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Q: Could you please explain the Tafseer of Ayah 9 of Surah Al-Hujurat when Sayyiduna Ali (radhiyallahu anhu) was fighting in the battle of Siffin. Could you elaborate on that. Can you explain the word فَقَـٰتِلُوا۟ If the side of the oppressors does not stop, are they killed?
A: It is the duty of all Muslims to fight oppression. One level of fighting it is to stop it. If the oppressor resists then you should stop at that point when he resists. And if he goes beyond that and carries on then a higher level of defence and struggle will be required to secure the lives, wealth and integrity of innocent people.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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