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Will it be fardh for every muslim to go for jihad if it is declared?

· 15 Muharram 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 3896English

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Will it be fardh for every muslim to go for jihad if it is declared?

Answer

In principle, if a Muslim country is attacked, they have a right to defend themselves and declare Jihaad. Jihad will be Fardh-e-Ayn upon the males of that area (in this instance, Afghanistan).

If they are unable to defend themselves, then the obligations extends to those closest to them, Pakistan. Thereafter, the obligation will extend accordingly.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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