Ibn Bazz: Hastening to Jihad

Hastening to Jihad 

In these honorable Ayahs, Allah commands His believing servants, old and young, to hasten to Jihad with 

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their properties and lives for the cause of Allah, because this is better for them in the worldly life and in the Hereafter. Allah then explains the condition of the hypocrites and their reluctance to contribute to Jihad because of their malicious intention. This will bring forth their destruction, as Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says, Had it been a near gain (booty in front of them) and an easy journey, they would have followed you, but the distance (Tabukexpedition)waslongforthem (SurahAl­Tawbah,9:42) 

Then, Allah lightly blames His Prophet (peace be upon him) for his permission for some hypocrites to stay at صلى االله عليه home without taking part in Jihad. He (may He be Praised) says: May Allâh forgive you (O Muhammad Why did you grant them leave (for remaining behind; you should have persisted as regards your order to them to proceed on .)وسـلم Jihâd ) Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) explains that denying them permission will help disclose the truthful from the liars. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) then says that the Muslim who believes in Allah and the Last Day will not seek permission to be exempted from Jihad without a legal excuse because of his deep Iman (Faith) in Allah and the Last Day that urges him to Jihad and combat. Allah further mentions that those who want to be exempted from Jihad are those who lack Iman in Allah and doubt His religion. This should be the main incentive behind hastening to Jihad in the cause of Allah and warning against remaining behind. Allah (Exalted be He) says regarding the virtue of Mujahids (those who strive/fight in the cause of Allah): Verily, Allâh has purchased of the believers their lives and their properties for (the price) that theirs shall be the Paradise. They fight in Allâh’s Cause, so they kill (others) and are killed. It is a promise in truth which is binding on Him in the Taurât (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) and the Qur’ân. And who is truer to his covenant than Allâh? Then rejoice in the bargain which you have 

concluded. That is the supreme success. 

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This noble Ayah declares great encouragement to Jihad in the cause of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) and that the true Mu'min (believer) would sacrifice it all, his life, and property for the sake of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) who accepts that purchase and promises Jannah (Paradise) in return for it, as believers kill and are killed in Allah's cause. Allah further proceeds with reminding that He (may He be Praised) mentioned the reward dedicated for the Mujahids in the best and most noble Books He revealed; the Tawrah (Torah), the Injil (Gospel), and the Qur'an. Allah (may He be Praised) also explains that He is the Most truthful in His promises so that believers would rest assured with the bargain they have concluded whereby they contentedly and sincerely dedicate their lives and properties for the sake of making His word supreme expecting Allah's full reward here and in the Hereafter. Allah then orders them to rejoice that bargain which will not only ensure them great reward and good end, but also make the truth and its people victorious and the disbelievers and hypocrites disgraced. It will also pave the way to the spread of Islam throughout the globe. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says, O you who believe! Shall I guide you to a trade that will save you from a painful torment? That you believe in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad صلى االله عليه وسلم) 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! (If you do so) He will forgive you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow, and pleasant dwellings in ‘ Adn (Eden) Paradise; that is indeed the great success. 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 صلى االله عليه وسلم) to the believers.