11- كتاب الجهاد Book Eleven: The Book of Jihad 234 - باب وجوب الجهاد وفضل الغدوة والروحة 1285 - 1301 -

11- كتاب الجهاد
Book Eleven: The Book of Jihad

234 - باب

قال الله تعالى ( التوبة 36 ) : { وقاتلوا المشركين كافة كما يقاتلونكم كافة واعلموا أن الله مع المتقين }
وقال تعالى ( البقرة 216 ) : { كتب عليكم القتال وهو كره لكم وعسى أن تكرهوا شيئا وهو خير لكم وعسى أن تحبوا شيئا وهو شر لكم والله يعلم وأنتم لا تعلمون }
وقال تعالى ( التوبة 41 ) : { انفروا خفافا وثقالا وجاهدوا بأموالكم وأنفسكم في سبيل الله }
وقال تعالى ( التوبة 111 ) : { إن الله اشترى من المؤمنين أنفسهم وأموالهم بأن لهم الجنة يقاتلون في سبيل الله فيقتلون ويقتلون وعدا عليه حقا في التوراة والإنجيل والقرآن ومن أوفى بعهده من الله فاستبشروا ببيعكم الذي بايعتم به وذلك هو الفوز العظيم }
وقال تعالى ( النساء 95 ، 96 ) : { لا يستوي القاعدون من المؤمنين غير أولي الضرر والمجاهدون في سبيل الله بأموالهم وأنفسهم فضل الله المجاهدين على القاعدين درجة وكلا وعد الله الحسنى وفضل الله المجاهدين على القاعدين أجرا عظيما : درجات منه ومغفرة ورحمة وكان الله غفورا رحيما }
وقال تعالى ( الصف 10 - 13 ) : { يا أيها الذين آمنوا هل أدلكم على تجارة تنجيكم من عذاب أليم ؟ تؤمنون بالله ورسوله وتجاهدون في سبيل الله بأموالكم وأنفسكم ذلكم خير لكم إن كنتم تعلمون : يغفر لكم ذنوبكم ويدخلكم جنات تجري من تحتها الأنهار ومساكن طيبة في جنات عدن ذلك الفوز العظيم وأخرى تحبونها : نصر من الله وفتح قريب وبشر المؤمنين } والآيات في الباب كثيرة مشهورة
وأما الأحاديث في فضل الجهاد فأكثر من أن تحصر فمن ذلك :

Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And fight against the Mushrikun (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) collectively as they fight against you collectively. But know that Allah is with those who are Al-Muttaqun (the pious).'' (9:36)
"Jihad (holy fighting in Allah's Cause) is ordained for you (Muslims) though you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.'' (2:216)
"March forth, whether you are light (being healthy, young and wealthy) or heavy (being ill, old and poor), and strive hard with your wealth and your lives in the Cause of Allah'' (9:41)
"Verily, Allah has purchased of the believers their lives and their properties for (the price) that theirs shall be the Jannah. They fight in Allah's Cause, so they kill (others) and are killed. It is a promise in truth which is binding on Him in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) and the Qur'an. And who is truer to his covenant than Allah? Then rejoice in the bargain which you have concluded. That is the supreme success.'' (9:111)
"Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home), except those who are disabled (by injury or are blind or lame), and those who strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred in grades those who strive hard and fight with their wealth and their lives above those who sit (at home). Unto each, Allah has promised good (Jannah), but Allah has preferred those who strive hard and fight, above those who sit (at home) by a huge reward. Degrees of (higher) grades from Him, and forgiveness and mercy. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'' (4:95, 96)
"O you who believe! Shall I guide you to a trade that will save you from a painful torment? That you believe in Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad (PBUH)), and that you strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives: that will be better for you, if you but know! (If you do so) He will forgive you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow, and pleasant dwellings in `Adn (Eden) Jannah; that is indeed the great success. And also (He will give you) another (blessing) which you love: help from Allah (against your enemies) and a near victory. And give glad tidings (O Muhammad (PBUH)) to the believers.'' (61:10-13)
The Qur'anic Ayat relating to the subject under study are many. The Ahadith are also many; these include the following:

