people of disbelief and falsehood forever. 276 00:17:12,230 --> 00:17:16,230 Acting, according to their own assumption, upon the words of the Almighty: 277 00:17:16,230 --> 00:17:19,230 “Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion.” (109:6) 278 00:17:19,230 --> 00:17:23,230 For the intent of the verse is not to approve of disbelief and falsehood, 279 00:17:23,230 --> 00:17:28,230 but rather it is a threat and a warning regarding the consequence and outcome of disbelief. 280 00:17:28,230 --> 00:17:31,230 It is like the words of the Almighty: 281 00:17:31,230 --> 00:17:36,230 “And if they deny thee, say: Unto me my work, and unto you your work. Ye are innocent of what I do, and I am innocent of what ye do.” (10:41) 282 00:17:36,230 --> 00:17:44,230 “And if they deny thee, say: Unto me my work, and unto you your work. Ye are innocent of what I do, and I am innocent of what ye do.” (10:41) 283 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:51,299 It is also an affirmation that one must not concede any part of the truth or the constants of the religion 284 00:17:51,299 --> 00:17:53,299 to appease the people of disbelief. 285 00:17:53,299 --> 00:17:56,299 Thus, it is like the words of the Almighty: 286 00:17:56,299 --> 00:17:58,299 "So do not obey the deniers." 287 00:17:59,299 --> 00:18:02,299 "They wish that you would compromise so they might compromise." 288 00:18:02,299 --> 00:18:06,519 Among what confirms the inevitability of this confrontation 289 00:18:06,519 --> 00:18:08,519 is that the people of disbelief and falsehood 290 00:18:08,519 --> 00:18:12,519 will continue—even if the people of truth wished to avoid them— 291 00:18:12,519 --> 00:18:15,519 in their efforts to turn the people of truth away from their religion, 292 00:18:15,519 --> 00:18:17,519 as the Almighty says: 293 00:18:17,519 --> 00:18:20,519 "And they will continue to fight you..." 294 00:18:20,519 --> 00:18:24,519 “They question thee (O Muhammad) with regard to warfare in the sacred month. Say: Warfare therein is a great (transgression), but to turn (men) from the way of Allah, and to disbelieve in Him and in the Inviolable Place of Worship, and to expel His people thence, is a greater with Allah; for persecution is worse than killing. And they will not cease from fighting against you till they have made you renegades from your religion, if they can. And whoso becometh a renegade and dieth in his disbelief: such are they whose works have fallen both in the world and the Hereafter. Such are rightful owners of the Fire: they will abide therein.” (2:217) 295 00:18:24,519 --> 00:18:26,519 And the Almighty says: 296 00:18:26,519 --> 00:18:30,519 "And never will the Jews or the Christians be pleased with you, 297 00:18:30,519 --> 00:18:32,519 until you follow their religion." 298 00:18:32,519 --> 00:18:34,519 And upon this, 299 00:18:34,519 --> 00:18:36,519 there is no implication in the words of the Almighty 300 00:18:36,519 --> 00:18:39,519 “Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion.” (109:6) 301 00:18:39,519 --> 00:18:42,519 that one should not fight the people of disbelief. 302 00:18:42,519 --> 00:18:45,519 That is only valid as a temporary measure, 303 00:18:45,519 --> 00:18:49,519 in a state of weakness and inability to confront them, 304 00:18:49,519 --> 00:18:53,519 until the necessary preparations and strength are mustered 305 00:18:53,519 --> 00:18:56,519 to confront the people of falsehood. 306 00:18:56,519 --> 00:18:59,519 This is why some exegetes said: 307 00:18:59,519 --> 00:19:02,519 "The verse is abrogated by the Verse of the Sword." 308 00:19:02,519 --> 00:19:05,519 But it is more accurate to say: 309 00:19:05,519 --> 00:19:08,519 That confrontation and jihad during a state of weakness is deferred, 310 00:19:08,519 --> 00:19:10,519 meaning postponed, 311 00:19:10,519 --> 00:19:14,519 until the ability to confront the people of falsehood is attained, 312 00:19:14,519 --> 00:19:17,519 and the verse is not abrogated. 313 00:19:17,519 --> 00:19:23,509 Fighting the leaders of disbelief and those near the lands of Islam: 314 00:19:23,509 --> 00:19:29,309 The leaders of disbelief who attack the religion and assail it 315 00:19:29,309 --> 00:19:32,309 are not like the general body of disbelievers. 316 00:19:32,309 --> 00:19:35,309 They are the most deserving of being fought, 317 00:19:35,309 --> 00:19:40,309 and they should be eliminated and countered by every possible means. 318 00:19:40,309 --> 00:19:42,309 The Almighty says: 319 00:19:42,309 --> 00:19:48,309 “And if they break their pledges after their treaty (hath been made with you) and assail your religion, then fight the heads of disbelief - Lo! they have no binding oaths - in order that they may desist.” (9:12) 320 00:19:48,309 --> 00:19:50,309 "...then fight the leaders of disbelief..." 321 00:19:51,309 --> 00:19:56,309 “And if they break their pledges after their treaty (hath been made with you) and assail your religion, then fight the heads of disbelief - Lo! they have no binding oaths - in order that they may desist.” (9:12) 322 00:19:56,309 --> 00:20:00,309 Likewise, the disbelievers who are adjacent to the borders of the lands of Islam 323 00:20:00,309 --> 00:20:04,309 are also among the first to be engaged in jihad. 324 00:20:04,309 --> 00:20:06,309 As the Almighty says: 325 00:20:06,309 --> 00:20:11,309 “O ye who believe! Fight those of the disbelievers who are near to you, and let them find harshness in you, and know that Allah is with those who keep their duty (unto Him).” (9:123) 326 00:20:11,309 --> 00:20:14,309 "...and let them find in you harshness..." 327 00:20:14,309 --> 00:20:18,309 "...and know that Allah is with the righteous." 328 00:20:18,309 --> 00:20:23,440 Fighting the leaders of disbelief and those near the lands of Islam 329 00:20:23,440 --> 00:20:26,440 falls under offensive jihad (jihad al-talab), 330 00:20:26,440 --> 00:20:30,440 which is explained in the sixteenth concept of this chapter. 