Forty Wisdoms of Jihad 1 - 10

Wisdoms of Jihad 1 - 10

Wisdom 1
Leaders and scholars of all Muslim schools of thought, actively participated in the political and intellectual battle which was fought for the creation of Pakistan. Lives and property were sacrificed for the sort of great jihad that was waged then. Therefore, it is important and a source of pride for us to join the Pakistan army to help protect and guard our country and nation.

Wisdom 2
A dire need for unity among Muslims is felt after the bitter experiences of sectarianism and disunity. This movement (for unity), first of all, can be helped to success through (the efforts of) the Pakistan army, provided all kinds of prejudice are eliminated for the sake of the strength of the country and nation.

Wisdom 3
Some of the companions (of the Holy Prophet), may God be pleased with them, witnessed wonders of spirituality at the battle front and progressed spiritually, because in such a state, God is remembered abundantly and the angels descend.

Wisdom 4
The best (of all forms of) death is martyrdom, which is both physical and spiritual. In reality, this martyrdom is called "the good and pure life (16:97)". As the Holy Qur'an says, "Think not of those who are slain in the way of God as dead. Nay, they are alive and awake, finding their (spiritual and intellectual) sustenance in the presence of their Lord" (3:169).

Wisdom 5
In verse (3:146) there is the Divine teaching: "How many of the Prophets fought (in God's way), and with them (fought) large bands of godly men? But they never lost heart if they met with disaster in God's way, nor did they weaken (in will), nor give in (to the enemies). And God loves those who are firm and steadfast".

Wisdom 6
It is mentioned in the Qur'anic story of Hazrat Talut, "How often, through God's will, has a small force vanquished a big one? God is with those who steadfastly persevere" (2:249).

Wisdom 7
It is also mentioned in the same story, "And Dawud killed Jalut" (2:251). In every holy ayat of the noble Qur'an there are many lessons for the people of faith. Accordingly, it is well known that during the time of Hazrat Talut, the greatest unbeliever was a wrestler called Jalut, whom Hazrat Dawud killed from a distance using a sling. The stone hit the forehead of Jalut like a bullet and pierced his brain.

Wisdom 8
If mujahidin have been able to create glorious qualities such as the fear of God and patience within themselves, then, according to the Divine promise the angels will help them in the battlefield, and they will witness spiritual lights and miracles because, through perfect faith and zeal for jihad, the door of spirituality opens.

Wisdom 9
Whoever wages successful Sufic (spiritual) jihad, can, by the grace of Allah, discuss the spiritual secrets of the external jihad as well, because the outcome of both kinds of jihad is one and the same. (This also proves) that everything of knowledge and gnosis (ma`rifat) exists in the personal world.

Wisdom 10
The Prophetic period is considered to be the best period of Islamic history. Unlike today, in that period, the Islamic army did not exist as a separate institution, rather all the people of faith (both men and women) were soldiers of the Islamic army. Several luminous realities appear to the inner eye from this;

Jihad is a significant obligation, and it is important that every able-bodied Muslim should participate in it;
This has been the most fundamental sunnah (way, law, custom or principle) of God that all Muslims should always remain united;
Apart from the Pakistan army, there is a dire need to give military training to all Muslims, particularly to the youth, because during the time of the Prophet of Allah (s.a.s.) every Muslim was able to use properly the prevalent weapons of war in the jihad.

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