Q&A Religious Enquiries Does Islam permit attacking enemies wherever they are?

Does Islam permit attacking enemies wherever they are?

Number: 11
Publication: 2019-10-06
Answer
Praise be to Allah s.w.t.

Attacking enemies regardless of their location is prohibited in Islam. Armed operations should be conducted only in the conflict zones or areas recognised as such under international law.

May we live in peace and harmony wherever we are.

Allah knows best.

Source: Adapted from a booklet by Ustaz Muhammad Haniff Hassan & Ustaz Mohamed bin Ali titled 'Questions and Answers on Jihad' published in 2007