331 00:20:30,440 --> 00:20:35,440 It requires fulfilling its conditions and adhering to its regulations, 332 00:20:35,440 --> 00:20:39,440 such as the establishment of the Islamic state first and the capacity for it, 333 00:20:39,440 --> 00:20:44,470 and verifying that the benefit outweighs the harm in undertaking it. 334 00:20:44,470 --> 00:20:50,470 Therefore, it is not appropriate for some inexperienced youth to undertake this jihad independently, 335 00:20:50,470 --> 00:20:55,470 relying on general and summary texts related to it. 336 00:20:55,470 --> 00:21:00,470 Rather, the one who determines that the benefit outweighs the harm in undertaking jihad, 337 00:21:00,470 --> 00:21:05,470 and issues a fatwa regarding its permissibility or obligation in a certain time or place, 338 00:21:05,470 --> 00:21:09,470 are the grounded scholars among the jurists of the mujahidin, 339 00:21:09,470 --> 00:21:14,470 after consulting with the mujahidin who possess military expertise. 340 00:21:14,470 --> 00:21:19,369 The Abode of War (Dar al-Harb) and the Abode of Islam (Dar al-Islam): 341 00:21:19,369 --> 00:21:25,200 Every abode that fights the Muslim regarding his creed, hinders him from his religion, 342 00:21:25,200 --> 00:21:32,200 and suspends the law of Allah is an abode of war, even if most of its inhabitants are Muslims. 343 00:21:32,200 --> 00:21:37,200 However, this does not mean that they are considered disbelievers simply by residing there; 344 00:21:37,200 --> 00:21:43,200 rather, the discourse is directed at the authority that governs them with other than the law of Allah, 345 00:21:43,200 --> 00:21:48,200 and hinders them from their religion while they are not content with this rule. 346 00:21:48,200 --> 00:21:54,200 Every abode in which Islam is the governing law, the call to Allah is spread, 347 00:21:54,200 --> 00:21:58,200 the Muslim is enabled to practice his creed and worship Allah, 348 00:21:58,200 --> 00:22:03,200 and the symbols of Allah are manifest, is an abode of Islam, 349 00:22:03,200 --> 00:22:09,200 even if there are many disbelievers there who are under the rule and control of the Muslims, 350 00:22:09,200 --> 00:22:12,200 and who pay the jizya. 351 00:22:12,200 --> 00:22:16,839 Defensive jihad and offensive jihad: 352 00:22:16,839 --> 00:22:23,609 Jihad against the disbelievers is divided into two types: defensive jihad and offensive jihad. 353 00:22:23,609 --> 00:22:28,700 First: Defensive jihad, which is the jihad against an aggressor and assailant, 354 00:22:28,700 --> 00:22:35,700 whether he is a disbeliever or a Muslim; it is the jihad against an oppressor without interpretation or authority. 355 00:22:35,700 --> 00:22:42,700 This is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) upon every adult, capable Muslim male, as follows: 356 00:22:42,700 --> 00:22:49,700 If the assailant's intent is wealth, it is permissible to repel him by any possible means, even if it means giving him some money. 357 00:22:49,700 --> 00:22:52,740 If his intent is honor and adultery, 358 00:22:53,740 --> 00:22:58,740 then it is mandatory for the one being attacked to defend himself by any means possible, 359 00:22:58,740 --> 00:23:01,740 and it is not permissible to submit to him under any circumstances. 360 00:23:01,740 --> 00:23:06,740 If his intent is murder, it is mandatory or permissible to repel him, 361 00:23:06,740 --> 00:23:10,740 and there are two opinions regarding the obligation in the school of Ahmad and others. 362 00:23:10,740 --> 00:23:13,740 If the fighting is a civil strife (fitna), 363 00:23:13,740 --> 00:23:16,740 there are two opinions in the school of Ahmad and others: 364 00:23:16,740 --> 00:23:20,740 the permissibility of defending oneself or surrendering. 365 00:23:20,740 --> 00:23:25,829 Thus, defensive jihad is broader than offensive jihad and more general in its obligation, 366 00:23:25,829 --> 00:23:28,829 for it is mandatory without the need for permission. 367 00:23:28,829 --> 00:23:32,829 This is like the jihad of the Muslims on the day of Uhud and the Trench. 368 00:23:32,829 --> 00:23:36,829 It is supported by the statement of the Prophet, peace be upon him: 369 00:23:36,829 --> 00:23:39,829 "Whoever is killed defending his wealth is a martyr; 370 00:23:39,829 --> 00:23:43,829 whoever is killed defending his religion is a martyr; 371 00:23:43,829 --> 00:23:46,829 whoever is killed defending his blood is a martyr; 372 00:23:46,829 --> 00:23:50,829 and whoever is killed defending his family is a martyr." 373 00:23:50,829 --> 00:23:52,829 Recorded by al-Tirmidhi. 374 00:23:52,829 --> 00:23:56,900 Repelling an assailant against the religion is jihad and an act of worship, 375 00:23:56,900 --> 00:23:59,900 and repelling an assailant against wealth and life is permissible, 376 00:23:59,900 --> 00:24:02,900 and if one is killed in the process, he is a martyr. 377 00:24:02,900 --> 00:24:06,990 It is not a condition in defensive jihad that the enemy 378 00:24:06,990 --> 00:24:09,990 be double the number of the Muslims or less; 379 00:24:09,990 --> 00:24:13,990 for it is a jihad of necessity and defense, not a jihad of choice. 380 00:24:13,990 --> 00:24:16,990 Defensive jihad is intended by everyone, 381 00:24:16,990 --> 00:24:21,990 and none would refrain from it except the coward who is blameworthy in religion and reason. 382 00:24:21,990 --> 00:24:25,380 Second: Offensive jihad (jihad al-talab): 383 00:24:25,380 --> 00:24:29,380 It is seeking out the disbelieving enemy and overcoming them and their land, 384 00:24:29,380 --> 00:24:33,380 until the people and the lands are subjected to Islam, 385 00:24:33,380 --> 00:24:35,380 and polytheism is eradicated. 386 00:24:35,380 --> 00:24:37,539 The Almighty says: 387 00:24:37,539 --> 00:24:40,539 "And fight them until there is no fitna..." 