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2753. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ said: "Allâh has prepared (reward) for those who go out (to fight) in His cause: 'And do not go out except (to fight) for Jihâd in My cause, out of faith in Me and belief in My Messengers, but he has a guarantee from Me that I will admit him to Paradise, or I will return him to his dwelling from which he set out, with the reward that he attained, or the spoils that he acquired.' Then he said: 'By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, were it not that it would be too difficult for the Muslims, I would never have stayed behind from any expedition that went out in the cause of Allâh. But I could not find the resources to give them mounts and they could not find the resources to follow me, nor would they be pleased to stay behind if I went. By the One in Whose Hand is the soul of Muḥammad, I wish I could fight in the cause of Allâh and be killed, then fight and be killed,
then fight and be killed.'" (Sahih)
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Commentary
Sometimes Jihâd becomes a communal obligation, in the case where it is fulfilled by some, those who abstain from it are not sinners.
A chief of a group or leader of a nation must respect the feelings of his followers provided there is no violation of the rulings of Shari'ah.
Swearing by Allâh when emphasizing a matter is allowed.
Mentioning any of Allâh's attributes while swearing instead of His Name is also allowed.
Wishing an impossible matter, if it is related to a good deed, is permissible.
The rank of martyrdom is so high and significant that the Prophet ﷺ, used to wish this rank, though he was greater than the martyrs.
