Hadiths on Categories of Jihad

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2 explained prophetic hadiths on "Categories of Jihad": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

This category presents hadith number 3485, graded authentic, devoted to the categories of Jihad. A man who was set for travel asks the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) which type of Jihad is best, and the answer is: « A word of truth said to a despotic ruler ». The page thus shows that the best Jihad mentioned here is the word of truth spoken before injustice.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Categories of Jihad

Authentic No prophet had been sent before me by Allah except that he had disciples and companions from his nation who adhered to his way and followed his comman Authentic hadith A man, who was set for travel, asked the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him): Which type of Jihad is better? He replied: A word of t

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sun 27 Jumada al-Awwal
الأحد 27 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