WEBVTT 00:00:00.240 --> 00:00:08.830 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. 00:00:08.830 --> 00:00:11.890 The meaning of Jihad. 00:00:11.890 --> 00:00:15.890 Linguistically, *jahd* denotes energy and hardship. 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. 00:00:22.890 --> 00:00:24.890 As for Jihad in Islamic law (Shari'ah): 00:00:24.890 --> 00:00:27.890 It is a term specific to Islam. 00:00:27.890 --> 00:00:32.890 When used without qualification, it primarily refers to fighting in the cause of Allah. 00:00:32.890 --> 00:00:37.890 It is the exertion of effort and energy in fighting the enemies of the religion, 00:00:37.890 --> 00:00:39.890 So that there is no more persecution (fitnah). 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) 00:00:42.890 --> 00:00:44.890 Allah the Almighty says: 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) 00:00:50.890 --> 00:00:53.979 Fighting the enemies of the religion was not legislated 00:00:53.979 --> 00:00:56.979 Until after the destruction of Pharaoh and his people. 00:00:56.979 --> 00:01:01.979 For the Torah was revealed to Moses, peace be upon him, after the destruction of Pharaoh. 00:01:01.979 --> 00:01:03.979 As Allah the Almighty says: 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) 00:01:09.980 --> 00:01:12.980 And in it, fighting the enemies was legislated. 00:01:12.980 --> 00:01:15.980 This is evidenced by the saying of Allah the Almighty: 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) 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) 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) 00:01:34.980 --> 00:01:38.980 The promise of Paradise for fighting in His cause was not mentioned 00:01:38.980 --> 00:01:42.980 Except in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Qur'an. 00:01:42.980 --> 00:01:47.980 This indicates that fighting the disbelievers was not legislated before them. 00:01:47.980 --> 00:01:51.879 Other meanings of Jihad. 00:01:51.879 --> 00:01:55.680 There are two other meanings of Jihad, 00:01:55.680 --> 00:01:57.680 Besides this primary meaning, 00:01:57.680 --> 00:02:00.680 Even though they serve as a foundation for it. 00:02:00.680 --> 00:02:03.680 They act as a prelude to fighting. 00:02:03.680 --> 00:02:07.680 First: Jihad against the self and Satan. 00:02:07.680 --> 00:02:10.680 This is a type of Jihad, 00:02:10.680 --> 00:02:12.680 Which paves the way for Jihad against the disbelievers. 00:02:12.680 --> 00:02:15.680 It is a duty that never lapses for any Muslim. 00:02:15.680 --> 00:02:18.680 Second: Jihad of the heart. 00:02:18.680 --> 00:02:21.680 This is disavowal of disbelief and its people, 00:02:21.680 --> 00:02:24.680 Detesting them, and being on guard against them, 00:02:24.680 --> 00:02:26.680 And the inner resolve to wage battle against them. 00:02:26.680 --> 00:02:29.680 As the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:02:29.680 --> 00:02:33.680 "Whoever dies without having fought, nor having resolved in his heart to do so, 00:02:33.680 --> 00:02:37.680 Dies upon a branch of hypocrisy." 00:02:37.680 --> 00:02:39.710 Narrated by Muslim. 00:02:39.710 --> 00:02:43.810 Based on this, the category of Jihad is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn), 00:02:43.810 --> 00:02:46.810 Whether by the heart, by the tongue, 00:02:46.810 --> 00:02:50.810 By wealth, or by the hand. 00:02:50.810 --> 00:02:52.810 Every Muslim must engage in Jihad 00:02:52.810 --> 00:02:55.810 Through one of these forms. 00:02:55.810 --> 00:02:58.810 "Go forth, whether light or heavy," 00:02:58.810 --> 00:03:01.810 "And strive with your wealth and your lives" 00:03:01.810 --> 00:03:03.810 "In the cause of Allah." 00:03:03.810 --> 00:03:08.810 "That is better for you, if you only knew." 00:03:08.810 --> 00:03:10.810 And Allah the Almighty says: 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) 00:03:15.810 --> 00:03:18.810 He, Glory be to Him, linked guidance to Jihad. 00:03:18.810 --> 00:03:22.810 Thus, the most guided of people are those who strive the most. 00:03:22.810 --> 00:03:25.810 The most obligatory form of Jihad is Jihad against the self, 00:03:25.810 --> 00:03:29.810 Jihad against one's desires, Jihad against Satan, 00:03:29.810 --> 00:03:31.810 And Jihad against the worldly life. 00:03:31.810 --> 00:03:34.810 Whoever strives against these four for the sake of Allah, 00:03:34.810 --> 00:03:39.810 Allah will guide him to the paths of His pleasure that lead to His Paradise. 00:03:39.810 --> 00:03:42.810 Whoever abandons Jihad misses out on guidance 00:03:42.810 --> 00:03:45.810 In proportion to the Jihad he has neglected. 00:03:45.810 --> 00:03:49.810 One cannot succeed in Jihad against his outward enemy 00:03:49.810 --> 00:03:53.810 Unless he has first struggled against these inward enemies. 00:03:53.810 --> 00:03:56.810 Whoever triumphs over them will triumph over his enemy. 00:03:56.810 --> 00:04:01.810 And whoever is defeated by them will be defeated by his enemy. 00:04:01.810 --> 00:04:07.539 The meaning of "There is no compulsion in religion." 00:04:07.539 --> 00:04:09.539 Allah the Almighty says: 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) 00:04:14.539 --> 00:04:18.660 The intent is that when a disbelieving land is conquered, 00:04:18.660 --> 00:04:21.660 Its people are given the choice between Islam, 00:04:21.660 --> 00:04:24.660 Or remaining in their disbelief while paying the jizyah, 00:04:24.660 --> 00:04:29.660 In exchange for living in safety under the protection of the Muslim state, 00:04:29.660 --> 00:04:33.660 And in exchange for paying the zakat imposed upon the Muslims. 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), 00:04:37.660 --> 00:04:42.660 Which was a primary reason for the spread of Islam. 00:04:42.660 --> 00:04:45.779 The legislation of Jihad 00:04:45.779 --> 00:04:50.779 Realizes the Sunnah of resistance (mudafa'ah) between truth and falsehood. 00:04:50.779 --> 00:04:53.459 Allah the Almighty says: 00:04:53.459 --> 00:04:56.459 "And if Allah had willed, He could have taken retribution from them." 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) 00:05:00.459 --> 00:05:03.740 This verse explains the Sunnah of resistance, 00:05:03.740 --> 00:05:06.740 Through which Allah tests His servants, 00:05:06.740 --> 00:05:10.740 And chooses from among them those who will support His religion. 00:05:10.740 --> 00:05:14.740 Otherwise, the reality of the battle against the disbelievers 00:05:14.740 --> 00:05:17.740 Is a battle against Allah, the Compeller. 00:05:17.740 --> 00:05:23.639 The Book and the Sunnah are replete with talk of Jihad. 00:05:23.639 --> 00:05:29.149 Since Jihad was a necessity accompanying the journey of this call, 00:05:29.149 --> 00:05:34.149 Its mention occupies numerous verses in the Book of Allah, 00:05:34.149 --> 00:05:40.149 And hadiths from the Sunnah of His Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:05:40.149 --> 00:05:45.269 The legislation of Jihad achieves justice and equity. 