meaning, He has better knowledge than you of how things will turn out to be in the end, and of what benefits you in this earthly life and the Hereafter | If he is not needed, then he remains behind |
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Az-Zuhri said, "Jihad is required from every person, whether he actually joins the fighting or remains behind | Fighting is ordained for you Muslims , In this Ayah, Allah made it obligatory for the Muslims to fight in Jihad against the evil of the enemy who transgress against Islam |
and that you like a thing which is bad for you.
' Indeed, fighting is as the Ayah describes it, as it includes being killed, wounded, striving against the enemies and enduring the hardship of travel | Whoever remains behind is required to give support, if support is warranted; to provide aid, if aid is needed; and to march forth, if he is commanded to do so |
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Hence, obey Him and adhere to His commands, so that you may acquire the true guidance |
and it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you, meaning, fighting is followed by victory, dominance over the enemy, taking over their lands, money and offspring.
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