Can We Seek Comfort And Pleasure As A Goal In This Life?
This should be seen from two different domains: Domain of a Muslim Government : A muslim government can declare Jihad. Jihad becomes obligatory ( subject to other conditions of Jihad ) on a Muslim state when Muslims from another place are being persecuted because of their religion ( as per Quran 4:75 ). However, there are other conditions defined in Quran for Jihad to become obligatory ( Please see : Discussion 54856 ). Also, Quran has stated that no such Jihad can take place with a nation with whom lies a contract unless that Muslim government gets out of that contract openly in the public and declares war against that nation ( as per Quran 8:72 ). This requires a very careful and honest analysis before taking any action or making any declaration at state level . Domain of both Common Muslims and a Muslim State : Common muslims like us, in addition to praying for Gaza can enagage in other non-war like activities like supporting the innocent people being oppressed through donations and other means including but not limited to, peaceful protests, urging the relevant governments to take more measures like diplomatic measures etc etc. However, a common muslim is not burdened with responsibility of Jihad which is sole domain of representatives of the collective society of Muslims. A common muslim only has responsibility to help the needy, poor and the oppressed when he has resources to do so and in a position to do so as well. __ Please also refer to the video below from 00:58 to 8:35 https://youtu.be/7JhVyMB_Q3A?si=HcauXz2eCjzzBxjj&t=58