00:05:46.980 --> 00:05:48.980 Allah the Almighty says: 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) 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) 00:05:54.980 --> 00:05:57.980 "That the people may maintain [their affairs] in justice." 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) 00:06:01.980 --> 00:06:04.980 "And benefits for the people." 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) 00:06:09.980 --> 00:06:12.980 "Indeed, Allah is Powerful, Exalted in Might." 00:06:12.980 --> 00:06:16.009 Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:06:16.009 --> 00:06:21.009 "The foundation of the religion is a Book that guides and a sword that supports." 00:06:21.009 --> 00:06:24.009 Jihad is the support for the truth. 00:06:24.009 --> 00:06:28.009 His saying, "That the people may maintain [their affairs] in justice," 00:06:28.009 --> 00:06:32.009 Indicates that Jihad must be conducted with justice and equity, 00:06:32.009 --> 00:06:35.009 Far removed from oppression and tyranny. 00:06:37.000 --> 00:06:39.000 The goals of Jihad. 00:06:39.000 --> 00:06:42.769 Jihad was legislated in general 00:06:42.769 --> 00:06:45.769 To realize the Sunnah of resistance, 00:06:45.769 --> 00:06:49.769 And to achieve justice and equity, as we have mentioned. 00:06:49.769 --> 00:06:53.769 This can be detailed further as follows: 00:06:53.769 --> 00:06:58.769 First: It was legislated to repel harm and persecution from the believers, 00:06:58.769 --> 00:07:00.769 As Allah the Almighty says: 00:07:00.769 --> 00:07:04.769 "And fight them until there is no more fitnah." 00:07:04.769 --> 00:07:06.769 And He says: 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) 00:07:09.769 --> 00:07:12.769 The most severe fitnah is disbelief and polytheism, 00:07:12.769 --> 00:07:14.769 As the exegetes have mentioned. 00:07:14.769 --> 00:07:16.860 Second: 00:07:16.860 --> 00:07:20.860 To establish the freedom to call all of humanity, 00:07:20.860 --> 00:07:22.860 Without obstacles or distortion, 00:07:22.860 --> 00:07:26.860 So that the guidance of people may increase. 00:07:26.860 --> 00:07:27.860 Third: 00:07:27.860 --> 00:07:31.860 To establish Islam's own system on earth, 00:07:31.860 --> 00:07:33.860 To uphold it, and to protect it, 00:07:33.860 --> 00:07:37.899 And to abolish the enslavement of humans by humans. 00:07:37.899 --> 00:07:43.019 These are the most important goals of Jihad. 00:07:43.019 --> 00:07:46.019 Martyrdom in the cause of Allah. 00:07:46.019 --> 00:07:50.430 Linguistically, a martyr (shahid) is one who is present and witnessing. 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. 00:07:56.430 --> 00:08:01.430 Allah chooses whom He wills from His servants for martyrdom in His cause. 00:08:01.430 --> 00:08:05.430 It has been mentioned that the reason the martyr is named as such is: 00:08:05.430 --> 00:08:06.430 The following: 00:08:06.430 --> 00:08:08.430 First: 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, 00:08:13.430 --> 00:08:16.560 And that it is worthy of sacrificing one's life for. 00:08:16.560 --> 00:08:17.560 Second: 00:08:17.560 --> 00:08:23.750 Because his soul witnessed Paradise before his body entered it on the Day of Resurrection. 00:08:23.750 --> 00:08:24.750 Third: 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. 00:08:31.750 --> 00:08:32.750 Fourth: 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. 00:08:41.750 --> 00:08:43.980 Fifth: 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. 00:08:48.980 --> 00:08:52.980 He will be resurrected while his wound is gushing blood, 00:08:52.980 --> 00:08:56.980 The color is the color of blood, and the scent is the scent of musk. 00:08:56.980 --> 00:08:59.230 Sixth: 00:08:59.230 --> 00:09:02.230 The martyr is present and alive with his Lord, 00:09:02.230 --> 00:09:04.230 He is not dead. 00:09:04.230 --> 00:09:08.230 He witnesses the honor that Allah has prepared for him due to his martyrdom. 00:09:08.230 --> 00:09:10.230 Allah the Almighty says: 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) 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) 00:09:19.230 --> 00:09:22.230 And we do not know the essence of his life, 00:09:22.230 --> 00:09:25.230 "But you do not perceive." 00:09:25.230 --> 00:09:27.230 And Allah the Almighty says: 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) 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) 00:09:37.330 --> 00:09:38.330 Seventh: 00:09:38.330 --> 00:09:44.779 The martyr is present through his message, which remains alive on earth. 00:09:44.779 --> 00:09:48.779 All of these meanings are correct and apply to the martyr. 00:09:48.779 --> 00:09:52.779 What a great virtue and honor! 00:09:52.779 --> 00:09:56.019 The virtue of martyrdom. 00:09:56.019 --> 00:10:02.529 We derive the virtue of martyrdom from the previous meanings of the martyr, 00:10:02.529 --> 00:10:05.529 And we summarize them as follows: 00:10:05.529 --> 00:10:06.529 First: 00:10:06.529 --> 00:10:09.529 Allah’s choosing and selecting them. 00:10:09.529 --> 00:10:14.529 Martyrdom is not given to everyone who desires it and seeks it, 00:10:14.529 --> 00:10:16.529 But rather, as Allah the Almighty says: 00:10:16.529 --> 00:10:19.620 "And He may take from among you martyrs." 00:10:19.620 --> 00:10:21.620 Second: 00:10:21.620 --> 00:10:24.620 That the martyrs are alive and have not died. 00:10:24.620 --> 00:10:27.620 It is not correct for us to say that about them. 00:10:27.620 --> 00:10:29.620 Allah the Almighty says: 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) 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) 00:10:38.620 --> 00:10:40.620 We do not perceive, 00:10:40.620 --> 00:10:42.620 But Allah knows, 00:10:42.620 --> 00:10:45.620 And we believe in His saying, Glory be to Him. 00:10:45.620 --> 00:10:47.850 Third: 00:10:47.850 --> 00:10:50.850 The martyr is in the presence and proximity of his Lord, 00:10:50.850 --> 00:10:52.850 And under His care and protection, 00:10:52.850 --> 00:10:54.850 As Allah the Almighty says: 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) 00:10:58.850 --> 00:11:00.879 Fourth: 00:11:00.879 --> 00:11:03.879 They have attained the pleasure of their Lord and His bounty upon them. 00:11:03.879 --> 00:11:08.879 They are rejoicing in what Allah has given them of His bounty. 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) 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) 00:11:16.879 --> 00:11:19.879 For Allah has poured out His bounty upon them, 00:11:19.879 --> 00:11:24.879 And secured them from fear, so there is no fear upon them, 00:11:24.879 --> 00:11:27.879 And granted them joy and happiness, 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) 00:11:30.879 --> 00:11:32.879 And removed sadness from them, 00:11:32.879 --> 00:11:34.879 "Nor will they grieve." 00:11:34.879 --> 00:11:37.100 Fifth: 00:11:37.100 --> 00:11:42.100 Their awareness of their loved ones and families in this world is not severed. 