Is the possession of sufficient sustenance a condition for the obligation of Jihad?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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The presence of necessary funds (Nafaqah) is a condition for the obligation of Jihad. This is supported by the verse: 'There is no blame upon the weak nor upon the sick nor upon those who find nothing to spend, when they are sincere to Allah and His Messenger...' (Quran 9:91). Moreover, Jihad cannot occur without equipment, thus capability to provide for it is considered.