THE BOOK OF FIGHTING IN THE CAUSE OF ALLAH ON THE SUBJECT OF 234 FIGHTING IN THE CAUSE OF ALLAH Let us begin by reading some verses from the Koran Allah, the Exalted says: ".... And fight against the unbelievers all together as they themselves fight against you all together, know that Allah is with the righteous." 9:36 Koran "(Offensive) fighting is obligatory for you, though it is hateful to you. But you may hate a thing although it is good for you, and may love a thing although it is evil for you. Allah knows, and you do not." 2:216 Koran "Whether lightly or heavily, march on and fight for the Way of Allah, with your wealth and your persons. This will be best for you, if you but knew." 9:41 Koran "Allah has purchased from the believers their selves and possessions, and for them is Paradise. They fight in the Way of Allah, slay, and are slain. That is a binding promise upon Allah in the Torah, Gospel and the Koran; and who is there that more truthfully fulfills his covenant than Allah? Therefore, rejoice in the bargain you have made with Him. This is the mighty winning." 9:111 Koran "Believers who stay behind, having no injury, are not equal to those who fight in the Way of Allah with their wealth and their souls. Allah has preferred those who fight with their wealth and their souls a degree above those who stay behind (because of sickness). Yet to each, Allah has promised the most excellent (Paradise). And Allah has preferred those who fought over those who stayed behind with a great wage. Ranks from Him, forgiveness and mercy. Allah is the Forgiver, the Most Merciful." 4:95-96 Koran "Believers! Shall I direct you to a commerce that will save you from a painful punishment? You shall believe in Allah and His Messenger and struggle for His Way with your possessions and yourselves. That is better for you, if you but knew. He will forgive you your sins and admit you to Gardens underneath which rivers flow, and to fine dwelling places in the Gardens of Eden. That is the mighty triumph. And other things that you love, victory from Allah and an opening that is near. (O Prophet Muhammad) give glad tidings to the believers." 61:10-13 Koran