not go for Jihad) and attributed to them hypocrisy and disease in their hearts, and threatened (all) those who remain behind from Jihad and sit (at home) with horrible punishment. He (Allah) accused them with the most ugly descriptions, rebuked them for their cowardice and spoke against them (about their weakness and their remaining behind) as He said: "If you march not forth, I will punish you with a painful torment and will replace you by another people and you cannot harm Me at all, and Allah is able to do all things " (9:39).

And there are many verses of the Qur'an after this verse (that threaten the Muslim nation if they give up Jihad).

And you will not find any organization past or present, religious or non-religious as regards (Jihad and military) (ordering) the whole nation to march forth and mobilize all of them into active military service as a single row for Jihad in Allah's cause so as to make superior the word of Allah (i.e. none has the right to be worshipped but Allah), as you will find in the Islamic Religion and its teachings.

The book (Qur'an and the Sunna (Tradition of the Prophet Muhammad ) has clearly given (wonderful explanation for) each and every act concerning Jihad. The Book has distributed its different actions and its great number of responsibilities on its special units, a most accurate distribution that excels above all the modern organizations and the military teachings. And in fact these modern organizations and military teachings are only a portion (drop) from the military laws of the Qur'an and the Sunna.

The verses of Qur'an and the traditions of Allah's Apostle Muhammad are both flooded with these high meanings, calling with eloquent phrases in a crystal clear way.

The Muslims were ordered to take all precautions against the enemies of Allah and to get ready against them with all they can of power because that is the first step for Jihad (fighting) and the supreme way for the defense. To get ready (for Jihad) includes various kinds of preparations and weapons (Tanks, missiles, artillery,, aeroplanes (air force), naval ships (navy) etc. and the training of the soldiers in these weapons) are all included under (the meaning) of the word "force" (i.e. land-force, navy and air-force). And to look after (take care of) the permanent forces as well as the stationed forces similar to looking after the mobile forces.

And to take care of the army in peace-time as well as during War-time.

The foundation of the military spirit is as they say: Obedience and military discipline. Allah has gathered these foundations in the verses of His Book (Qur'an).