Egyptian Fatwa Official Reflects on Everyday Striving on October War Anniversary

Dr Ali Fakhr, secretary of fatwa at Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta, said each era has a form of striving in the service of God suited to its circumstances.

Speaking on the anniversary of the October War, Fakhr explained that a person can undertake jihad through their work and their role in society.

His remarks presented the concept as extending beyond the battlefield, with everyday responsibilities offering a way to serve God.

Fakhr’s central message was that the form such striving takes depends on the time and circumstances, including the contribution a person makes through their place in the community.