388 00:24:40,539 --> 00:24:43,539 “And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is all for Allah. But if they cease, then lo! Allah is Seer of what they do.” (8:39) 389 00:24:44,539 --> 00:24:47,569 Its ruling is that it is a communal obligation (fard kifaya), 390 00:24:47,569 --> 00:24:50,569 unless the Imam mobilizes the Muslims, 391 00:24:50,569 --> 00:24:54,569 at which point it becomes an individual obligation upon those he mobilized. 392 00:24:54,569 --> 00:24:57,569 By this, one knows the invalidity of all the articles 393 00:24:57,569 --> 00:25:00,569 of the disbelieving United Nations, 394 00:25:00,569 --> 00:25:03,569 and what is called the Declaration of Human Rights, 395 00:25:03,569 --> 00:25:06,569 which calls for respecting the borders of others, 396 00:25:06,569 --> 00:25:09,569 permanent peace, coexistence, 397 00:25:09,569 --> 00:25:11,569 freedom of belief, 398 00:25:11,569 --> 00:25:13,569 and so on. 399 00:25:13,569 --> 00:25:16,569 Offensive jihad is preceded by the establishment of a state 400 00:25:16,569 --> 00:25:19,569 and an entity for the Muslims, and the capacity for it. 401 00:25:19,569 --> 00:25:22,569 Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for it 402 00:25:22,569 --> 00:25:25,569 by establishing this entity first. 403 00:25:25,569 --> 00:25:29,759 Islam is not merely a creed, 404 00:25:29,759 --> 00:25:32,759 such that it would suffice to convey its creed to people 405 00:25:32,759 --> 00:25:34,759 through the means of explanation alone. 406 00:25:34,759 --> 00:25:37,759 Rather, it is a methodology represented in an organizational, 407 00:25:37,759 --> 00:25:39,759 kinetic movement 408 00:25:39,759 --> 00:25:42,759 that marches to liberate all people. 409 00:25:42,759 --> 00:25:45,759 It is a methodology based on singling out Allah 410 00:25:45,759 --> 00:25:47,759 alone for divinity, 411 00:25:47,759 --> 00:25:49,759 represented in His sovereignty (hakimiyya), 412 00:25:49,759 --> 00:25:52,759 and it organizes real life 413 00:25:52,759 --> 00:25:54,759 in all its daily details. 414 00:25:54,759 --> 00:25:57,759 So, jihad for the sake of this methodology 415 00:25:57,759 --> 00:25:59,759 is a jihad to establish it 416 00:25:59,759 --> 00:26:01,759 and set up its system. 417 00:26:01,759 --> 00:26:03,759 As for the creed, 418 00:26:03,759 --> 00:26:06,759 its matter is left to the freedom of conviction 419 00:26:06,759 --> 00:26:08,759 under the general system, 420 00:26:08,759 --> 00:26:11,759 after removing all external influences. 421 00:26:11,759 --> 00:26:16,759 We must not confuse the various Qur'anic texts 422 00:26:16,759 --> 00:26:19,759 across the changing historical stages, 423 00:26:19,759 --> 00:26:21,759 their situational implications, 424 00:26:21,759 --> 00:26:23,759 and the general implication 425 00:26:23,759 --> 00:26:26,759 for the long path of the Islamic movement. 426 00:26:26,759 --> 00:26:30,759 We must understand that the verses that speak of "withholding hands" 427 00:26:30,759 --> 00:26:33,759 are a matter of strategy, not a matter of principle, 428 00:26:33,759 --> 00:26:36,759 a matter of the requirements of movement, 429 00:26:36,759 --> 00:26:39,759 and a matter of the dictates of the creed. 430 00:26:39,759 --> 00:26:44,759 This is the concept with which the defeated should be confronted, 431 00:26:44,759 --> 00:26:46,759 or those influenced 432 00:26:46,759 --> 00:26:49,789 by Western and Eastern theses. 433 00:26:49,789 --> 00:26:51,789 Indeed, this religion 434 00:26:51,789 --> 00:26:55,789 is a general declaration for the liberation of man on earth 435 00:26:55,789 --> 00:26:57,789 from servitude to men, 436 00:26:57,789 --> 00:27:00,789 and from servitude to desires as well, 437 00:27:00,789 --> 00:27:03,789 by declaring the divinity of Allah alone, 438 00:27:04,789 --> 00:27:06,789 Glory be to Him, for all the worlds. 439 00:27:06,789 --> 00:27:09,789 If Abu Bakr and Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, 440 00:27:09,789 --> 00:27:13,789 had been satisfied with the aggression of the Romans and Persians against the Arabian Peninsula, 441 00:27:13,789 --> 00:27:16,789 would they have refrained from pushing the Islamic tide 442 00:27:16,789 --> 00:27:18,789 to the ends of the earth? 443 00:27:18,789 --> 00:27:22,690 Withholding the hand: 444 00:27:22,690 --> 00:27:26,230 Discussing jihad and its goals 445 00:27:26,230 --> 00:27:30,230 does not conflict with withholding the hand during stages of weakness, 446 00:27:30,230 --> 00:27:33,230 or limiting oneself to defensive jihad. 447 00:27:33,230 --> 00:27:36,230 This falls under the category of Shari'ah-based policies. 448 00:27:36,230 --> 00:27:39,230 It involves prioritizing greater interests over lesser harms. 449 00:27:39,230 --> 00:27:42,230 However, such considerations must be regarded as 450 00:27:42,230 --> 00:27:44,230 merely temporary measures. 451 00:27:44,230 --> 00:27:47,230 One must strive to move beyond them. 452 00:27:47,230 --> 00:27:50,230 And adopt the means that lead the Muslims 453 00:27:50,230 --> 00:27:52,230 toward the ultimate goals of jihad. 454 00:27:52,230 --> 00:27:56,230 Among these is that the religion, in its entirety, be for Allah. 455 00:27:56,230 --> 00:27:59,230 And that people submit to the authority of Islam. 456 00:27:59,230 --> 00:28:02,230 Whereby the status of people is determined under its rule: 457 00:28:02,230 --> 00:28:05,230 Either a Muslim who truly believes in his religion, 458 00:28:05,230 --> 00:28:09,230 Or a peaceful, secure person who pays the jizya, 459 00:28:09,230 --> 00:28:12,230 Or a fearful combatant. 460 00:28:12,230 --> 00:28:15,160 Jihad of Clarification (Jihad al-Bayan). 