Jihad: The forgotten obligation
25: Glad Tidings for the Mujahid
Narrated Abu Huraira (ra), the Holy Prophet (saw) said, "Let the slave of dinar and dirhams, of khatifah and khamisa, (ie money and luxurious clothes), perish for he is pleased if these things are given to him and if not he is displeased. Let such a person perish and relapse, and if he is pierced with a thorn, let him not find anybody to take it out for him. Paradise is for him who holds the reins of his horse to strive in Allah's cause, with hair unkempt and feet covered with dust, if he is appointed in the vanguard, he is perfectly satisfied with his post of guarding, and if he is appointed in the rear guard, he accepts his post with satisfaction, (he is so simple and unambitious that if he asks for permission he is not permitted and if he intercedes his intercession is not accepted)". (Sahih Bukhari, p.404, vol.1)
It is a fact that there is no value of a Mujahid in the world nor does he hold a rank. How can the worshippers of wealth and beauty ask this poor Mujahid covered in dust?, but his status in Allah's sight is so great that eminent figures cannot reach this status, in fact they cannot even reach the dust of this rank. The difference between the deeds of the Mujahideen and the non Mujahideen have been mentioned in some narrations. The value of the Mujahid's deeds is very high in Allah's sight. There is a lot of information concerning the Islah (rectification) of the Mujahideen. Every Mujahid wishes from his heart that he confronts the enemy in the front line and that he be given a chance of attacking the enemy's position and confront them face to face. The Mujahideen have to follow a strict discipline and comply fully with the decisions of the Amir (leader) and whatever the Amir appoints him, he should undertake the duty responsibly and contentedly.
The reward will be given according to the intention and obedience, as the reward of Jihaad is not placed in a special part or a specified unit of Jihaad. If a person is appointed to look after the goods of the Mujahideen from the orders of the Amir, his reward is not less than the person who is on the front line slaughtering kafirs. But if the Mujahid has assumed a position disobeying the Amir or not with his sole pleasure, then there is no reward for him, infact it will be a cause of sin. This is why it is a requirement for the Mujahideen to be obedient to the amir and not to be sinners by doing what they wish.