1285 - عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال : سئل رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم أي العمل أفضل ؟ قال : [ إيمان بالله ورسوله ] قيل : ثم ماذا ؟ قال : [ الجهاد في سبيل الله ] قيل : ثم ماذا ؟ قال : [ حج مبرور ] متفق عليه
1285. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked, "Which deed is the best?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Faith in Allah and His Messenger.'' He (PBUH) was asked, "What is next?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Jihad (holy fighting) in the Cause of Allah.'' Then he was asked: "What is after that (in goodness)?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Hajj Mabrur (which is accepted by Allah).''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith has already been mentioned. See Hadith No. 1274. Different acts have been regarded more meritorious in different Ahadith. For this reason, some scholars have performed the justification that the word mun "whoever" is the keynote in such cases. That is, such and such acts come in the category of eminent acts or they have been mentioned with reference to circumstances and time or place. For instance, at certain times or at certain places or for certain persons, performing Salat in the early prescribed hours is more meritorious, or Hajj through representative or Jihad is more meritorious, etc.
Some scholars are of the opinion that the eminence of different acts has been stressed keeping the person addressed in view.
Linguistically, the word "Hajj'' means `journey to a place one respects'. Technically, it means `journey to Makkah in order to perform the pilgrimage rites.' The word "Mabrur'' is from "Birr'' meaning obedience, piety, but it signifies here an act which is done sincerely without committing a sin.

1286 - وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال قلت : يا رسول الله أي العمل أحب إلى الله تعالى ؟ قال : [ الصلاة على وقتها ] قلت : ثم أي ؟ قال : [ بر الوالدين ] قلت : ثم أي ؟ قال : [ الجهاد في سبيل الله ] متفق عليه
1286. Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah (PBUH): "Which action is dearest to Allah?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Performing As-Salat (the prayer) at its earliest fixed time.'' I asked, "What is next (in goodness)?'' He (PBUH) said, "Kindness towards parents.'' I asked, "What is next (in goodness)?'' He (PBUH) said, "To participate in Jihad in the Cause of Allah.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith has already been mentioned. See Commentary on Hadith No. 314. Imam Al-Qurtubi says that the Prophet (PBUH) mentioned these three deeds in particular because they are a sign of other acts of obedience: He who does not perform a Salat at its prescribed time, without a valid reason, and delays it beyond its time fully knowing that it is a light but highly rewarding work, is bound to neglect the other good deeds. One who does not treat his parents nicely, in spite of the fact that he knows that they have the greatest rights over him, is bound to treat others in a less proper manner. One who does not wage Jihad against the infidels, although he is fully aware that they are avowed enemies of Islam, he is bound to give up fighting against people who are guilty of sins and impious acts.

1287 - وعن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه قال : قلت يا رسول الله أي العمل أفضل ؟ قال : [ الإيمان بالله والجهاد في سبيله ] متفق عليه
1287. Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked: "Which deed is the best?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Faith in Allah and Jihad (fighting, struggle) in the Cause of Allah.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

1288 - وعن أنس رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : [ لغدوة في سبيل
الله أو روحة خير من الدنيا وما فيها ] متفق عليه
1288. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Verily! Setting out in the early morning or in the evening in order to fight in Allah's way is better than the world and what it contains.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: The Hadith points out the superiority of fighting in the way of Allah. The moment one fights for Allah's sake, be it in the early morning or the evening, is better than the world and all that is in it. The reason is that the world as well as what it possesses is transitory while the Hereafter is everlasting and eternal. Can anything that is temporary be a match for what is eternal?

1289 - وعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال : أتى رجل رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم فقال : أي الناس أفضل ؟ قال : [ مؤمن يجاهد بنفسه وماله في سبيل الله ] قال : ثم من ؟ قال : [ مؤمن في شعب من الشعاب يعبد الله ويدع الناس من شره ] متفق عليه
1289. Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and said, "Who is the best among men?'' He (PBUH) replied, "A believer who strives in the way of Allah with his wealth and life.'' The man asked again, "Who is next to him (in excellence)?'' He (PBUH) said, "Next to him is a man who is engaged in worshipping his Rubb in a mountain valley, leaving the people secure from his mischief.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith has already been mentioned. See Commentary on Hadith No. 598. It brings into focus the excellence of fighting Jihad with one's wealth and life for the sake of Allah.

1290 - وعن سهل بن سعد رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : [ رباط يوم في سبيل الله خير من الدنيا وما عليها وموضع سوط أحدكم من الجنة خير من الدنيا وما عليها والروحة يروحها العبد في سبيل الله تعالى أو الغدوة خير من الدنيا وما عليها ] متفق عليه
1290. Sahl bin Sa`d (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Observing Ribat (e.g., guarding the Islamic frontier for the sake of Allah) for a single day is far better than the world and all that it contains. A place in Jannah as small as the whip of your horse is far better than the world and all that it contains. An endeavour (fighting) in the Cause of Allah in the evening or in the morning is far better than the world and all that it contains.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith highlights the excellence of observing Ribat and fighting in the way of Allah. It also highlights the insignificance of this world and the great reward in the Hereafter which can be attained through Jihad.

1291 - وعن سلمان رضي الله عنه قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يقول : [ رباط يوم وليلة خير من صيام شهر وقيامه وإن مات فيه جري عليه عمله الذي كان يعمل وأجري عليه رزقه وأمن الفتان ] رواه مسلم
1291. Salman (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) as saying, "Observing Ribat in the way of Allah for a day and a night is far better than observing Saum (fasting) for a whole month and standing in Salat (prayer) in all its nights. If a person dies (while performing this duty), he will go on receiving his reward for his meritorious deeds perpetually, and he will be saved from Al-Fattan.''
[Muslim].
Commentary: Good deeds of a Muslim who dies or is martyred on the frontier will perpetuate and will be credited to his account till the Day of Resurrection; and like all other martyrs, sustenance will be provided to him even after his death. As Allah says: `Think not of those as dead who are killed in the way of Allah. Nay, they are alive, with their Rubb, and they have provision.'' (3:169)
"Al-Fattan'' here means the interrogation in the grave which the two angels Munkir and Nakir will conduct. Some religious scholars said that observing Ribat serves the purpose of safeguarding religion and Islamic territories, while fastings benefit only the person who performs it. It is a great trial which everyone has to pass through. But one who is a Mu'min (righteous Muslim) goes through it easily by the Grace of Allah, and he will answer all the questions correctly.

1292 - وعن فضالة بن عبيد رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : [ كل
ميت يختم على عمله إلا المرابط في سبيل الله فإنه ينمى له عمله إلى يوم القيامة ويؤمن فتنة القبر ] رواه أبو داود والترمذي وقال حديث حسن صحيح
1292. Fadalah bin `Ubaid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The actions of every dead person come to a halt with his death except the one who is on the frontier in Allah's way (i.e., observing Ribat). This latter's deeds will be made to go on increasing for him till the Day of Resurrection, and he will be secure from the trials in the grave.''
[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: This Hadith also mentions the merits of Jihad, especially of defending the frontiers (i.e., Ribat), as is mentioned in the preceding Ahadith.

1293 - وعن عثمان رضي الله عنه قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يقول : [ رباط يوم في سبيل الله خير من ألف يوم فيما سواه من المنازل ] رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن صحيح
1293. `Uthman (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying: "Spending a day on the frontier in Allah's way is better than one thousand days in any other place.''
[At-Tirmidhi].

1294 - وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم : [ تضمن الله لمن خرج في سبيله لا يخرج إلا جهاد في سبيلي وإيمان بي وتصديق برسلي فهو ضامن علي أن أدخله الجنة أو أرجعه إلى منزله الذي خرج منه بما نال من أجر أو غنيمة والذي نفس محمد بيده ما من كلم يكلم في سبيل الله إلا جاء يوم القيامة كهيئته يوم كلم لونه لون دم وريحه ريح مسك والذي نفس محمد بيده لولا أن أشق على المسلمين ما قعدت خلاف سرية تغزو في سبيل الله أبدا ولكن لا أجد سعة فأحملهم ولا سعة ويشق عليهم أن يتخلفوا عني والذي نفس محمد بيده لوددت أن أغزو في سبيل الله فأقتل ثم أغزو فأقتل ثم أغزو فأقتل ] رواه مسلم وروى البخاري بعضه
[ الكلم ] : الجرح
1294. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah guarantees that he who goes out to fight in His way believing in Him and affirming the truth of His Messenger, will either be admitted to Jannah or will be brought back to his home (safely) from where he has set out, with whatever reward or share of booty he may have gained. By Him in Whose Hand Muhammad's soul is, if a person is wounded in the way of Allah, he will come on the Day of Resurrection with his wound in the same condition as it was on the day when he received it; its colour will be the colour of blood but its smell will be the smell of musk. By Him in Whose Hand Muhammad's soul is, if it were not to be too hard upon the Muslims, I would not lag behind any expedition to fight in the Cause of Allah, but I have neither abundant means to provide them conveyance (horses) nor all other Muslims have it, and it will be hard on them to remain behind when I go forth (for Jihad). By Him in Whose Hand Muhammad's soul is, I love to fight in the way of Allah and get killed, to fight again and get killed and to fight again and get killed.''
[Muslim].
Commentary:
1. Besides the merit of Jihad, this Hadith mentions the distinction of that Mu'min (righteous Muslim) who is wounded on the battlefield. It tells us that he will be so resurrected on the Day of Resurrection as if he was wounded on that day. Blood will be dripping from his body which will be emitting the fragrance of musk. This condition will show the distinction and majesty of the Mujahid (warrior in the way of Allah) on the Day of Judgement.
2. It also mentions the kindness and mercy which the Prophet (PBUH) cherished for his Ummah.
3. It also mentions the Prophet's passion for Jihad which is evident from the repeated expression of his desire for martyrdom - in fact an endless series of life for performing it again and again for the sake of Allah. A similar desire is also made by other martyrs. They pray to Allah that they be restored to life so that they can lay down their life again and again for His sake.

1295 - وعنه رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم : [ ما من مكلوم يكلم في سبيل الله إلا جاء يوم القيامة وكلمه يدمى اللون لون دم والريح ريح مسك ] متفق عليه
1295. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Whoever is wounded while fighting in the way of Allah, will come on the Day of Resurrection with blood oozing from his wound having the colour of blood but with the fragrance of musk.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

1296 - وعن معاذ رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : [ من قاتل في سبيل الله من رجل مسلم فواق ناقة وجبت له الجنة ومن جرح جرحا في سبيل الله أو نكب نكبة فإنها تجيء يوم القيامة كأغزر ما كانت لونها الزعفران وريحها كالمسك ] رواه أبو داود والترمذي وقال حديث صحيح
1296. Muadh (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Jannah becomes incumbent for a Muslim who fights for the Cause of Allah for a period as long as the time between two consecutive turns of milking a she-camel. He who receives a wound or a bruise in the Cause of Allah will appear on the Day of Resurrection as fresh as possible, its colour will be the colour of saffron and its fragrance will be that of musk.''
[At-Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud].
Commentary: "Fawaq'' is the period that intervenes between two consecutive turns of milking a she-camel. It is a very short interval and is an allusion to a very short period that one may spend in Jihad. Even Jihad for such a short time is so meritorious that his entitlement to Jannah is ensured by it, provided the Mujahid is sincere in his intention and his past conduct is free from major sins and encroachment on the rights of others.

1297 - وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال : مر رجل من أصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم بشعب فيه عيينة من ماء عذبة فأعجبته فقال لو اعتزلت الناس فأقمت في هذا الشعب ولن أفعل حتى أستأذن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم فذكر ذلك لرسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم فقال : [ لا تفعل فإن مقام أحدكم في سبيل الله أفضل من صلاته في بيته سبعين عاما ألا تحبون أن يغفر الله لكم ويدخلكم الجنة ؟ اغزوا في سبيل الله من قاتل في سبيل الله فواق ناقة وجبت له الجنة ] رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن
[ الفواق ] : ما بين الحلبتين
1297. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: One of the Prophet's Companions came upon a valley containing a rivulet of fresh water and was delighted by it. He reflected: `I wish to withdraw from people and settle in this valley; but I won't do so without the permission of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH).' This was mentioned to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and he said (to the man), "Do not do that, for when any of you remains in Allah's way, it is better for him than performing Salat (prayer) in his house for seventy years. Do you not wish that Allah should forgive you and admit you to Jannah? Fight in Allah's way, for he who fights in Allah's Cause as long as the time between two consecutive turns of milking a she-camel, will be surely admitted to Jannah.''
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: This Hadith brings out two important points:
First, Jihad is far superior than voluntary Salat. This is perfectly true because the benefit of Salat is restricted to the one who performs it while the benefits of Jihad reach a vast number of people because it is to safeguard the religion, raise the flag of Islam high and safeguard the Islamic territories. But it is only possible when there is a general proclamation for Jihad and there is such a severe fight that it is not permissible for anyone to stay behind; that is to say, it becomes obligatory. In the ordinary circumstances, when a general proclamation for Jihad is not made, the voluntary Salat, is the best of all acts of worship. Second, the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) did not do anything without the permission of the Prophet (PBUH).