461 00:28:15,160 --> 00:28:20,220 The foundation of the jihad of clarification is the word of Allah the Exalted: 462 00:28:20,220 --> 00:28:26,220 “So obey not the disbelievers, but strive against them herewith with a great endeavour.” (25:52) 463 00:28:26,220 --> 00:28:30,220 Meaning: strive against them with the Noble Qur'an, sound arguments, and clear exposition. 464 00:28:30,220 --> 00:28:32,220 This verse is Meccan, 465 00:28:32,220 --> 00:28:35,220 revealed before the jihad of the sword was ordained. 466 00:28:35,220 --> 00:28:39,220 The jihad of clarification means explaining the truth to the people, 467 00:28:39,220 --> 00:28:41,220 and inviting them to it, 468 00:28:41,220 --> 00:28:44,220 while exposing falsehood and warning them against it. 469 00:28:44,220 --> 00:28:47,220 It is no less important than the jihad of the sword, 470 00:28:47,220 --> 00:28:49,220 if not superior to it. 471 00:28:49,220 --> 00:28:54,220 Just as it is no less dangerous or trying than the jihad of the sword. 472 00:28:54,220 --> 00:28:56,220 The jihad of clarification is continuous, 473 00:28:56,220 --> 00:29:00,220 whereas the jihad of the sword is for specific times. 474 00:29:02,109 --> 00:29:07,690 Jihadist upbringing and preparation in its comprehensive sense. 475 00:29:07,690 --> 00:29:12,690 When discussing jihad, focus should be placed on the practical aspect, 476 00:29:12,690 --> 00:29:14,690 which is upbringing and preparation. 477 00:29:14,690 --> 00:29:18,690 For the state of the Muslims today is as described in the hadith: 478 00:29:18,690 --> 00:29:21,690 "The nations are about to call one another to set upon you, 479 00:29:21,690 --> 00:29:24,690 as diners call one another to their dish." 480 00:29:24,690 --> 00:29:26,690 Someone asked, 481 00:29:26,690 --> 00:29:29,690 "Will we be few in number that day?" 482 00:29:29,690 --> 00:29:30,690 He (peace be upon him) replied, 483 00:29:30,690 --> 00:29:32,690 "No, you will be many that day, 484 00:29:32,690 --> 00:29:36,690 but you will be like the foam of a torrent. 485 00:29:36,690 --> 00:29:41,690 Allah will surely remove the fear of you from the hearts of your enemies, 486 00:29:41,690 --> 00:29:45,690 and cast wahn into your hearts." 487 00:29:45,690 --> 00:29:48,690 Someone asked, "O Messenger of Allah, 488 00:29:48,690 --> 00:29:50,690 what is wahn?" 489 00:29:50,690 --> 00:29:51,690 He replied, 490 00:29:51,690 --> 00:29:54,690 "Love of this world and hatred of death." 491 00:29:54,690 --> 00:29:57,849 Narrated by Abu Dawud and Ahmad. 492 00:29:57,849 --> 00:30:02,849 The Sunnah of struggle between truth and falsehood is established and eternal. 493 00:30:02,849 --> 00:30:07,849 Allah selects from His servants those who will uphold the truth and defend it. 494 00:30:07,849 --> 00:30:11,849 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 495 00:30:11,849 --> 00:30:15,849 "There will always be a group from my Ummah standing firm by the command of Allah; 496 00:30:15,849 --> 00:30:19,849 those who abandon them or oppose them will not harm them, 497 00:30:19,849 --> 00:30:23,849 until the command of Allah comes while they are in that state." 498 00:30:23,849 --> 00:30:25,940 Agreed upon. 499 00:30:25,940 --> 00:30:28,940 This group is spread across the earth to this day, 500 00:30:28,940 --> 00:30:30,940 and their tasks are diverse. 501 00:30:30,940 --> 00:30:33,940 Among them are the godly scholars (Rabbaniyyun), 502 00:30:33,940 --> 00:30:36,940 among them are the educators and callers to Islam, 503 00:30:36,940 --> 00:30:38,940 among them are those who enjoin good and forbid evil (Muhtasibun), 504 00:30:38,940 --> 00:30:41,940 and among them are those stationed at the frontiers. 505 00:30:41,940 --> 00:30:45,940 Yet the corruption, falsehood, and the military and intellectual invasion 506 00:30:45,940 --> 00:30:49,940 are greater than the efforts and capabilities of these groups. 507 00:30:49,940 --> 00:30:54,940 Some Muslim lands have become completely devoid of these groups, 508 00:30:54,940 --> 00:30:57,940 or they are but a small few, 509 00:30:57,940 --> 00:31:00,940 and are alienated in their concerns and focus. 510 00:31:00,940 --> 00:31:04,940 Their people blame them for their jihad in the path of Allah, 511 00:31:04,940 --> 00:31:06,940 but they remain patient, 512 00:31:06,940 --> 00:31:09,940 fearing not the blame of any critic. 513 00:31:09,940 --> 00:31:12,039 What has been unfolding for years, 514 00:31:12,039 --> 00:31:16,039 especially after the events of September 11th, 515 00:31:16,039 --> 00:31:21,039 in terms of an explicit crusader campaign against Islam and the Muslims, 516 00:31:21,039 --> 00:31:25,039 is the greatest witness and confirmation of the word of Allah the Exalted: 517 00:31:25,039 --> 00:31:32,039 “They question thee (O Muhammad) with regard to warfare in the sacred month. Say: Warfare therein is a great (transgression), but to turn (men) from the way of Allah, and to disbelieve in Him and in the Inviolable Place of Worship, and to expel His people thence, is a greater with Allah; for persecution is worse than killing. And they will not cease from fighting against you till they have made you renegades from your religion, if they can. And whoso becometh a renegade and dieth in his disbelief: such are they whose works have fallen both in the world and the Hereafter. Such are rightful owners of the Fire: they will abide therein.” (2:217) 518 00:31:32,039 --> 00:31:35,039 Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Muslims, 519 00:31:35,039 --> 00:31:39,039 especially those at the forefront of da'wah, upbringing, and education, 520 00:31:39,039 --> 00:31:42,039 to reflect on the gravity of the situation. 521 00:31:42,039 --> 00:31:46,039 And that continuous efforts and consultations be exerted 522 00:31:46,039 --> 00:31:49,039 on how to awaken the Ummah from its slumber, 523 00:31:49,039 --> 00:31:54,039 and make the Muslims realize the danger of the disbelievers looming over them. 524 00:31:54,039 --> 00:31:57,039 Otherwise, regret will be of no avail 525 00:31:57,039 --> 00:32:00,039 when the Muslims are surprised by the invasion of the disbelievers, 526 00:32:00,039 --> 00:32:05,039 the hypocrites seizing their lands, and their humiliation. 