The Virtue of Preparing a Mujahid
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Zaid bin Khalid رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم said:
من جهز غازيا فى سبيل الله فقد غزا، ومن خلف غازيا فى سبيل الله بخير فقد غزا .
“Whoever prepares a warrior (ghazi) is as if he himself has fought in jihad, and whoever takes care of the family of a mujahid with goodness and kindness, it is as if he himself has fought in jihad.”
From this hadith, it is understood that cooperating with the mujahideen by providing war equipment and other necessities is equivalent to participating in jihad oneself. Similarly, taking care of the needs of the mujahid’s family after he goes for jihad is also a cause of reward and blessing. Moreover, it teaches brotherhood, fraternity, and a sense of responsibility.
