Hence, obey Him and adhere to His commands, so that you may acquire the true guidance | If you were required to march forth, then march forth |
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This Ayah is general in meaning | ' Indeed, fighting is as the Ayah describes it, as it includes being killed, wounded, striving against the enemies and enduring the hardship of travel |
Az-Zuhri said, "Jihad is required from every person, whether he actually joins the fighting or remains behind | |
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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 | , in Allah's cause , nor sincerely considered fighting, will die a death of Jahiliyyah pre-Islamic era of ignorance |
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.
22If he is not needed, then he remains behind | |
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