The noble Scholar of al-Madeenah is asked if the fighting in Iraq and Palestine is considered Jihaad. In his usual manner, the Shaykh begins by reminding the listener of the pertinent ahaadeeth regarding the current situation of the Muslims. Then he goes onto advise the Muslims of Iraq and Palestine to obey the leaders whom Allaah has placed in authority over them and to not split up the unity of the Muslims, thus increasing the chaos and tumult. http://www.sunnahpublishing.net