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) 00:11:47.100 --> 00:11:52.100 The martyr's transition to the afterlife does not cut him off from them. 00:11:52.100 --> 00:11:56.970 The decline of Jihad and its causes. 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. 00:12:04.580 --> 00:12:07.580 Several factors have caused this, 00:12:07.580 --> 00:12:09.580 Among the most important of which are: 00:12:09.580 --> 00:12:10.580 First: 00:12:10.580 --> 00:12:17.580 The spread of Sufi thought, which posits that isolation is the "greater Jihad." 00:12:17.580 --> 00:12:18.740 Second: 00:12:18.740 --> 00:12:24.740 The pressure and hostility of the Christians, Jews, hypocrites, and the rest of the disbelievers, 00:12:24.740 --> 00:12:28.740 Who have deliberately distorted the concept of Jihad, 00:12:28.740 --> 00:12:30.740 Attached the accusation of terrorism to it, 00:12:30.740 --> 00:12:33.740 And prevented any attempt to carry it out, 00:12:33.740 --> 00:12:36.740 Unless it served their own interests. 00:12:36.740 --> 00:12:40.740 Just as they permitted it in Afghanistan at the beginning, 00:12:40.740 --> 00:12:43.740 To eliminate the Soviet Union, 00:12:43.740 --> 00:12:46.740 Then, once their objective was achieved, 00:12:46.740 --> 00:12:50.740 They reaped the fruits and persecuted the Mujahideen. 00:12:50.740 --> 00:12:52.929 Third: 00:12:52.929 --> 00:12:56.929 The domination of tyrannical rulers over Muslim lands, 00:12:56.929 --> 00:12:58.929 Their allegiance to the disbelievers, 00:12:58.929 --> 00:13:01.929 Their suspension of Jihad and their fighting against it, 00:13:01.929 --> 00:13:05.929 And their persecution of the Mujahideen instead of supporting them. 00:13:08.049 --> 00:13:11.009 The virtue of Jihad. 00:13:11.009 --> 00:13:16.009 Jihad in the cause of Allah has great virtue and a massive reward. 00:13:16.009 --> 00:13:20.009 Many verses of the Noble Book have been revealed regarding this, 00:13:20.009 --> 00:13:24.009 As well as hadiths of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:13:24.009 --> 00:13:28.009 For this, the words of Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, suffice us: 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) 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) 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) 00:13:41.009 --> 00:13:44.009 "...over those who remain behind, by a degree." 00:13:44.009 --> 00:13:47.009 "Yet unto each, Allah has promised the best." 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) 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, 00:13:59.070 --> 00:14:01.070 and providing water for the pilgrims. 00:14:01.070 --> 00:14:03.070 The Almighty says: 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) 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) 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) 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) 00:14:16.070 --> 00:14:19.070 "...and Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people." 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) 00:14:28.070 --> 00:14:32.070 "And it is they who are the successful." 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) 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 00:14:47.230 --> 00:14:51.230 is recorded as a righteous deed for the mujahid. 00:14:51.230 --> 00:14:53.230 And that is sufficient as a virtue. 00:14:53.230 --> 00:14:55.230 The Almighty says: 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) 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) 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) 00:15:14.230 --> 00:15:18.230 "Indeed, Allah does not allow the reward of the doers of good to be lost." 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) 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) 00:15:32.230 --> 00:15:36.230 This is why Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:15:36.230 --> 00:15:41.230 "Jihad encompasses all acts of worship, both outward and inward." 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, 00:15:47.580 --> 00:15:52.580 and said, "Direct me to a deed that equals jihad." 00:15:52.580 --> 00:15:54.580 He replied, "I do not find it." 00:15:54.580 --> 00:15:59.580 Then he asked, "Are you able, when the mujahid goes forth, 00:15:59.580 --> 00:16:03.580 to enter your mosque, stand in prayer without tiring, 00:16:03.580 --> 00:16:05.580 and fast without breaking your fast?" 00:16:05.580 --> 00:16:09.580 The man replied, "Who could possibly do that?" 00:16:09.580 --> 00:16:11.679 It was recorded by al-Bukhari. 00:16:11.679 --> 00:16:14.710 His statement, peace be upon him, 00:16:14.710 --> 00:16:21.710 "I do not find it," indicates the superiority of jihad over all other deeds. 00:16:21.710 --> 00:16:24.610 Ribat (stationing at the frontier): 00:16:24.610 --> 00:16:28.440 It is remaining in the locations of jihad, 00:16:28.440 --> 00:16:32.440 and at the border posts exposed to enemy attack. 00:16:32.440 --> 00:16:36.440 Since the enemies are constantly plotting against the Muslims, 00:16:36.440 --> 00:16:39.440 in all times and places, 00:16:39.440 --> 00:16:43.440 then ribat is continuous and comprehensive. 00:16:43.440 --> 00:16:48.460 The inevitability of jihad and confronting the enemies: 00:16:48.460 --> 00:16:52.230 Jihad is established and ongoing, 00:16:52.230 --> 00:16:57.230 because confronting falsehood and preventing it is inevitable and necessary. 00:16:57.230 --> 00:16:59.230 The Almighty says: 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) 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. 00:17:12.230 --> 00:17:16.230 Acting, according to their own assumption, upon the words of the Almighty: 00:17:16.230 --> 00:17:19.230 “Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion.” (109:6) 00:17:19.230 --> 00:17:23.230 For the intent of the verse is not to approve of disbelief and falsehood, 00:17:23.230 --> 00:17:28.230 but rather it is a threat and a warning regarding the consequence and outcome of disbelief. 00:17:28.230 --> 00:17:31.230 It is like the words of the Almighty: 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) 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) 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 00:17:51.299 --> 00:17:53.299 to appease the people of disbelief. 00:17:53.299 --> 00:17:56.299 Thus, it is like the words of the Almighty: 00:17:56.299 --> 00:17:58.299 "So do not obey the deniers." 00:17:59.299 --> 00:18:02.299 "They wish that you would compromise so they might compromise." 00:18:02.299 --> 00:18:06.519 Among what confirms the inevitability of this confrontation 00:18:06.519 --> 00:18:08.519 is that the people of disbelief and falsehood 00:18:08.519 --> 00:18:12.519 will continue—even if the people of truth wished to avoid them— 00:18:12.519 --> 00:18:15.519 in their efforts to turn the people of truth away from their religion, 00:18:15.519 --> 00:18:17.519 as the Almighty says: 00:18:17.519 --> 00:18:20.519 "And they will continue to fight you..." 