Answer
Praise be to Allah s.w.t.
Ordinary Singapore citizens should not be involved in any armed conflict in other countries because of the following reasons:
a. It will compromise the safety and interests of the nation.
b. It violates the law of the country.
c. Each Muslim individual is needed to develop the Muslim communiy in Singapore.
d. Islam demands that its followers prioritize their duties and obligations to their nearest communities before rendering assistance to those who are further away.
e. It will result in a variety of problems for the Muslims in Singapore.
f. There are other legal channels to assist those who are oppressed.
And Allah knows best.
Source: Adapted from a booklet by Ustaz Muhammad Haniff Hassan & Ustaz Mohamed bin Ali titled 'Questions and Answers on Jihad' published in 2007
Ordinary Singapore citizens should not be involved in any armed conflict in other countries because of the following reasons:
a. It will compromise the safety and interests of the nation.
b. It violates the law of the country.
c. Each Muslim individual is needed to develop the Muslim communiy in Singapore.
d. Islam demands that its followers prioritize their duties and obligations to their nearest communities before rendering assistance to those who are further away.
e. It will result in a variety of problems for the Muslims in Singapore.
f. There are other legal channels to assist those who are oppressed.
And Allah knows best.
Source: Adapted from a booklet by Ustaz Muhammad Haniff Hassan & Ustaz Mohamed bin Ali titled 'Questions and Answers on Jihad' published in 2007
