O My Soul, Death Is Inevitable, So It Is Better for You to Be Martyred

By Maulana Muhammad Masood Azhar حفظه الله

12) To Wish For Children For The Cause Of Jihad

Narrated Abu Huraira (رضي الله عنه), Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "Once Propet Sulaiman (Solomon -عليه السلام), son of Dawood (David -عليه السلام), said, "(By Allah), tonight I will have sexual intercourse with one hundred (or ninety nine) women of whom will give birth to a knight who will fight in Allah's cause," On that a companion of his said, "Say Allah willing," but he did not say so. Therefore, only one of those women conceived and gave birth to a daughter. By Him in whose hands Muhammad's life is, if he had said, "Allah willing," (he would have begotten sons) all of whom would have been knights, striving in Allah's (سبحانه وتعالى) cause." (Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1, p395)

We learn from this hadith that every Muslim should make the intention that they would offer their children to be soldiers tosafeguard this Religion, as was the intention of Hazrat Sulaiman (عليه السلام).

A Scholar, Allama Ibn Hajar (رحمه الله) says, "If any person holds this intention, while having sexual intercourse with his wife, that if he is given a male child he would make him a Mujahid, he would gain the reward for his intention even if it does not occur." Either he does not have a boy, or he has a boy but he could not become a mujahid. (Fathul Bari)

This tradition should be a reminder for those who have the opposite intention, and bring their children up to be the 'slaves of this world.' They are carefully nurtured in luxury and sheltered from knowing abything about Jihad.

When these parents hear about Jihad, they are filled with awe and fear that their child might run to Jihad. If Allah Taala bestows his Mercy upon the child and he stands for the path of Jihad, the parents feel that doomsday has come over them. They try every means possible in preventing this young Muslim boy from the path of Jannah (Paradise) and indulge them in the worldly affairs. It happens that sometimes they, the parents, go to the 'Ulama for a fatwa, 'Is it right for our child to go to Jihad without our permission? Can they do this?! Is it permissible for them?' The Ulama respond according to the Shariah's principles, but these parents use these fatawa against Jihad. Even if the Ulama were given full details of the situation and are aware of the intentions of the parents, they would confirm that the obedience of Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) is a requirement even if the creation feel unhappy. (No matter who becomes angry). To attain the pleasure of the creation and displeasure of Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) would be the work of stupidity!

As a Muslim, one should have consideration and feelings for the plight of fellow Muslims and contemplate over the Ayahs and with Ahadeeth with a view to changing his own behaviour, and encouraging others to join this blessed work. We hold the belief that death has it's fixed time, it will not come any earlier. It is to better to die in Allah's (سبحانه وتعالى) cause than lead a sinful life. This world is to disintegrate and our everlasting place is the hereafter. The wives of the Sahabah (رضي الله عنهم أجمعين) used to encourage and urge their young sons and husbands to join in the Jihad!

Hazrat Khansa's (رضي الله عنها) sons and near relative had attained the Shahadah in the battle of Uhud, but this brave Muslim lady was more concerned and asked, "What is the state of the Holy Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم), is the Holy Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) safe and well?"

Hazrat Safiya (رضي الله عنها) had seen the mutilated body of her brother, Hazrat Hamza (رضي الله عنه), but this did not stop her sending her son Hazrat Zubair (رضي الله عنه) in the path of Jihad. She urged him towards this path!

Alas, the Muslims of today bring up their children as a hen brings up her chicks, when they grow big and fat they are roasted and eaten by the people. Muslims in these days bring up their children unprepared and unprotected against their enemy, the kuffaar. These children don't have the heart to fight back. The consequence is that the kuffaar are free to assault the Muslims, brutally shed their blood and mercilessly rape the Muslim women. They continue to destroy our Mosques and Madressahs, determined to wipe out the name of Islam.

The Muslims should hold on to the path of Jihad, to save themselves from this humiliation. Make firm intentions, before the child is born, that if Allah willing, I would make them Mujahids, and bring them up in the true environment of Islam and Jihad. Fill their hearts with the love of Islam and Muslims and the dislike of the kuffaar. Teach them to swim and other exercises. Tell them about the bravery and courage of our ancestors. In their soft and tender hearts fill the zeal of Jihad and the love of Shahadah.

(Virtues Of Jihad)

» Posted by Seifeddine-M on 24th February 2011

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