WEBVTT 00:00:00.780 --> 00:00:09.779 Riyadh al-Salihin from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:00:09.779 --> 00:00:14.220 Chapter: The Virtue of Jihad. 00:00:14.220 --> 00:00:20.940 On the authority of Jabir ibn Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with them both, who said: 00:00:20.940 --> 00:00:26.940 My father was brought to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, having been mutilated. 00:00:26.940 --> 00:00:29.039 He was placed before him. 00:00:29.039 --> 00:00:32.039 I went to uncover his face. 00:00:32.039 --> 00:00:34.039 But my people forbade me. 00:00:34.039 --> 00:00:38.039 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:00:38.039 --> 00:00:43.039 "The angels have not ceased to shade him with their wings." 00:00:43.039 --> 00:00:45.100 Agreed upon. 00:00:45.100 --> 00:00:49.380 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:00:49.380 --> 00:00:54.380 A clarification of the virtue of Abdullah, the father of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with them both. 00:00:54.380 --> 00:00:59.770 The people of disbelief have no regard for the sanctity of the dead or the living. 00:00:59.770 --> 00:01:03.770 They do not respect any tie of kinship or covenant regarding a believer. 00:01:03.770 --> 00:01:09.340 It is not required for every member of the deceased's family to look upon him. 00:01:09.340 --> 00:01:12.790 Especially if one fears for them. 00:01:12.790 --> 00:01:16.790 It is recommended to be gentle when changing a wrong at such a time. 00:01:16.790 --> 00:01:19.790 So that aversion does not occur. 00:01:19.790 --> 00:01:22.790 For the heart is attached with love to the deceased. 00:01:22.790 --> 00:01:29.239 A clarification of the wisdom of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his mercy toward his Ummah. 00:01:29.239 --> 00:01:32.239 By hastening the glad tidings for them in this world. 00:01:32.239 --> 00:01:36.239 So that their souls may be calmed and their hearts reassured. 00:01:36.239 --> 00:01:40.239 So they do not despair over what has befallen their loved ones. 00:01:40.239 --> 00:01:43.819 The martyr has a special status with Allah. 00:01:43.819 --> 00:01:48.819 To the extent that His angels shade him with their wings. 00:01:48.819 --> 00:01:53.900 On the authority of Sahl ibn Hunayf, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:01:53.900 --> 00:01:57.900 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:01:57.900 --> 00:02:02.030 "Whoever asks Allah, the Exalted, for martyrdom sincerely, 00:02:02.030 --> 00:02:05.030 Allah will cause him to reach the stations of the martyrs, 00:02:05.030 --> 00:02:08.030 Even if he dies in his bed." 00:02:08.030 --> 00:02:10.189 Narrated by Muslim. 00:02:10.189 --> 00:02:13.699 On the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:02:13.699 --> 00:02:17.699 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:02:17.699 --> 00:02:20.699 "Whoever seeks martyrdom sincerely, 00:02:20.699 --> 00:02:23.699 It will be granted to him, even if he does not attain it." 00:02:23.699 --> 00:02:25.990 Narrated by Muslim. 00:02:25.990 --> 00:02:30.379 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:02:30.379 --> 00:02:34.379 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:02:34.379 --> 00:02:38.409 "The martyr does not feel from the pain of being killed, 00:02:38.409 --> 00:02:43.409 Except as one of you feels from the sting of a bite." 00:02:43.409 --> 00:02:45.599 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi. 00:02:45.599 --> 00:02:49.400 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:02:49.400 --> 00:02:51.560 Allah’s care for the martyr. 00:02:51.560 --> 00:02:54.560 As He alleviates his pain. 00:02:54.560 --> 00:02:58.560 And it is not followed by any ailment or sickness. 00:02:58.560 --> 00:03:04.840 On the authority of Abdullah ibn Abi Awfa, may Allah be pleased with them both: 00:03:04.840 --> 00:03:07.840 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:03:07.840 --> 00:03:11.840 On some of the days in which he met the enemy, 00:03:11.840 --> 00:03:15.840 Waited until the sun declined. 00:03:15.840 --> 00:03:18.900 Then he stood among the people and said: 00:03:18.900 --> 00:03:20.939 "O people, 00:03:20.939 --> 00:03:23.939 Do not wish to meet the enemy, 00:03:23.939 --> 00:03:25.939 And ask Allah for well-being. 00:03:25.939 --> 00:03:28.969 But if you meet them, then be steadfast. 00:03:28.969 --> 00:03:32.969 And know that Paradise is under the shadows of the swords." 00:03:32.969 --> 00:03:35.259 Then he said: 00:03:35.259 --> 00:03:38.319 "O Allah, Revealer of the Book, 00:03:38.319 --> 00:03:40.319 Mover of the clouds, 00:03:40.319 --> 00:03:42.319 And Defeater of the confederates, 00:03:42.319 --> 00:03:46.319 Defeat them and grant us victory over them." 00:03:46.319 --> 00:03:48.479 Agreed upon. 00:03:48.479 --> 00:03:52.990 On the authority of Sahl ibn Sa'd, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:03:52.990 --> 00:03:56.990 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:03:57.990 --> 00:03:59.990 "Two things are not rejected, 00:03:59.990 --> 00:04:02.990 Or he said: They are rarely rejected: 00:04:02.990 --> 00:04:06.060 The supplication at the time of the call to prayer, 00:04:06.060 --> 00:04:08.060 And at the time of battle, 00:04:08.060 --> 00:04:11.060 When they clash with one another." 00:04:11.060 --> 00:04:14.180 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:04:14.180 --> 00:04:18.019 The call: meaning the Adhan. 00:04:18.019 --> 00:04:21.110 The battle: meaning war. 00:04:21.110 --> 00:04:24.110 When they clash with one another: 00:04:24.110 --> 00:04:27.110 Meaning when they engage with each other in war. 00:04:27.110 --> 00:04:29.110 From this is their saying: 00:04:29.110 --> 00:04:32.110 "There was a great battle (malhama) between the people." 00:04:32.110 --> 00:04:36.259 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:04:36.259 --> 00:04:40.259 Supplication is answered between the Adhan and the Iqamah. 00:04:40.259 --> 00:04:43.779 And supplication is also answered, 00:04:43.779 --> 00:04:46.779 At the time of the clashing of armies. 00:04:46.779 --> 00:04:50.959 On the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:04:50.959 --> 00:04:54.990 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:04:54.990 --> 00:04:56.990 When he went on a military expedition, would say: 00:04:56.990 --> 00:05:00.060 "O Allah, You are my support and my helper. 00:05:00.060 --> 00:05:05.060 By You I move, by You I attack, and by You I fight." 00:05:05.060 --> 00:05:08.310 Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi. 00:05:08.310 --> 00:05:13.139 My support: meaning my aid and my helper. 00:05:13.139 --> 00:05:17.300 I move: meaning I prevent and I repel. 00:05:17.300 --> 00:05:21.100 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:05:21.100 --> 00:05:26.389 There is no power, no strength, and no might for the servant except through his Lord. 00:05:26.389 --> 00:05:29.389 Because all power belongs to Allah. 00:05:29.389 --> 00:05:32.939 All victory is from Allah. 00:05:32.939 --> 00:05:35.939 So the servant must rely upon Allah. 00:05:35.939 --> 00:05:38.939 And not lean upon himself for the blink of an eye. 00:05:38.939 --> 00:05:42.939 For that is abandonment and loss. 00:05:42.939 --> 00:05:46.610 The Muslim fights by Allah and for the sake of Allah, 00:05:46.610 --> 00:05:50.610 So that the word of Allah may be the highest. 00:05:50.610 --> 00:05:54.790 On the authority of Abu Musa, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:05:55.790 --> 00:05:58.790 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:05:58.790 --> 00:06:01.790 When he feared a people, would say: 00:06:01.790 --> 00:06:05.860 "O Allah, we place You in their throats, 00:06:05.860 --> 00:06:08.860 And we seek refuge in You from their evils." 00:06:08.860 --> 00:06:12.019 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:06:12.019 --> 00:06:16.329 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:06:16.329 --> 00:06:18.329 If a servant fears a people, 00:06:18.329 --> 00:06:21.329 He should seek help from Allah, 00:06:21.329 --> 00:06:23.709 To repel their evils. 00:06:23.709 --> 00:06:26.709 Whoever humbles himself before Allah and takes refuge in His protection, 00:06:26.709 --> 00:06:29.709 Allah will never abandon him. 00:06:29.709 --> 00:06:33.899 On the authority of Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both: 00:06:33.899 --> 00:06:36.899 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:06:36.899 --> 00:06:39.959 Said: "Horses have tied, 00:06:39.959 --> 00:06:43.959 To their forelocks, goodness until the Day of Resurrection." 00:06:43.959 --> 00:06:47.220 Agreed upon. 00:06:47.220 --> 00:06:50.819 The forelocks are the plural of 'nasiya'. 00:06:50.819 --> 00:06:53.819 It is the hair that hangs over the forehead. 00:06:53.819 --> 00:06:58.910 On the authority of Urwah al-Bariqi, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:06:58.910 --> 00:07:02.910 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:07:02.910 --> 00:07:06.980 "Horses have tied to their forelocks goodness, 00:07:06.980 --> 00:07:08.980 Until the Day of Resurrection, 00:07:08.980 --> 00:07:11.980 Reward and spoils of war." 00:07:11.980 --> 00:07:14.170 Agreed upon. 00:07:14.170 --> 00:07:18.680 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:07:18.680 --> 00:07:22.680 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:07:22.680 --> 00:07:25.709 "Whoever keeps a horse in the way of Allah, 00:07:25.709 --> 00:07:29.709 Out of faith in Allah and belief in His promise, 00:07:29.709 --> 00:07:32.709 Then its fullness and its thirst, 00:07:32.709 --> 00:07:34.709 And its dung and its urine, 00:07:34.709 --> 00:07:37.709 Will be on his scale on the Day of Resurrection." 00:07:37.709 --> 00:07:41.000 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:07:41.000 --> 00:07:42.899 Keeps: 00:07:42.899 --> 00:07:45.899 Meaning he takes it for preparation and readiness, 00:07:45.899 --> 00:07:49.899 For what might happen at the frontiers of Islam. 00:07:49.899 --> 00:07:51.089 Fullness: 00:07:51.089 --> 00:07:52.089 Fullness: 00:07:52.089 --> 00:07:55.759 Meaning what he feeds it to satisfy it. 00:07:55.759 --> 00:07:59.110 From the benefits of the hadiths: 00:07:59.110 --> 00:08:04.560 The encouragement to engage in Jihad in the way of Allah to raise the word of Allah. 00:08:04.560 --> 00:08:07.560 Wealth earned through keeping horses, 00:08:07.560 --> 00:08:10.560 Is among the best and purest forms of wealth. 00:08:10.560 --> 00:08:13.560 Because blessing is in their forelocks. 00:08:13.560 --> 00:08:17.100 The obligation of preparation to the best of one's ability. 00:08:17.100 --> 00:08:21.100 And that is by taking the means and the tools of war. 00:08:21.100 --> 00:08:23.100 To terrify the enemies of Allah. 00:08:23.100 --> 00:08:27.579 The preference of horses over other beasts. 00:08:27.579 --> 00:08:35.129 Because no such statement has come from him, peace be upon him, regarding anything else. 00:08:35.129 --> 00:08:40.129 Jihad continues until the Day of Resurrection with the righteous and the wicked. 00:08:40.129 --> 00:08:46.610 Glad tidings for the Muslims of the survival of Islam and its people until the Day of Resurrection. 00:08:46.610 --> 00:08:49.610 Because from the necessity of the survival of Jihad, 00:08:49.610 --> 00:08:54.149 Is the survival of the Mujahidin, who are the Muslims. 00:08:54.149 --> 00:08:58.149 The permissibility of dedicating horses for the defense of the Muslims. 00:08:58.149 --> 00:09:02.789 A person is rewarded for his intention that is sincere to Allah, 00:09:02.789 --> 00:09:08.850 And believing in His promise, just as the one who acts is rewarded. 00:09:08.850 --> 00:09:12.850 On the authority of Abu Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:09:12.850 --> 00:09:18.850 A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, with a she-camel wearing a nose-rein. 00:09:18.850 --> 00:09:22.850 He said: "This is in the way of Allah." 00:09:22.850 --> 00:09:27.009 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:09:27.009 --> 00:09:34.200 "You will have for it on the Day of Resurrection seven hundred she-camels, all wearing nose-reins." 00:09:34.200 --> 00:09:36.200 Narrated by Muslim. 00:09:36.200 --> 00:09:41.940 A she-camel wearing a nose-rein: meaning a nose-rein has been placed on its head. 00:09:41.940 --> 00:09:45.940 It is the bridle with which the she-camel is led. 00:09:47.639 --> 00:09:49.960 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:09:49.960 --> 00:09:56.309 Spending in the way of Allah is multiplied by Allah seven hundred times. 00:09:56.309 --> 00:10:01.460 The reward is of the same nature as the deed. 00:10:01.460 --> 00:10:07.460 On the authority of Abu Hammad, and it is said Abu Su'ad, and it is said Abu Asad, 00:10:07.460 --> 00:10:11.460 And it is said Abu 'Amir, and it is said Abu 'Umar, 00:10:11.460 --> 00:10:16.460 And it is said Abu al-Aswad, and it is said Abu 'Abs, 00:10:16.460 --> 00:10:20.460 Uqbah ibn 'Amir al-Juhani, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:10:20.460 --> 00:10:24.460 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:10:24.460 --> 00:10:27.460 While he was on the pulpit saying: 00:10:27.460 --> 00:10:31.460 “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) 00:10:31.460 --> 00:10:34.460 "Verily, power is archery. 00:10:34.460 --> 00:10:37.460 Verily, power is archery. 00:10:37.460 --> 00:10:40.559 Verily, power is archery." 00:10:40.559 --> 00:10:43.490 Narrated by Muslim. 00:10:43.490 --> 00:10:45.490 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:10:45.490 --> 00:10:51.679 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, interpreted 'power' in the saying of the Exalted: 00:10:51.679 --> 00:10:58.679 “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) 00:10:58.679 --> 00:11:01.220 As archery. 00:11:01.220 --> 00:11:03.220 The best of what the Book of Allah is interpreted with, 00:11:03.220 --> 00:11:08.220 Is the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:11:08.220 --> 00:11:14.440 On the authority of Uqbah ibn 'Amir al-Juhani, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:11:14.440 --> 00:11:19.470 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, saying: 00:11:19.470 --> 00:11:24.470 "Lands will be opened for you, and Allah will suffice you. 00:11:24.470 --> 00:11:28.470 So let not one of you be too weak to play with his arrows." 00:11:28.470 --> 00:11:30.570 Narrated by Muslim. 00:11:30.570 --> 00:11:34.500 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:11:34.500 --> 00:11:36.500 Among the signs of Prophethood, 00:11:36.500 --> 00:11:43.500 Is the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, informing of the lands that will be opened for his Ummah. 00:11:43.500 --> 00:11:45.980 Jihad in the way of Allah, 00:11:45.980 --> 00:11:50.980 Is among the causes of sufficiency for people in their livelihood and the expansion of their provisions. 00:11:50.980 --> 00:11:54.980 Because the provision of this Ummah is under its spears, 00:11:54.980 --> 00:11:58.980 And not in its lagging behind or clinging to the earth. 00:11:58.980 --> 00:12:04.519 Muslims, after victory over the enemies and the opening of lands, 00:12:04.519 --> 00:12:08.519 Do not lay down their weapons out of attachment to the earth. 00:12:08.519 --> 00:12:11.519 Rather, they remain prepared and cautious. 00:12:11.519 --> 00:12:16.029 Because from one's place of safety, the cautious one is attacked. 00:12:16.029 --> 00:12:23.029 Islam urges its followers and callers to preparation and readiness in all circumstances. 00:12:23.029 --> 00:12:29.509 That he encouraged archery and practicing it, even at times other than when it is needed. 00:12:29.509 --> 00:12:35.759 On the authority of Uqbah ibn 'Amir al-Juhani, that he said: 00:12:35.759 --> 00:12:39.759 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:12:39.759 --> 00:12:42.759 Whoever learns archery and then abandons it, 00:12:42.759 --> 00:12:46.759 is not one of us, or has indeed disobeyed. 00:12:46.759 --> 00:12:49.980 Narrated by Muslim. 00:12:49.980 --> 00:12:52.750 Among the benefits of this hadith: 00:12:52.750 --> 00:12:57.980 The arts of combat, strategies of war, and the use of weaponry 00:12:57.980 --> 00:13:01.649 cannot be mastered except through learning. 00:13:01.649 --> 00:13:07.159 Military sciences are an obligation upon the Ummah. 00:13:07.159 --> 00:13:12.159 It is not permissible for a Muslim to abandon the military skills he has learned, 00:13:12.159 --> 00:13:16.159 which are used to defend the frontiers of the Muslims. 00:13:16.159 --> 00:13:20.769 Whoever does so has incurred sin. 00:13:20.769 --> 00:13:24.769 The Ummah must be vigilant and alert. 00:13:24.769 --> 00:13:30.769 Whoever is heedless or feigns heedlessness has followed a path other than that of the believers. 00:13:30.769 --> 00:13:36.860 On the authority of 'Uqbah ibn 'Amir al-Juhani, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:13:36.860 --> 00:13:42.019 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 00:13:42.019 --> 00:13:47.019 "Indeed, Allah admits three people into Paradise for a single arrow: 00:13:47.019 --> 00:13:51.019 the one who makes it, seeking reward from Allah in his craftsmanship; 00:13:51.019 --> 00:13:55.080 the one who shoots it; and the one who hands it to him. 00:13:55.080 --> 00:13:57.080 So practice archery and practice riding. 00:13:57.080 --> 00:14:01.080 And that you practice archery is more beloved to me than that you practice riding. 00:14:01.080 --> 00:14:06.080 Whoever abandons archery after having learned it, out of disdain for it, 00:14:06.080 --> 00:14:09.080 then it is a blessing he has abandoned, 00:14:09.080 --> 00:14:12.210 or he said: 'he has shown ingratitude for it'." 00:14:12.210 --> 00:14:16.139 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:14:16.139 --> 00:14:18.139 Among the benefits of this hadith: 00:14:18.139 --> 00:14:22.330 The encouragement to prepare the necessary equipment for combat. 00:14:22.330 --> 00:14:26.330 The reward is attained by everyone who participates in this preparation. 00:14:26.330 --> 00:14:31.330 Muslims must prioritize and pay attention to the most important forms of weaponry, 00:14:31.330 --> 00:14:34.330 and those most essential for their victory over their enemy. 00:14:34.330 --> 00:14:40.710 There is accountability for neglecting the practice of archery and warfare tools after having learned them, 00:14:40.710 --> 00:14:44.710 out of a desire to turn away from jihad without a valid excuse. 00:14:44.710 --> 00:14:49.610 Riyad al-Salihin.