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) 00:18:24.519 --> 00:18:26.519 And the Almighty says: 00:18:26.519 --> 00:18:30.519 "And never will the Jews or the Christians be pleased with you, 00:18:30.519 --> 00:18:32.519 until you follow their religion." 00:18:32.519 --> 00:18:34.519 And upon this, 00:18:34.519 --> 00:18:36.519 there is no implication in the words of the Almighty 00:18:36.519 --> 00:18:39.519 “Unto you your religion, and unto me my religion.” (109:6) 00:18:39.519 --> 00:18:42.519 that one should not fight the people of disbelief. 00:18:42.519 --> 00:18:45.519 That is only valid as a temporary measure, 00:18:45.519 --> 00:18:49.519 in a state of weakness and inability to confront them, 00:18:49.519 --> 00:18:53.519 until the necessary preparations and strength are mustered 00:18:53.519 --> 00:18:56.519 to confront the people of falsehood. 00:18:56.519 --> 00:18:59.519 This is why some exegetes said: 00:18:59.519 --> 00:19:02.519 "The verse is abrogated by the Verse of the Sword." 00:19:02.519 --> 00:19:05.519 But it is more accurate to say: 00:19:05.519 --> 00:19:08.519 That confrontation and jihad during a state of weakness is deferred, 00:19:08.519 --> 00:19:10.519 meaning postponed, 00:19:10.519 --> 00:19:14.519 until the ability to confront the people of falsehood is attained, 00:19:14.519 --> 00:19:17.519 and the verse is not abrogated. 00:19:17.519 --> 00:19:23.509 Fighting the leaders of disbelief and those near the lands of Islam: 00:19:23.509 --> 00:19:29.309 The leaders of disbelief who attack the religion and assail it 00:19:29.309 --> 00:19:32.309 are not like the general body of disbelievers. 00:19:32.309 --> 00:19:35.309 They are the most deserving of being fought, 00:19:35.309 --> 00:19:40.309 and they should be eliminated and countered by every possible means. 00:19:40.309 --> 00:19:42.309 The Almighty says: 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) 00:19:48.309 --> 00:19:50.309 "...then fight the leaders of disbelief..." 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) 00:19:56.309 --> 00:20:00.309 Likewise, the disbelievers who are adjacent to the borders of the lands of Islam 00:20:00.309 --> 00:20:04.309 are also among the first to be engaged in jihad. 00:20:04.309 --> 00:20:06.309 As the Almighty says: 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) 00:20:11.309 --> 00:20:14.309 "...and let them find in you harshness..." 00:20:14.309 --> 00:20:18.309 "...and know that Allah is with the righteous." 00:20:18.309 --> 00:20:23.440 Fighting the leaders of disbelief and those near the lands of Islam 00:20:23.440 --> 00:20:26.440 falls under offensive jihad (jihad al-talab), 00:20:26.440 --> 00:20:30.440 which is explained in the sixteenth concept of this chapter. 00:20:30.440 --> 00:20:35.440 It requires fulfilling its conditions and adhering to its regulations, 00:20:35.440 --> 00:20:39.440 such as the establishment of the Islamic state first and the capacity for it, 00:20:39.440 --> 00:20:44.470 and verifying that the benefit outweighs the harm in undertaking it. 00:20:44.470 --> 00:20:50.470 Therefore, it is not appropriate for some inexperienced youth to undertake this jihad independently, 00:20:50.470 --> 00:20:55.470 relying on general and summary texts related to it. 00:20:55.470 --> 00:21:00.470 Rather, the one who determines that the benefit outweighs the harm in undertaking jihad, 00:21:00.470 --> 00:21:05.470 and issues a fatwa regarding its permissibility or obligation in a certain time or place, 00:21:05.470 --> 00:21:09.470 are the grounded scholars among the jurists of the mujahidin, 00:21:09.470 --> 00:21:14.470 after consulting with the mujahidin who possess military expertise. 00:21:14.470 --> 00:21:19.369 The Abode of War (Dar al-Harb) and the Abode of Islam (Dar al-Islam): 00:21:19.369 --> 00:21:25.200 Every abode that fights the Muslim regarding his creed, hinders him from his religion, 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. 00:21:32.200 --> 00:21:37.200 However, this does not mean that they are considered disbelievers simply by residing there; 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, 00:21:43.200 --> 00:21:48.200 and hinders them from their religion while they are not content with this rule. 00:21:48.200 --> 00:21:54.200 Every abode in which Islam is the governing law, the call to Allah is spread, 00:21:54.200 --> 00:21:58.200 the Muslim is enabled to practice his creed and worship Allah, 00:21:58.200 --> 00:22:03.200 and the symbols of Allah are manifest, is an abode of Islam, 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, 00:22:09.200 --> 00:22:12.200 and who pay the jizya. 00:22:12.200 --> 00:22:16.839 Defensive jihad and offensive jihad: 00:22:16.839 --> 00:22:23.609 Jihad against the disbelievers is divided into two types: defensive jihad and offensive jihad. 00:22:23.609 --> 00:22:28.700 First: Defensive jihad, which is the jihad against an aggressor and assailant, 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. 00:22:35.700 --> 00:22:42.700 This is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) upon every adult, capable Muslim male, as follows: 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. 00:22:49.700 --> 00:22:52.740 If his intent is honor and adultery, 00:22:53.740 --> 00:22:58.740 then it is mandatory for the one being attacked to defend himself by any means possible, 00:22:58.740 --> 00:23:01.740 and it is not permissible to submit to him under any circumstances. 00:23:01.740 --> 00:23:06.740 If his intent is murder, it is mandatory or permissible to repel him, 00:23:06.740 --> 00:23:10.740 and there are two opinions regarding the obligation in the school of Ahmad and others. 00:23:10.740 --> 00:23:13.740 If the fighting is a civil strife (fitna), 00:23:13.740 --> 00:23:16.740 there are two opinions in the school of Ahmad and others: 00:23:16.740 --> 00:23:20.740 the permissibility of defending oneself or surrendering. 00:23:20.740 --> 00:23:25.829 Thus, defensive jihad is broader than offensive jihad and more general in its obligation, 00:23:25.829 --> 00:23:28.829 for it is mandatory without the need for permission. 00:23:28.829 --> 00:23:32.829 This is like the jihad of the Muslims on the day of Uhud and the Trench. 00:23:32.829 --> 00:23:36.829 It is supported by the statement of the Prophet, peace be upon him: 00:23:36.829 --> 00:23:39.829 "Whoever is killed defending his wealth is a martyr; 00:23:39.829 --> 00:23:43.829 whoever is killed defending his religion is a martyr; 00:23:43.829 --> 00:23:46.829 whoever is killed defending his blood is a martyr; 00:23:46.829 --> 00:23:50.829 and whoever is killed defending his family is a martyr." 00:23:50.829 --> 00:23:52.829 Recorded by al-Tirmidhi. 