1298 - وعنه رضي الله عنه قال قيل : يا رسول الله ما يعدل الجهاد في سبيل الله ؟ قال : [ لا تستطيعونه ] فأعادوا عليه مرتين أو ثلاثا كل ذلك يقول : [ لا تستطيعونه ] ثم قال : [ مثل المجاهد في سبيل الله كمثل الصائم القائم القانت بآيات الله لا يفتر من صلاة ولا صيام حتى يرجع المجاهد في سبيل الله ] متفق عليه . وهذا لفظ مسلم
وفي رواية البخاري : أن رجلا قال : يا رسول الله دلني على عمل يعدل الجهاد . قال : [ لا أجده ] ثم قال : [ هل تستطيع إذا خرج المجاهد أن تدخل مسجدك فتقوم ولا تفتر وتصوم ولا تفطر ؟ ] فقال : ومن يستطيع ذلك
1298. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked: "What other good deed could be an equivalent of Jihad in the way of Allah?'' He (PBUH) replied, "You do not have the strength to do it.'' (The narrator said:) The question was repeated twice or thrice, but every time he (PBUH) answered, "You do not have the strength to do it.'' Then he (PBUH) said, "One who goes out for Jihad in the Cause of Allah is like a person who observes Saum (fasting), stands in Salat (prayer) constantly, recites the Ayat of the Qur'an and does not exhibit any lassitude in fasting and prayer until the participant of Jihad in the way of Allah returns.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: "Alqanit'' signifies one who makes recitation of the Ayat of the Noble Qur'an with the fear of Allah and humility, or is submissive and obedient to the Commands of Allah. The example cited here means that so long a Mujahid is engaged in Jihad, he is like a person who keeps himself occupied in Salat at night and observes Saum in the day time. The action of such a person can be equal in reward to the conduct of a Mujahid. Thus, in special situations Jihad is the most meritorious act. A worshipper cannot attain that reward for his worship which a Mujahid achieves in Jihad.

1299 - وعنه رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : [ من خير معاش الناس لهم رجل ممسك بعنان فرسه في سبيل الله يطير على متنه كلما سمع هيعة أو فزعة طار على متنه يبتغي القتل أو الموت مظانه أو رجل في غنيمة أو شعفة من هذه الشعف أو بطن واد من هذه الأودية يقيم الصلاة ويؤتي الزكاة ويعبد ربه حتى يأتيه اليقين ليس من الناس إلا في خير ] رواه مسلم
1299. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The best life is that of the man who holds his horse's rein in Allah's way and flies on its back to the places from whence he hears a war cry or the clatter of arms, seeking martyrdom or slaughter on the battlefield; or that of a person who goes to stay on the top of the hill or in a valley, and there he performs Salat (prayer), pays the Zakat and worships his Rubb till death overtakes him. He has no concern with the affairs of anyone except the doing of good.''
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith has already been mentioned. See Commentary on Hadith No. 609. Besides highlighting the distinction of the Mujahid, this Hadith mentions the excellence of that person who leaves the cities when they are plagued with mischief and retreats to the valleys or hills and protects his Faith by flock-keeping and devotes himself to the obedience of Allah, adherence to His Commands and His worship. One of his outstanding qualities is that he does what is beneficial to the people and he does nothing which causes harm to anyone.

1300 - وعنه رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : [ إن في الجنة مائة درجة أعدها الله للمجاهدين في سبيل الله ما بين الدرجتين كما بين السماء والأرض ] رواه البخاري
1300. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "In Jannah there are a hundred grades which Allah has prepared for those who fight in His Cause; and the distance between any two of those grades is like the distance between the heaven and the earth.''
[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary: This Hadith also tells us about the distinction of Mujahid in the Hereafter and their elevation to high position.

1301 - وعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : [ من رضي بالله ربا وبالإسلام دينا وبمحمد رسولا وجبت له الجنة ] فعجب لها أبو سعيد فقال : أعدها علي يا رسول الله فأعادها عليه ثم قال : [ وأخرى يرفع الله بها العبد مائة درجة في الجنة ما بين كل درجتين كما بين السماء والأرض ] قال : وما هي يا رسول الله ؟ قال : [ الجهاد في سبيل الله الجهاد في سبيل الله ] رواه مسلم
1301. Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "If anyone is pleased with Allah as his Rubb, with Islam as his religion and with Muhammad (PBUH) as (Allah's) Messenger, surely, he will be entitled to enter Jannah.'' Abu Sa`id was delighted with this and requested the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) to repeat it. He (PBUH) repeated it again and then said, "There is also another act by which Allah will elevate the position of a (pious believing) slave in Jannah to a grade one hundred degrees higher. And the distance between any two grades is equal to the distance between heaven and earth.'' He asked the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) what it was and he ((PBUH)) replied, "Jihad in the way of Allah; Jihad in the way of Allah.''
[Muslim].
Commentary: We learn from this Hadith that the people who will be sent to Jannah will be ranked there differently according to this merits of their deeds. There will be innumerable positions in Jannah and Mujahid will have a hundred of them.

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