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I want to go jihad, I'm 18 years of age and read namaz 5-times a day, Do I need to have more knowledge of Islam to go to jihad or not? Please explain in detail, thanks.

· 17 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1209English

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I want to go jihad, I'm 18 years of age and read namaz 5-times a day, Do I need to have more knowledge of Islam to go to jihad or not? Please explain in detail, thanks.

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We advise you seek more knowledge on Islam and also make Jihaad against your Nafs by abstaining from sins and obeying the commands of Allah Ta'ala.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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