00:23:52.829 --> 00:23:56.900 Repelling an assailant against the religion is jihad and an act of worship, 00:23:56.900 --> 00:23:59.900 and repelling an assailant against wealth and life is permissible, 00:23:59.900 --> 00:24:02.900 and if one is killed in the process, he is a martyr. 00:24:02.900 --> 00:24:06.990 It is not a condition in defensive jihad that the enemy 00:24:06.990 --> 00:24:09.990 be double the number of the Muslims or less; 00:24:09.990 --> 00:24:13.990 for it is a jihad of necessity and defense, not a jihad of choice. 00:24:13.990 --> 00:24:16.990 Defensive jihad is intended by everyone, 00:24:16.990 --> 00:24:21.990 and none would refrain from it except the coward who is blameworthy in religion and reason. 00:24:21.990 --> 00:24:25.380 Second: Offensive jihad (jihad al-talab): 00:24:25.380 --> 00:24:29.380 It is seeking out the disbelieving enemy and overcoming them and their land, 00:24:29.380 --> 00:24:33.380 until the people and the lands are subjected to Islam, 00:24:33.380 --> 00:24:35.380 and polytheism is eradicated. 00:24:35.380 --> 00:24:37.539 The Almighty says: 00:24:37.539 --> 00:24:40.539 "And fight them until there is no fitna..." 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) 00:24:44.539 --> 00:24:47.569 Its ruling is that it is a communal obligation (fard kifaya), 00:24:47.569 --> 00:24:50.569 unless the Imam mobilizes the Muslims, 00:24:50.569 --> 00:24:54.569 at which point it becomes an individual obligation upon those he mobilized. 00:24:54.569 --> 00:24:57.569 By this, one knows the invalidity of all the articles 00:24:57.569 --> 00:25:00.569 of the disbelieving United Nations, 00:25:00.569 --> 00:25:03.569 and what is called the Declaration of Human Rights, 00:25:03.569 --> 00:25:06.569 which calls for respecting the borders of others, 00:25:06.569 --> 00:25:09.569 permanent peace, coexistence, 00:25:09.569 --> 00:25:11.569 freedom of belief, 00:25:11.569 --> 00:25:13.569 and so on. 00:25:13.569 --> 00:25:16.569 Offensive jihad is preceded by the establishment of a state 00:25:16.569 --> 00:25:19.569 and an entity for the Muslims, and the capacity for it. 00:25:19.569 --> 00:25:22.569 Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for it 00:25:22.569 --> 00:25:25.569 by establishing this entity first. 00:25:25.569 --> 00:25:29.759 Islam is not merely a creed, 00:25:29.759 --> 00:25:32.759 such that it would suffice to convey its creed to people 00:25:32.759 --> 00:25:34.759 through the means of explanation alone. 00:25:34.759 --> 00:25:37.759 Rather, it is a methodology represented in an organizational, 00:25:37.759 --> 00:25:39.759 kinetic movement 00:25:39.759 --> 00:25:42.759 that marches to liberate all people. 00:25:42.759 --> 00:25:45.759 It is a methodology based on singling out Allah 00:25:45.759 --> 00:25:47.759 alone for divinity, 00:25:47.759 --> 00:25:49.759 represented in His sovereignty (hakimiyya), 00:25:49.759 --> 00:25:52.759 and it organizes real life 00:25:52.759 --> 00:25:54.759 in all its daily details. 00:25:54.759 --> 00:25:57.759 So, jihad for the sake of this methodology 00:25:57.759 --> 00:25:59.759 is a jihad to establish it 00:25:59.759 --> 00:26:01.759 and set up its system. 00:26:01.759 --> 00:26:03.759 As for the creed, 00:26:03.759 --> 00:26:06.759 its matter is left to the freedom of conviction 00:26:06.759 --> 00:26:08.759 under the general system, 00:26:08.759 --> 00:26:11.759 after removing all external influences. 00:26:11.759 --> 00:26:16.759 We must not confuse the various Qur'anic texts 00:26:16.759 --> 00:26:19.759 across the changing historical stages, 00:26:19.759 --> 00:26:21.759 their situational implications, 00:26:21.759 --> 00:26:23.759 and the general implication 00:26:23.759 --> 00:26:26.759 for the long path of the Islamic movement. 00:26:26.759 --> 00:26:30.759 We must understand that the verses that speak of "withholding hands" 00:26:30.759 --> 00:26:33.759 are a matter of strategy, not a matter of principle, 00:26:33.759 --> 00:26:36.759 a matter of the requirements of movement, 00:26:36.759 --> 00:26:39.759 and a matter of the dictates of the creed. 00:26:39.759 --> 00:26:44.759 This is the concept with which the defeated should be confronted, 00:26:44.759 --> 00:26:46.759 or those influenced 00:26:46.759 --> 00:26:49.789 by Western and Eastern theses. 00:26:49.789 --> 00:26:51.789 Indeed, this religion 00:26:51.789 --> 00:26:55.789 is a general declaration for the liberation of man on earth 00:26:55.789 --> 00:26:57.789 from servitude to men, 00:26:57.789 --> 00:27:00.789 and from servitude to desires as well, 00:27:00.789 --> 00:27:03.789 by declaring the divinity of Allah alone, 00:27:04.789 --> 00:27:06.789 Glory be to Him, for all the worlds. 00:27:06.789 --> 00:27:09.789 If Abu Bakr and Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, 00:27:09.789 --> 00:27:13.789 had been satisfied with the aggression of the Romans and Persians against the Arabian Peninsula, 00:27:13.789 --> 00:27:16.789 would they have refrained from pushing the Islamic tide 00:27:16.789 --> 00:27:18.789 to the ends of the earth? 00:27:18.789 --> 00:27:22.690 Withholding the hand: 00:27:22.690 --> 00:27:26.230 Discussing jihad and its goals 00:27:26.230 --> 00:27:30.230 does not conflict with withholding the hand during stages of weakness, 00:27:30.230 --> 00:27:33.230 or limiting oneself to defensive jihad. 00:27:33.230 --> 00:27:36.230 This falls under the category of Shari'ah-based policies. 00:27:36.230 --> 00:27:39.230 It involves prioritizing greater interests over lesser harms. 00:27:39.230 --> 00:27:42.230 However, such considerations must be regarded as 00:27:42.230 --> 00:27:44.230 merely temporary measures. 00:27:44.230 --> 00:27:47.230 One must strive to move beyond them. 00:27:47.230 --> 00:27:50.230 And adopt the means that lead the Muslims 00:27:50.230 --> 00:27:52.230 toward the ultimate goals of jihad. 00:27:52.230 --> 00:27:56.230 Among these is that the religion, in its entirety, be for Allah. 00:27:56.230 --> 00:27:59.230 And that people submit to the authority of Islam. 00:27:59.230 --> 00:28:02.230 Whereby the status of people is determined under its rule: 00:28:02.230 --> 00:28:05.230 Either a Muslim who truly believes in his religion, 00:28:05.230 --> 00:28:09.230 Or a peaceful, secure person who pays the jizya, 00:28:09.230 --> 00:28:12.230 Or a fearful combatant. 00:28:12.230 --> 00:28:15.160 Jihad of Clarification (Jihad al-Bayan). 00:28:15.160 --> 00:28:20.220 The foundation of the jihad of clarification is the word of Allah the Exalted: 00:28:20.220 --> 00:28:26.220 “So obey not the disbelievers, but strive against them herewith with a great endeavour.” (25:52) 00:28:26.220 --> 00:28:30.220 Meaning: strive against them with the Noble Qur'an, sound arguments, and clear exposition. 00:28:30.220 --> 00:28:32.220 This verse is Meccan, 00:28:32.220 --> 00:28:35.220 revealed before the jihad of the sword was ordained. 00:28:35.220 --> 00:28:39.220 The jihad of clarification means explaining the truth to the people, 00:28:39.220 --> 00:28:41.220 and inviting them to it, 00:28:41.220 --> 00:28:44.220 while exposing falsehood and warning them against it. 00:28:44.220 --> 00:28:47.220 It is no less important than the jihad of the sword, 00:28:47.220 --> 00:28:49.220 if not superior to it. 00:28:49.220 --> 00:28:54.220 Just as it is no less dangerous or trying than the jihad of the sword. 00:28:54.220 --> 00:28:56.220 The jihad of clarification is continuous, 00:28:56.220 --> 00:29:00.220 whereas the jihad of the sword is for specific times. 00:29:02.109 --> 00:29:07.690 Jihadist upbringing and preparation in its comprehensive sense. 00:29:07.690 --> 00:29:12.690 When discussing jihad, focus should be placed on the practical aspect, 00:29:12.690 --> 00:29:14.690 which is upbringing and preparation. 00:29:14.690 --> 00:29:18.690 For the state of the Muslims today is as described in the hadith: 00:29:18.690 --> 00:29:21.690 "The nations are about to call one another to set upon you, 00:29:21.690 --> 00:29:24.690 as diners call one another to their dish." 00:29:24.690 --> 00:29:26.690 Someone asked, 00:29:26.690 --> 00:29:29.690 "Will we be few in number that day?" 00:29:29.690 --> 00:29:30.690 He (peace be upon him) replied, 00:29:30.690 --> 00:29:32.690 "No, you will be many that day, 00:29:32.690 --> 00:29:36.690 but you will be like the foam of a torrent. 00:29:36.690 --> 00:29:41.690 Allah will surely remove the fear of you from the hearts of your enemies, 00:29:41.690 --> 00:29:45.690 and cast wahn into your hearts." 00:29:45.690 --> 00:29:48.690 Someone asked, "O Messenger of Allah, 00:29:48.690 --> 00:29:50.690 what is wahn?" 00:29:50.690 --> 00:29:51.690 He replied, 00:29:51.690 --> 00:29:54.690 "Love of this world and hatred of death." 00:29:54.690 --> 00:29:57.849 Narrated by Abu Dawud and Ahmad. 00:29:57.849 --> 00:30:02.849 The Sunnah of struggle between truth and falsehood is established and eternal. 00:30:02.849 --> 00:30:07.849 Allah selects from His servants those who will uphold the truth and defend it. 00:30:07.849 --> 00:30:11.849 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 00:30:11.849 --> 00:30:15.849 "There will always be a group from my Ummah standing firm by the command of Allah; 00:30:15.849 --> 00:30:19.849 those who abandon them or oppose them will not harm them, 00:30:19.849 --> 00:30:23.849 until the command of Allah comes while they are in that state." 00:30:23.849 --> 00:30:25.940 Agreed upon. 00:30:25.940 --> 00:30:28.940 This group is spread across the earth to this day, 00:30:28.940 --> 00:30:30.940 and their tasks are diverse. 00:30:30.940 --> 00:30:33.940 Among them are the godly scholars (Rabbaniyyun), 00:30:33.940 --> 00:30:36.940 among them are the educators and callers to Islam, 00:30:36.940 --> 00:30:38.940 among them are those who enjoin good and forbid evil (Muhtasibun), 00:30:38.940 --> 00:30:41.940 and among them are those stationed at the frontiers. 00:30:41.940 --> 00:30:45.940 Yet the corruption, falsehood, and the military and intellectual invasion 00:30:45.940 --> 00:30:49.940 are greater than the efforts and capabilities of these groups. 00:30:49.940 --> 00:30:54.940 Some Muslim lands have become completely devoid of these groups, 00:30:54.940 --> 00:30:57.940 or they are but a small few, 00:30:57.940 --> 00:31:00.940 and are alienated in their concerns and focus. 00:31:00.940 --> 00:31:04.940 Their people blame them for their jihad in the path of Allah, 00:31:04.940 --> 00:31:06.940 but they remain patient, 00:31:06.940 --> 00:31:09.940 fearing not the blame of any critic. 00:31:09.940 --> 00:31:12.039 What has been unfolding for years, 00:31:12.039 --> 00:31:16.039 especially after the events of September 11th, 00:31:16.039 --> 00:31:21.039 in terms of an explicit crusader campaign against Islam and the Muslims, 00:31:21.039 --> 00:31:25.039 is the greatest witness and confirmation of the word of Allah the Exalted: 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) 00:31:32.039 --> 00:31:35.039 Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Muslims, 00:31:35.039 --> 00:31:39.039 especially those at the forefront of da'wah, upbringing, and education, 00:31:39.039 --> 00:31:42.039 to reflect on the gravity of the situation. 00:31:42.039 --> 00:31:46.039 And that continuous efforts and consultations be exerted 00:31:46.039 --> 00:31:49.039 on how to awaken the Ummah from its slumber, 00:31:49.039 --> 00:31:54.039 and make the Muslims realize the danger of the disbelievers looming over them. 00:31:54.039 --> 00:31:57.039 Otherwise, regret will be of no avail 00:31:57.039 --> 00:32:00.039 when the Muslims are surprised by the invasion of the disbelievers, 00:32:00.039 --> 00:32:05.039 the hypocrites seizing their lands, and their humiliation. 00:32:05.039 --> 00:32:07.039 The scholars have established 00:32:07.039 --> 00:32:11.039 that if the enemy attacks the Muslims in their own homes, 00:32:11.039 --> 00:32:15.039 then repelling them becomes an obligation upon all Muslims. 00:32:15.039 --> 00:32:18.039 Have we prepared the comprehensive readiness for that? 00:32:18.039 --> 00:32:22.039 For that which is necessary to fulfill an obligation is itself an obligation. 00:32:22.039 --> 00:32:27.869 Spiritual or moral preparation for jihad. 00:32:27.869 --> 00:32:31.859 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 00:32:31.859 --> 00:32:34.859 "Whoever does not engage in military expedition, nor even considers it in his heart, 00:32:34.859 --> 00:32:37.859 dies on a branch of hypocrisy." 00:32:37.859 --> 00:32:39.859 Narrated by Muslim. 00:32:39.859 --> 00:32:44.019 Thus, one's concerns and what occupies the heart must be 00:32:44.019 --> 00:32:49.019 the victory of the religion and striving against the disbelievers and hypocrites. 00:32:49.019 --> 00:32:52.019 This is contradicted by a life of luxury, 00:32:52.019 --> 00:32:54.019 love of ease and comfort, 00:32:54.019 --> 00:32:56.019 attachment to this world, 00:32:56.019 --> 00:32:58.019 and a weak connection with Allah. 00:32:58.019 --> 00:33:03.019 All of this is inconsistent with the reality of considering military expedition in one's heart 00:33:03.019 --> 00:33:05.019 and preparing it for jihad. 00:33:05.019 --> 00:33:07.019 For whoever is in this state, 00:33:07.019 --> 00:33:10.019 he is among the first to flee from jihad 00:33:10.019 --> 00:33:12.019 when the call to it is made. 00:33:12.019 --> 00:33:16.019 Indeed, he may even be among those who discourage others from it. 00:33:17.019 --> 00:33:20.059 There must also be spiritual preparation, 00:33:20.059 --> 00:33:22.059 in both knowledge and action. 00:33:22.059 --> 00:33:24.059 Among the things that most assist in this 00:33:24.059 --> 00:33:26.059 is the night prayer (Qiyam al-Layl). 00:33:26.059 --> 00:33:28.059 The Exalted said: 00:33:28.059 --> 00:33:30.059 "O you who wraps himself [in clothing]," 00:33:30.059 --> 00:33:33.059 “Keep vigil the night long, save a little -” (73:2) 00:33:33.059 --> 00:33:37.059 “A half thereof, or abate a little thereof” (73:3) 00:33:37.059 --> 00:33:41.059 “Or add (a little) thereto - and chant the Qur'an in measure,” (73:4) 00:33:41.059 --> 00:33:45.059 "Indeed, We will cast upon you a heavy word." 