527 00:32:05,039 --> 00:32:07,039 The scholars have established 528 00:32:07,039 --> 00:32:11,039 that if the enemy attacks the Muslims in their own homes, 529 00:32:11,039 --> 00:32:15,039 then repelling them becomes an obligation upon all Muslims. 530 00:32:15,039 --> 00:32:18,039 Have we prepared the comprehensive readiness for that? 531 00:32:18,039 --> 00:32:22,039 For that which is necessary to fulfill an obligation is itself an obligation. 532 00:32:22,039 --> 00:32:27,869 Spiritual or moral preparation for jihad. 533 00:32:27,869 --> 00:32:31,859 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 534 00:32:31,859 --> 00:32:34,859 "Whoever does not engage in military expedition, nor even considers it in his heart, 535 00:32:34,859 --> 00:32:37,859 dies on a branch of hypocrisy." 536 00:32:37,859 --> 00:32:39,859 Narrated by Muslim. 537 00:32:39,859 --> 00:32:44,019 Thus, one's concerns and what occupies the heart must be 538 00:32:44,019 --> 00:32:49,019 the victory of the religion and striving against the disbelievers and hypocrites. 539 00:32:49,019 --> 00:32:52,019 This is contradicted by a life of luxury, 540 00:32:52,019 --> 00:32:54,019 love of ease and comfort, 541 00:32:54,019 --> 00:32:56,019 attachment to this world, 542 00:32:56,019 --> 00:32:58,019 and a weak connection with Allah. 543 00:32:58,019 --> 00:33:03,019 All of this is inconsistent with the reality of considering military expedition in one's heart 544 00:33:03,019 --> 00:33:05,019 and preparing it for jihad. 545 00:33:05,019 --> 00:33:07,019 For whoever is in this state, 546 00:33:07,019 --> 00:33:10,019 he is among the first to flee from jihad 547 00:33:10,019 --> 00:33:12,019 when the call to it is made. 548 00:33:12,019 --> 00:33:16,019 Indeed, he may even be among those who discourage others from it. 549 00:33:17,019 --> 00:33:20,059 There must also be spiritual preparation, 550 00:33:20,059 --> 00:33:22,059 in both knowledge and action. 551 00:33:22,059 --> 00:33:24,059 Among the things that most assist in this 552 00:33:24,059 --> 00:33:26,059 is the night prayer (Qiyam al-Layl). 553 00:33:26,059 --> 00:33:28,059 The Exalted said: 554 00:33:28,059 --> 00:33:30,059 "O you who wraps himself [in clothing]," 555 00:33:30,059 --> 00:33:33,059 “Keep vigil the night long, save a little -” (73:2) 556 00:33:33,059 --> 00:33:37,059 “A half thereof, or abate a little thereof” (73:3) 557 00:33:37,059 --> 00:33:41,059 “Or add (a little) thereto - and chant the Qur'an in measure,” (73:4) 558 00:33:41,059 --> 00:33:45,059 "Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word." 559 00:33:45,059 --> 00:33:51,059 “Lo! the vigil of the night is (a time) when impression is more keen and speech more certain.” (73:6) 560 00:33:51,059 --> 00:33:55,470 Among the most important weapons a believer uses to prepare for military expedition 561 00:33:55,470 --> 00:33:57,470 is the fear of Allah (taqwa). 562 00:33:57,470 --> 00:33:59,470 Umar Ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said 563 00:33:59,470 --> 00:34:02,470 to Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) 564 00:34:02,470 --> 00:34:05,470 as he marched to the conquest of the Persians: 565 00:34:05,470 --> 00:34:09,469 "Indeed, the fear of Allah is the best preparation against the enemy, 566 00:34:09,469 --> 00:34:13,469 for the sins of the army are more to be feared than their enemy." 567 00:34:13,469 --> 00:34:18,469 Al-Bukhari mentioned in the Book of Jihad in his Sahih: 568 00:34:18,469 --> 00:34:22,469 "Chapter: Performing righteous deeds before fighting." 569 00:34:22,469 --> 00:34:25,469 Abu al-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 570 00:34:25,469 --> 00:34:28,469 "You only fight by your deeds." 571 00:34:28,469 --> 00:34:34,469 He also mentioned the chapter: "Those who seek help through the weak and the righteous in war," 572 00:34:34,469 --> 00:34:40,469 and cited the hadith: "Are you not granted victory and provision only because of your weak ones?" 573 00:34:40,469 --> 00:34:44,570 Among the things that also assist in jihad and victory over enemies 574 00:34:44,570 --> 00:34:48,570 is seeking forgiveness (istighfar) and supplicating to Allah for steadfastness. 575 00:34:48,570 --> 00:34:50,570 The Exalted said: 576 00:34:50,570 --> 00:34:55,570 “Their cry was only that they said: Our Lord! forgive us for our sins and wasted efforts, make our foothold sure, and give us victory over the disbelieving folk.” (3:147) 577 00:34:55,570 --> 00:35:00,570 "...and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people." 578 00:35:00,570 --> 00:35:05,599 This shows that the glitter of swords did not distract them from the burden of their sins; 579 00:35:05,599 --> 00:35:08,599 rather, they prioritized seeking forgiveness and supplication 580 00:35:08,599 --> 00:35:11,599 so that victory over the enemies might be realized for them. 581 00:35:11,599 --> 00:35:19,630 In summary, one must combine material preparation and spiritual preparation for jihad, 582 00:35:19,630 --> 00:35:23,630 for victory is not achieved except by gathering both. 583 00:35:23,630 --> 00:35:28,630 With the certainty that victory is not due to the abundance of numbers or equipment, 584 00:35:28,630 --> 00:35:31,630 but rather it is from Allah. 585 00:35:31,630 --> 00:35:35,630 The verses and hadiths regarding this are abundant and clear. 586 00:35:35,630 --> 00:35:39,630 The Battle of Hunayn is a clear proof of this. 587 00:35:39,630 --> 00:35:42,630 When one of the Companions said, 588 00:35:42,630 --> 00:35:45,630 "We will not be defeated today by a small number," 589 00:35:45,630 --> 00:35:48,630 the defeat occurred at the beginning. 590 00:35:48,630 --> 00:35:53,630 So the Prophet (peace be upon him) stood up, supplicating humbly and imploring: 591 00:35:53,630 --> 00:35:57,630 "O Allah, You are my strength and You are my helper; 592 00:35:57,630 --> 00:36:01,630 by You I move, by You I attack, and by You I fight." 593 00:36:01,630 --> 00:36:04,630 Then Allah sent down His tranquility upon him, 594 00:36:04,630 --> 00:36:07,630 and sent down soldiers from Himself, 595 00:36:07,630 --> 00:36:09,699 and victory was achieved. 596 00:36:09,699 --> 00:36:11,699 The Exalted said: 597 00:36:11,699 --> 00:36:14,699 “Allah hath given you victory on many fields and on the day of Huneyn, when ye exulted in your multitude but it availed you naught, and the earth, vast as it is, was straitened for you; then ye turned back in flight;” (9:25) 598 00:36:14,699 --> 00:36:17,699 "...but it availed you nothing..." 599 00:36:17,699 --> 00:36:20,699 “Allah hath given you victory on many fields and on the day of Huneyn, when ye exulted in your multitude but it availed you naught, and the earth, vast as it is, was straitened for you; then ye turned back in flight;” (9:25) 600 00:36:20,699 --> 00:36:23,699 "...then you turned back, fleeing." 601 00:36:23,699 --> 00:36:27,699 “Then Allah sent His peace of reassurance down upon His messenger and upon the believers, and sent down hosts ye could not see, and punished those who disbelieved. Such is the reward of disbelievers.” (9:26) 602 00:36:27,699 --> 00:36:29,699 And upon the believers, 603 00:36:29,699 --> 00:36:32,699 “Then Allah sent His peace of reassurance down upon His messenger and upon the believers, and sent down hosts ye could not see, and punished those who disbelieved. Such is the reward of disbelievers.” (9:26) 604 00:36:33,699 --> 00:36:36,699 "And that is the recompense of the disbelievers." 605 00:36:36,699 --> 00:36:39,789 Among the moral preparations for jihad 606 00:36:39,789 --> 00:36:43,789 is purification and upbringing based on sincerity to Allah the Exalted. 607 00:36:43,789 --> 00:36:46,789 And that the mujahid intends by his jihad 608 00:36:46,789 --> 00:36:50,789 to fulfill the statement of the Messenger (peace be upon him): 609 00:36:50,789 --> 00:36:54,789 "Whoever fights so that the word of Allah may be supreme, 610 00:36:54,789 --> 00:36:56,789 he is in the path of Allah." 611 00:36:56,789 --> 00:36:58,789 Agreed upon. 612 00:36:58,789 --> 00:37:00,789 As for spoils and salaries, 613 00:37:00,789 --> 00:37:02,789 they should not be the foundation; 614 00:37:02,789 --> 00:37:05,789 rather, they come as a consequence. 615 00:37:05,789 --> 00:37:07,789 The Exalted said: 616 00:37:07,789 --> 00:37:12,789 “And (He will give you) another (blessing) which ye love: help from Allah and present victory. Give good tidings (O Muhammad) to believers.” (61:13) 617 00:37:12,789 --> 00:37:16,659 Material preparation. 618 00:37:16,659 --> 00:37:19,659 Preparation on the ground. 619 00:37:19,659 --> 00:37:23,619 The foundation for material preparation is 620 00:37:23,619 --> 00:37:25,619 the word of Allah the Exalted: 621 00:37:25,619 --> 00:37:28,619 “Make ready for them all thou canst of (armed) force and of horses tethered, that thereby ye may dismay the enemy of Allah and your enemy, and others beside them whom ye know not. Allah knoweth them. Whatsoever ye spend in the way of Allah it will be repaid to you in full, and ye will not be wronged.” (8:60) 622 00:37:28,619 --> 00:37:30,619 "...and from the tethering of horses..." 623 00:37:30,619 --> 00:37:34,619 “Make ready for them all thou canst of (armed) force and of horses tethered, that thereby ye may dismay the enemy of Allah and your enemy, and others beside them whom ye know not. Allah knoweth them. Whatsoever ye spend in the way of Allah it will be repaid to you in full, and ye will not be wronged.” (8:60) 624 00:37:34,619 --> 00:37:37,840 Among the most important aspects of this preparation 625 00:37:37,840 --> 00:37:38,840 are the following: 626 00:37:38,840 --> 00:37:39,840 First: 627 00:37:39,840 --> 00:37:41,840 Financial preparation. 628 00:37:41,840 --> 00:37:44,840 It is the lifeblood of da'wah and jihad, 629 00:37:44,840 --> 00:37:47,840 and it is always mentioned alongside jihad with one's self, 630 00:37:47,840 --> 00:37:49,840 indeed, it is prioritized over it. 631 00:37:49,840 --> 00:37:53,840 Therefore, one must strive to provide stable financial sources, 632 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:57,840 and spread the spirit of giving and spending among the Muslims. 633 00:37:58,840 --> 00:38:01,840 The exegetes have agreed that the meaning of 634 00:38:01,840 --> 00:38:03,840 “Spend your wealth for the cause of Allah, and be not cast by your own hands to ruin; and do good. Lo! Allah loveth the beneficent.” (2:195) 635 00:38:03,840 --> 00:38:06,840 “Spend your wealth for the cause of Allah, and be not cast by your own hands to ruin; and do good. Lo! Allah loveth the beneficent.” (2:195) 636 00:38:06,840 --> 00:38:10,840 is that your abandoning of spending in the path of Allah 637 00:38:10,840 --> 00:38:12,840 will lead to your destruction. 638 00:38:12,840 --> 00:38:14,099 Second: 639 00:38:14,099 --> 00:38:16,099 Media preparation. 640 00:38:16,099 --> 00:38:19,099 This is achieved through several matters, 641 00:38:19,099 --> 00:38:20,099 the most important of which are: 642 00:38:20,099 --> 00:38:22,099 Clarifying the path of the believers 643 00:38:22,099 --> 00:38:24,099 and the path of the criminals, 644 00:38:24,099 --> 00:38:27,099 which is necessary before fighting. 