A mother refusing her son's going out for Jihad

Q 2: I am a young married man. I have a daughter and my parents are still alive. I intended to go to Afghanistan for Jihad (fighting in the Cause of Allah) but my mother objected. (Part No. 25; Page No. 144) She justified her opinion by mentioning that she does not have any other sons besides me and that she has only one married daughter. Do I have to obey my mother or not?

A: A man came to Allah's Messenger 'peace be upon him' and sought permission 'to participate' in Jihad, whereupon he 'the Prophet' said, "Are your parents alive?" He said, "Yes." Thereupon he 'the Prophet' said, "You should exert your best efforts 'in their' service." Accordingly, being dutiful and obedient to your mother must be given priority over traveling to Afghanistan for Jihad.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.