Reply #105: An Interview with Abu Bakar Ba’asyir:

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Some interesting cross-correlations here:

For instance, when he asked young Hamas supporters whether a martyr is "more deserving" if he kills 10 of the enemy or 100, all responded that it would not matter if the martyr killed no one but himself.

Q. Do you think God favors or cares more for the martyr who manages to kill 100 enemies or one enemy?

A. The value and reward is the same.

He also asked, if your father were dying and your mother asked you to delay your suicide operation, would you? All answered that "duty to God" cannot be delayed for even a minute.

Q. So is the idea to postpone is not allowed in any circumstances, even in order to visit sick parents?

A. No, no. If we are in jihad, the jihad must come first. Unless jihad is in fardh kifayah . If jihad is in fardh ’ain , jihad must be number one. There is no obligation to ask permission from one’s parents. But even if jihad is still in the fardh kifayah state, such as jihad to spy on infidel countries, Muslims don’t require their parent’s permission.

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