Riyad as-Salihin, 1306
Zaid bin Khalid (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who equips a Ghazi (fighter) in the way of Allah is as if he has taken part in the fighting himself; and he who looks after the dependants of a Ghazi in his absence, is as if he has taken part in the fighting himself." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن زيد بن خالد، رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
من جهز غازيًا في سبيل الله فقد غزا ومن خلف غازيا في أهله بخير فقد غزا
((متفق عليه))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 22
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Muslims are required to cooperate with one another in equipping the armies for Jihad. He who equips a fighter shall get the same reward as him.<br>
2) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) managed his Companions properly. He instructed that those who could not join battles should be replaced by others who had the ability to do so.<br>
3) Taking care of the families of fighters in the cause of Allah is one of the greatest acts of piety, which is equal in reward to Jihad.