Category: Book Eleven: The Book of Jihad

Chapter 240Excellence of Fair Bargaining and Matters Relation to it Allah, the Exalted, says: "And whatever you do of good deeds, truly, Allah knows it well.'' (2:215) "And O my people! Give full measure and weight in justice and reduce not the things that are due to the people.'' (11:85) "Woe to Al-Mutaffifun (those who… Continue reading Chapter 240: Excellence of Fair Bargaining and Matters Relation to it

Chapter 239The Excellence of Worship in the time of Tribulations   1366.   Ma`qil bin Yasar (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The reward of worship performed at a time of trials is equal in reward to an emigration to me.''[Muslim]. Commentary: When turmoil is rampant and society is… Continue reading Chapter 239: The Excellence of Worship in the time of Tribulations

Chapter 238The Merit of the Dutiful Slave   1362.   Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, "When a slave is sincere to his master and worships Allah well, He will have a double reward.''[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: Looking to the welfare of the master mean… Continue reading Chapter 238: The Merit of the Dutiful Slave

Chapter 237The Excellence of Kind Attitude towards Slaves Allah, the Exalted, says: "Worship Allah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those… Continue reading Chapter 237: The Excellence of Kind Attitude towards Slaves

Chapter 236The Merit of Emancipation of Slaves Allah, the Exalted, says: "But he has not attempted to pass on the path that is steep (i.e., the path which will lead to goodness and success). And what will make you know the path that is steep? (It is) freeing a neck (slave).'' (90:11-13)   1358.  Abu… Continue reading Chapter 236: The Merit of Emancipation of Slaves

Chapter 235Martyrdom without Fighting   1353.   Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The martyrs are of five kinds: One who dies of plague; one who dies of disease of his belly; the drowned; one who dies under the debris (of construction, etc.), and one who dies… Continue reading Chapter 235: Martyrdom without Fighting

Chapter 234Obligation of Jihad Allah, the Exalted, says: "And fight against the Mushrikun (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) collectively as they fight against you collectively. But know that Allah is with those who are Al-Muttaqun (the pious).'' (9:36) "Jihad (holy fighting in Allah's Cause) is ordained for you (Muslims) though you… Continue reading Chapter 234: Obligation of Jihad