645 00:38:27,099 --> 00:38:30,099 Psychological warfare against the disbelievers, 646 00:38:30,099 --> 00:38:34,099 raising the morale of the mujahideen and the Muslims in general, 647 00:38:34,099 --> 00:38:37,099 and controlling the issue of rumors, 648 00:38:37,099 --> 00:38:39,099 as the Exalted said: 649 00:38:39,099 --> 00:38:44,099 “And if any tidings, whether of safety or fear, come unto them, they noise it abroad, whereas if they had referred it to the messenger and to such of them as are in authority, those among them who are able to think out the matter would have known it. If it had not been for the grace of Allah upon you and His mercy ye would have followed Satan, save a few (of you).” (4:83) 650 00:38:44,099 --> 00:38:46,099 “And if any tidings, whether of safety or fear, come unto them, they noise it abroad, whereas if they had referred it to the messenger and to such of them as are in authority, those among them who are able to think out the matter would have known it. If it had not been for the grace of Allah upon you and His mercy ye would have followed Satan, save a few (of you).” (4:83) 651 00:38:46,099 --> 00:38:48,099 “And if any tidings, whether of safety or fear, come unto them, they noise it abroad, whereas if they had referred it to the messenger and to such of them as are in authority, those among them who are able to think out the matter would have known it. If it had not been for the grace of Allah upon you and His mercy ye would have followed Satan, save a few (of you).” (4:83) 652 00:38:48,099 --> 00:38:52,099 “And if any tidings, whether of safety or fear, come unto them, they noise it abroad, whereas if they had referred it to the messenger and to such of them as are in authority, those among them who are able to think out the matter would have known it. If it had not been for the grace of Allah upon you and His mercy ye would have followed Satan, save a few (of you).” (4:83) 653 00:38:52,099 --> 00:38:53,159 Third: 654 00:38:53,159 --> 00:38:55,159 Physical preparation. 655 00:38:55,159 --> 00:38:58,159 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 656 00:38:58,159 --> 00:39:03,159 "The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer." 657 00:39:03,159 --> 00:39:05,159 Narrated by Muslim. 658 00:39:05,159 --> 00:39:07,159 Strength here 659 00:39:07,159 --> 00:39:10,159 includes spiritual and intellectual strength, 660 00:39:10,159 --> 00:39:14,159 just as it includes psychological and physical strength. 661 00:39:14,159 --> 00:39:18,159 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah 662 00:39:18,159 --> 00:39:20,159 from incapacity and laziness. 663 00:39:20,159 --> 00:39:22,159 Among physical preparation is: 664 00:39:22,159 --> 00:39:25,159 Avoiding excess in food and sleep, 665 00:39:25,159 --> 00:39:28,159 Strengthening the body through physical exercise. 666 00:39:28,159 --> 00:39:31,159 Accustoming the self to fasting and patience. 667 00:39:31,159 --> 00:39:32,260 Fourth: 668 00:39:32,260 --> 00:39:36,260 Preparation through training in archery and combat. 669 00:39:36,260 --> 00:39:40,260 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 670 00:39:40,260 --> 00:39:43,260 "Verily, strength is archery." 671 00:39:43,260 --> 00:39:45,260 He said it three times. 672 00:39:45,260 --> 00:39:47,260 Narrated by Muslim. 673 00:39:47,260 --> 00:39:49,260 Thus, training in archery is important. 674 00:39:49,260 --> 00:39:51,260 It is indispensable for jihad. 675 00:39:51,260 --> 00:39:54,260 For that without which an obligation cannot be fulfilled, 676 00:39:54,260 --> 00:39:56,260 is itself an obligation. 677 00:39:56,260 --> 00:40:00,260 People in the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 678 00:40:00,260 --> 00:40:03,260 were not in need of combat training, 679 00:40:03,260 --> 00:40:07,260 because they were a people of war and experienced in this craft, 680 00:40:07,260 --> 00:40:10,260 due to the nature of the Arabs at that time. 681 00:40:10,260 --> 00:40:13,260 Therefore, there was no need to command it 682 00:40:13,260 --> 00:40:16,260 or urge it during the Meccan period. 683 00:40:16,260 --> 00:40:18,260 As for today, 684 00:40:18,260 --> 00:40:21,260 the need of the Muslims for this is urgent. 685 00:40:21,260 --> 00:40:23,349 Fifth: 686 00:40:23,349 --> 00:40:27,349 Preparation through patience and avoiding luxury and indulgence. 687 00:40:27,349 --> 00:40:31,380 Jihad and patience are two inseparable concepts. 688 00:40:31,380 --> 00:40:34,380 It suffices to illustrate the importance of patience in jihad 689 00:40:34,380 --> 00:40:37,380 that Allah is with the patient. 690 00:40:37,380 --> 00:40:39,380 As the Almighty said: 691 00:40:39,380 --> 00:40:42,420 ﴾Indeed, Allah is with the patient.﴿ 692 00:40:42,420 --> 00:40:45,420 And the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 693 00:40:45,420 --> 00:40:47,420 "And patience is a light (diya')." 694 00:40:47,420 --> 00:40:49,420 Narrated by Muslim. 695 00:40:49,420 --> 00:40:51,420 Light (diya') is a powerful illumination, 696 00:40:51,420 --> 00:40:54,420 yet it carries heat and hardship. 697 00:40:54,420 --> 00:40:58,420 Therefore, it requires preparation and cultivation. 698 00:40:58,420 --> 00:41:01,420 "And whoever seeks to be patient, Allah will make him patient." 699 00:41:01,420 --> 00:41:03,420 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 700 00:41:03,420 --> 00:41:06,420 The bane of patience is luxury and indulgence. 701 00:41:06,420 --> 00:41:08,420 The Almighty said: 702 00:41:08,420 --> 00:41:13,420 “If only there had been among the generations before you men possessing a remnant (of good sense) to warn (their people) from corruption in the earth, as did a few of those whom We saved from them! The wrong-doers followed that by which they were made sapless, and were guilty.” (11:116) 703 00:41:14,449 --> 00:41:17,449 ﴾And those who did wrong pursued the luxury in which they were placed, and they were criminals.﴿ 704 00:41:17,449 --> 00:41:19,449 Meaning, they were wrongdoers. 705 00:41:19,449 --> 00:41:21,449 That is, oppressors. 706 00:41:21,449 --> 00:41:24,510 Thus, punishment became due upon them. 707 00:41:24,510 --> 00:41:27,510 And excess—that is, anything beyond one's need— 708 00:41:27,510 --> 00:41:29,510 is harmful in every respect. 