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INSPIRING VIOLENCEQURAN, HADITH & SUNNA:

JUST THE VERSES

VERSION 1.0

(All Quran and hadith sources quoted in full,

unabridged. Verses/traditions expressing different

viewpoints included.)

2011/07/08

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Table of Contents

PART 1: INSPIRING MARYRDOM ...............................................................4

1. WHO IS REGARDED AS A MARTYR? ................................................ 5

2. MARTYRDOM ASSURES PARADISE ................................................. 8

3. DISCRIPTION OF MARTYRDOM ..................................................... 10

4. THE SHADES OF SWORDS .............................................................. 14

5. COMFORTED BY MARTYRDOM ..................................................... 16

6. OTHER BENEFITS OF MARTYRDOM ............................................. 18

7. A CUT ABOVE................................................................................... 19

8. MARTYRS DO NOT WANT TO RETURN......................................... 20

9. EXCEPT TO BE MARTYRED AGAIN:............................................... 21

10. MOHAMMAD DESIRES MARYRDOM ......................................... 22

11. EXCEPTIONAL CASES ................................................................. 23

PART 2: INSPIRING FIGHTING.................................................................. 25

1. EVERYONE MUST FIGHT ................................................................ 26

2. HYPOCRITES DONT FIGHT ............................................................ 28

3. WAR AS A TEST ............................................................................... 30

4. COMMANDS TO FIGHT ................................................................... 32

5. FIGHT IN THE RIGHT SPIRIT ......................................................... 34

6. THE BEST DEED .............................................................................. 38

7. THE BEST MAN................................................................................ 43

8. JIHAD REPLACES MIGRATION ....................................................... 45

9. A DAYS FIGHTING .......................................................................... 47

10. A WARRIORS REWARD ............................................................. 49

11. SUPPORTING A WARRIOR ......................................................... 53

12. WIN/WIN SITUATION ................................................................ 54


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13. PLEDGING LIFELONG JIHAD ...................................................... 55

14. JIHAD FOR WOMEN .................................................................... 56

15. IN ALLAHS CAUSE...................................................................... 57

16. DO THIS INSTEAD....................................................................... 60

17. COWARDICE................................................................................ 61


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PART 1:

MARYRDOM


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1. WHO IS REGARDED AS A MARTYR?a. Those who kill themselves accidentally in Allahs cause

are martyrs:

Narrated by AbuSalam: AbuSalam reported on the authority of a

man from the companion of the Prophet (pbuh). He said: We

attacked a tribe of Juhaynah. A man from the Muslims pursued a

man of them, and struck him but missed him. He struck himself

with the sword. The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) said: Your brother, O

group of Muslims. The people hastened towards him, but foundhim dead. The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) wrapped him with his

clothes and his blood, and offered (funeral) prayer for him and

buried him. They said: Apostle of Allah, is he a martyr? He said:

Yes, and I am witness to him. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith

Number 2533. Chapter: Jihad.)

b. Those who suffer ulcers in Allahs cause are martyrs:Narrated by Mu'adh ibn Jabal: The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) said: If

anyone fights in Allah's path as long as the time between two

milkings of a she-camel, Paradise will be assured for him. If

anyone sincerely asks Allah for being killed and then dies or is

killed, there will be a reward of a martyr for him. Ibn al-Musaffa

added from here: If anyone is wounded in Allah's path, or suffers a

misfortune, it will come on the Day of resurrection as copious as

possible, its colour saffron, and its odour musk; and if anyone

suffers from ulcers while in Allah's path, he will have on him the

stamp of the martyrs. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith Number

2535. Chapter: Jihad.) (Repeated Elsewhere, once)


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c. Those who die of diseases or accidents are also martyrs:It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the,

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: While a manwalks along a path, finds a thorny twig lying on the way and puts it

aside, Allah would appreciate it and forgive him The Holy Prophet

(may peace be upon him) said: The martyrs are of five kinds: one

who dies of plague; one who dies of diarrhoea (or cholera); one

who is drowned; one who is buried under debris and one who dies

fighting in the way of Allah. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number

4705. Chapter: About the martyrs.) [The next six hadith are the

same.]

d. Those who die of diseases or accidents are also martyrs:Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Five are regarded

as martyrs: They are those who die because of plague, abdominal

disease, drowning or a falling building etc., and the martyrs in

Allah's Cause." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number

082.)

e. Plague is martyrdom:Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, "Plague is the cause

of martyrdom of every Muslim (who dies because of it)." (Bukhari,

Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number 083.)

f. Death of any kind is martyrdom:Narrated by AbuMalik al-Ash'ari: AbuMalik heard the Apostle ofAllah (pbuh) 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. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith Number 2493.

Chapter: Jihad.)


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g. Those who seek martyrdom earnestly will have a martyrsreward:

It has been narrated on the authority of Anas b. Malik that theMessenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) said: Who seeks

martyrdom with sincerity shall get its reward, though he may not

achieve it. (The next hadith is the same.) (Muslim, Book 020,

Hadith Number 4694. Chapter: Desirability of seeking

martyrdom.)


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2. MARTYRDOM ASSURES PARADISEa. The warrior who kills or is killed is guaranteed heaven by

a binding promise:

"Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and their

goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight

in His cause, and slay and are slain: a promise binding on Him in

truth, through the Law, the Gospel, and the Quran: and who is

more faithful to his covenant than Allah? Then rejoice in the

bargain which ye have concluded: that is the achievementsupreme." (9:111)

b. Whoever is killed (in the context of battle) goes toparadise:

Narrated Al-Mughira bin Shu'ba: Our Prophet told us about the

message of our Lord that "Whoever amongst us is killed will go to

Paradise." Umar asked the Prophet, "Is it not true that our men

who are killed will go to Paradise and theirs (i.e. those of the

Pagan's) will go to the (Hell) fire?" The Prophet said, "Yes."

(Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number 072.)

c. Paradise is assured for martyrs:Narrated by Mu'adh ibn Jabal: The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) said: If

anyone fights in Allah's path as long as the time between two

milkings of a she-camel, Paradise will be assured for him. Ifanyone sincerely asks Allah for being killed and then dies or is

killed, there will be a reward of a martyr for him. Ibn al-Musaffa

added from here: If anyone is wounded in Allah's path, or suffers a

misfortune, it will come on the Day of resurrection as copious as

possible, its colour saffron, and its odour musk; and if anyone

suffers from ulcers while in Allah's path, he will have on him the


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stamp of the martyrs. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith Number

2535. Chapter: Jihad.) (Repeated Elsewhere, once)

d. Martyrs (and other groups) are in paradise:Narrated by Hasana' daughter of Mu'awiyah: She reported on the

authority of her paternal uncle: I asked the Prophet (pbuh): Who

are in Paradise? He replied: Prophets are in Paradise, martyrs are

in Paradise, infants are in Paradise and children buried alive are in

Paradise. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith Number 2515. Chapter:

Jihad.) (Repeated elsewhere, once)

e. The warrior is guaranteed paradise if he is killed:Narrated by Abu Huraira: I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "The

example of a Mujahid in Allah's cause... and Allah knows better

who really strives in his cause... is like a person who fasts and

prays continuously. Allah guarantees that He will admit the

Mujahid in His Cause into Paradise if he is killed, otherwise He willreturn him to his home safely with rewards and war booty."


f. The warrior receives a great reward whether he is killedor victorious

Let those (believers) who sell the life of this world for the

Hereafter fight in the cause of Allah, whosoever fights in the Cause

of Allah, and is killed or gets victory, We shall bestow on him agreat reward. (4:74, Medina, 92/114)


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3. DISCRIPTION OF MARTYRDOMa. A man is assured paradise and fights until he dies:It has been reported on the authority of Anas b. Malik who said:

The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sent Busaisah as

a scout to see what the caravan of Abu Sufyan was doing. He came

(back and met the Holy Prophet in his house) where there was

nobody except myself and the Messenger of Allah. I do not

remember whether he (Hadrat Anas) made an exception of some

wives of the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him) or not and

told him the news of the caravan. (Having heard the news), theMessenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) came out (hurriedly),

spoke to the people and said: We are in need (of men); whoever

has an animal to ride upon ready with him should ride with us.

People began to ask him permission for bringing their riding

animals which were grazing on the hillocks near Medina. He said:

No. (I want) only those who have their riding animals ready. So the

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and his Companions

proceeded towards Badr and reached there forestalling thepolytheists (of Mecca). When the polytheists (also) reached there,

the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: None of you

should step forward to (do) anything unless I am ahead of him.

The polytheists (now) advanced (towards us), and the Messenger

of Allah (may peace be upon him) said. Get up to enter Paradise

which is equal in width to the heavens and the earth. 'Umair b. al-

Humam al-Ansari said: Messenger of Allah, is Paradise equal in

extent to the heavens and the earth? He said: Yes. 'Umair said: Mygoodness! The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) asked

him: What prompted you to utter these words (i.e., my

goodness!)? He said: Messenger of Allah, nothing but the desire

that I be among its residents. He said: Thou art (surely) among its

residents. He took out dates from his bag and began to eat them.

Then he said: If I were to live until I have eaten all these dates of

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Number 4678. Chapter: In proof of the martyr's attaining

paradise.)

d. Fulfill your vow to me by dying:Allah said, Some of you have fulfilled your vow to Me by dying;you have finished your work and returned to Me like those who

sought martyrdom in prior battles. And some are still waiting to

capitalize on Allah's promise of martyrdom. You do not hesitate in

your religion and never doubt.' (Ishaq: 468)

e. The dead have completed their vow and some still wait:It has been reported on the authority of Anas who said: My uncle

and I have been named after him was not present with the

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on the Day of Badr.

He felt distressed about it. He would say: I have missed the first

battle fought by the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him),

and if God now gives me an opportunity to see a battlefield with

the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), God will see

what I do therein. He was afraid to say more than this (lest he be

unable to keep his word with God). He was present with the

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on the Day of Uhud.

He met Sa'd b. Mu'adh (who was retreating). Anas said to him: O

Abu 'Amr, where (are you going)?Woe (to thee) ! I find the smell of

Paradise beside the Uhud mountain. (Reprimanding Sa'd in these

words) he went forward and fought there (the enemy) until he

was killed. (The narrator says). More than eighty wounds inflicted

with swords, spears and arrows were found on his body. His

sister, my aunt, ar-Rubayyi', daughter of Nadr, said: I could not

recognise my brother's body (it was so badly mutilated) except

from his finger-tips. (It was on this occasion that) the Qur'anic

verse: "Among the Believers are men who have been true to their

covenant with God. Of them some have completed their vow (to

the extreme), and some still wait: but they have never changed

(their determination) in the least" (xxxiii. 23). The narrator said

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Companions. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4683. Chapter:

In proof of the martyr's attaining paradise.)

f. A blind man is granted martyrdom:Amr Jamuh was a very lame man. He had four lion-like sons who

were present at the Apostles battles. At Uhud he came to the

Prophet and told him that his sons wanted to keep him back and

prevent his joining the army. Yet, by Allah, I hope to tread in the

Heavenly Garden of Paradise despite my lameness. The Apostle

said, Allah has excused you, and Jihad is not incumbent on you.

Then Muhammad turned to his sons and said, You need not

prevent him. Perhaps Allah will favor him with martyrdom. So the

lame old man went into battle and was killed. (Ishaq: 385)


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4. THE SHADES OF SWORDSa. Paradise is under the shades of swords:Narrated by Salim Abu An-Nadr: (The freed slave of 'Umar bin

'Ubaidullah) I was Umar's clerk. Once Abdullah bin Abi Aufa wrote

a letter to 'Umar when he proceeded to Al-Haruriya. I read in it

that Allah's Apostle in one of his military expeditions against the

enemy, waited till the sun declined and then he got up amongst the

people saying, "O people! Do not wish to meet the enemy, and ask

Allah for safety, but when you face the enemy, be patient, andremember that Paradise is under the shades of swords." Then he

said, "O Allah, the Revealer of the Holy Book, and the Mover of the

clouds and the Defeater of the clans, defeat them, and grant us

victory over them." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith

Number 266A.)

b. Paradise is under the shades of swords:Narrated by 'Abdullah bin Abi Aufa: Allah's Apostle said, "Know

that Paradise is under the shades of swords." (Bukhari, Volume

004, Book 052, Hadith Number 073.)

c. Do not desire conflict, but paradise is under the shades ofswords:

Narrated by Salim Abu An-Nadr: The freed slave of 'Umar bin

'Ubaidullah who was 'Umar's clerk: 'Abdullah bin Abi Aufa wrote

him (i.e. 'Umar) a letter that contained the following: "Once Allah's

Apostle (during a holy battle), waited till the sun had declined and

then he got up among the people and said, "O people! Do not wish

to face the enemy (in a battle) and ask Allah to save you (from

calamities) but if you should face the enemy, then be patient and

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swords." He then said,, "O Allah! The Revealer of the (Holy) Book,

the Mover of the clouds, and Defeater of Al-Ahzab (i.e. the clans of

infidels), defeat them infidels and bestow victory upon us."


d. Paradise is under the shades of swords:It is Narrated by Abu Nadr that he learnt from a letter sent by a

man from the Aslam tribe, who was a Companion of the Holy

Prophet (may peace be upon him) and whose name was 'Abdullah

b. Abu Aufa, to 'Umar b. 'Ubaidullah when the latter marched uponHaruriyya (Khawarij) informing him that the Messenger of Allah

(may peace be upon him) in one of those days when lie was

confronting the enemy waited until the sun had declined. Then he

stood up (to address the people) and said: O ye men, do not wish

for an encounter with the enemy. Pray to Allah to grant you

security; (but) when you (have to) encounter them exercise

patience, and you should know that Paradise is under the shadowsof the swords. Then the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon

him) stood up (again) and said: O Allah. Revealer of the Book,

Disperser of the clouds, Defeater of the hordes, put our enemy to

rout and help us against them. (Muslim, Book 019, Hadith Number

4314. Chapter: One should not desire an encounter with the

enemy. but it is essential to show patience during the encounter.)


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sister of Amr. The Prophet said, "Why is she crying?" Or said, "Do

not cry, for the angels are still shading him with their wings." (Al-

Bukhari asked Sadqa, a sub-narrator, "Does the narration include

the expression: 'Till he was lifted?' "The latter replied, "Jabir may

have said it.") (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number

071.)


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6. OTHER BENEFITS OF MARTYRDOMa. Martyrs their deeds will not be lost.But if it had been Allah's Will, He could certainly have exacted

retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to

test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of

Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost." (47:3-4)

b. The intercession of martyrs is powerful:Narrated by AbudDarda': The Prophet (pbuh) said: The

intercession of a martyr will be accepted for seventy members of

his family. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith Number 2516.

Chapter: Jihad.)

c. A better and superior house (in paradise) for martyrs:Narrated by Samura: The Prophet said, "Last night two men came

to me (in a dream) and made me ascend a tree and then admitted

me into a better and superior house, better of which I have never

seen. One of them said, 'This house is the house of martyrs."


d. He now has his two dark eyed virgins:Masud was one of those who found martyrdom at Khaybar.

Muhammad said, He has with him now his two dark-eyed virgins.

When a martyr is slain, his two virgins pet him, wiping the dustfrom his face. They say, "May Allah throw dust on the face of the

man who did this to you, and slay him who slew you!" (Ishaq: 518)


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7. A CUT ABOVEa. Believers who do not fight are not equal to those who do:"Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and receive no

hurt, and those who strive and fight in the cause of Allah with their

goods and their persons. Allah hath granted a grade higher to

those who strive and fight with their goods and persons than to

those who sit (at home). Unto all (in Faith) Hath Allah promised

good: But those who strive and fight Hath He distinguished above

those who sit (at home) by a special reward,-" (4:95, Medina,

92/114)

b. Those who strive with their wealth and lives in Allahsway are much greater in Allahs sight:

"Those who believe, and have left their homes and striven with

their wealth and their lives in Allah's way are of much greater

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8. MARTYRS DO NOT WANT TO RETURNa. The reward of martyrs in paradise is such that they do not

desire to return:

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet delivered a sermon and

said, "Zaid took the flag and was martyred, and then Ja'far took the

flag and was martyred, and then 'Abdullah bin Rawaha took the

flag and was martyred too, and then Khalid bin Al-Walid took the

flag though he was not appointed as a commander and Allah made

him victorious." The Prophet further added, "It would not pleaseus to have them with us." Aiyub, a sub-narrator, added, "Or the

Prophet, shedding tears, said, 'It would not please them to be with

us." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number 055.)

b. The reward of martyrs in paradise is such that they do notdesire to return:

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: Allah's Apostle delivered a sermon

and said, "Zaid received the flag and was martyred, then Ja'far took

it and was martyred, then 'Abdullah bin Rawaha took it and was

martyred, and then Khalid bin Al-Walid took it without being

appointed, and Allah gave him victory." The Prophet added, "I am

not pleased (or they will not be pleased) that they should remain

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9. EXCEPT TO BE MARTYRED AGAIN:a. The only reasons martyrs (in paradise) want to return to

earth is to be martyred again:

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, "Nobody who

enters Paradise likes to go back to the world even if he got

everything on the earth, except a Mujahid who wishes to return to

the world so that he may be martyred ten times because of the

dignity he receives (from Allah)."

b. Martyrs only want to return to be martyred again:It has been narrated on the authority of Anas b. Malik (through a

different chain of transmitters) that the Messenger of Allah (may

peace be upon him) said: Nobody who enters Paradise will (ever

like to) return to this world even if he were offered everything on

the surface of the earth (as an inducement) except the martyr who

will desire to return to this world and be killed ten times for the

sake of the great honour that has been bestowed upon him.(Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4635. Chapter: The merit of

Martyrdom.)


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c. New converts have a great reward:It has been reported on the authority of Bara!' who stated: A man

from Banu Nabit (one of the Ansar tribes) came to the HolyProphet (may peace be upon him) and said: I testify that there is

no god except Allah and that thou art His bondman and

Messenger. Then he went forward and fought until he was killed.

The Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him) said: He has done a

little but shall be given a great reward. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith

Number 4679. Chapter: In proof of the martyr's attaining

paradise.)

d. A murderer is forgiven if he is later martyred.Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Allah welcomes

two men with a smile; one of whom kills the other and both of

them enter Paradise. One fights in Allah's Cause and gets killed.

Later on Allah forgives the 'killer who also get martyred (In Allah's

Cause)." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number 080I.)


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PART 2:

FIGHTING


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1. EVERYONE MUST FIGHTa. Fighting is prescribes for you even though you dont like

it:

"Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible

that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a

thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not."

(2:216, Medina, 87/114 in order)

b. Dont be fainthearted and cry for peace:"Be not weary and faint-hearted, crying for peace, when ye shouldbe uppermost for Allah is with you," (47:35, Medina, 95/114)

c. Jihad is incumbent on you with (not against) every ruler,whether pious or impious:

Narrated by AbuHurayrah: The Prophet (pbuh) said: Striving in

the path of Allah (jihad) is incumbent on you along with every

ruler, whether he is pious or impious; the prayer is obligatory on

you behind every believer, pious or impious, even if he commits

grave sins; the (funeral) prayer is incumbent upon every Muslim,

pious and impious, even if he commits major sins. (Abu Dawood,

Book 008, Hadith Number 2527. Chapter: Jihad.)

d. Those who do not fight or support fighting will be smittenby Allah:

Narrated by AbuUmamah: The Prophet (pbuh) said: He who doesnot join the warlike expedition (jihad), or equip, or looks well after

a warrior's family when he is away, will be smitten by Allah with a

sudden calamity. Yazid ibn Abdu Rabbihi said in his tradition:

'before the Day of Resurrection". (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith



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e. Use properties, persons and tongues to strive againstpolytheists:

Narrated by Anas ibn Malik: The Prophet (pbuh) said: Use your

property, your persons any your tongues in striving against the

polytheists. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith Number 2498.

Chapter: Jihad.)


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2. HYPOCRITES DONT FIGHTa. Those who do not fight are hypocrites:And the Hypocrites also. These were told: "Come, fight in the way

of God, or (at least) drive (The foe from your city)." They said:

"Had we known how to fight, we should certainly have followed

you." They were that day nearer to Unbelief than to Faith, saying

with their lips what was not in their hearts but God hath full

knowledge of all they conceal. (3:167)

b. Dont let hypocrites join in on the fighting; they refusedthe first time:

If Allah brings you back to a party of them (the hypocrites), and

they ask your permission to go out (to fight), say: "Never shall you

go out with me, nor fight an enemy with me; you agreed to sit

inactive on the first occasion, then you sit (now) with those who

lag behind." (Muhsin and Hilali, 9:83)

c. Hypocrites try to scare believers into not fighting:Those (i.e. believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said,

"Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great

army), therefore, fear them." But it (only) increased them in Faith,

and they said: "Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best

Disposer of affairs (for us)." (Muhsin and Hilali, 3:173)

d. Strive against unbelievers and hypocrites:O Prophet! Strive hard against the Unbelievers and the Hypocrites,

and be firm against them. Their abode is Hell,- an evil refuge

(indeed). (Yusuf Ali, 66:9)


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e. Do not be a hypocrite; respond when Mohammadsummons you to war:

Allah said, Do not turn away from Muhammad when he is

speaking to you. Do not contradict his orders. And do not be a

hypocrite, one who pretends to be obedient to him and then

disobeys him. Those who do so will receive My vengeance. You

must respond to the Apostle when he summons you to war.

(Ishaq: 322)

f. Those who do not desire martyrdom die as hypocrites:It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that theMessenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: One who died

but did not fight in the way of Allah nor did he express any desire

(or determination) for Jihad died the death of a hypocrite.

'Abdullah b. Mubarak said: We think the hadith pertained to the

time of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). (Muslim,

Book 020, Hadith Number 4696. Chapter: Denunciation of one

who died but never fought in the way of Allah nor did he everexpress a desire or determination for jihad.)


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3. WAR AS A TESTa. Fighting is a choice between this life and the next. Those

who refuse to fight will be punished in hell:

"O ye who believe! What is the matter with you, that, when ye are

asked to go forth in the cause of Allah, ye cling heavily to the

earth? Do ye prefer the life of this world to the Hereafter? But little

is the comfort of this life, as compared with the Hereafter. Unless

ye go forth, He will punish you with a grievous penalty, and put

others in your place." This is a warning to those who refuse tofight, that they will be punished with Hell. (9:38-39)

b. Fighting is a test to distinguish believers and hypocrites:Allah said, I let them get the better of you to test you. So fear Me

and obey Me. If you had believed in what My Prophet brought

from Me you would not have received a shock from the Meccan

army. But We cause days like this so that Allah may know those

who believe and may choose martyrs from among you. Allah must

distinguish between believers and hypocrites so that He can honor

the faithful with martyrdom. (Ishaq: 394)

c. The battle of Uhud was a test:The day of Uhud was a day of trial, calamity, and heart-searching

on which Allah tested the believers. He put the hypocrites

[peaceful Muslims] on trial, those who professed faith with theirtongue and hid unbelief in their hearts. And it was a day in which

Allah honored with martyrdom those whom He willed. (Ishaq:

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4. COMMANDS TO FIGHTa. Fight in the cause of Allah:"Then fight in the cause of Allah, and know that Allah Heareth and

knoweth all things." (2:244, Medina, 87/114)

b. Those who believe fight:"Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah" (4:76, Medina,

92/114)

c. Exhort the believers to fight:"O Prophet, exhort the believers to fight..." (8:65, Medina, 88/114

in order)

d. Fight and Allah will punish them by your hands"Fight them, Allah will punish them by your hands and bring them

to disgrace..." (9:14, Medina, 113/114 in order)

e. Fight unbelievers who are near to you:"O you who believe! Fight those of the unbelievers who are near to

you and let them find in you hardness." (9:123, Medina, 113/114

in order)

f. Strive hard and be unyielding:"O Prophet! strive hard against the unbelievers and the hypocrites

and be unyielding to them; and their abode is hell, and evil is the

destination." (9:73, Medina, 113/114)

g. Strive with the utmost strenuousness:"Therefore listen not to the Unbelievers, but strive against them

with the utmost strenuousness..." (25:52, Mecca, 42/114)
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h. Strive with your wealth and lives:"Go forth, light-armed and heavy-armed, and strive with your

wealth and your lives in the way of Allah! That is best for you if yebut knew." (9:41)


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5. FIGHT IN THE RIGHT SPIRITa. Fighting for worldly advantage is not rewarded:Narrated by AbuHurayrah: A man said: Apostle of Allah, a man

wishes to take part in jihad in Allah's path desiring some worldly

advantage? The Prophet (pbuh) said: He will have not reward. The

people thought it terrible, and they said to the man: Go back to the

Apostle of Allah (pbuh), for you might not have made him

understand well. He, therefore, (went and again) asked: Apostle of

Allah, a man wishes to take part in jihad in Allah's path desiringsome worldly advantage? He replied: There is no reward for him.

They again said to the man: Return to the Apostle of Allah. He,

therefore, said to him third time. He replied: There is no reward

for him. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith Number 2510. Chapter:

Jihad.)

b.

A fighter will be resurrected with the same frame of mindas when he fought:

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As: Apostle of Allah, tell me

about jihad and fighting. He replied: Abdullah ibn Amr, if you fight

with endurance seeking from Allah your reward, Allah will

resurrect you showing endurance and seeking your reward from

Him, but, if you fight for vain show seeking to acquire much, Allah

will resurrect you making a vain show and seeking to acquire

much. In whatever you fight or are killed, Abdullah ibn Amr, in

that state Allah will resurrect you. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith


c. The pious, sincere fighter is rewarded:Narrated by Mu'adh ibn Jabal: The Prophet (pbuh) said: Fighting is

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gives the property he values, treats his associates gently and

avoids doing mischief, will have the reward for all the time

whether he is asleep or awake; but the one who fights in a

boasting spirit, for the sake of display and to gain a reputation,

who disobeys the leader and does mischief in the earth will not

return credit or without blame. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith


d. Allah loves pride in a man while fighting:Narrated by Jabir ibn Atik: The Prophet (pbuh) said: There isjealousy which Allah loves and jealousy which Allah hates. That

which Allah loves is jealousy regarding a matter of doubt, and that

which Allah hates is jealousy regarding something which is not

doubtful. There is pride which Allah hates and pride which Allah

loves. That which Allah loves is a man's pride when fighting and

when giving sadaqah and that which Allah hates is pride shown by

oppression. The narrator Musa said: "by boasting." (Abu Dawood,Book 008, Hadith Number 2653. Chapter: Jihad.)

e. He who fights so that the word of Allah is exalted isfighting in the way of Allah:

It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Musa Ash'ari that a

desert Arab came to the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him)

and said: Messenger of Allah, one man fights for the spoils of war;

another fights that he may be remembered, and another fights thathe may see his (high) position (achieved as a result of his valour in

fighting). Which of these is fighting in the cause of God? The

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Who fights so

that the word of Allah is exalted is fighting in the way of Allah.

(Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4684. Chapter: One who fights

that the word of Allah is exalted fights in the way of Allah.) (The

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f. Those who fight for the wrong reasons are cast into hell:It has been narrated on the authority of Sulaiman b. Yasar who

said: People dispersed from around Abu Huraira, and Natil, whowas from the Syrians, said to him: O Shaikh, relate (to us) a

tradition you have heard from the Messenger of Allah (may peace

be upon him). He said: Yes. I heard the Messenger of Allah (may

peace be upon him) say: The first of men (whose case) will be

decided on the Day of Judgment will be a man who died as a

martyr. He shall be brought (before the Judgment Seat). Allah will

make him recount His blessings (i.e. the blessings which He had

bestowed upon him) and he will recount them (and admit havingenjoyed them in his life). (Then) will Allah say: What did you do

(to requite these blessings)? He will say: I fought for Thee until I

died as a martyr. Allah will say: You have told a lie. You fought that

you might be called a "brave warrior". And you were called so,

(Then) orders will be passed against him and he will be dragged

with his face downward and cast into Hell. Then will be brought

forward a man who acquired knowledge and imparted it (to

others) and recited the Qur'an. He will be brought And Allah willmake him recount His blessings and he will recount them (and

admit having enjoyed them in his lifetime). Then will Allah ask:

What did you do (to requite these blessings)? He will say: I

acquired knowledge and disseminated it and recited the Qur'an

seeking Thy pleasure. Allah will say: You have told a lie. You

acquired knowledge so that you might be called "a scholar," and

you recited the Qur'an so that it might be said: "He is a Qari" and

such has been said. Then orders will be passed against him and heshall be dragged with his face downward and cast into the Fire.

Then will be brought a man whom Allah had made abundantly rich

and had granted every kind of wealth. He will be brought and Allah

will make him recount His blessings and he will recount them and

(admit having enjoyed them in his lifetime). Allah will (then) ask:

What have you done (to requite these blessings)? He will say: I

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be spent. Allah will say: You are lying. You did (so) that it might be

said about (You): "He is a generous fellow" and so it was said.

Then will Allah pass orders and he will be dragged with his facedownward and thrown into Hell. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith

Number 4688. Chapter: Who fought for ostentation and vanity

deserved (punishment in) Hell loss.) [The next hadith makes the

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6. THE BEST DEEDa. Belief in Allah and Jihad are the most meritorious acts;

courageous fighting blots out all sins except debt:

It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Qatada that the

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stood up among

them (his Companions) to deliver his sermon in which he told

them that Jihad in the way of Allah and belief in Allah (with all His

Attributes) are the most meritorious of acts. A man stood up and

said: Messenger of Allah, do you think that if I am killed in the way

of Allah, my sins will be blotted out from me? The Messenger ofAllah (may peace be upon him) said: Yes, in case you are killed in

the way of Allah and you were patient and sincere and you always

fought facing the enemy, never turning your back upon him. Then

he added: What have you said (now)? (Wishing to have further

assurance from him for his satisfaction), he asked (again): Do you

think if I am killed in the way of Allah, all my sins will be

obliterated from me? The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon

him) said: Yes, it you were patient and sincere and always foughtfacing the enemy and never turning your back upon him, (all your

lapses would be forgiven) except debt. Gabriel has told me this.

(Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4646. Chapter: One who is

killed in the way of Allah will have all his sins blotted out except

debt.) [The next four hadith are the same.]

b. There is not deed that equals Jihad in reward.Narrated by Abu Huraira: A man came to Allah's Apostle and said,"Instruct me as to such a deed as equals Jihad (in reward)." He

replied, "I do not find such a deed." Then he added, "Can you, while

the Muslim fighter is in the battle-field, enter your mosque to

perform prayers without cease and fast and never break your

fast?" The man said, "But who can do that?" Abu- Huraira added,

"The Mujahid (i.e. Muslim fighter) is rewarded even for the


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footsteps of his horse while it wanders bout (for grazing) tied in a

long rope." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number 044.)

c. Jihad is the best deed:Abu Dharr reported: I said: Messenger of Allah, which of the deeds

is the best? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Belief in Allah and Jihad

in His cause. I again asked: Who is the slave whose emancipation is

the best? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: One who is valuable for

his master and whose price is high. I said: If I can't afford to do it?

He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Help an artisan or make anything

for the unskilled (labourer). I (Abu Dharr) said: Messenger ofAllah, you see that I am helpless in doing some of these deeds. He

(the Holy Prophet) replied: Desist from doing mischief to the

people. That is the charity of your person on your behalf. (The next

hadith is the same.) (Muslim, Book 001, Hadith Number 0149)

d. Jihad is the second-best deed:Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah was asked about

the best of deeds. He observed: Belief in Allah. He (the inquirer)said: What next? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Jihad (struggle to

the utmost) in the cause of Allah. He (the inquirer) again said:

What next? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Pilgrimage accepted

into the grace of the Lord. In the tradition narrated on the

authority of Muhammad b. Ja'far (the words are) that he (the Holy

Prophet) said: Belief in Allah and His Messenger. Muhammad b.

Rafi and 'Abd b. Humaid, 'Abdur-Razzaq and Ma'mar and Zuhri

have narrated a hadith like this on the authority of the same chainof transmitters. (Muslim, Book 001, Hadith Number 0148)

e. Jihad is the third-best deed:Narrated by 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

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h. Fighting is better than giving water to pilgrims ormaintaining the sacred mosque:

It has been narrated on the authority of Nu'man b. Bashir whosaid: As I was (sitting) near the pulpit of the Messenger of Allah

(may peace be upon him), a man said: I do not care if, after

embracing Islam, I do not do any good deed (except) distributing

drinking water among the pilgrims. Another said: I do not care if,

after embracing Islam, I do not do any good deed beyond

maintenance service to the Sacred Mosque. Another said: Jihad in

the way of Allah is better than what you have said. 'Umar

reprimanded them and said: Don't raise your voices near thepulpit of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on

Friday. When prayer was over, I entered (the apartment of the

Holy Prophet) and asked his verdict about the matter in which

they had differed. (It was upon this that) Allah, the Almighty and

Exalted, revealed the Qur'anic verse: "Do you make the giving of

drinking water to the pilgrims and the maintenance of the Sacred

Mosque equal to (the service of those) who believe in Allah and

the Last Day and strive hard in the cause of Allah. They are notequal in the sight of God. And Allah guides not the wrongdoing

people" (ix. 20). This tradition has been narrated on the authority

of Nu'man b. Bashir through another chain of transmitters.

(Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4638. Chapter: The merit of

Martyrdom.)

i. Keeping watch is greater than a months fasting andconstant prayer:

It has been narrated on the authority of Salman who said: I heard

the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) say: Keeping

watch for a day and a night is better (in point of reward) than

fasting for a whole month and standing in prayer every night. If a

person dies (while, performing this duty), his (meritorious)

activity will continue and he will go on receiving his reward for it

perpetually and will be saved from the torture of the grave. [The


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next hadith is the same.] (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4703.

Chapter: The merit of keeping watch in the way of Allah, the

Almighty and Exalted.)


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7. THE BEST MANa. The best among the people strives in Allahs cause.Narrated by Abu Said Al-Khudri: Somebody asked, "O Allah's

Apostle! Who is the best among the people?" Allah's Apostle

replied "A believer who strives his utmost in Allah's Cause with his

life and property." They asked, "Who is next?" He replied, "A

believer who stays in one of the mountain paths worshipping Allah

and leaving the people secure from his mischief." (Bukhari,


b. Those who fight with their wealth and their lives are thebest of men: the worshipping hermit is second-best:

It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Sa'id Khudri that a

man came to the Holy Prophet (may peace he upon him) and said:

Who is the best of men? He replied: A man who fights in the way of

Allah spending his wealth and staking his life. The man then asked:

Who is next to him (in excellence)? He said: Next to him is abeliever who lives in a mountain gorge worshipping his Lord and

sparing men from his mischief. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number

4652. Chapter: Merit of Jihad and of keeping vigilance (over the

enemy). [The next two hadith are the same.]

c. The best man is ready to fight, seeking death; theworshipping hermit is second-best:

It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that theMessenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Of the men he

lives the best life who holds the reins of his horse (ever ready to

march) in the way of Allah, flies on its back whenever he hears a

fearful shriek, or a call for help, flies to it seeking death at places

where it can be expected. (Next to him) is a man who lives with his

sheep at a hill-top or in a valley, says his prayers regularly, gives

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better person among men except these two. (Muslim, Book 020,

Hadith Number 4655. Chapter: Merit of Jihad and of keeping

vigilance (over the enemy).) [The next two hadith are the same.]


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8. JIHAD REPLACES MIGRATIONa. Fighting in the way of Allah replaces the migration:It has been reported on the authority of Mujashi' b. Mas'ud who

said: I brought my brother Abu Ma'bad to the Messenger of Allah

(may peace he upon him) after the conquest of Mecca and said:

Messenger of Allah, allow him to swear his pledge of migration at

your hand. He said: The period of migration is over with those who

had to do it (and now nobody can get this meritorious distinction)

I said: For what actions will you allow him to bind himself in oath?

He said: (He can do so) for serving the cause of Islam, for fightingin the way of Allah and for fighting in the cause of virtue. Abd

Uthman said: I met Abd Ma'bad and told him what I had heard

from Mujashi'. He said: He has told the truth. (Muslim, Book 020,

Hadith Number 4595. Chapter: No migration after the conquest of

Mecca but allegiance could be sworn (to a rightful leader) on

serving the cause of Islam, on fighting in the way of Allah and on

following the path of virtue.)

b. Fighting in the way of Allah replaces the migration:Another version of the tradition transmitted on the authority of

Asim has the same wording but does not mention the name of Abu

Ma'bad. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4596. Chapter: No

migration after the conquest of Mecca but allegiance could be

sworn (to a rightful leader) on serving the cause of Islam, on

fighting in the way of Allah and on following the path of virtue.)

c. Be ready to fight in the cause of Allah:It has been narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas that the

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said on the day of the

Conquest of Mecca: There is no Hijra now, but (only) Jihad

(fighting for the cause of Islam) and sincerity of purpose (have

great reward); when you are asked to set out (on an expedition

undertaken for the cause of Islam) you should (readily) do so.

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after the conquest of Mecca but allegiance could be sworn (to a

rightful leader) on serving the cause of Islam, on fighting in the

way of Allah and on following the path of virtue.)

d. Be ready to fight in the cause of Allah:The above tradition has been handed down through a different

chain of transmitters. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4598.

Chapter: No migration after the conquest of Mecca but allegiance

could be sworn (to a rightful leader) on serving the cause of Islam,

on fighting in the way of Allah and on following the path of virtue.)

e. Mo more migration; just jihad and sincere intention:'Aisha reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon

him) was asked about migration, whereupon he said: There is no

migration after the Conquest (of Mecca), but Jihad and sincere

intention. When you are asked to set out (for the cause of Islam),

you should set out, (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4599.

Chapter: No migration after the conquest of Mecca but allegiance

could be sworn (to a rightful leader) on serving the cause of Islam,

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9. A DAYS FIGHTINGa. A days fighting is better than anything in the world:Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, "A single endeavour

(of fighting) in Allah's Cause in the forenoon or in the afternoon is

better than the world and whatever is in it." (Bukhari, Volume 004,

Book 052, Hadith Number 050.)

b. A days fighting is better than anything in the world:Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "A place in Paradise assmall as a bow is better than all that on which the sun rises and

sets (i.e. all the world)." He also said, "A single endeavour in

Allah's Cause in the afternoon or in the forenoon is better than all

that on which the sun rises and sets." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book

052, Hadith Number 051.)

c. A days fighting is better than anything in the world:Narrated by Sahl bin Sad: The Prophet said, "A single endeavour in

Allah's Cause in the afternoon and in the forenoon is better than

the world and whatever is in it." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052,

Hadith Number 052.)

d. A days fighting is better than anything in the world:Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, "Nobody who dies

and finds good from Allah (in the Hereafter) would wish to comeback to this world even if he were given the whole world and

whatever is in it, except the martyr who, on seeing the superiority

of martyrdom, would like to come back to the world and get killed

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Narrated Anas: The Prophet said, "A single endeavour (of fighting)

in Allah's Cause in the afternoon or in the forenoon is better than

all the world and whatever is in it. A place in Paradise as small as

the bow or lash of one of you is better than all the world and

whatever is in it. And if a houri from Paradise appeared to the

people of the earth, she would fill the space between Heaven and

the Earth with light and pleasant scent and her head cover is

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10. A WARRIORS REWARDa. God loves those who fight:Truly God loves those who fight in His Cause in battle array, as if

they were a solid cemented structure.

b. Those who strive with their wealth and persons willprosper:

"But the Messenger, and those who believe with him, strive and

fight with their wealth and their persons: for them are (all) good

things: and it is they who will prosper." (9:88)

c. Perfect prayer and fasting assures paradise. Paradise hasone hundred grades deserved for fighters:

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Whoever believes in

Allah and His Apostle, offer prayer perfectly and fasts the month of

Ramadan, will rightfully be granted Paradise by Allah, no matter

whether he fights in Allah's Cause or remains in the land where heis born." The people said, "O Allah's Apostle ! Shall we acquaint the

people with this good news?" He said, "Paradise has one-hundred

grades which Allah has reserved for the Mujahidin who fight in His

Cause, and the distance between each of two grades is like the

distance between the Heaven and the Earth. So, when you ask

Allah (for something), ask for Al-firdaus which is the best and

highest part of Paradise." (i.e. The sub-narrator added, "I think theProphet also said, 'Above it (i.e. Al-Firdaus) is the Throne of

Beneficent (i.e. Allah), and from it originate the rivers of

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Book 020, Hadith Number 4639. Chapter: Merit of leaving for Jihad

in the morning and evening.) [The next 5 hadith are the same.]

g. Jihad elevates a man in paradise:It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Sa'id Khudri that the

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said (to him): Abu

Sa'id, whoever cheerfully accepts Allah as his Lord, Islam as his

religion and Muhammad as his Apostle is necessarily entitled to

enter Paradise. He (Abu Sa'id) wondered at it and said: Messenger

of Allah, repeat it for me. He (the Messenger of Allah) did that and

said: There is another act which elevates the position of a man inParadise to a grade one hundred (higher), and the elevation

between one grade and the other is equal to the height of the

heaven from the earth. He (Abu Sa'id) said: What is that act? He

replied: Jihad in the way of Allah! Jihad in the way of Allah!

(Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4645. Chapter: The high

position reserved by God for mujahids in paradise.)

h. Allah takes care of fighters affairs; those who fight willagain paradise or booty; the wounded smell good in

heaven; Mohammad would love to be martyred.

It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the

Messenger of Allah (may peace upon him) said: Allah has

undertaken to look after the affairs of one who goes out to fight in

His way believing in Him and affirming the truth of His Apostles.

He is committed to His care that He will either admit him to

Paradise or bring him back to his home from where he set out witha reward or (his share of) booty. By the Being in Whose Hand is

the life of Muhammad. If a person gets wounded in the way of

Allah, he will come on the Day of Judgment with his wound in the

same condition as it was when it was first inflicted; its colour

being the colour of blood but its smell will be the smell of musk.

By, the Being in Whose Hand is Muhammad's life, if it were not to

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expedition which is going to fight in the cause of Allah. But I do not

have abundant means to provide them (the Mujahids) with riding

beasts, nor have they (i.e. all of them) abundant means (to providethemselves with all the means of Jihad) so that they could be left

behind. By the being in whose hand is Muhammad's lap, I love to

fight in the way of Allah and be killed, to fight and again be killed

and to fight again and be killed. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith

Number 4626. Chapter: The merit of Jihad and campaigning in the

way of Allah.

i.

Allah takes care of fighters affairs; those who fight willagain paradise or booty; the wounded smell good in

heaven; Mohammad would love to be martyred.

The same tradition has been melted through another chain of

transmitters. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4627. Chapter:

The merit of Jihad and campaigning in the way of Allah.)

j. The fighters wounds smell sweet in heaven:It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Haraira that theMessenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Every wound

received by a Muslim in the way of Allah will appear on the Day of

Judgment in the same condition as it was when it was inflicted,

and would be bleeding profusely. The colour (of its discharge) will

be the colour of blood, but its smell will be the smell of musk. By

the Being in Whose Hand is Muhammad's life, if it were not hard

upon the Muslims, I would not lag behind any expedition

undertaken for Jihad, but I do not possess abundant means toprovide the Mujahids with riding animals, nor do they (i.e. all of

them) have abundant means (to provide themselves with all the

means of Jihad) to follow me, nor would it please their hearts to

stay behind me. (Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4630.

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11. SUPPORTING A WARRIORa. Rewards for warriors and those who equip them:Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As: The Prophet (pbuh) said:

The warrior gets his reward, and the one who equips him gets his

own reward and that of the warrior. (Abu Dawood, Book 008,

Hadith Number 2520. Chapter: Jihad.)

b. Those who look after a warriors wealth and family willget half a warriors reward:

It has been narrated (through a still different chain of

transmitters) on the authority of Abu Sa'id Khudrl that the

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) despatched a force to

Banu Lihyan. (and said:) One man from every two should join the

force. Then he said to those who stayed behind: Those of you who

will look well after the family and wealth of those who are going

on the expedition will be getting half the reward of the warriors.

[Seven previous hadith express similar principles.] (Muslim, Book020, Hadith Number 4672. Chapter: The merit of helping the

warrior (fighting in the way of Allah) with something to ride upon

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12. WIN/WIN SITUATIONa. The fighters wounds smell sweet in heaven:It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the

Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: One who is

wounded in the way of Allah-and Allah knows better who is

wounded in His way-will appear on the Day of Judgment with his

wound bleeding. The colour (of its discharge) will be the colour of

blood, (but) its smell will be the smell of musk. (Muslim, Book 020,

Hadith Number 4629. Chapter: The merit of Jihad and

campaigning in the way of Allah.)

b. The fighter will either return home with booty or he willgo paradise:

It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira who said:

Allah has undertaken to provide for one who leaves his home

(only) to fight for His cause and to affirm the truth of His word;

Allah will either admit him to Paradise or will bring him back

home from where he had come out, with his reward and booty.(Muslim, Book 020, Hadith Number 4628. Chapter: The merit of

Jihad and campaigning in the way of Allah.)


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13. PLEDGING LIFELONG JIHADa. Pledging lifelong jihad:Narrated by Anas: Allah's Apostle went towards the Khandaq (i.e.

Trench) and saw the Emigrants and the Ansar digging in a very

cold morning as they did not have slaves to do that for them. When

he noticed their fatigue and hunger he said, "O Allah! The real life

is that of the Here-after, (so please) forgive the Ansar and the

Emigrants." In its reply the Emigrants and the Ansar said, "We are

those who have given a pledge of allegiance to Muhammad that wewill carry on Jihad as long as we live." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book

052, Hadith Number 085.)

b. Pledging jihad:Narrated by Anas: On the day (of the battle) of the Trench, the

Ansar were saying, "We are those who have sworn allegiance to

Muhammad for Jihad (for ever) as long as we live." The Prophet

replied to them, "O Allah! There is no life except the life of the

Hereafter. So honour the Ansar and emigrants with your

generosity."

And Narrated Mujashi: My brother and I came to the Prophet and I

requested him to take the pledge of allegiance from us for

migration. He said, "Migration has passed away with its people." I

asked, "For what will you take the pledge of allegiance from us

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15. IN ALLAHS CAUSEa. A finger bleeds in Allahs cause.Narrated by Jundab bin Sufyan: In one of the holy Battles a finger

of Allah's Apostle (got wounded and) bled. He said, "You are just a

finger that bled, and what you got is in Allah's Cause." (Bukhari,


b. Allah knows who gets wounded in his cause:Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "By Him in WhoseHands my soul is! Whoever is wounded in Allah's Cause... and

Allah knows well who gets wounded in His Cause... will come on

the Day of Resurrection with his wound having the colour of blood

but the scent of musk." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith

Number 059.)

c. Paradise is for him who holds the reins of his horse inAllah's Cause:

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Let the slave of Dinar

and Dirham of Quantify and Khamisa (i.e. money and luxurious

clothes) perish for he is pleased if these things are given to him,

and if not, he is displeased!"

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Let the slave of Dinar

and Dirham, of Quantify and Khamisa perish as he is pleased ifthese things are given to him, and if not, he is displeased. Let such

a person perish and relapse, and if he is pierced with a thorn, let

him not find anyone to take it out for him. Paradise is for him who

holds the reins of his horse to strive in Allah's Cause, with his hair

unkempt and feet covered with dust: if he is appointed in the

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he is appointed in the rearward, he accepts his post with

satisfaction; (he is so simple and unambiguous that) if he asks for

permission he is not permitted, and if he intercedes, his

intercession is not accepted." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052,

Hadith Number 137.)

d. Whoever funds or supports a warrior (in Allahs cause) isgiven the reward equal to a warrior:

Narrated by Zaid bin Khalid: Allah's Apostle said, " He who

prepares a Ghazi going in Allah's Cause is given a reward equal tothat of) a Ghazi; and he who looks after properly the dependents

of a Ghazi going in Allah's Cause is (given a reward equal to that

of) Ghazi." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number 096.)

e. Anyone who gets his feet dusty in Allahs cause will not betouched by hell:

Narrated by Abu Abs: (Who is 'Abdur-Rahman bin Jabir) Allah'sApostle said," Anyone whose both feet get covered with dust in

Allah's Cause will not be touched by the (Hell) fire." (Bukhari,


f. Anyone who spends in Allahs cause will be honoured inparadise and will not be destroyed:

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Whoever spends two

things in Allah's Cause, will be called by all the gate-keepers of

Paradise who will be saying, 'O so-and-so! Come here.' " Abu Bakr

said, "O Allah's Apostle! Such persons will never be destroyed."

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g. The Muslims wealth is excellent if spent in Allahs cause:Narrated by Abu Said Al-Khudri: Allah's Apostle ascended the

pulpit and said, "Nothing worries me as to what will happen to you

after me, except the temptation of worldly blessings which will be

conferred on you." Then he mentioned the worldly pleasures. He

started with the one (i.e. the blessings) and took up the other (i.e.

the pleasures). A man got up saying, "O Allah's Apostle! Can the

good bring about evil?" The Prophet remained silent and we

thought that he was being inspired divinely, so all the people kept

silent with awe. Then the Prophet wiped the sweat off his face and

asked, "Where is the present questioner?" "Do you think wealth is

good?" he repeated thrice, adding, "No doubt, good produces

nothing but good. Indeed it is like what grows on the banks of a

stream which either kills or nearly kills the grazing animals

because of gluttony except the vegetation-eating animal which

eats till both its flanks are full (i.e. till it gets satisfied) and then

stands in the sun and defecates and urinates and again startsgrazing. This worldly property is sweet vegetation. How excellent

the wealth of the Muslim is, if it is collected through legal means

and is spentin Allah's Cause and on orphans, poor people and

travellers. But he who does not take it legally is like an eater who

is never satisfied and his wealth will be a witness against him on

the Day of Resurrection." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith

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16. DO THIS INSTEADa. Serve your parents rather than jihad:Narrated by 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: A man came to the Prophet asking

his permission to take part in Jihad. The Prophet asked him, "Are

your parents alive?" He replied in the affirmative. The Prophet

said to him, "Then exert yourself in their service." (Bukhari,


b.

Go back and perform the hajj:Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas: A man came to the Prophet and said, "O

Allah's Apostle! I have enlisted in the army for such-and-such

Ghazwa, and my wife is leaving for Hajj." Allah's Apostle said, "Go

back and perform Hajj with your wife." (Bukhari, Volume 004,



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17. COWARDICEa. Dont turn your back on the enemy:"O ye who believe! When ye meet those who disbelieve in battle,

turn not your backs to them. Whoso on that day turneth his back

to them, unless maneuvering for battle or intent to join a company,

he truly hath incurred wrath from Allah, and his habitation will be

hell, a hapless journey's end." (8:15-16)

b.

Dont be weak in pursuit of the enemy:"And be not weak hearted in pursuit of the enemy; if you suffer

pain, then surely they (too) suffer pain as you suffer pain..." (4:104,

Medina, 92/114 in order)

c. Seeking refuge from cowardice:Narrated by 'Amr bin Maimun Al-Audi: Sad used to teach his sons

the following words as a teacher teaches his students the skill of

writing and used to say that Allah's Apostle used to seek Refugewith Allah from them (i.e. the evils) at the end of every prayer. The

words are:

'O Allah! I seek refuge with You from cowardice, and seek refuge

with You from being brought back to a bad stage of old life and

seek refuge with You from the afflictions of the world, and seek

refuge with You from the punishments in the grave.'(Bukhari,


d. Seeking refuge from cowardice:Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet used to say, "O Allah! I

seek refuge with You from helplessness, laziness, cowardice and

feeble old age; I seek refuge with You from afflictions of life and


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grave." (Bukhari, Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number 077.)

e. God is pleased with those who fight; it is a sin to flee onthe battlefield.

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (pbuh) said: Our

Lord Most High is pleased with a man who fights in the path of

Allah, the Exalted; then his companions fled away (i.e. retreated).

But he knew that it was a sin (to flee away from the battlefield), so

he returned, and his blood was shed. Thereupon Allah, the Exalted,says to His angels: Look at My servant; he returned seeking what I

have for him (i.e. the reward), and fearing (the punishment) I

have, until his blood was shed. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith


f. Unrestrained cowardice is evil in a man:Narrated by AbuHurayrah: I heard the Apostle of Allah (pbuh) say:What is evil in a man are alarming niggardliness and unrestrained

cowardice. (Abu Dawood, Book 008, Hadith Number 2505.

Chapter: Jihad.)

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