May an individual withdraw from Jihad if a personal impediment arises, such as sickness or physical disability?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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If a personal excuse arises for the individual, such as illness, blindness, or lameness, he is permitted to withdraw, regardless of whether the two armies have engaged or not. This is permitted because he is unable to fight, and his presence serves no purpose.