Chapter: Fighting Rebellious Aggressors

Allah the Exalted said: “If two groups of the believers fight one another, then reconcile between them. But if one of them transgresses against the other, fight the one that transgresses until it returns to Allah’s command. If it returns, reconcile between them justly and act equitably, for Allah loves those who are equitable. The believers are but brothers; therefore reconcile between your brothers and fear Allah so that you may be shown mercy.” (Q 49:9-10)

In this noble verse Allah has made it obligatory upon the believers to fight the transgressing party when it refuses reconciliation.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “If someone comes to you while your affairs are united under one man and seeks to break up your community, kill him.” Reported by Muslim.

He ﷺ also said: “Whoever rises up against my ummah while they are united, strike his neck with the sword, whoever he may be.” Also reported by Muslim.

The Companions reached a consensus on fighting the rebellious aggressor.

Linguistically, baghy means injustice, wrongdoing, and deviation from the truth.

Therefore, the people of baghy are those characterized by injustice, wrongdoing, deviation from the truth, and opposing what