Jihad in the Qur'an and Sunnah
By Sheikh Abdullah Bin Muhammad Bin Humaid
Publisher's Note
After the testimony of Oneness of Allah swt and the Messengership of Muhammad
(pbuh), with firm belief and True Faith, one has to perform the acts of worship
as ordained by Islam. Among the obligatory acts of worship are offering the
Salat (prayers), observing the Saum (fasts), paying the Zakat and performing
the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makka). Besides these acts of worship, a Muslim is
directed to abstain from evil deeds and to perform good deeds, so that he
may achieve success in the Hereafter, as well as, in the life of this world.
But, as regards the reward and blessing, there is one deed which is very
great in comparison to all the acts of worship and all the good deeds-and
that is Jihad!
Jihad is regarded as the best thing, one can offer voluntarily. It is superior
to non obligatory prayers, fasting, Zakat, Umra and Hajj as mentioned in
the Qur'an and the Ahadith of the Prophet(pbuh). The benefits of Jihad are
of great extent and large in scope, while its effects are far-reaching and
wide-spreading as regards Islam and the Muslims. For an individualMuslim,
Jihad includes all acts of worship and all aspects of belief- thus bringing
him greatest reward and vast blessings; and for the Muslim nation, Jihad
provides all kinds of successes in respect of prosperity and dignity, victory
and glory-thus bringing magnificence and splendour.
In this article, Sheikh 'Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Humaid, ex-Chief Justice
of Saudi Arabia, has presented Jihad in the light of Qur'an and Sunna. Never
before such an article was seen, describing Jihad in its true colours-so
heart evoking and encouraging! May Allah bless him with all His Blessings
for all times.
Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan, the translator of the Noble Qur'an and the Sahih
Al Bukhari, has translated this article from Arabic to the English language
with all its fervor and feelings. May Allah reward him with best of His Rewards.
We are publishing this article and recommend every Muslim not only to read
it himself but to offer every other Muslim brother within his read.
May Allah shower His Blessings on everyone of us- Ameen !
Abdul Malik Mujahid
General Manager
Published by:
Maktaba Dar-us-Salam
Publishers and Distributors
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia