"In the Path of Allah" – is it restricted to going out with the Tabligh Jamaat?

Answer

Whilst going with the Jamaat is also in the Path of Allah, leaving home for any Deeni activity is to go in the Path of Allah. A student who leaves home to study at a Madrasah is in the Path of Allah. The Mujaahid is in the Path of Allah. The one who goes for Hajj is in the Path of Allah. The one who goes to visit the sick is in the Path of Allah. The one who sets out to make peace between two Muslims is in the Path of Allah. However, the phrase, 'In the Path of Allah – Fi Sabeelullah' initially refers to the Mujaahideen in Jihaad.