709 00:41:29,510 --> 00:41:32,510 It contradicts the physical preparation for jihad. 710 00:41:32,510 --> 00:41:34,510 Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned 711 00:41:34,510 --> 00:41:37,510 that Satan attains his purpose from the son of Adam 712 00:41:37,510 --> 00:41:39,510 through six gateways, 713 00:41:39,510 --> 00:41:41,510 if one exceeds their needs: 714 00:41:41,510 --> 00:41:44,510 food, drink, sleep, 715 00:41:44,510 --> 00:41:47,510 socializing, looking, and listening. 716 00:41:47,510 --> 00:41:50,739 The Umayyad state 717 00:41:50,739 --> 00:41:53,739 relied on the Arab element for jihad. 718 00:41:53,739 --> 00:41:56,739 When they became attached to the world and luxury, 719 00:41:56,739 --> 00:41:58,739 their state collapsed. 720 00:41:58,739 --> 00:42:01,739 The Abbasid state was established upon the Persians. 721 00:42:01,739 --> 00:42:04,739 When they became attached to the world and luxury, 722 00:42:04,739 --> 00:42:06,739 they relied on the Turks. 723 00:42:06,739 --> 00:42:08,739 Then the Mamluk state arose, 724 00:42:08,739 --> 00:42:10,739 followed by the Ottoman state. 725 00:42:10,739 --> 00:42:33,739 When it became attached to the world and luxury, and Westernization and nationalist fervor appeared within it, and it brought in infidel trainers for its army, it withered and was defeated. Then came the Turks, who eradicated the remaining vestiges of the religion and banned the Arabic language, though the people of faith resisted. 726 00:42:33,739 --> 00:42:51,829 Since that time, the Turks have been divided into Islamist and secularist. Luxury is the hidden disease in every era; today they call it "development" or "prosperity," while conversely, they call jihad "terrorism." 727 00:42:51,829 --> 00:43:13,059 How can it be development and prosperity when people's only concern in their work is the salary and comfort, without sincerity or excellence? Whenever luxury is coupled with immorality, destruction is realized, and tyrants gain power over the people, causing their ruin. The Almighty said: 728 00:43:13,059 --> 00:43:20,059 ﴾So he bluffed his people, and they obeyed him. Indeed, they were a people defiantly disobedient.﴿ 729 00:43:20,059 --> 00:43:34,059 In the end times, these will be among the followers of the Dajjal, who will deceive them with this, and their insights will be blinded, so they will not read the word "disbeliever" between his eyes. 730 00:43:34,059 --> 00:43:39,239 How to deal with the mistakes of the mujahideen: 731 00:43:40,239 --> 00:43:53,909 We must deal with the mistakes of the mujahideen according to the Qur'anic and Prophetic methodology, which is based on balance and justice in all things. In this matter, we observe the following: 732 00:43:53,909 --> 00:44:04,909 First, the mujahideen are human and not infallible. Second, justice in speaking about their mistakes. The Almighty said: 733 00:44:04,909 --> 00:44:07,909 ﴾And when you speak, be just.﴿ 734 00:44:07,909 --> 00:44:21,909 Third, compassion and mercy, acting upon the saying of Allah, ﴾merciful among themselves,﴿ and fraternal advice based on compassion and mercy without public shaming or reproach. 735 00:44:21,909 --> 00:44:30,909 Fourth, balancing interests and harms, and the positives of the mujahideen against their negatives. 736 00:44:31,909 --> 00:44:41,010 Fifth, limiting the scope of advice and reform so that it pertains only to the mistake itself and those who committed it. 737 00:44:41,010 --> 00:44:46,010 Sixth, offering excuses whenever there is a way to do so. 738 00:44:46,010 --> 00:44:55,010 Seventh, not allowing the disbelievers and hypocrites to employ these mistakes and exploit them for defamation and persecution. 739 00:44:55,010 --> 00:45:03,010 Eighth, choosing the most suitable scholars and callers to clarify mistakes through appropriate means. 740 00:45:03,010 --> 00:45:13,039 Ninth, distinguishing between loyalty (wala') and disavowal (bara'), and treating enemies; the former is creed, the latter is politics. 741 00:45:13,039 --> 00:45:23,139 Tenth, not condemning jihad because of the mistakes of the mujahideen, for that is like condemning prayer because of the mistakes of those who pray. 742 00:45:23,139 --> 00:45:30,139 The mistakes of the mujahideen are corrected, while jihad, which is the law of Allah, is exalted. 743 00:45:30,139 --> 00:45:40,170 Eleventh, distinguishing between intentional and unintentional mistakes, and between valid and invalid errors. 744 00:45:41,230 --> 00:45:51,230 Twelfth, prevention is better than cure; this requires the presence of scholars and wise men in the arenas of jihad with the mujahideen. 745 00:45:51,230 --> 00:45:55,260 Otherwise, the blame encompasses them all. 746 00:45:55,260 --> 00:45:59,260 Thirteenth, mentioning solutions and remedies. 747 00:45:59,260 --> 00:46:05,260 Fourteenth, clarifying the mistakes of the enemies with truth and justice. 748 00:46:05,260 --> 00:46:26,260 “O ye who believe! Be steadfast witnesses for Allah in equity, and let not hatred of any people seduce you that ye deal not justly. Deal justly, that is nearer to your duty. Observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Informed of what ye do.” (5:8) 749 00:46:26,260 --> 00:46:34,260 Fifteenth, exposing the double standards used by the enemies against the mujahideen. 750 00:46:34,260 --> 00:46:39,260 You see them criticizing the erroneous ijtihad of some mujahideen, 751 00:46:39,260 --> 00:46:43,260 while they ignore their own disbelief and destruction of Muslim lands, 752 00:46:43,260 --> 00:46:47,260 their killing of men, women, and children, 753 00:46:47,260 --> 00:46:49,260 and their plundering of their wealth. 754 00:46:49,260 --> 00:46:53,969 Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah.