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According to Quran and Sunnah
The Noble Qur'an 2:190-193
190. And fight in the Way of Allâh those who fight you, but transgress
not the limits. Truly, Allâh likes not the transgressors. [This
Verse is the first one that was revealed in connection with Jihâd,
but it was supplemented by another (V.9:36)].
191. And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where
they have turned you out. And Al-Fitnah is worse than killing. And fight
not with them at Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (the sanctuary at Makkah), unless
they (first) fight you there. But if they attack you, then kill them.
Such is the recompense of the disbelievers.
192. But if they cease, then Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
193. And fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and worshipping
of others along with Allâh) and (all and every kind of) worship
is for Allâh (Alone). But if they cease, let there be no transgression
except against Az-Zâlimûn (the polytheists, and wrong-doers,
etc.)
The Noble Qur'an 9:36
That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein, and fight
against the Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers
in the Oneness of Allâh) collectively, as they fight against you
collectively.
The Noble Qur'an 8:72-74
72. Verily, those who believed, and emigrated and strove hard and fought
with their property and their lives in the Cause of Allâh as well
as those who gave (them) asylum and help, - these are (all) allies to
one another. And as to those who believed but did not emigrate (to you
O Muhammad SAW), you owe no duty of protection to them until they emigrate,
but if they seek your help in religion, it is your duty to help them except
against a people with whom you have a treaty of mutual alliance, and Allâh
is the All-Seer of what you do.
73. And those who disbelieve are allies to one another, (and) if you (Muslims
of the whole world collectively) do not do so (i.e. become allies, as
one united block with one Khalifah - chief Muslim ruler for the whole
Muslim world to make victorious Allâh's Religion of Islâmic
Monotheism), there will be Fitnah (wars, battles, polytheism, etc.) and
oppression on earth, and a great mischief and corruption (appearance of
polytheism).
74. And those who believed, and emigrated and strove hard in the Cause
of Allâh (Al-Jihâd), as well as those who gave (them) asylum
and aid; - these are the believers in truth, for them is forgiveness and
Rizqun Karîm (a generous provision i.e. Paradise).
Hadith - Bukhari, Vol. 4, No. 41, Narrated 'Abdullaah
bin Mas'uud
I asked Allah's Messenger , "O Allah's Messenger! What is the best
deed?" He replied, "To offer the prayers at their early fixed
stated times." I asked, "What is next in goodness?" He
replied, "To be good and dutiful to your parents." I further
asked, "What is next in goodness?" He replied, "To participate
in Jihad in Allah's Cause." I did not ask Allah's Messenger anymore
and if I had asked him more, he would have told me more.
The Noble Qur'an 2:216
Jihâd (holy fighting in Allâh's Cause) is ordained for you
(Muslims) though you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing
which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you.
Allâh knows but you do not know.
Hadith - Al-Tirmidhi #3835, Narrated AbuHurayrah
Allah's Messenger said, "If anyone meets Allah with no mark of jihad,
he will meet Allah with a flaw in him." [Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted
it]
The Noble Qur'an An-Nisaa' 4:75, 76
75. And what is wrong with you that you fight not in the Cause of Allâh,
and for those weak, illtreated and oppressed among men, women, and
children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town whose
people are oppressors; and raise for us from You one who will protect,
and raise for us from You one who will help."
76. Those who believe, fight in the Cause of Allâh, and those who
disbelieve, fight in the cause of Tâghût (Satan, etc.). So
fight you against the friends of Shaitân (Satan); Ever feeble indeed
is the plot of Shaitân (Satan).
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The Good Deed and Blessings of Jihad
The Noble Qur'an 9:20
Those who believed (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism)
and emigrated and strove hard and fought in Allâh's Cause with their
wealth and their lives are far higher in degree with Allâh. They
are the successful.
Hadith - Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 52, Number 41, Narrated Abdullah
bin Masud
I asked Allah's Apostle, "O Allah's Apostle! What is the best deed?"
He replied, "To offer the prayers at their early stated fixed times."
I asked, "What is next in goodness?" He replied, "To be
good and dutiful to your parents." I further asked, what is next
in goodness?" He replied, "To participate in Jihad in Allah's
Cause." I did not ask Allah's Apostle anymore and if I had asked
him more, he would have told me more.
The Noble Qur'an As-Saff 61:10-14
10. O You who believe! Shall I guide you to a commerce that will save
you from a painful torment.
11. That you believe in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad SAW),
and that you strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allâh with your
wealth and your lives, that will be better for you, if you but know!
12. (If you do so) He will forgive you your sins, and admit you into Gardens
under which rivers flow, and pleasant dwelling in Gardens of 'Adn
Eternity ['Adn (Edn) Paradise], that is indeed the great success.
13. And also (He will give you) another (blessing) which you love, help
from Allâh (against your enemies) and a near victory. And give glad
tidings (O Muhammad SAW) to the believers.
14. O you who believe! Be you helpers (in the Cause) of Allâh as
said 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), to AlHawârîeen
(the disciples) : "Who are my helpers (in the Cause) of Allâh?"
AlHawârîeen (the disciples) said: "We are Allâh's
helpers" (i.e. we will strive in His Cause!). Then a group of the
Children of Israel believed and a group disbelieved. So We gave power
to those who believed against their enemies, and they became the uppermost.
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Finding Strength for the Battles
The Noble Qur'an An-Nisaa' 4:104
And don't be weak in the pursuit of the enemy; if you are suffering (hardships)
then surely, they (too) are suffering (hardships) as you are suffering,
but you have a hope from Allâh (for the reward, i.e. Paradise) that
for which they hope not, and Allâh is Ever AllKnowing, AllWise.
See also: The Noble Qur'an 3:139; 3:160; 30:47; 8:15
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The Martyr
Abu Dawood 2493, Narrated Abu Malik al-Ash'ari
AbuMalik heard the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) say: He who goes
forth in Allah's path and dies or is killed is a martyr, or has his neck
broken through being thrown by his horse or by his camel, or is stung
by a poisonous creature, or dies on his bed by any kind of death Allah
wishes is a martyr and will go to Paradise.
Hadith - Qudsi 6
The first of people against whom judgment will be pronounced on the Day
of Resurrection will be a man who died a martyr. He will be brought and
Allah will make known to him His favours and he will recognize them. [
The Almighty] will say: And what did you do about them? He will say: I
fought for you until I died a martyr. He will say: You have lied - you
did but fight that it might be said [of you]: He is courageous. And so
it was said. Then he will be ordered to be dragged along on his face until
he is cast into Hell-fire. [Another] will be a man who has studied [religious]
knowledge and has taught it and who used to recite the Quran. He will
be brought and Allah will make known to his His favours and he will recognize
them. [The Almighty] will say: And what did you do about them? He will
say: I studied [religious] knowledge and I taught it and I recited the
Quran for Your sake. He will say: You have lied - you did but study [religious]
knowledge that it might be said [of you]: He is learned. And you recited
the Quran that it might be said [of you]: He is a reciter. And so it was
said. Then he will be ordered to be dragged along on his face until he
is cast into Hell-fire. [Another] will be a man whom Allah had made rich
and to whom He had given all kinds of wealth. He will be brought and Allah
will make known to his His favours and he will recognize them. [The Almighty]
will say: And what did you do about them? He will say: I left no path
[untrodden] in which You like money to be spent without spending in it
for Your sake. He will say: You have lied - you did but do so that it
might be said [of you]: He is open-handed. And so it was said. Then he
will be ordered to be dragged along on his face until he is cast into
Hell-fire.
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What is the Muslimah's role in Jihad?
Hadith - Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 52, Number 43, Narrated 'Aisha
(That she said), "O Allah's Apostle! We consider Jihad as the best
deed. Should we not fight in Allah's cause?" He said, "The best
Jihad (for women) is Hajj-mabrur (i.e. Hajj which is done according to
the Prophet's tradition and is accepted by Allah)."
Following is an example of a woman given permission to participate in
jihad, but note her fatal outcome. Also note that her role was that of
accompanying her husband in HIS jihad. So, it's not like she had a jihad
task vastly seperate from her husband, as though a woman would be sent
to fight a battle of jihad in one part of the country while her husband
was tied up in a separate jihad.
Hadith - Sahih Bukhari, Narrated Anas bin Malik
Um Haram said, "Once the Prophet slept in my house near to me and
got up smiling. I said, 'What makes you smile?' He replied, 'Some of my
followers who (i.e. in a dream) were presented to me sailing on this green
sea like kings on thrones.' I said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Invoke Allah to
make me one of them.' " So the Prophet invoked Allah for her and
went to sleep again. He did the same (i.e. got up and told his dream)
and Um Haram repeated her question and he gave the same reply. She said,
"Invoke Allah to make me one of them."
He said, "You are among the first batch." Later on it happened
that she went out in the company of her husband 'Ubada bin As-Samit who
went for Jihad and it was the first time the Muslims undertook a naval
expedition led by Mu'awiya. When the expedition came to an end and they
were returning to Sham, a riding animal was presented to her to ride,
but the animal let her fall and thus she died.
Another example of women in jihad other than the jihad of Hajj......
Hadith - Sahih Muslim, Narrated Anas
On the day (of the battle) of Uhad when (some) people retreated and left
the Prophet, I saw 'Aisha bint Abu Bakr and Um Sulaim, with their robes
tucked up so that the bangles around their ankles were visible hurrying
with their water skins (in another narration it is said, "carrying
the water skins on their backs"). Then they would pour the water
in the mouths of the people, and return to fill the water skins again
and came back again to pour water in the mouths of the people.
These are proofs to show that a woman's role in jihad is different from
men, yet much needed, and designed to keep her more distant from the direct
line of battle for her safety. A woman's jihad besides Hajj, is to support
the men of the community in their jihad. The best way to do that, insha'Allah,
like anything, is to ASK how you can be of benefit, not to assume a role
and hope that's what's helpful
Another related point. Gender segregation is very important in Islam.
But please note, that when necessary, such as times of battle, giving
water to the soldiers, and other jobs in our lives that put us near men
out of necessity, are part of jihad, insha'Allah, that is, IF we are doing
it solely for the sake of Allah, swt, and not just "for the money"
and its pleasures, to get recognition of the men, to pass the boredom,
to puff the ego, increase our status in the eyes of people, or anything
else. All that work you do can be nullified if done for the wrong reason,
and Allah alone knows which deeds will actually be accepted on Judgement
Day.
It is important that women, including single women, who desire to participate
in jihad outside the home, find ways to support the jihad of the males
in the community, separating herself from their conversations, let them
do the planning, the masjid building, etc., but doing the work needed
when she can, insha'Allah. Of course she should start with her husband
and children, then father and other mahram men to support in their jihad.
If she doesn't know how to cook and the men meet in the masajid for regular
meetings, perhaps she and another sister should get together and ask if
they'd like meals sometimes, and if so, find a way to do that.
Just like women like men to fix things around the house, there are men
who don't know how at the beginning of the marriage and eventually teach
themselves out of necessity, to do so. So, not knowing HOW to do something,
like cooking for large groups of people, or whatever, doesn't mean we
shouldn't learn what is necessary and "get to it", insha'Allah!
Just like when a person says shahada and doesn't know how to do salah,
this doesn't give them an excuse not to start learning how.
So, let's start learning how we can do the things that support the brothers
on the front line in jihad, if this type of jihad beyond hajj is something,
thru dua to Allah, swt, we believe we should be doing, and Allah the Majestic,
the Most Great knows the conditions of all persons. OIf you are physically
unable, perhaps you are financially able and willing to contribute through
sadaqa to jihad efforts.
Those who have the time and inclination, please join Muttaqun Foundation
for opportunities of jihad, and this starts with spreading the daw'ah
to the straying Muslims first, to build up the Muslim communities so we
can best be prepared to bring in the new Muslims as they are coming in,
and they surely are coming in, masha'Allah. It STARTS with the daw'ah
in its many forms, but its "END" or more appropriately, "down
the road", comes many tests and trials. Before you commit yourself
to such jihad, remember the sister above who fell off the riding animal
and died.
Nobody said the path would be easy; wearing niqab alone can become jihad
in an oppressive land. This jihad spoken of can involve sacrifices, but
most importantly it involves OBEDIENCE. Allah, subhana wa tala, says He
does not need our sacrifice but desires our obedience. Obedience in the
salah, obedience and submission to the husband, obedience in guarding
our tongue.
And women can't do this path alone without men, for surely women were
created with the need of the leadership and guidance of men on the Sunnah,
as they were created with the need for women to support and encouragement
to stay on the sirataal mustaqeem.
To the Muslims who have read thus far, may Allah swt bless your sincerity
with strength, and your knowledge with the ability to apply that knowledge
wisely. Amin.
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