9.4 The Priority of Jihad

Islam puts a high priority on jihad because it determines the survival of Islam and continuity of its civilization. Not only that, jihad also will determine the success of Muslims in this world and the world after. Allah SWT will reward and forgive those who perform jihad. In Surah al-Baqarah, verse 26, Allah SWT described the reward for those who spend their property in the way of Allah SWT. The reward is as parable of a grain growing seven ears with a hundred grains in every ear and Allah SWT multiplies for whom He pleases. In another verse 10-13 of Surah al-Saff, Allah SWT will place those who fight to defend Allah's religion at the best place in paradise. In both verses, Allah SWT had promised big rewards for those who perform jihad.