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) 00:33:51.059 --> 00:33:55.470 Among the most important weapons a believer uses to prepare for military expedition 00:33:55.470 --> 00:33:57.470 is the fear of Allah (taqwa). 00:33:57.470 --> 00:33:59.470 Umar Ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said 00:33:59.470 --> 00:34:02.470 to Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) 00:34:02.470 --> 00:34:05.470 as he marched to the conquest of the Persians: 00:34:05.470 --> 00:34:09.469 "Indeed, the fear of Allah is the best preparation against the enemy, 00:34:09.469 --> 00:34:13.469 for the sins of the army are more to be feared than their enemy." 00:34:13.469 --> 00:34:18.469 Al-Bukhari mentioned in the Book of Jihad in his Sahih: 00:34:18.469 --> 00:34:22.469 "Chapter: Performing righteous deeds before fighting." 00:34:22.469 --> 00:34:25.469 Abu al-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 00:34:25.469 --> 00:34:28.469 "You only fight by your deeds." 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," 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?" 00:34:40.469 --> 00:34:44.570 Among the things that also assist in jihad and victory over enemies 00:34:44.570 --> 00:34:48.570 is seeking forgiveness (istighfar) and supplicating to Allah for steadfastness. 00:34:48.570 --> 00:34:50.570 The Exalted said: 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) 00:34:55.570 --> 00:35:00.570 "...and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people." 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; 00:35:05.599 --> 00:35:08.599 rather, they prioritized seeking forgiveness and supplication 00:35:08.599 --> 00:35:11.599 so that victory over the enemies might be realized for them. 00:35:11.599 --> 00:35:19.630 In summary, one must combine material preparation and spiritual preparation for jihad, 00:35:19.630 --> 00:35:23.630 for victory is not achieved except by gathering both. 00:35:23.630 --> 00:35:28.630 With the certainty that victory is not due to the abundance of numbers or equipment, 00:35:28.630 --> 00:35:31.630 but rather it is from Allah. 00:35:31.630 --> 00:35:35.630 The verses and hadiths regarding this are abundant and clear. 00:35:35.630 --> 00:35:39.630 The Battle of Hunayn is a clear proof of this. 00:35:39.630 --> 00:35:42.630 When one of the Companions said, 00:35:42.630 --> 00:35:45.630 "We will not be defeated today by a small number," 00:35:45.630 --> 00:35:48.630 the defeat occurred at the beginning. 00:35:48.630 --> 00:35:53.630 So the Prophet (peace be upon him) stood up, supplicating humbly and imploring: 00:35:53.630 --> 00:35:57.630 "O Allah, You are my strength and You are my helper; 00:35:57.630 --> 00:36:01.630 by You I move, by You I attack, and by You I fight." 00:36:01.630 --> 00:36:04.630 Then Allah sent down His tranquility upon him, 00:36:04.630 --> 00:36:07.630 and sent down soldiers from Himself, 00:36:07.630 --> 00:36:09.699 and victory was achieved. 00:36:09.699 --> 00:36:11.699 The Exalted said: 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) 00:36:14.699 --> 00:36:17.699 "...but it availed you nothing..." 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) 00:36:20.699 --> 00:36:23.699 "...then you turned back, fleeing." 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) 00:36:27.699 --> 00:36:29.699 And upon the believers, 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) 00:36:33.699 --> 00:36:36.699 "And that is the recompense of the disbelievers." 00:36:36.699 --> 00:36:39.789 Among the moral preparations for jihad 00:36:39.789 --> 00:36:43.789 is purification and upbringing based on sincerity to Allah the Exalted. 00:36:43.789 --> 00:36:46.789 And that the mujahid intends by his jihad 00:36:46.789 --> 00:36:50.789 to fulfill the statement of the Messenger (peace be upon him): 00:36:50.789 --> 00:36:54.789 "Whoever fights so that the word of Allah may be supreme, 00:36:54.789 --> 00:36:56.789 he is in the path of Allah." 00:36:56.789 --> 00:36:58.789 Agreed upon. 00:36:58.789 --> 00:37:00.789 As for spoils and salaries, 00:37:00.789 --> 00:37:02.789 they should not be the foundation; 00:37:02.789 --> 00:37:05.789 rather, they come as a consequence. 00:37:05.789 --> 00:37:07.789 The Exalted said: 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) 00:37:12.789 --> 00:37:16.659 Material preparation. 00:37:16.659 --> 00:37:19.659 Preparation on the ground. 00:37:19.659 --> 00:37:23.619 The foundation for material preparation is 00:37:23.619 --> 00:37:25.619 the word of Allah the Exalted: 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) 00:37:28.619 --> 00:37:30.619 "...and from the tethering of horses..." 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) 00:37:34.619 --> 00:37:37.840 Among the most important aspects of this preparation 00:37:37.840 --> 00:37:38.840 are the following: 00:37:38.840 --> 00:37:39.840 First: 00:37:39.840 --> 00:37:41.840 Financial preparation. 00:37:41.840 --> 00:37:44.840 It is the lifeblood of da'wah and jihad, 00:37:44.840 --> 00:37:47.840 and it is always mentioned alongside jihad with one's self, 00:37:47.840 --> 00:37:49.840 indeed, it is prioritized over it. 00:37:49.840 --> 00:37:53.840 Therefore, one must strive to provide stable financial sources, 00:37:53.840 --> 00:37:57.840 and spread the spirit of giving and spending among the Muslims. 00:37:58.840 --> 00:38:01.840 The exegetes have agreed that the meaning of 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) 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) 00:38:06.840 --> 00:38:10.840 is that your abandoning of spending in the path of Allah 00:38:10.840 --> 00:38:12.840 will lead to your destruction. 00:38:12.840 --> 00:38:14.099 Second: 00:38:14.099 --> 00:38:16.099 Media preparation. 00:38:16.099 --> 00:38:19.099 This is achieved through several matters, 00:38:19.099 --> 00:38:20.099 the most important of which are: 00:38:20.099 --> 00:38:22.099 Clarifying the path of the believers 00:38:22.099 --> 00:38:24.099 and the path of the criminals, 00:38:24.099 --> 00:38:27.099 which is necessary before fighting. 00:38:27.099 --> 00:38:30.099 Psychological warfare against the disbelievers, 00:38:30.099 --> 00:38:34.099 raising the morale of the mujahideen and the Muslims in general, 00:38:34.099 --> 00:38:37.099 and controlling the issue of rumors, 00:38:37.099 --> 00:38:39.099 as the Exalted said: 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) 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) 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) 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) 00:38:52.099 --> 00:38:53.159 Third: 00:38:53.159 --> 00:38:55.159 Physical preparation. 00:38:55.159 --> 00:38:58.159 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 00:38:58.159 --> 00:39:03.159 "The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer." 00:39:03.159 --> 00:39:05.159 Narrated by Muslim. 00:39:05.159 --> 00:39:07.159 Strength here 00:39:07.159 --> 00:39:10.159 includes spiritual and intellectual strength, 00:39:10.159 --> 00:39:14.159 just as it includes psychological and physical strength. 00:39:14.159 --> 00:39:18.159 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah 00:39:18.159 --> 00:39:20.159 from incapacity and laziness. 00:39:20.159 --> 00:39:22.159 Among physical preparation is: 00:39:22.159 --> 00:39:25.159 Avoiding excess in food and sleep, 00:39:25.159 --> 00:39:28.159 Strengthening the body through physical exercise. 00:39:28.159 --> 00:39:31.159 Accustoming the self to fasting and patience. 00:39:31.159 --> 00:39:32.260 Fourth: 00:39:32.260 --> 00:39:36.260 Preparation through training in archery and combat. 00:39:36.260 --> 00:39:40.260 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 00:39:40.260 --> 00:39:43.260 "Verily, strength is archery." 00:39:43.260 --> 00:39:45.260 He said it three times. 00:39:45.260 --> 00:39:47.260 Narrated by Muslim. 00:39:47.260 --> 00:39:49.260 Thus, training in archery is important. 00:39:49.260 --> 00:39:51.260 It is indispensable for jihad. 00:39:51.260 --> 00:39:54.260 For that without which an obligation cannot be fulfilled, 00:39:54.260 --> 00:39:56.260 is itself an obligation. 00:39:56.260 --> 00:40:00.260 People in the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 00:40:00.260 --> 00:40:03.260 were not in need of combat training, 00:40:03.260 --> 00:40:07.260 because they were a people of war and experienced in this craft, 00:40:07.260 --> 00:40:10.260 due to the nature of the Arabs at that time. 00:40:10.260 --> 00:40:13.260 Therefore, there was no need to command it 00:40:13.260 --> 00:40:16.260 or urge it during the Meccan period. 00:40:16.260 --> 00:40:18.260 As for today, 00:40:18.260 --> 00:40:21.260 the need of the Muslims for this is urgent. 00:40:21.260 --> 00:40:23.349 Fifth: 00:40:23.349 --> 00:40:27.349 Preparation through patience and avoiding luxury and indulgence. 00:40:27.349 --> 00:40:31.380 Jihad and patience are two inseparable concepts. 00:40:31.380 --> 00:40:34.380 It suffices to illustrate the importance of patience in jihad 00:40:34.380 --> 00:40:37.380 that Allah is with the patient. 00:40:37.380 --> 00:40:39.380 As the Almighty said: 00:40:39.380 --> 00:40:42.420 ﴾Indeed, Allah is with the patient.﴿ 00:40:42.420 --> 00:40:45.420 And the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 00:40:45.420 --> 00:40:47.420 "And patience is a light (diya')." 00:40:47.420 --> 00:40:49.420 Narrated by Muslim. 00:40:49.420 --> 00:40:51.420 Light (diya') is a powerful illumination, 00:40:51.420 --> 00:40:54.420 yet it carries heat and hardship. 00:40:54.420 --> 00:40:58.420 Therefore, it requires preparation and cultivation. 00:40:58.420 --> 00:41:01.420 "And whoever seeks to be patient, Allah will make him patient." 00:41:01.420 --> 00:41:03.420 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:41:03.420 --> 00:41:06.420 The bane of patience is luxury and indulgence. 00:41:06.420 --> 00:41:08.420 The Almighty said: 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) 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.﴿ 00:41:17.449 --> 00:41:19.449 Meaning, they were wrongdoers. 00:41:19.449 --> 00:41:21.449 That is, oppressors. 00:41:21.449 --> 00:41:24.510 Thus, punishment became due upon them. 00:41:24.510 --> 00:41:27.510 And excess—that is, anything beyond one's need— 00:41:27.510 --> 00:41:29.510 is harmful in every respect. 00:41:29.510 --> 00:41:32.510 It contradicts the physical preparation for jihad. 00:41:32.510 --> 00:41:34.510 Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned 00:41:34.510 --> 00:41:37.510 that Satan attains his purpose from the son of Adam 00:41:37.510 --> 00:41:39.510 through six gateways, 00:41:39.510 --> 00:41:41.510 if one exceeds their needs: 00:41:41.510 --> 00:41:44.510 food, drink, sleep, 00:41:44.510 --> 00:41:47.510 socializing, looking, and listening. 00:41:47.510 --> 00:41:50.739 The Umayyad state 00:41:50.739 --> 00:41:53.739 relied on the Arab element for jihad. 00:41:53.739 --> 00:41:56.739 When they became attached to the world and luxury, 00:41:56.739 --> 00:41:58.739 their state collapsed. 00:41:58.739 --> 00:42:01.739 The Abbasid state was established upon the Persians. 00:42:01.739 --> 00:42:04.739 When they became attached to the world and luxury, 00:42:04.739 --> 00:42:06.739 they relied on the Turks. 00:42:06.739 --> 00:42:08.739 Then the Mamluk state arose, 00:42:08.739 --> 00:42:10.739 followed by the Ottoman state. 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. 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." 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: 00:43:13.059 --> 00:43:20.059 ﴾So he bluffed his people, and they obeyed him. Indeed, they were a people defiantly disobedient.﴿ 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. 00:43:34.059 --> 00:43:39.239 How to deal with the mistakes of the mujahideen: 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: 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: 00:44:04.909 --> 00:44:07.909 ﴾And when you speak, be just.﴿ 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. 00:44:21.909 --> 00:44:30.909 Fourth, balancing interests and harms, and the positives of the mujahideen against their negatives. 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. 00:44:41.010 --> 00:44:46.010 Sixth, offering excuses whenever there is a way to do so. 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. 00:44:55.010 --> 00:45:03.010 Eighth, choosing the most suitable scholars and callers to clarify mistakes through appropriate means. 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. 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. 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. 00:45:30.139 --> 00:45:40.170 Eleventh, distinguishing between intentional and unintentional mistakes, and between valid and invalid errors. 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. 00:45:51.230 --> 00:45:55.260 Otherwise, the blame encompasses them all. 00:45:55.260 --> 00:45:59.260 Thirteenth, mentioning solutions and remedies. 00:45:59.260 --> 00:46:05.260 Fourteenth, clarifying the mistakes of the enemies with truth and justice. 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) 00:46:26.260 --> 00:46:34.260 Fifteenth, exposing the double standards used by the enemies against the mujahideen. 00:46:34.260 --> 00:46:39.260 You see them criticizing the erroneous ijtihad of some mujahideen, 00:46:39.260 --> 00:46:43.260 while they ignore their own disbelief and destruction of Muslim lands, 00:46:43.260 --> 00:46:47.260 their killing of men, women, and children, 00:46:47.260 --> 00:46:49.260 and their plundering of their wealth. 00:46:49.260 --> 00:46:53.969 Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah.