To defend the land of the Muslims
Question
Should an 18yr old leave his country and help Allah's din with his life if the land that practices shariat is being threatened/attacked?
Answer
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and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
If principle, if a Muslim country is attacked, they have a right to defend themselves and declare Jihaad. Jihad will be Fardh-e-Ain upon the males of that area (in this instance, Afghanistan)
If they are unable to defend themselves, then the obligation extends to those closest to them, Pakistan.
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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