Q.2. Should fighting break out between India and a Muslim country, what should Indian Muslims do? Can they fight against their fellow Muslims?

Abd Al-Ahad
A.2. When Muslims are a minority in a country, they should not engage in discussing hypothetical situations that call their loyalty into question. That brings them trouble with the non-Muslim majority. However, Muslims are not allowed to fight other Muslims, except in cases where they are subject to aggression. In this case, their fighting should be limited to repelling the aggression. In the period prior to a war breaking out, Muslims should do their utmost to bring about reconciliation so that they are not caught up in a situation of conflicting loyalties.