Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is going to school (as in studying math and science) Jihad?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 43English

Question

I go to an Islamic school. One of the shieks say that studying at school is Jihad. Many other shieks say that it isnt. I am of the opinion that it isnt. What is your opinion? Could you please supply me with proof based on your opinion. Your answer is much appreciated.

Answer

Jihaad literally means to sacrifice. Therefore, the Shaykhs opinion only in the literal sense is correct. The reward of that sacrifice depends on the good intention of the seeker of worldly knowledge, for example, contributing to the propagation of Islam. However, Jihaad includes physical and monetary sacrifice against the Kuffaar even to the extent of placing one's life at risk.

Generally, the Qur'aan and Ahaadith refers to the latter understanding of Jihaad.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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