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[Note: Only the martyrs, amongst the people of paradise, on the day of judgement, will wish to go back to the world so as to be martyred again. (muslim-mishkat:3628)]
3) “……Whosoever fights in the way of Allah and whether he is killed or
emerges victorious, We shall give him a great reward (in both the
cases).” (4:74)
4) “O’ you who believe! Shall I (Allah) let you know about the bargain that
shall protect you from the painful torment. And that is you must believe
in Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad-peace be upon him), and
conduct Jihad in the way of Allah with your wealth and lives...”
(61:10,11)
5) “Indeed Allah has purchased from the believers their lives & wealth in
lieu of Paradise. They fight in the way of Allah so that they kill (their
enemy) and that they are killed (also)….….Therefore, you must
celebrate this bargain which you have conducted. This (,in fact,) is a
great success.” (9:111)
6) “And you must keep yourselves ready with all the power that you can
afford such as the fast moving military equipment (like bombers,
missiles, jet fighters, tanks, sub marines, nuclear arsenal etc.) so as to
frighten the enemy of Allah and your enemy…..” (8:60)
[Note: The Holy Prophet progressively multiplied his military might in different battles as below:
a) The Battle of Badr……….313 companions, 8 swords, 3 horses70 camels.
b) The battle of Uhad………700 companions (partially equipped).
c) The Battle of Ahzab……...3000 companions (partially equipped).
d) The Conquest of Mecca……..10,000 companions, heavily equipped.
e) The Battle of Hunain…….12,000 companions, heavily equipped.
f) The Battle of Tabuk………30,000 companions,10,000 horses and heavily equipped.]
(Encyclopedia of Seerah vol. I by Afzal- ur - Rehman. Published by the Muslim Schools Trust, 78 Gillespie Road, London N51LN, England)
