Ibn Bazz: Jihad is a collective obligation

Jihad is a collective obligation 

Q: 

Your Eminence, the afflictions that Muslims are undergoing nowadays in Bosnia and Herzegovina are obvious. They are meant to uproot Muslims from Europe. Is Jihad not considered an individual obligation in this case, because of the destruction, dishonor, and genocide operations that Muslims are subject to? 

Answer: 

We have previously mentioned several times that Jihad is a collective obligation, not an individual obligation. Muslims should strive to support their fellow Muslim brothers with their own selves, wealth, weapons, Da`wah (call), and advice. If a group of Muslims undertakes this duty, all the Muslims will be exempted from guilt. However, if all Muslims neglect Jihad, they will all be sinners. Muslims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Africa, Morocco, and elsewhere should exert their efforts especially those living in the nearest countries. If one country or more strive in Allah's Cause, the rest are exempted from this duty. These countries should be supported against their enemies because they are oppressed. Allah has ordered us to strive in His Cause against His enemies until He grants them victory. If they abandon Jihad, they will be sinners. If a group of them performs it, the others will be free from guilt.  (7/335)