Al-Ghurabaa

Tolerance and Hatred – A Question of Balance

2010-02-28T11:39:00.003+02:00

Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem

Tolerance, and hatred, are both part of Deen Al-Islam, for Deen Al-Islam is the Way of honour – the way of natural balance. That is, it is the true middle way where tolerance is seen as a virtue to be cultivated: part of Abab Al-Islam, of the culture of Islam.

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“You should strive toward forgiveness, seek what is honourable and distance yourself from the ones of Jahiliyyah.” 7:199 Interpretation of Meaning

“Be forgiving and generous, for would you not seek Allah’s forgiveness for yourself? For Allah is indeed The Most Merciful: He Who Often Forgives.” 24:22 Interpretation of Meaning

The wisdom of Deen Al-Islam – its humanity – is evident in the truth that genuine tolerance, forgiveness and generosity of spirit is based upon respect and is not unconditional. Thus, we are not expected to be tolerant, for instance, of bullies: we are not expected to bow down before them, to give in to them, just as we are not expected, as Muslims, to tolerate what has been specifically forbidden by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. The human thing to do when faced with a bully – the noble, the honourable thing to do – is to fight: to stand up to the bully or bullies even though they may be stronger than us, outnumber us, and even though we might be injured or even killed if we do fight. As Muslims, we strive to do the right thing, placing our trust solely in Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and remembering that, as Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“Every soul shall taste death. We shall try you in good and bad ordeals, and to the Unity you shall return.” 21:35 Interpretation of Meaning

“What your heart desires and your eyes delight in will be there in that Garden of Paradise you can inherit through your deeds in your life in this world.” 43:71-72 Interpretation of Meaning

Yet, if we have the upper hand – if we fight, and win – we can, and should be, inclined toward generosity, toward forgiveness and forgetting, for this is the honourable, the noble, the Muslim, thing to do, as many Ahadith make clear. Such was the nobility of our beloved Prophet (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam); a nobility so clearly evident when he, having routed his enemies, re-entered Makkah after years of fighting, following much abuse and many tribulations – he forgave his enemies, granting them amnesty.

However, he did make a few exceptions. That is, there were a few people who had gone so far beyond the limits that their behaviour could not be excused. These included the female servants of Abd Allah ibn Khat’l who were killed by order of the Prophet (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) [Refer to Ibn Taymiyyah: Al-Saarim al-Maslool.]

The Dishonour of the Kuffar:

The kuffar, in the abject arrogance, often talk and write about us, as Muslims, “preaching hate and intolerance” while portraying themselves as tolerant, civilized people, and while portraying the ways of the West as “superior” to Deen Al-Islam. Thus do they castigate us for getting annoyed, even angry with them and their kaffir ways – and demand that the “full force of the law” be used to silence us, and/or imprison us. Many of the kuffar go further and demand that we be “re-educated” until we accept their ways, or at the very least until we accept the tame, “non-political”, version of the so-called Islamic religion which they and their apostate and “moderate” lackeys and allies have manufactured for us – which manufactured religion does away with practical Jihad and with Al-wala wal-bara: with our dislike (even hatred) of kufr and our dislike (even hatred) of those who demean and disrespect Deen Al-Islam and our beloved Prophet, Muhammad (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).

“The testimony of Shahadah, there is no god but Allah, requires you to love only for the sake of Allah, to hate only for the sake of Allah, to ally yourself only for the sake of Allah, to declare enmity only for the sake of Allah; it requires you to love what Allah loves and to hate what Allah hates.” Ibn Tammaya, al-Ihtijaj bil-Qadar, 62

However, what the arrogant and hypocritical kuffar who make such demands seem to have forgotten is that we have not invaded and occupied their lands, nor killed hundreds of thousands of their people; nor tortured and imprisoned tens upon tens of thousands of them, year after year after year. For that is what they have done to us, for over a century – interfered in our affairs; invaded and occupied our lands; manufactured Taghut “nations” with borders determined by them (as in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon); killed hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of Muslims, through their invasions, occupations of our lands; and tortured, humiliated and imprisoned thousands upon thousands upon thousands of our brothers and sisters, year after year – from Algeria to Al Shaams, and from Sheeshan to Afghanistan.

Let us also not forget that the West – through its own wars, civil wars, occupations and invasions – has, in the last hundred years alone, killed some 160 million people (many of them their own people). Let us not forget how the West slaughtered 140,000 people in just one day and then slaughtered another 74,000 people only a few days later on 29 Shaban 1364 AH (1945 CE) – or how they burnt at least 35,000 people to death in Dresden, and how they refined their technique of dropping bombs on people, so that now they can use “precision bombs” which only kill a few dozen or so people (women and children included) at one time, as they did at Sultanpur Mosque in Jalalabad when 17 were killed, or at the village of Chowkar-Karez where 19 were killed, or at Charikar where at least 30 died. Let us not forget that the new kaffir technique of precision bombs and missiles killed an estimated 3,700 non-combatants in less than three months in Afghanistan in 1422 AH (2001 CE). How many more Muslims have been killed during and since their invasion of Iraq? One Million? One Million and a Half? More?

Let us not forget the deceit, the lies, of the kuffar – who are the most skilled at lies, deception and hypocrisy, like Shaitan. Let us remember how the British treated thousands of people in Kenya during their so-called Mau-Mau emergency – by beating them, and torturing them, and then lied about this, for decade upon decade. Let us remember how the Amerikans treated Muslims in Abu Ghraib, and how they lied about it, and denied their torture until they could no longer deny the truth and instead went into “damage limitation mode” by denying any government involvement. Let us remember how the Amerikans denied, and lied about, rendition flights, and covered them up. Let us remember how they lied about the killing of Saif Ra’ad Ali Said al-Azawi in the al-Slaikh neighbourhood of Baghdad, and how they lied about the killing of Uday Ahmad Mustafa, also in Baghdad. Let us remember their lies about dozens of similar killings, and their lies regarding their use of phosphorus bombs in Fallujah. Let us remember how they lied about Iraqi “weapons of mass destruction” as a pretext for their invasion of another Muslim land.

Let us remember their quite recent imperialist words about dealing with Muslims and “natives”:

“The Pentagon’s doctrine for psychological operations specifically contemplates actions to convey and (or) deny selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, and objective reasoning. … In various ways, perception management combines truth projection, operations security, cover, and deception, and psyops.” (Taken from U.S. Defense Department’s Information Operations Roadmap, a document approved by Donald Rumsfeld.)

Let us not forget the corruption, the lies, the “spin”, the propaganda, the deceit, the deception, that lies at the heart of every Western government, and which Western politicians display again and again. Deception, deceit, denial, media manipulation, lies, have become a way of life for the governments of the West.

Thus, we are not dealing with honourable people here – we are dealing with people who cannot be trusted; with bullies, who threaten, manipulate, and who use force to get their own way. We are dealing with Jahiloon – with the ones of Jahiliyyah.

What, then, are we to do when faced with such dishonourable, arrogant, ignorant, bullies? We have tried, for decades, to deal with them in a noble way – but they have shown themselves to have gone far beyond the limits set by tolerance.

Dealing with the Kuffar:

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“Allah does not forbid you from treating honourably those who do not act against you because of your Deen, or who have not driven you from your dwellings, for Allah loves those who act with honour. But Allah forbids you from treating with respect, or befriending, those who act against you because of your Deen, or have driven you from your dwellings or aided others to do this – for those of you who do this are without honour.” 60: 8-9 Interpretation of Meaning

The kuffar have surely acted against us: they have invaded our lands; they have imprisoned our brothers and sisters in the tens of thousands. They have killed so many Muslims that no one knows the exact figure. They have set up governments of occupation in our lands, and apostate, lackey, governments which act in their name and according to their kaffir agenda. They – and they apostate lackeys and allies – have driven us, our brothers and sisters, from our homes, our dwellings. They have acted against our Deen – and seek to change it, having manufactured their own version which they insist we accept. Thus have they acted, as Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says, without honour. Therefore we can neither befriend them, or treat them with respect – we most certainly cannot ally ourselves with them, against our brothers and sisters, as some Muslims have done.

Our dignity, our honour, derive from Deen Al-Islam, from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala alone, for as Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“Those who seek dignity and honour should know that they derive from Allah (alone).” 35:10 Interpretation of Meaning

Our dignity, our honour, do not derive from the kuffar – from their laws, from their way of life, from accepting them as friends, from obeying them or allowing ourselves to be ruled over or commanded by them. To accept these dishonourable people as friends, now: to have them command us, to obey them, to respect them, is dishonourable.

Our duty as Muslims is clearly to distance ourselves from the ones of Jahiliyyah, the ones who are intent on changing Deen Al-Islam. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“The Jews and Nazarenes will never be satisfied with you until they have changed your way of life.” 2: 120 Interpretation of Meaning

“They long for you to disbelieve even as they disbelieve, so that you may be the same (as them) so do not choose friends from among them until they accept the way of Allah.” 4:89 Interpretation of Meaning

Certainly, our duty, as Muslims, is clearly not to join or support their oppressive Institutions, and organizations, and Armed Forces and Police, dedicated to their Tawagheet, to their idols of democracy and divisive, separate, manufactured “nations”, to their manufactured, fallible laws, and to their fallible, ignorant, dishonourable, kaffir, concepts of “peace” and “justice”. To do such things is surely to disobey Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and His Messenger (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) – for it is taking the dishonourable bullies, the ones of Jahiliyyah, as friends and allies.

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“You will not find any people who believe in Allah and the Last Day, making friendship with and loving those who oppose Allah and His Messenger (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), even if they are their fathers or their sons or their kin-folk…” 58:22 Interpretation of Meaning

“Do not follow anyone except he who adheres to your Way of Life.” 3:73 Interpretation of Meaning

Our duty is clear: be honourable, and so defend our brothers and sisters from the bullies; undertake Jihad Fee Sabillah to reclaim our lands, to exalt the Word of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and establish the rule of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and defend Deen Al-Islam by resisting those who seek to imitate the kuffar and who seek to impose the false, tame, so-called moderate “Islam” upon us.

As Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“Be loyal and do your duty to Allah; fear Him and always speak with honour. He will direct you to do honourable deeds and will forgive your mis-deeds. And whosoever obeys Allah and His Messenger will achieve the greatest achievement of all.” 33:70-71 Interpretation of Meaning

“The believers are as one family.” 49:10 Interpretation of Meaning

Let us be as the brave, honourable, human, Mujahideen have been before us, generation after generation, so that tears flow from our eyes when we remember the suffering of our brothers and sisters at the hands of the kuffar and their lackeys. Tears flow from our eyes when we hear – when we remember – the du’a of our brother held and tortured in the torture camps of that lackey of the kuffar, Gul Agha:

“Allahumma! Ya Rabbi! Our one and only reason for coming here was to exalt Your word, to fight against the people who are killing the ones who say “La ilaaha illallaah”. Allahumma! Make this torture easy for us to bear. Allahumma! Do not let any of our brothers or sisters taste [the bitterness of] this torture. Allahumma! We know that gaining Jannah is not easy, but Ya Allah we are weak, we are weak! Ya Rabbi azza wajal.”

Hiya Maytatun Waahidah, Fal Takun Fee Sabelillah.

A Servant of Allah

Question regarding the removal of Apostate rulers

2009-12-07T13:17:00.000+02:00

Abu Hamza Al-Misri

Question: As-Salaamu alaikum warahmatullaah wabarakaatu my dear Sheikh Abu Hamza. Sheikh, there are brothers who wanted to ask you a question regarding the removal of Apostate rulers, they ask that it is known that we must remove these Murtaddeen because of their lack of implementation of Sharee'ah in our countries however, some of the puppets from corrupt organizations such as "Salafee" Publications claim that it is haraam for us to fight them because even Imam Ahmad (rahimahullaah) did not fight the rulers of his time when they committed big Kufr by claiming that the Qur'aan was a creation. And he was tortured by the government of his time but never fought them. So the question sheikh is, can you please shed us some light on this point of confusion and how we go about this argument. Barakallaahu feekum and may Allah give you victory Wassalaam alaikum warahmatullaah wabarakaatu. Your brother in Islaam.

Answer: Salaam Alaikum my dear brother. The answer to that is very simple Inshallah; if our rulers kind of bid'aa was similar to the leaders of imam Ahmed (rahimahullaah) I would be the first to urge people not to fight them; because their bid'aa had Taweel (interpretations from the Qur’an itself ) even though it was very week to use in their argument; they understood Ayat such as; “Allah is the creator of everything” to prove that the Qur’an was created!.

Add to that Imam Ahmed (rahimahullaah) considered: their strict application to Shariah, defending and fighting for the honor of Muslims worldwide, and the fact that their bidaa dilemma does not affect any of the shariah laws and can only be solved and exposed through evidences and debates. Also many, as well as themselves saw their bid’aa, as a sign of respect to Allah and The Qur’an.

One wonders what evidence do our rulers have from the Qur’an for: changing the Shariah, making the greatest haram matters (usury...) available and protected by their fabricated laws and guns, killing Muslims for favors of Kafirs, helping kufaars against Muslims and the rest of the kufr list.

Certainly the brilliants of Imam Ahmed (rahimahullaah) students have compared and analyzed the situation of their imam with his rulers and their situation under the rulers who change even little of the shariah; the verdict was to fight the evil rulers to death or to full Islam and shariah law. One of the most intelligent and militant amongst the followers of Imam Ahmed (rahimahullaah) was Shiekh ul Islam Ibn Tymia (rahimahullaah); he has issued a fatwa against these kind of evil rulers and their evil scholars. Furthermore, he himself practiced his fatwa when the Mongols said the Shahada and surround themselves with scholars but applied a mixed laws for the land.

The Sheikh fought them, provoked against them, even said (rahimahullaah),; “If you see me amongst them kill me even with the Holy Qur’an on my head”.

However, even if these great scholars did not fight, for one reason or another, what shall we do with all these great Ayat in the Qur’an urging Muslims to fight until the whole of the Deen (Shariah dominance) is for Allah? Would they dare to say to Allah we followed our leaders and we ignored your commands! Surely those are the losers indeed; particularly those who ask everyone for their evidence but when it comes to them they turn away from all the clear Ayat saying without sham that they are happy to follow a man blindly! And hinder Allah’s path to favor their evil leaders and their scholars! May Allah give them guidance before it is too late for them!

Meanwhile, my dear sons do not waste your time with them; they have no mission but the one we all know. Try to increase your knowledge, your Ibadat, dawa efforts as well as enjoining the good and forbidding the wrong, cooperate with good Muslims and be patience in cause of Allah.

The following are two fatwas of Shiekh ul Islam Ibn Tymia rh; regarding these kind of evil rulers and their evil scholars, which I have included in my book Allah's Governance on Earth. Read them, spread them around and ask the sincere Muslims to apply what they can of them.

We give below an important fatwa by Shaikhul Islam, Ahmad ibn taimiyyah (may Allah
have mercy on him), who was the mentor of Muslim jurists not only of his time but also of those who came later on. In his Al-Fatawa Al- Misriya, volume 4, in the chapter on Al-Jihad, he observed:

”We say that any group who departs from any of the apparent indisputable laws of Islam that have been (handed down from generations to generations of Muslims without any interruption), then it is incumbent to fight against such a group according to the consensus of Muslim imams (Ijma), even though they recite the two testimonies. So if they recite the two shahadas (testimonies) but abstain from observing five daily prayers they must be fought against until they offer prayers, and if they abstain from paying zakzah, it is incumbent upon All Muslims to fight them until they start paying zakah. Similarly, if they abstain from the fasting of Ramadan or pilgrimage to the oldest House of Allah or refuse to prohibit the abominations or adultery or gambling or drinking and other things forbidden by the Islamic Shariah; or if they refuse to enforce the laws of The Qur’an and sunnah pertaining to life, property, honor, management of affairs and other such things; or if they refrain from enjoining good, forbidding evil, and fighting the disbelievers until they embrace Islam or pay jizyah in submission.

Likewise, if they introduce innovations in religion contrary to the teachings of the Qur'an and sunnah, and the practice of the righteous ancestors and imams of the community by, for in stake, blaspheming the names, signs, or attributes of Allah, or rejecting divine foreordainment or decree, or rejecting the manner in which the Muslim community behaved in the days of the rightly guided Caliphs, or slandering the foremost from among the emigrants (muhajirin) and the helpers (ansar) and those who followed in their footsteps faithfully; or if they fight the Muslims in order to force them to submit to them, abandoning the Islamic Shariah, and all other similar cases concerning which Allah says:

And fight them until there is no more persecution and all religion is for Allah only (Al-Anfal:39).

Thus in all such cases when religion is partly for Allah and partly for others, it is incumbent upon Muslims to fight until all religion is for Allah alone.”

The Evil That The Kuffar Do

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Over forty years ago, a certain Doctor called Ewen Cameron experimented on over a hundred human beings – injecting them with hallucinogenic drugs, and subjecting them over long periods of time to total sensory deprivation. These were not willing, voluntary subjects, but individuals who were already suffering from mental health problems, and these unethical experiments – among many similar ones by other Doctors – were funded by the Amerikan CIA with the results of these experiments forming the basis of a CIA Interrogation Manual.

It was an up-dated version of this kaffir manual which was among those used by Amerikan interrogators at places like Guantanamo Bay, Bagram, and at the many secret interrogation centres where our brothers and sisters have been taken, by “extraordinary rendition”, to be humiliated and tortured by the kuffar and their apostate allies. In fact, there is a whole compound at Guantanamo Bay, named Delta Block, where Muslims who have been subjected to long-term total sensory deprivation, who have been injected with hallucinogenic and other drugs – often for years – are kept.

How many Muslims have been physically tortured by the kuffar and their allies? How many Muslims have been subjected to “extraordinary rendition”? How many have been humiliated, by the kuffar, and subjected to sensory deprivation? How many have been forcibly injected with drugs? How many have been experimented upon? Thousands upon thousands – tens of thousands, over a period of many years.

Were we to make a movie – a dramatisation – about the treatment of some Muslims at the hands of the agents of kaffir governments what would an un-biased viewer think and feel? What would they think and feel about a scene where a Muslim man is forcibly and brutally restrained by over seven Amerikan soldiers, his beard is shaved off, while those soldiers taunt him, laugh and say: “Where is your God now!” and he is then shackled, a hood placed over his head, and then injected with drugs, and lashed to the seat of an aircraft to be flown to an interrogation centre to be held for months in a small cell with no natural light, to be allowed out only briefly and then shackled, blindfolded, his ears covered with sound-blocking headphones, to be then taken at irregular intervals for intensive interrogation where sometimes loud music is played and where he and Deen Al-Islam and all that he loves is mocked? What would they think and feel about such a scene?

What would they think and feel about a scene where a group of heavily-armed Amerikan soldiers smash their way into a private house in the Land of the Two Rivers and drag everyone out, pushing them down onto the ground, with grinning Amerikan soldiers placing their boots on the necks of Muslim men and boys, and then hauling them up to place hoods over their heads and bind their hands behind their backs and take them away for days, weeks, months, of interrogation?

What would they think and feel about a scene where a group of CIA agents in broad-daylight kidnap a Muslim from the streets of a European city, restrain him, hood him inject him with drugs, transport him by secret flights to various interrogation centres where he is brutally interrogated and held in a dark cell for month after month after month and where he is told again and again that he has ceased to exist, that he is as good as dead?

What would they think and feel about a scene where Amerikan planes drop bombs and missiles on a village in Afghanistan, killing dozens of men, women and children, and then some Amerikan military officer lies at some Press Conference, claiming that the houses were occupied by “terrorists” – and then, at a later Press Conference, when confronted with graphic photographs of corpses and written statements by eye-witnesses, just announces that the deaths were “collateral damage”?

What would they think and feel about a scene where a group of Amerikan soldiers manning a checkpoint in the Land of the Two Rivers open fire on a car carrying a family – father, mother, children – killing them all, when the soldiers at first claim they only fired “warning shots”, then later claim they did shoot at the car but claimed it contained “terrorists”, and these stories of theirs are all backed-up by other Amerikan officials?

What would they think and feel about a scene where a group of Amerikan soldiers burst into a house, shoot some women dead, and drag a teenage girl into a room where she is repeatedly raped, then shot dead and her body set on fire?

What would they think and feel about a scene where a group of Amerikan soldiers guarding a Prison of Muslims consistently for months at time humiliate and abuse those Muslims, and laugh about such abuse and such humiliation, and take photographs which they share among themselves, and then officials of the Amerikan government say again and again that such abuse was not official policy even as their interrogation, their humiliation, their abuse and drugging of Muslims continues at places like Bagram and Guantanamo Bay, and even though their secret programme of “extraordinary rendition” continues?

What would they think and feel about a scene where a Muslim who has spoken in public in defence of his Muslim brothers and sisters is subject to a “dawn-raid” by dozens of Police Officers, arrested and thrown into a prison cell and then later asked to spy on his brothers and sisters or face spending years in prison?

Would the viewers of such a movie – such a dramatisation – not conclude that here is an unprincipled, unethical, hypocritical, arrogant, barbaric people behaving like a bully? Would the viewers of such a movie – such a dramatisation – not conclude that there is something seriously wrong with governments which condone and allow such things and who repeatedly, year after year, even deny such things are occurring and who instead spend billions upon billions of dollars on propaganda to persuade their own people that its leaders are “fine, upstanding people” and that when the brutalities of its soldiers and agents are discovered and made known these are only ever “isolated incidents”?

Would the viewers of such a movie – such a dramatisation – not conclude that here is real tyranny, real evil, at work in the world? And would they not wish to do something about this evil – about the evil the kuffar do and have done, year after year, decade after decade, century after century?

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“You shall soon be invited (to fight) against a people who are extremely arrogant; you will fight against them until they submit. And if you obey (in this), Allah will grant you an excellent reward, while if you turn away (from this) as you turned away before, He will punish you with a painful punishment.” 48: 16 Interpretation of Meaning

“Those who believe in Allah and the Last Day would not ask for permission to be exempted from fighting with their wealth and their lives, since they know that Allah knows all who are Al-Muttaqun. It is only those who do not believe in Allah and the Last Day, and in whose hearts is doubt, that would ask for such an exemption. For they in their doubt waver.” 9: 44-45 Interpretation of Meaning

“They [the kafiroon] want to extinguish Allah’s Light with their deceit, their lies, but Allah will never allow this – for His Light will be seen even though they the Kafiroon hate (it). For it is He Who has sent His Messenger to reveal the Way of truth, to make it triumph over all other Ways even though they, the Mushrikun, hate (it).” 9: 32-33 Interpretation of Meaning

“Haqq has been distinguished from Baatil – and those who renounce and denounce Taghut and then believe in Allah have grasped that trustworthy hand-hold that never breaks.” 2:256 Interpretation of Meaning

May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala protect us from all forms of Al-asabiyyah Al-Jahiliyyah, forgive us for our mistakes, and guide us to and keep us on the Right Path.

A Servant of Allah

Graphic Photos

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Where is your outrage America? Why are You in Denial?

GERMANY 1940 ISRAEL 2009

Does this sound like our time?

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And from Zayd ibn Aslam, from his father, that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu `alayhi wa-sallam) said:
"Jihaad will remain fresh and green as long as raindrops fall from the sky. And there will come upon the people a time when Qur'aan reciters from among them will say: "This is not the time of Jihaad." So whoever comes to that time, then it is the best time for Jihaad."They said: "O Messenger of Allaah, would someone really say that?" He said: "Yes, the one whom Allaah has cursed, and the angels and all of mankind."

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Those to whom the people said: “Verily, the people have gathered against you a great army. So, fear them.” But it only increased them in faith, and they said: “Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs.” So they returned with grace and bounty from Allah. No harm touched them, and they followed the good Pleasure of Allah, and Allah has great bounty. It is only Satan that suggests to you the fear of his allies. So, do not fear them, and fear Me if you are believers.”” Al ‘Imran; 173-175

Please watch - UK/USA made use of Uzbek torture

2009-11-12T11:15:00.000+02:00

Former British Ambassador Craig Murray says UK and USA sent prisoners to Uzbekistan to be tortured.
Please watch both parts 1 and 2 to get a better understanding of the current War on Islam.

YouTube - UK/USA made use of Uzbek torture

UK/USA made use of Uzbek torture Pt2

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Part 2

YouTube - UK/USA made use of Uzbek torture Pt2

Kill Enemy Children: Jewish Edict - IslamOnline.net - News

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Kill Enemy Children: Jewish Edict - IslamOnline.net - News

More Obama Administration Targets

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The Khilafah Can Only Be Realized Through Jihad

2009-10-01T19:57:00.004+02:00

The lowest degree of imam is when someone whispers to his soul to go for jihad, to fight and then wish for it to happen. He prayed to Allah to ease the way for him and he is honest to himself in this matter.

This can be achieved by all Muslims; no ailments can stop one from doing this. Nothing has any control over a person to stop him from doing this. Indeed when he is sincere in his whisper, his soul would one day take his body to go for jihad in the way of Allah, and that is for certain.

However if he is abandoning the jihad, then it is an evidence of hypocrisy on his part because indeed jihad fi sabilillah is a true proof for the purity of faith, just as Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said:

“Only those are Believers who have believed in Allah and His Messenger, and have never since doubted, but have striven with their belongings and their persons in the Cause of Allah: Such are the sincere ones.” (Quran 49:15)

They are truly the sincere ones in their faith because it is confirmed by the bona fide proofs they have displayed, ie. Al-Jihad Fi Sabilillah with their properties and their selves.

Indeed, alwilayah (guardianship) - for those who are seeking and striving for it – cannot be achieved except through mutaba’ah (following the requirements) of the shari’ah and jihad fi sabilillah. The further one is from this approach, the less the protection and care of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala is upon him.

Ibn Taimiyyah said in his book Al-‘Ubudiyyah, “Allah has made for those whom He loves signs: Following His Messenger and Jihad in the way of Allah, that is because jihad in reality is an “Ijtihad” (serious efforts) in obtaining what Allah loves in the form of Al iman and righteous deeds, and in rejecting what He hates in the form of disbelief, godlessness and immorality.”

These are some of the reasons- in fact one is enough for the truth seeker –which made us say whether willingly or reluctantly, that jihad fi sabilillah is a shahih (truly) syar’i (lawful) way and the only one which MUST be embraced and followed by the Ummah in order to reclaim the Islamic way of life and re-establish the Khilafah rashidah.

Even though the path is laid right in front of our eyes but the task of making the first step is always heavy and arduous. Thus since it is not easy for the Ummah to lead and tread on it, it does require a huge amount of sacrifice.

However in spite of the few difficulties in this blessed way, in reality it is the easiest, the shortest and the most minimum in terms of its overall burdens and sacrifices. There is no way that is easier and nearer to achieving its goals and aims than this.

Without this way, all efforts spent in order to realize the general objectives for this deen mentioned earlier are bound to fail and as much as it is unproductive it will achieve nothing but a waste of both time and effort.

For this reason, the du’at and the ‘amilin of this deen should fear Allah especially when they hold themselves accountable for consuming the time and effort of the Ummah. Let them not treat it as objects for sale for their own gains and give out judgements that do not benefit the Ummah other than backwardness and deviation from the true goals and objectives.

An analogy

The use of force and war is the choice of every nation and society since the olden days up to the present time. It has always been used in defending its standard principles and common beliefs the moment they are faced with threats or any attempts to replace it with another. In order to explain this issue let’s take the following analogy:

Supposed in the American society, a number of military officers were carrying out a military coup d'état in order to change the liberal democratic system that had been accepted by all sections in the American society. Furthermore the system is considered as something that is standard and established, and it does not yield to any replacement or substitution.

What would be the reaction of the American citizens- through their “so and so” party and assembly –towards this faction that comes from the military, who wanted to enforce their dictatorship style of government (which is disputing the democratic system that had long been accepted and widely practiced amongst them) by means of force and arms.

Would you see them tolerating the military coup? Would they begin a peaceful negotiation with them, and be pleased with their rule and approach? OR would they come out “up in arms” (literally speaking) against the military uprising with all might? Would they begin a blockade of the revolutionary movement and respond in kind (with military force) until they are all expelled and the long-established societal system is preserved again?

Without a doubt the answer would be the other choice: that is the use of force and arms. Especially when the uprising military faction refuse to back off in a peaceful way.

The actions of the nation’s citizens at the above event is appropriately in accordance with the regulations and are widely accepted by all sectors in the international level. They would be getting an outright approval and a complete aids and support would be provided. They are even free from any accusation of terrorism, destruction, backwardness or any other accusations.

Every nation would stand in the same position when their fundamental and standard principles are seized and changed. They do not have any other way to reclaim what have been snatched from them except by picking up arms.

If the use of force and arms have been approved and allowed for every nation, in order to protect the established concept that had long been common between them. Then, how come the same method is prohibited and forbidden for the Muslims the moment its identity, standard practices and Rabbani (Godly) system are facing confiscation and elimination by a military faction or others that have sold their honour and loyalty to the enemies of the Ummah?

Why are the Islamic Ummah banned from defending its fundamental teachings and standard practices (eg. shariah, khilafah, etc) with the use of force, when every other nation and society are practicing the same method?

Why, when other nations or society are defending its standard principles with the use of military might it is regarded as advanced and legitimate, and that it is one of their basic rights which should be given outright support and assistance?!

Whereas, supposed that the Islamic Ummah is practicing similar tactic, “jihad” and its manner of operations would right away be labeled as backward and that it is an act of terrorism or that it is an uncivilized way as well as many other false accusations!

“Why is that approach allowed for you and not for us?!!”

We would not get the answer for this significant question and we would not find a reasonable clue as to the one sidedness in their assessment and judgement. Other than the fact that they do not like the Islamic Ummah to rise from their slumber and find its form. So that it remains chained with the chains of humiliation, oppression and kuffar!

Submitted by a Mujahid

Al-Aqsa, the ultimate red line

2009-09-30T11:52:00.003+02:00

The following article is from "TheRebel" Tuesday, 29 September 2009 23:10 Khalid Amayreh

The unprovoked intrusion by Jewish fanatics into the Noble Sanctuary of Jerusalem on Sunday 27 September, should alarm every Muslim under the sun.

That was not, as the Israeli machine of lies would make you believe, a mere innocent visit by Jewish tourists to Islam’s third holiest sanctuary. It was rather a planned and calculated act of provocation against Muslims all over the world.

Jewish fanatics, we all know, don’t come to the Aqsa esplanade to visit; they come for the purpose of arrogating a foot-hold or perhaps hatching a conspiracy against Islamic edifices. In short, their ultimate goal is to carry out acts of terror and vandalism against Islamic holy places.

In the past, distant and near, Jewish terrorists, who often disguise themselves as tourists, carried out acts of murder against Muslim worshipers.

When Israel occupied the Old City of Jerusalem, the Israeli army Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren tried meticulously to convince one commander of the conquering army to blow up the Aqsa Mosque “once and for all.”

The story was mentioned elaborately in Avi Shlaim’s book “The Iron Wall-Israel and the Arab world.”

“There was an atmosphere of spiritual elation. Paratroopers were milling around in a daze. Narkis was standing for a moment on his own, deep in thought, when Goren went up to him and said ‘Uzi, this is the time to put a hundred kilograms of explosives in the Mosque of Omar-and that’s it, we’ll get rid of it once and for all.’ Narkis said ‘Rabbi, stop it.’ Goren then said to him, ‘Uzi, you’ll enter the history books by virtue of this deed.’ Narkis replied, ‘I have already recorded my name in the pages of the history of Jerusalem.’ Goren walked away without saying another word.”

On 21 August, 1969, an Australian Christian Zionist, bearing the name Denis Michael Rohan, set the Minbar of Sallahuddin on fire, using a flamable substance.

On April 11, 1982, a Jewish terrorist by the name of Allan Goodman entered the Dome of the Rock Mosque and started firing discriminately at Muslim worshipers, killing and injuring dozens of people. Goodman, a member of the terrorist Jewish group, the Jewish Defense League, was eventually pardoned by the Israeli government after spending a few years in jail.

In fact, Jewish terrorist acts and designs against one of Islam’s holiest places never ceased. Indeed, Jewish terrorist groups declare openly that their ultimate aim is to demolish the Aqsa Mosque in order to build a Jewish temple in the area.

The terroirsts, who also include government officials and Knesset members, are never arrested for incitement to violence and terror. Far from that, they enjoy the support and backing of the political-military estabilshment in the Zionist regime.

Hence, it is imperative that the Muslim world must view the latest events with utmost gravity because what these fanatics are after is nothing less than the destruction of these holy places.

As in the past, Muslim officials and governmetns have voiced their indignation at the latest provocation. However, verbal denunciations and condemnations will not deter Israel and make her show respect to the Haram al Sharif of Jerusalem.

Respect for religion is not and has never been a Zionist character. Hence, it would be more than naive to expect Israel to preserve the safety and sanctity of the holy place.

Instead of rehtorical condemnations, which we got accustomed to hearing since time immemorial, Muslim organizations, peoples and governments must seek pro-active means to protect their holy places.

First, we must strengthen and enforce security measures throughout the Aqsa esplanade by increasing the number of guards. It was after all due to the dedication and hard workd of these unknown soldiers that numerous Zionist attempts at vandalizing Islamic holy places were aborted and thwarted.

Second, Muslim states, especially those having diplomatic ties with the Zionist regime such as Turkey, Egypt and Jordan, must make the issue of the Haram al Sharif a top priority. It is not enough just to voice “concern” about a given event, such as Sunday’s provocation. Muslim governments must commnnicate an unequivocal message to the Zionist regime that the Aqsa Mosque is a red line that no one would be allowed to cross.

As to the Palestinians, they are the first line of defense against Zionist aggression in Jerusalem as well as throughout occupied Palestine.

This is why, Palestinians must always maintain a permanent and uninterrupted presence at the Haram al Sharif of Jerusalem.

This peaceful presence is very important; it sends an unmistakable message to the Zionists that Muslims, especially in Palestine, would go to any extent, if need be, to protect and safeguard their holy places in al-Quds al Sharif.

Woe Be To Humanity If the Likes of These People Are Its Leaders

2009-09-28T14:50:00.002+02:00

Wars and Conflicts Involving the United States

And when it is said to them: “Make not mischief on the earth,” they say: “We are only peace-makers.”
(Al Baqarah 11) Interpretation of the meaning.

18th Century
• American Revolutionary War, 1775 – 1783
o Boston campaign, 1775 - 1776
o Canadian Theatre, 1775 - 1776
o New York and New Jersey campaign, 1776 - 1777
o Saratoga Campaign, 1777
o Philadelphia Campaign, 1777 - 1778
o Western Theatre, 1775 - 1782
o Northern Theater, 1778 - 1781
o Southern Theatre, 1775 - 1782
• Northwest Indian War, 1785 - 1795
• Quasi-War, France, 1798 – 1800

19th Century
• First Barbary War, 1801 – 1805
• War of 1812, 1812 – 1815
o Tecumseh's Rebellion, 1811 - 1813
o Lake Champlain Campaign, 1812 - 1814
o Niagara Campaign, 1812 - 1814
o Detroit Campaign, 1812 - 1814
o Chesapeake Campaign, 1813 - 1814
o Creek War, 1813 - 1814
o Peoria War, 1813
o Southern Campaign,
• Second Barbary War, 1815
• First Seminole War, 1817 - 1818
• Winnebago War, 1827
• Black Hawk War, 1832
• Second Seminole War, 1835 - 1842
• Mexican-American War, 1846 – 1848
• Cayuse War, 1847 - 1855
• Third Seminole War, 1855 - 1858
• American Civil War, 1861 – 1865
o Union blockade, 1861 - 1865
o Eastern Theater, 1861 - 1865
o Western Theater, 1861 - 1865
o Lower Seaboard Theater, 1861 - 1865
o Trans-Mississippi Theater, 1861 - 1865
o Dakota Conflict, 1862
o Pacific Coast Theater, 1863
o Colorado War, 1863 - 1865
• Red Cloud's War, 1866 - 1868
• Korean Expedition, 1871
• Modoc War, 1872 - 1873
• Red River War, 1874 - 1875
• Black Hills War, 1876 - 1877
• Nez Perce War, 1877
• Bannock War, 1878
• Cheyenne War, 1878 - 1879
• Sheepeater Indian War, 1879
• Ute War, 1879-1880
• Pine Ridge Campaign, 1890-1891
• Battle of Leech Lake, 1898
• Spanish-American War, 1898
• Philippine-American War, 1899 - 1913

20th Century
• Boxer Rebellion, 1899 - 1901
• Banana Wars:
o United States occupation of Nicaragua, 1907-1933
o United States occupation of Honduras, 1907-1933
o United States overthrow of Guatemalan Government, 1907-1933
o Intervention during Panamanian Election, 1908
o United States occupation of Cuba, 1912
o United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914
o United States occupation of Haiti, 1915-1934
o United States occupation of the Dominican Republic, 1917-1924
• Mexican Expedition, 1916 - 1917
o Battle of Ambros Nogales, 1918
• World War I, 1917 – 1918 (time span of U.S. involvement)
o European Theatre, 1917 - 1918
o First Battle of the Atlantic, 1917 - 1918
• Russian Revolution, 1918-1920 (time span of U.S. involvement)
o Polar Bear Expedition, 1918 - 1919
o American Expeditionary Force Siberia, Soviet Union, 1918 - 1920
• World War II, 1941 – 1945 (time span of U.S. involvement)
o Second Battle of the Atlantic, 1941 - 1945
o Pacific War, 1941 - 1945
o African Theatre, 1942 - 1943
o European Theatre, 1944 - 1945
• Korean War, 1950 - 1953
• Operation Blue Bat, Lebanon, 1958
• Bay of Pigs Invasion, Cuba, 1961
• Operation Powerpack, Dominican Republic, 1965 - 1966
• Vietnam War, 1962 - 1973 (time span of United States involvement)
o Laotian Civil War, 1962 - 1973
o Cambodian Civil War, 1969 - 1970
• Contra War, El Salvador, 1981-1990
• Invasion of Grenada, Grenada, 1983-1984
• Iran–Iraq War, 1987 - 1989
• United States invasion of Panama 1989 - 1990
• Persian Gulf War, Iraq, 1991
o Operation Desert Shield, 1991
o Operation Desert Storm, 1991
• Somali Civil War, 1992 - 1994
o Operation Provide Relief, 1992
o Operation Restore Hope, 1992 - 1994
• Yugoslav wars, 1994 - 1999
o Bosnian Conflict, 1994 - 1995
o Kosovo Conflict, 1997 - 1999

21st Century
• War on Terrorism, 2001 - present
o Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan 2001 - present
o Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines 2002 - present
o Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa 2002 - present
o Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003 - present
o War in North-West Pakistan, 2004 - present
o War in Somalia, 2006 - 2009
o Operation Enduring Freedom - Trans Sahara 2007 - present

“And Sell Not the Covenant of Allah for a Small Gain” [An-Nahl: 95]

2009-09-04T22:13:00.000+02:00

Dear Brothers of Islam!
“There has indeed been an excellent example for you in Ibrahim and those with him, when they said to their people: ‘Verily, we are free from you and whatever you worship besides Allah: We have rejected you and there has emerged between us and you, hostility and hatred forever, until you believe in Allah Alone’”… [Al-Mumtahanah: 4]
So who is being addressed by this Ayah, O assembly of ‘Ulama? Is it being addressed to us, the Muslims? Directed at all of us?
And have you implemented this Ayah with the rulers of your lands? Or are you co-existing with them and not displaying hostility and hatred against them!?
And are the rulers governing with the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet? And if they aren’t governing by the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet, and they are not taking the Book of Allah as their constitution in their private and public lives and in the law by which they rule the land: Are they Kuffar or not?
Give us a clear verdict based upon ‘Ilm, 0 scholars of Islam!
Allah, Glorified and Lofty is He, said: “...And whoever does not judge by what Allah sent down, then they are Kafirun (infidels)... And whoever does not judge by what Allah sent down, then they are Thalimun (oppressors)... And whoever does not judge by what Allah sent down, then they are Fasiqun (rebellious sinners).” [Al-Ma’idah: 44-47]
And if the rulers are Kuffar, Thalimin, and Fasiqin - Then what is the difference between them and the Jews? And if indeed they are like the Jews, then should we have transactions with them and co-exist with them if they occupy our lands and govern over us? And what should we do, and what should our stance be, if the Jews were to occupy our land? And [based upon the answer to that question,] is there a difference between an ‘Arab Taghat and a Jewish Israeli Taghut? And is it obligatory upon us to fight against them?
And if indeed it is obligatory upon us to fight against them - then should we be preparing the necessities (i.e. I’dad Al-’Uddah) for fighting against them so that we can begin fighting; or should we fight them without any preparation? Or should we just say: “We don’t have the capabilities of fighting, so it is not obligatory upon us?”
And what is the ruling upon fighting against the enemies of Allah and the establishment of the Islamic State, if these enemies of Allah are the Kafir rulers? Is this fighting Haram (forbidden), Mubah (permissible), Mustahabb (preferable), Sunnah, or Fardh (obligatory)?
And if the fighting is Fardh, then is it Fardh ‘Ayn (an individual obligation), or Fardh Kifayah (a communal obligation)? And when, at which age, is the Muslim obligated to fight?
And what is the ruling of the one who fights against the Kuffar single-handedly, to raise the Word of Allah - [if he is killed], is he in Paradise, or in the Fire? And what is the ruling regarding those who do not intend to fight the Kuffar, nor to establish the State of Islam, nor to lift the Word of Allah? What is the ruling upon the one who does not work towards that?
And what do we call one who says, “My religion is Islam,” — yet he does not act in accordance with the Book of Allah, or he is deficient in this?
Do you believe in the Qur’an and Sunnah, in all their totality and details?
Is it obligatory upon you to act upon all that is in the Qur’an and the Sunnah - other than that which is specific to certain conditions? Or is it that since the Qur’an was sent down upon Muhammad, (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), it is specific to him and his Companions?
And the Ayah which you are not capable of acting upon, such as the Ayat of the Penalties, due to the absence of a Muslim ruler and an Islamic State - is it obligatory upon you to take all the required and legislated steps and means in order to achieve the implementation of the Laws of Allah in the future, which would be done by striving to remove the Tughyan (lit. transgression), 1and to rule with Islam — or are you absolved of any responsibility whatsoever towards this?
And are you working towards the establishment of the Rule of Islam so that you would have the ability to apply and execute the Commands of Allah? Or are you disregarding that and not assuming - as a consequence of your negligence - any responsibility whatsoever before Allah, (subhanahu wa Ta’ala)?
And will we be able - while the rulers are obstinate, and have refused to govern based on the constitution of the Qur’an, and hurl those who ask this of them in prisons - will we be able to establish the Rule of Islam and an Islamic state to raise the Word of Islam without having to resort to fighting?
And are we ordered to prepare everything in our capability of strength and power in order to confront the Kuffar? And what is the meaning of the Statement of Allah, “And let not those who disbelieve think that they can outstrip (escape from the punishment). Verily, they will never be able to save themselves (from Allah’s Punishment)” [Al-A nifil; 59], and “And make ready against them all you can of power, including steeds of war - to terrorize the enemy of Allah and your enemy” [Al-Anfal; 60]?
And is it permissible for the Muslim to believe that the Kuffar have surpassed us, and that we have no power against them? Or is this the assumption of the Kafirin about themselves?
And isn’t this a war between the Almighty of the Heavens and the Earth, and the Kuffar?! Having understood this, has Allah guided us to the way - the way of preparation and training - by which we can attain the Pleasure of Allah, [while] terrorizing of the enemies of Allah?
What is the ruling on fighting if the Kuffar govern the land that you are in? And does the son go forth to fight without the permission of his father, and the woman without the permission of her husband, and the indebted one without the permission of the one he is in debt to, and the slave without the permission of the master, as the Fuqaha’ say? Or has this ruling changed in our era?!
And what is the meaning of the Hadith of the Messenger of Allah, (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), when he said, “Whosoever dies without having fought in Jihad, nor intended upon himself to do Jihad, then he has died upon a branch of hypocrisy,” 2 and in another narration, “He died a death of Jahiliyyah.” 3 And what is the extent of the authenticity of this Hadith, and what is its meaning? And if it is authentic, then does it apply to us, and are we asked to act in conformity with it?
And should we fight in the Path of Allah, and leave the Kuffar that govern our lands?
Is it obligatory upon us to fight the Kuffar that govern our lands first, or to fight the Kafir invaders who occupied one of the Islamic countries far away? And which takes precedence?
And what is the ruling upon both of them, O assembly of ‘Ulama’?
And if we truly and sincerely want to wage war and fight a Jihad against the enemies of Allah, then isn’t it obligatory upon us to prepare all our strength and power for it? As Allah says, “And if they had intended to march out, certainly, they would have made some preparation for it, but Allah was averse to their being sent forth, so He made them lag behind, and it was said (to them): Sit you among those who sit (at home)” [At-Tawbah; 46].
Ibn Al-Qayyim said, “And if they had intended to march out, certainly, they would have made some preparation for it, but Allah was averse to their being sent forth, so He made them lag behind (Fa Thabbatahum), and it was said (to them): Sit you among those who sit” Tathbit is the act of repelling a person from the thing he is doing.
Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, ‘[Allah, subhanahu wa Ta’ala] desires for them to abandon and be lazy towards marching out.” And in another narration, “He desires to restrain them.”
And Muqatil said, “He inspired to their hearts, ‘Sit you among those who sit.” “And when they did not desire to march out in obedience to Allah, and they did not prepare for it or take equipment for it, Allah was averse to sending forth those upon this state, for he who does not feel honored by Him and by His Messenger and by His Book, and does not accept His Guidance that He has bestowed upon him at the hand of the most beloved of His creation to Him and the most blessed of them, and does not know the magnitude of this blessing or show gratitude for it, but instead exchanges it for Kufr, then the obedience of such a person and his marching forth with His Messenger is hated by Allah Subhanah, so He made him lag behind so that what He hates does not transpire by [this person] marching forth, and He inspired to his heart to sit with those who remain behind” [Shifa’ Al-’Alil, pp. 101-102].
And how do we rule upon someone who does not prepare to fight, even though he has the capabilities of preparing?
And do we Muslims in general, and the ‘Ulama’ and Islamic groups in specific, live a life of ease and comfort under the shade of an Islamic system? Or are we being humiliated by a life of disgrace?
Is a death in the obedience to Allah better; or an entire life under their tyranny, their Kufr, their sins, and fear of them, and not preparing to fight against them? And is this type of life obedience to Allah, or disobedience to Him?
What answer do the ‘Ulama’ who are in charge of the Islamic groups give to these questions?
And what is the meaning of the Statement of Allah, “Whosoever desires the life of this world and its glitter - We shall fully repay (the wages of) their deeds therein, and they will not be deprived therein. They are the ones for whom there is nothing in the Hereafter but the Fire - lost are the deeds they did therein, and worthless is what that they used to do!” [Hud: 15-16]?
And if this is the Path to Hellfire - then what is the Path to Paradise? “Or do you think that you will enter Paradise even though you have not gone through such trials as those who passed on before you? They were afflicted with severe poverty and hardship, and were shaken…” [Al-B aqarah; 214]
And also, “Did you think that you would enter Jannah before Allah makes evident those of you who fight in Jihad (In His Cause), and made evident those who remained steadfast?” [Al ‘Imran: 142]
And is the Jihad that Allah, (subhanahu wa Ta’ala), has obligated upon us with His Statement, “And wage Jihad with your wealth and your lives in the Cause of Allah...” [At-Tawbah: 41] the Jihad of the heart and tongue, and nothing else? Or does it mean a sincere struggle and self- sacrifice?
What do you say, O assembly of ‘Ulama?
And does Allah purchase from the Believers - all the Believers - their wealth and their souls, or their speeches? “Verily, Allah has purchased from the Believers their lives and their wealth in return for Paradise being theirs. They fight in the Cause of Allah, so they kill (others) and are killed. It is a promise in Truth which is binding on Him in the Torah and the Gospel and the Qur’an. And who is truer to his covenant than Allah? Then rejoice in the bargain that you have concluded. That is the supreme success...” [At-Tawbah: 111]
And can one who refuses to sell his wealth and soul to Allah be labeled a “Believer?”
And what is the stipulation placed in this contract with Allah? Isn’t it that, “They fight in the Cause of Allah, so they kill (others) and are killed...” [At-Tawbah: 111]? Or do you hear Him saying, “They give speeches, and they teach, and they philosophize, and they fight intellectually,” or “they surrender to the prisons and torture of the enemies of Allah, without the least objection or resistance?”
And what is the meaning of His, (subhanahu wa Ta’ala’s statement: “And We brought forth iron wherein is mighty power (in matters of war,), as well as many benefits for mankind, that Allah may test who it is that will help Him (His religion), and His Messengers in the unseen”? [Al-Hadid: 25] Does this mean that Allah assists His prophets by raising weapons to lift the Word of Allah, and to defend His Religion and His Shari’ah, and to establish the State of Allah on the Earth? Or does it mean that we should surrender to the enemies of Allah while they kill, violate the honor - the honor of the Muslimat and force them to marry Mushrikin - without inciting a single inhabitant?
Give us a verdict, O Ulama’!!
And if no one fights in the Path of Allah save the truthful believers who underwent the necessary developmental and behavioral stages, then when will this developmental stage end, O you who direct the Islamic groups? And what is the gauge for the appraisal of a Muslim’s eligibility to be a fighter? Or is there no criteria? Is it that the Jama’ah and the people of the Path are qualified for fighting, or no?
And Allah, (subhanahu wa Ta’ala), says: “Verily, Allah has purchased of the believers their lives and their properties; for the price that theirs shall be the Paradise. They fight in Allah’s Cause, so they kill (others) and are killed, it is a promise in truth which is binding on Him in the Taurat (Torah) and the Injil (Gospel) and the Qur’an. And who is truer to his covenant than Allah?” [AtT awbah: 111]. And you desire Paradise?
And what is the difference, O ‘Ulamã’, between the Statement of Allah ,Ta’ala, “Fighting is prescribed for you” [Al-Baqarah: 216] and the Statement of Allah, Ta’ala, “Fasting is prescribed for you” [Al-Baqarah; 183]? And what is the meaning of “prescribed” in the first [Ayah] and “prescribed” in the second? And if the meaning of [the verb] Kutiba is to make obligatory, then accordingly fighting is obligatory upon the Muslims just as fasting is. But if the appointed time for fasting is Ramadan, then what is the appointed time for fighting?
Give us a verdict, O assembly of’ Ulama’!
So with what evidence, O Muslims, do you excuse yourselves from fighting?
And is it permissible for you -O you who are responsible for the Islamic groups and the Sufi sects — to excuse yourselves from fighting with one of the following excuses:
1) Lack of preparation:
And what has prevented you from preparing when Allah commands you to do so and does not burden you above your capacity when He said, “And make ready against them all you can of power” [Al-Anfal: 60]
2) Caution and fear of the preparation being unearthed by the disbelieving governing authority:
“Do you fear them? Allah has more right that you should fear Him, if you are believers” ]At-Tawbah: 13]. “So fear them not, but fear Me, if you are (true) believers” [Al ‘Imran: 175], and “So on that Day, none will punish as He will punish. And none will bind as He will bind” [Al- Fajr: 25-26].
Will you leave Allah’s Command to prepare out of fear of the disbelievers, and will you fear the slaves who cannot harm or benefit themselves with anything? And abandoning preparation is disobedience.
3) Or you consider yourselves not to be people of fighting or confrontation with the enemies of Allah:
And you claim that you are the Party of Allah, yet you are satisfied with humiliation? It is as though you ascribe humiliation to Allah,Ta’ala, who you associate yourselves to. “But honor, power and glory belong to Allah, His Messenger, and to the believers, but the hypocrites know not” [Al-Munafiqun: 8].
4) Or the absence or deficiency of Imani development within the members of the Islamic groups or the people of the [Sufi] way:
So is the development of the Kuffar stronger than your development of your brothers and your adherents? To the point that we find the people of Kufr rushing to fight, and you and your brothers and your adherents do not rush! So what is their goal? And what is your goal? And what is your path? And what is their path? And Who grants you victory? And who grants them victory? “That is because Allah is the Mawla (Lord, Master, Helper, Protector, etc.) of those who believe, and the disbelievers have no Mawala” [Muhammad: 11].
And indeed the Imani-development comes only to those that take Islam as a whole, and do not abandon the obligation of Jihad.
5) Or with the excuse of preserving the Da’wah and the Tanthim (organization) and their interests:
If preserving the Tanthim is what is preventing you from fighting, then what is the mission of the Tanthim?!
The organizations of the parties and the groups all work towards dominating the system of government in the country in which they reside so they may govern it with their principles and achieve their goals, no matter what these principles and goals are. And as for you, you abandon fighting, and disobey Allah by your abandonment of fighting, and you failed in assisting the Religion of Allah, and Allah is the One who taught us that the path of fighting is the only path towards Victory and Triumph and the fulfillment and execution of the religious beliefs and goals. Allah, Ta’ala, says: “Fight against them so that Allah will punish them by your hands and disgrace them and give you victory over them and heal the breasts of a believing people” [At-Tawbah; 14].
So have you made the interest of the Tanthim a Wathan 4 that is worshipped besides Allah?
And as for the Da’wah, then it is Allah’s Da’wah and He guaranteed to preserve it: “Verily We: It is We Who have sent down the Thikr (i.e. the Qur’an) and surely, We will guard it (from corruption)” [Al-Hijr: 11].
And it is only upon you to march in the path of the Da’wah and Qital to be saved from the punishment of Allah: “And if you turn away (from Islam and the obedience of Allah), He will exchange you for some other people, and they will not be your likes” [Muhammad: 38]and O you who believe! Whoever from among you turns back from his religion (Islam), Allah will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the believers, stern towards the disbelievers, fighting in the Way of Allah, and never afraid of the blame of the blamers” [Al-Ma’idah: 54].
6) Or the failure of [other] revolutions:
What is wrong with you that you set the failed, unsuccessful revolutions as an example in order to justify your sitting back from the obligation of Jihad? If fighting contains nothing but death or being killed in the Path of Allah, then is death upon your bed better? You know that death and the appointed time are in the Hand of Allah, and the one who does not believe this is a disbeliever in parts of the Book of Allah, and whoever disbelieves in part of the Qur’an is a Kafir. So listen, if you wish: “And no person can ever die except by Allah’s Leave and at an appointed term” [Al ‘Imran; 145].
And again listen, if you wish: “And if you are killed or die in the Way of Allah, forgiveness and mercy from Allah are far better than all that they amass (of worldly wealth)” [Al ‘Imran: 157]. So do you see an example made in the Book of Allah that would hold the believers behind or impede them from Jihad? Or is it that Allah, says, “How often a small group overcame a mighty host by Allah’s Leave?” And Allah is with As-Sabirin (the patient ones)” (Al-Baqarah: 249]. So by fighting, [a] reward in the Dunya and the greatest reward in the Akhirah are achieved.
But as for us believers, we put our trust in and depend on Allah, and He is our Assister and Protector: “And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him” [At-Talaq: 3], and “Allah has full knowledge of your enemies, and Allah is Sufficient as a Protector, and Allah is Sufficient as a Helper” [An-N isa: 45], and “That is because Allah is the Mawla (Lord, Master, Helper, Protector, etc.) of those who believe and the disbelievers have no Mawla” [Muhammad: 11], and “Verily, We will indeed make victorious Our Messengers and those who believe in this world’s life and on the Day when the witnesses will stand forth” [Ghafir; 51].
Then listen, if you wish: “Say (O Muhammad) to those who disbelieve: “You will be defeated and gathered together to Hell, and worst indeed is that place to rest.” [Al ‘Imran: 12]. So who will you give glad tidings of Victory, and who will you give the tidings of desertion, O assembly of ‘Ulama’?
7) Or the inexistence of the Helper who would assist with supplies and weapons:
Allah has only burdened us with preparing what we are able to, and after that, we put our Trust in Allah. And listen, if you wish, to His, Statement, “And to Allah belong the hosts of the heavens and the earth. And Allah is Ever All-Knower, All-Wise” [Al-Fat’h: 7].
This is from one side, and from the other side is our seizing the weapons from the hands of our enemies, with the Permission of Allah.
8) Or lack of confidence in your Muslim brothers, or lack of cooperation with them:
And Allah, Ta’ala, says: “Help you one another in righteousness and piety” [Al-Ma’idah: 2]. So it is possible for the Muslims to cooperate in the greatest good, and that is fighting the enemies of Allah, and the establishment of the Rule of Islam. And confidence will be borne by way of fighting.
And the Mukhlisun are known by way of trials: “And We made them leaders, guiding (mankind) by Our Command” [Al-Anbiya’: 73].
And from what causes confidence in and love between the Muslims is that we all remember the Hadith of the Messenger, (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), “All of the children of Adam commit error, and the best of those who commit error are those who repent.” And upon this let each of us account ourselves severely, and let every brother think of his brothers as being naturally liable to commit error. And because of this, it is obligatory to advise him and to assist him in the Truth and in having patience, and to be lenient with him with the intention of correcting him, and not to become arrogant towards him.
And there are no characteristics of the believers more beautiful than those of the companions of the Messenger of Allah, (salla allahu alayhi wa sallam), and those that followed them with Ihsan in every era and place. Listen: “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves” Al-Fat’h: 29].
Their ends distracted from thinking about inferior matters and from hunting for the secrets and faults of the people. And they understood the Statement of Allah: “That home of the Hereafter (i.e. Paradise), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by committing crimes. And the good end is for the Muttaqun” [Al-Qasas: 83].
Allah has commanded you to fight, and to incite your believing brothers, and if no one responds to you, then you are responsible only for yourself. “If you follow the right guidance and enjoin what is right, no hurt can come to you from those who are in error” [Al Ma’idah: 105], and, “Then fight (O Muhammad) in the Cause of Allah, you are not tasked except for yourself and incite the believers (to fight along with you), it may be that Allah will restrain the evil might of the disbelievers. And Allah is Stronger in Might and Stronger in punishing” [An-Nisa’: 85].
So will you excuse yourselves from fighting with the excuse of a lack of preparation, or caution and fear of being exposed, or not having the proper Imani development, or the need to preserve the Da’wah and its benefits, and the failure of the Jahili revolutions, or the inexistence of a helper to assist with supplies and weapons, or your lack of confidence in your brothers, [when] Allah, has not excused from fighting anyone save the cripple, the blind, and the sick?
So what is your opinion, O leaders of the Muslims and their scholars?
And the question, O assembly of Fuqaha’ is:
Is the poor man who does not own the necessary preparation excused from fighting, or is it obligatory for him to stand besides the fighters if the fighting is Fardh ‘Ayn? And is it obligatory for the rich to arm the poor when preparing to fight? And is it permissible for the Muslims to prevent [the distribution of] an allotment of wealth from the Zakah if there is one who requests it so as to prepare himself to fight in the path of Allah? And is it sufficient for the rich to pay the Zakah on their wealth? Will this save them in front of Allah if they do not fight themselves, while they are not one of those with the excuses mentioned above?
And what is the meaning of the Statement of Allah: “O You who believe! Shall I guide you to a commerce that will save you from a painful torment; That you believe in Allah and His Messenger, and that you strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives, that will be better for you, if you but know!” [As-Saff: 10-11]? Does this not reveal that the torment is occurring - or that it will occur - if you do not fight? And that salvation from the torment is through Jihad?
And if, in our times, no one can use weapons except those who have been trained in their use, then is this training Fardh if fighting is Fardh?
And what is intended by the Statement of Allah: “The ground (of complaint) is only against those who are rich, and yet ask exemption. They are content to be with (the women) who sit behind (at home) and Allah has sealed up their hearts (from all kinds of goodness and right guidance) so that they know not (what they are losing)” [At-Tawbah: 93]. And is it not better for these rich ones who were satisfied with remaining with those that stayed behind when they sat back from fighting - is it not better for them that they do not philosophize or feign knowledge or pretend to have understanding, or that they do not come with their Satanic evidences so they may frustrate the intention of the Mujahidin while they know not?
Truly they know not, as the Ayah frankly says, so the believers should be cautious of listening to their statements, even if they are from the elders.
And who are those who: “They will swear by Allah to you (Muslims) when you return to them, that you may turn away from them. So turn away from them. Surely, they are Rijs [(impure) because of their evil deeds], and Hell is their dwelling place” [At-Tawbah: 95].
Are they not those who sit back from Jihad, those who cling to life, the lowly ones, those who abandoned assisting the Religion of Allah? Those whom Allah says about them “Innahum Rijs” — “they are impure?” They are like a rotten corpse amongst the living, and “Hell is their dwelling place, - a recompense for that which they used to earn” because they were pleased with humiliation and disgrace in the Dunya.
And if the Messenger of Allah, it accepted that those who were of 15 years of age go out with him to fight, then at what age did he excuse them from fighting, knowing that fighting was done with cold steel (i.e. with swords), and that this is from the hardest and most difficult means of fighting? Did he excuse from fighting those who had reached 40 years of age? Or 50? Or 60? Or 70? And how old was the Messenger of Allah, (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), in the last battle that he fought? Was he not over 60 years of age? And how old was he, (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), when he said at the Battle of Hunayn, during the fight when his companions had withdrawn: “I am the Prophet, in truth I am the son of Abdul-Muttalib”?
May Allah’s Peace be upon you Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah!!
And a question for you, O commander:
With what evidence do you excuse yourself from fighting, and you avoid stances taken by the Messenger of Allah in fighting the Kuffar and the Mushrikin, while Allah says: “Indeed in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting with) Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much” [Al-Ahzab: 21].
Does it mean that if one of us wears a turban, and grows his beard, and learns and gains legal knowledge of the Religion, that he can excuse himself from fighting with the excuse of preserving the knowledge and teaching the people their Religion? Or is it his obligation to steer the people in the battles, and to incite the believers, taking the Messenger of Allah, the leader of the Ulama’ and Fuqaha’ and Mujahidin as an example?
And with what face will you meet Allah, Ta’ala, or meet the Messenger of Allah, (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) if you are asked on the Day of Resurrection about your remaining behind from fighting the Kuffar and your attachment to the oppressors? Will you say, “We were weak!” or “We did not find a helper!”? So here we call you to cooperate with us in fighting the enemies of Allah. And we are the stronger party with Allah, so do not let your souls entice you [into believing] you are excused. Rather, let the Book of Allah judge between you and your own selves.
And what will the enemies of Allah have power to do to you if you are with Allah? Will they be able to bring about your appointed time [of death]? Will they be able to cut off your provision? Will anything befall you other than what Allah has Written for you?
And in what state will you encounter the Reward of Allah and His Pleasure? By vexing the Kuffar and fighting them, or by way of their pleasure with you and your subservience to them?
“And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception” [Al ‘Imran: 185]. And indeed the true loss is not the loss of wealth, and it is not the loss of a job, nor is it the loss of the entire Dunya. Rather, the true loss is that you lose yourself and your family on the Day of Resurrection “Say (O Muhammad): “The losers are those who will lose themselves and their families on the Day of Resurrection. Verily, that will be a manifest loss!” They shall have coverings of Fire, above them and covering (of Fire) beneath them; with this Allah does frighten His slaves: “O My slaves, therefore fear Me!” [Az-Zumar: 15-16]
And the worst thing that I fear for you:
Is that when the slaves of Allah begin the battle against the enemies of Allah, that you would take the stance of a mere observer and not fight, and thus the result would be that the enemies of Allah destroy you while you sit in your homes, and afterwards, you would go to the Hellfire and the Wrath of the Almighty King, due to Him having ordered you to fight these enemies, but you refused, and you handed over your Mujahidin brothers to the enemies of Allah for them to kill [your brothers], and you were sitting behind.
And Allah has purchased from you, your souls and your wealth in return for Paradise being yours. And the condition in this contract is that you fight in His Cause, and that you kill and be killed; and that you do not waver and surrender yourself to be slaughtered like cattle.
And if you are the Mustadh’afin (the weak ones) whom Allah has excused, it is still Wajib upon you to assist the Muqatilin with your sympathies, your encouragement, your supplications, and with your wealth if you are from amongst those who possess wealth, as opposed to obstructing others from Jihad.
And if fighting begins and you are not prepared - neither with weapons nor with practice - then are you excused in front of Allah? Did you not read in the Book of Allah: “And make ready against them all you can of power, including steeds of war (tanks, planes, missiles, artillery, etc.)” [Al-Anfal: 60]? So are you excused, or will your excuse be accepted by Allah, or is it that you are not addressed in this Ayah and that it does not intend you? And it may be that you would read it in your prayers, and perhaps your eyes would become filled with tears due to it, without realizing that you are the ones being called to act on it!
And what is the meaning of the Statement of Allah, O assembly of ‘Ulama: “And those who, when they are reminded of the Ayat of their Lord, fall not deaf and blind thereat” [Al Furqan: 73]. And after you explain its meaning to us, remember the meaning of the Ayah: “Yet they try to frighten you with those (whom they worship) besides Him! And whom Allah sends astray, for him there will be no guide” [Az-Zumar: 36].
So do you believe, O assembly of ‘Ulama’ and O intellectuals and leaders of the [Islamic] groups, and O people of development and demeanor, that sitting back from Jihad and fighting the enemies of Allah is a small sin? Listen, if you wish: “If Allah brings you back to a party of them (the hypocrites), and they ask your permission to go out (to fight), say: “Never shall you go out with me, nor fight an enemy with me; you agreed to sit inactive on the first occasion, then you sit (now) with those who lag behind” [At-Tawbah: 83]. ,And “And never (O Muhammad) pray for any of them (hypocrites) who dies, nor stand at his grave. Certainly they disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger, and died while they were Fasiqun” [At-Tawbah: 84].
So let us all repent to Allah from our sins and our shortcomings and our sitting back from Jihad: “And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful” [An-Nur: 31].
And let us begin to prepare for fighting, and we will certainly encounter the might of the Kuffar, and there is no option before us except for each one of us to begin to fight and incite the believers. And Allah says, “Then fight (O Muhammad) in the Cause of Allah, you are not tasked except for yourself, and incite the believers (to fight along with you)” [An Nisa’: 85].
And is there any opportunity for difference [of opinion] about Jihad and about fighting the enemies of Allah, when the Ayat are manifest and clear? And what is the outcome of these differences after the manifest Ayat have reached us? Listen, if you wish, to the Statement of Allah when he warns you against being like those who “…Divided and differed among themselves after the clear proofs had come to them. It is they for whom there is an awful torment. On the Day when some faces will become white and some faces will become black; as for those whose faces will become black (to them will be said): “Did you reject Faith after accepting it? Then taste the torment (in Hell) for rejecting Faith.” And for those whose faces will become white, they will be in Allah’s Mercy (Paradise,), therein they shall dwell forever” [Al ‘Imran: 105-107].
We invite you to wage Jihad alongside us to elevate the Word of Allah and to establish His Law in the land, following His Command to us, “And fight them until there is no more fitnah, and all worship is for Allah Alone” Al-Anfal: 39].
And we will begin fighting from where Allah has ordered us to begin from, “O you who believe! Fight those Kuffär who are close to you, and let them find harshness in you...” [At T awbah: 123].
So let the one who fears for himself leave the land if leaving will save him. “Did you (O Muhammad) not think of those who went forth from their homes in thousands, fearing death? Allah said to them, “Die”. And then He restored them to life. Truly, Allah is frill of Bounty to mankind, but most men think not. And fight in the Way of Allah and know that Allah is All- Hearer, All-Knower” [Al-Baqarah; 243-244].
And how can fleeing save a person from being killed: “Say (to them): “Verily, the death from which you flee will surely meet you” Al-Jum‘ah: 8].
And how can remaining behind save a person from being killed? “Say: “Even if you had remained in your homes, those for whom death was decreed would certainly have gone forth to the place of their death” [Al ‘Imran; 154].
And beware of turning back, and of saying what the disbelievers say: “O you who believe! Be not like those who disbelieve (hypocrites) and who say to their brethren when they travel through the earth or go out to fight: ‘If they had stayed with us, they would not have died or been killed,” so that Allah may make it a cause of regret in their hearts” [Al ‘Imran: 156].
So Allah, Allah O assembly of ‘Ulama’ and commanders and Murab bin:
Clarify the ruling of fighting to your brothers, and prepare yourselves and those with you to fight, to fight the enemies of Allah - the disbelieving rulers - and let there be cooperation and consultation between us, and let us fight in the Path of Allah in one row, simultaneously, and let us leave disagreement to the side, and let us fear Allah, for within disagreement there is disobedience to Allah, and humiliation and disgrace in the Dunya, and a severe torment in the Akhirah.
And from the attributes of the Party of Allah, is that: “He will love them and they will love Him - humble towards the Believers, stern against the kuffar, waging Jihad in the Cause of Allah, and never afraid of the blame of the critics” [Al-Ma’idah: 54].
And in another Ayah, “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. And those who are with him are severe against the Kuffar, yet merciful among themselves” [Al-Fat’h: 29].
And indeed, we are continuing upon the Path of the Messenger of Allah, We sacrifice ourselves for our brothers - all the Muslims from one end of the world to the other - we sacrifice for them, with our blood and souls in the Path of Allah; and we seek nearness to Allah by means of loving our brothers, and humbling ourselves to them, and being merciful to them. And we announce open hostilities, hatred, and war against the Kuffar and all of their puppets. And never will we surrender ourselves or our brothers to the enemies of Allah. Never will we accept lowliness with regards to our Deen, because our Commander, (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) says “Whoever gives in to humiliation on his own, without being coerced, then he is not from me.” And let each of you be cognizant of his repetition to himself that he is loftier and more honorable with Allah, “So do not become weak (against your enemy), nor be sad, and you will be superior (in victory, if you are indeed (true) believers” [Al ‘Imran; 139].
So, O Muslims:
Prepare yourselves to fight the enemies of Allah independently and in groups, for the time has come for us to cast off the garment of humiliation, and to live in the Dunya honorably, under the shade of an Islamic system, or to meet Allah as martyrs while He is pleased with us. And indeed it is one of the two good ends - victory or martyrdom.
O Allah, have I conveyed? So bear witness, O Allah.
Wa Allahu Akbar;
Honor is for Allah, and for His Messenger, and for the Believers, but the hypocrites know not.
Written by,
Shaykh Marwan Hadid
May Allah have Mercy upon him

1 Trans. Note: “Tughyan” literally means transgression. But in the Islamic context, it can also mean the state of being, or acting as, or having the attribute of a Taghut. A Taghut is one who worshipped besides Allah while being pleased with this worship. So one who is a Taghut is commiffing Tughyan.
2Trans. Note: Sahih Muslim #1910
3Trans. Note: Sahih Bukhüri #31 82
4Trans. Note: Wathan is often wrongly translated as ‘idol’ (Sanam). Its meaning is actually much broader than this. The word Wathan encompasses all things worshiped besides Allah, whether they take on a carved physical form or not — including, but not limited to, humans, animals, trees, stones, graves, flags, crosses, political parties, etc.

Changing the Focus

2009-09-04T21:18:00.002+02:00

Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem

“The believers are they who, hearing Allah’s name, feel awe and dread, and whose Eeman is increased when they hear His Ayat recited: for these are they relying only on their Rabb.” 8:2 Interpretation of Meaning
It is obvious when one listens to corporate media news that the kuffar have launched an unprecedented propaganda offensive against our Deen and against we who are Muslim and who strive to follow the correct and perfect guidance we have been given by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala.
This article will focus on understanding, and countering, some aspects of this kaffir propaganda campaign against us and our Deen.
For far too long the Muslim Ummah - and especially Muslims residing in the lands of the kuffar - have allowed the kuffar to set the agenda: to dictate the terms and conditions of arguments and debates- as, for example every time there is some trial, in a kaffir “Court of Law”, of one of our brothers or sisters accused of being a “terrorist” or a “terrorist sympathizer” or of “inciting terrorism” or something of the sort.
We need InshaAllah to understand and act upon the truths that:
1) The kuffar, with the help of their apostate allies, are intent on changing our Deen - on “modernizing it” - and thus demand that we Muslims accommodate ourselves to, and imitate, the ways and the life of the kuffar themselves.
2) The kuffar will use deadly force to not only get their own way and maintain their political, military and economic domination of our lands, but also to prevent the establishment of a land or lands where we can live, as Muslims, ruled only by Shariah, and where the kuffar have no power and no influence over us.
To counter the machinations of the kuffar, we need to do two things, InshaAllah:
1) We need to shift the focus away from what has become the most important part of the propagandistic agenda the kuffar - which is of trying to divide us by insisting: (a) that we reject what they, the kuffar, call the “extremists” and the “terrorists” among us; and (b) that we embrace the “moderate” Islam that they insist is “true Islam” and which they affirm is compatible with their Taghut of democracy and their Taghut of the nation-State; and (c) that - directly contrary Quran and Sunnah - we spy on our brothers and sisters, and inform on them and report them to the kaffir authorities if we suspect they are involved in or plotting what the kuffar define as “terrorist acts” or if they may be doing what the kuffar say is “preaching hatred and extremism”.
That is, we need to shift the focus toward their own, kaffir, way of life - toward their hypocrisy, and highlight and explain the utter failure of the decadent societies of the West. We need to expose the deaths and the suffering and the exploitation and the damage that the kuffar of the West have inflicted on people and upon the world. We need to expose the real terrorism of the new Amerikan empire which, in the past sixty years for example, has established over three hundred military bases around the world, has attempted to overthrow over forty foreign governments; which has intervened militarily in the internal affairs of other countries hundreds upon hundreds of times; which has supported oppressive dictators and corrupt governments; which has used chemical weapons against people, and dropped millions upon millions of tons of bombs upon people, and which thus has directly caused the deaths of millions upon millions of people.
Also, we need to emphasize how the kaffir Taghut of the “nation-State” has been directly and indirectly responsible for the greatest slaughter and the greatest suffering the world has ever known. For instance, loyalty and obedience to this Taghut has, in the last hundred years alone, caused the deaths of some two hundred million people, from the so-called First and Second European-based “World Wars” to the post-colonial struggles in Algeria, Vietnam, South Africa, Lebanon, South America and elsewhere.
By imposing their Taghut of the nation-State upon us and upon other peoples - by creating artificial nation-States from Iraq to Kenya to Jordan to Tanzania to Lebanon to the Zionist occupation entity in Filistine - the kuffar of the West have created and left an evil legacy of hatred, strife and division, just as their arrogant and racist desire to create new nations for themselves around the world led to campaigns of extermination, brutal oppression and discrimination, as, for example, in the case of the native North Americans, the native Indians of South America, the Australian Aborigines, the German campaign to exterminate the Herero of Namibia, and the Amerikan atrocities during the so-called Philippine-American War.
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“Truly, in such a narrative [of history] there is meaning - for those who use reason.” 12: 111 Interpretation of Meaning
2) We need to not only understand the error of the kaffir way of thinking, but also reject their attempt to have us “understand” our Deen according to their fallible way of thinking. Thus can we revive the authentic Islam of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jammah - the Deen of Jihad fee Sabilillah and Al wala wal Bara - and thus can we do our duty to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and so make the Word of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala supreme. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“He has sent His Messenger with the correct guidance and the [perfect] Deen, and will make it triumphant [over all other Ways] despite all that the Mushrikoon will do.” 61:69 Interpretation of Meaning
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala also says in the miraculous Quran:
“You who are sincere in belief: It is awe of Allah which causes you to speak the truth.” 33:70 Interpretation of Meaning
In context, this Ayah means that if we are in awe of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala - if we sincerely know and feel how superior is the power of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, if we sincerely believe in the Judgement which awaits us - then we will be motivated to speak the truth, to act honourably, and will not fear or be in awe of or be misguided by those lesser things, including the power of the kuffar, anything the kuffar may devise or have devised, or whatever some leader or some ruler or some kaffir-law may demand that we do, or do not do.
The Kaffir Propaganda Strategy:
The kaffir propaganda strategy can be seen in all its sophistication - and in all its crudeness and emotion - in the so-called “documentary” film made, a few years ago, by two Zionists, called “Obsession - Radical Islam’s War Against the West.”
This film brings together all the themes which underlie the current kaffir campaign to subvert, to change, our Deen; to divide us; to have us apologetic, and to have us accept the ways and the values of the West, of the kuffar. Thus, the kuffar say such things as:
“A new menace is threatening, with all the means at its disposal, to bow Western Civilization under the yoke of its values. That enemy is Radical Islam. A peaceful religion is being hijacked by a dangerous foe, who seeks to destroy the shared values we stand for.”
Notice here the themes, the kaffir concepts, of “radical Islam”, of the Islam that the kuffar want being a “peaceful religion” and of this religion having “shared values” with the West, which is portrayed as a “civilization”.
Thus, we can see and understand that some of the central themes of the kaffir campaign to divide us and have us imitate their Millah are:
1) Defining Islam so that it is just a “religion” (as the kuffar understand religion) with the Muslims of such a religion being capable of existing peacefully in a modern and democratic nation-State, with such a democratic nation-State being seen as the ideal;
2) Insisting that the “majority of Muslims are peaceful, law-abiding, citizens” of a particular nation-State, and that the problems which the kuffar have are with an “extremist minority” who do not “represent Islam” and who preach “hatred and intolerance”.
3) That it is duty of the Muslim “citizens” of every nation-State to tackle “extremism” and “hate”.
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“The Jews and Nazarenes will never be satisfied (with you) until you change your Millah (into theirs).” 2:120 Interpretation of Meaning
Let us consider another example of the kaffir campaign: the so-called Amman Message issued by Abdullah bin Al-Hussein of Jordan which sought “to declare what Islam is and what it is not” and “thus assure balanced Islamic solutions for essential issues like human rights; women’s rights; freedom of religion; good citizenship of Muslims in non-Muslim countries, and just and democratic government. It also exposes the illegitimate opinions of radical fundamentalists and terrorists from the point of view of true Islam.”
Note here, and in the propaganda surrounding the message and endorsing it, the kaffir-speak, and the reliance upon kaffir ideas and concepts such as human rights; women’s rights; “freedom of religion”; democratic government; radical fundamentalists; “terrorists”. Note in the propaganda surrounding this message and endorsing it the desire to manufacture a “moderate Islam” and the desire to live “in peace” with and among the kuffar, despite the kaffir invasion and occupation of our lands, despite their continued interference in our affairs, and despite their killing, torture, imprisonment and humiliation of hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of our brothers and sisters.
As it was authentically narrated by Abu Hurairah, Allah’s Messenger (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“Before the Final Hour there will be the many years of deception where the truthful ones will be not be believed although the liars will. The honourable will be accused of dishonour while the dishonourable will be regarded as having honour, for - in these times - the Ruwaibidah will speak.”It was asked: “Who is this Ruwaibidah?” And he (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) replied: “The one who is Tafih [(1)] will speak for and on behalf of the people.” Ahmad (2, 291), al-Haakim (4, 465–466, and 512); Ibn Maajah.
We might justly ask what exactly Abdullah bin Al-Hussein of Jordan and those scholars who signed this message have done to reclaim Filistine from the Zionists occupiers; what they have done, in a practical way, to end the oppression and humiliation of our brothers in occupied Filistine, in The Land of the Two Rivers, in Afghanistan, in Chechnyia and all across Africa. We might justly ask where are their statements, their declarations, about the treatment of their brothers and sisters by the Amerikans? Where are their petitions to free Muslims captives held in Bagram, in Abu Ghraib, in Guantanamo Bay? But with people like Hamid Karzai - a puppet appointed by the Amerikan occupiers of Afghanistan - endorsing this message, we already know the answers to these questions.
For the truth is that the kuffar desire to manufacture a modernized “Islam” which is no threat to the West, and they seek to do this by dividing Muslim against Muslim, by having Muslim fight Muslim for the benefit of the kuffar, as is now happening in Iraq, in Afghanistan, in Pakistan, in Algeria, in Filistine, in Egypt and elsewhere. Thus, according to the kuffar, the “moderate Muslims” have to take a stand against “extremist Muslims” who (according to the kuffar) adhere to a radical, an extremist, ideology - and if necessary these moderate Muslims can and should ally themselves with the kuffar, and betray their “extremist” brothers and sisters to the Police, to the Intelligence Services, to the Armed Forces, of the kuffar (and to the murted allies of the kuffar). In addition, these moderate Muslims most certainly will not directly fight the armed forces of the kuffar even if the kuffar invade and occupy Muslim lands - rather, they should make common cause with the kuffar (for after all, they have “shared values” and shared goals) and instead establish a nation-State which the kuffar are comfortable with and which is “democratic” and which accepts the laws and the morality of the West, and which, incidentally, allows the kuffar to maintain direct or indirect control of its resources, its economy and its Armed Forces.
What we see at work here is a kaffir desire for us to replace Tawheed - the perfect, complete Deen given to us by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala - with the ways, the Tawagheet, of the kuffar: with the ideas, the concepts, the abstractions which the kuffar have manufactured and devised.
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“When they [the deniers] seek compromise, they only desire you to compromise.” 68: 9 Interpretation of Meaning
Kaffir Ideas and Ideology:
Ideology has been defined as a coherent, or rational, system of ideas - that is, it is a human manufactured system about or regarding certain human manufactured abstractions or concepts, which abstractions (or concepts) exist or are perceived or assumed to exist in “the human mind” and which are thus projected onto “things” and beings (including human beings). These “things” and beings are then regarded as having been “understood”.
Thus, when the kuffar write or talk about Islam being an “ideology” - or a particular “type” of ideology - or when they speak and write about “radical” or “extremist” Muslims adhering to or propagating an “extremist”, radical or “fundamentalist” ideology, they are not only making many assumptions, but also viewing our Deen, and Muslims, according to their own limited, manufactured - and fallible - human and Western perspective.
They further assume that this perspective of theirs - the assumptions they make - are correct, and universal: a means (or the means) to “the truth” and to genuine understanding and knowledge.
However, the kuffar have made two fundamental errors, here.
(1) The first error of the kuffar is that we who are Muslims accept that our Deen, the Way of Al-Islam, has been given to us by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala: that is, Deen Al-Islam, and Kallamu Allah, are not fallible, human-manufactured constructs, and thus are different from all the human manufactured constructs, ideas, beliefs, concepts, ways, which the kuffar have constructed over thousands of years.
Thus, when the kuffar and their servants write and talk about such things as “Islam as an ideology”, and about such things as “Islamic politics”, they are implicitly or explicitly, knowingly or out of ignorance, denying the very basis of Islam - denying the very truths we Muslims accept: the truths that Islam is the perfect complete Deen, given to us by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala; that the miraculous Quran is the literal Word of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala ; and that in the Prophet, Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) we have the perfect example to follow. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“The words of your Rabb are complete, perfect - manifesting truth, justice, and nothing shall ever abrogate them.” 6:115 Interpretation of Meaning
“This day I have perfected your Deen for you and completed My Favour upon you and have chosen for you as your Deen, Al-Islam.” 5:3 Interpretation of Meaning
In essence, the difference is that we accept that it is only correct to believe in, to talk and write about, “perfection” in the context of Quran and Sunnah: in terms of what Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has said is perfect, whereas the kuffar talk about “perfection” in terms of an “idea” or in terms of some ideal which they themselves have manufactured or which they themselves believe, or assume, exists.
Thus, we accept that only Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is the giver of ilm al-yaqin:
“They had no knowledge of such things: only assumptions, and assumptions are no guide to Truth.” 53:28 Interpretation of Meaning
Thus, talking and writing about Muslims and Deen Al-Islam according to the ideas, the terms, the concepts, of the kuffar is a rejection, a denial, of our Deen because we are using fallible things, manufactured and devised by the kuffar in their ignorance and arrogance, to judge and interpret ourselves, other Muslims, and to judge, interpret and to try and “understand” our Deen. In effect, we are using the Tawagheet of the kuffar in place of the guidance of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala: for each and every idea, abstraction, and concept of the kuffar is a Taghut. That is, it is used a means of judgement, of interpretation, of understanding - instead of the perfect and complete guidance Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has given us, in the Quran and Sunnah. [(2)]
Let us be quite clear about this. The kaffir idea, the kaffir concept, of “ideology” is a Taghut, just as each and every kaffir “idea” itself is a Taghut, and just as the “idea” of a nation-State is a Taghut.
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“Their way is to refer matters to a Taghut. ” 4:60 Interpretation of Meaning
“Do not manufacture comparisons for Allah, for assuredly Allah knows, while you do not.” 16:74 Interpretation of Meaning
“And all that they devised will be removed from them” 10:30 Interpretation of Meaning
In the same way, we should not divide Islam - and Muslims - according to the fallible manufactured criteria, the abstractions, of the kuffar, and thus it is not correct for us to write and talk about “extremist Muslims” who adhere to some “radical or fundamentalist ideology”. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“Thus will they say on that day they are cast into The Fire: ‘If only we had obeyed Allah and His Messenger! But - Our Rabb! - We obeyed our leaders and those who guided us, and they sent us astray.’ ” 33: 66-7 Interpretation of Meaning
(2) The second error that the kuffar make is their arrogant belief that their perception, their concepts, abstractions and theories, are universal and not only apply to Deen Al-Islam but also mean that we must use them in preference to the guidance given to us by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Thus, according to them, we share the “same values” - which values, of course, they have defined.
However, this is incorrect. We do not have the same values, the same perspective, as the kuffar.
As Muslims, we view our life here, in the dunya, as but a prelude, a means. We look toward Jannah and its rewards. That is, we understand the meaning of the Hadith:
Abu Hurayra reported that Allah’s Messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “The dunya is but a prison for the believer and yet [seems] Paradise for a kaffir.” Muslim: Book 42 (Kitab Al-Zuhd wa Al-Raqa’iq) 7058
Hence, we are eager to escape from this prison - eager to reach (InshaAllah) Jannah - just as we understand that the “peace” which the kuffar write and talk about and which they make their goal (or claim to make their goal) is not the peace which we desire and not the peace which Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has told us about. Rather, the peace we know, we have been informed about by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, is the eternal, perfect, peace of Jannah and the worldly peace that arises - which only arises - from a simple submission to only Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, from an acceptance of al-qada wa al-qadar, for such a submission, such an acceptance, returns us to, and expresses, our natural human nature, our fitrah, and thus makes real for us the simple truth of Tawheed, a truth which the Tawagheet of the kuffar - which the ideas, abstractions and concepts of the kuffar - obscure, distort and conceal.
Thus, our perspective, deriving from the truth we have accepted - given to us by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala - is the perspective of Jannah, not the perspective of the dunya: not the perspective of some Taghut which the kuffar have manufactured and which they strive for (such as worldly “peace” or “democracy” or the triumph of one nation-State over some other nation-State by whatever means).
Furthermore, our values - manifest in Adab Al-Islam, in Shariah, and revealed to us in Quran and Sunnah - are different from those of the kuffar. We seek to please, to obey, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala - to follow the perfect example of the Prophet, Muhammad (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) - and do not seek to live according to some “ethical theory” or some moral values which the kuffar have manufactured or devised. If we need guidance on some matter - on what to do, how to behave - we turn to Quran and Sunnah, to the classical scholars of our Deen. We do not turn, for guidance, to some kaffir “expert” or some “leader” who follows some fashionable or some accepted theory, be that theory classified as “ethical”, “psychological”, “political” or “moral”.
What the kuffar think, or say, or write or believe about what we do - and why we do it - is irrelevant. What terms they apply, or might apply, to describe us and our alleged “behaviour” is irrelevant, as are the “explanations” they will give, have given, and may give, based as such “explanations” are on some Taghut of theirs, on one or more of their ideas, their theories, their concepts.
Thus, if it is correct for us, an obligation - according to Quran and Sunnah - to undertake Jihad Fee Sabilillah against those who have invaded and occupied our lands and those who support such invasions and occupations, then that, for us, is the right, the moral, thing to do, even if the kuffar in their hypocrisy call us “enemy combatants” and imprison us for contravening one of their many fallible human-manufactured laws. Thus, if it is correct for us, an obligation - according to Quran and Sunnah - to strive by Jihad Fee Sabilillah to establish a land or land where we can make the Word of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala supreme, where we can live as Muslims, ruled by Shariah alone, and where the kuffar have no power or influence, then that for us, is the right, the moral, thing to do, even if the kuffar in their hypocrisy call us “enemy combatants” or “terrorists” and imprison us for contravening one of their many fallible human-manufactured laws.
To further understand the difference between us, let us consider the example of Shariah, and especially Hudood. According to the kuffar, Shariah is at best “outdated” (and in need of modernization) and at worst, it is “barbaric” and “uncivilized”. Thus do the kuffar tell us that we should not kill apostates; we should not stone to death someone convicted - in a Shariah Court - of adultery, and should not cut off the hands of thieves and throw the homosexuals from the cliff. Instead, we should follow their example and introduce fallible human-manufactured laws with sentences derived according to Western jurisprudence. That is, they direct us to ignore what Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“If you believe in Allah and The Last Day do not let pity deter you from administering the punishments which Allah has ordained, and let a group of those who believe witness such punishment.” 24:2 Interpretation of Meaning
Yet again, what the kuffar think, or say, or write or believe about Shariah is irrelevant. It is our duty to implement it; it is our belief that it is right, and perfect - a guide, a gift, to us from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. It is the kuffar who are wrong; who are in error. It is the ways of the kuffar which do not work - which will never work and never guide them toward the very purpose of their lives. Thus do we present our Deen to them - but as it is, as it always has been, as we understand it to be: complete, perfect, the true guide to guide us, InshaAllah, to the perfect peace of Jannah. If they accept - Alhamdulillah. If they reject - Alhamdulillah. Thus do we do our duty, as Muslims striving to obey Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, Who says:
“Is Allah not sufficient for you? Yet they strive to frighten you by things inferior to Allah.” 39:36 Interpretation of Meaning

Concerning Al wala wal Bara:
The kuffar have been adept - and sly and hypocritical, as usual - in portraying those Muslims who oppose their goals and aims as “extremists” who “preach hatred”. Thus, almost every day the Media of the West have some story about “the dangers of Islamic extremism” or have some report about one of our brothers and sisters “preaching hate”.
In addition, the kuffar have been very successful in getting many Muslims to follow their lead and parrot their propaganda. However, what the kuffar - and their tame apostate servants and “moderate Muslim” allies - need to understand is that we should not be ashamed or even afraid of, or be apologetic about, following the correct and perfect guidance we have been by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Thus, we need to affirm Al wala wal Bara - to state and strive to follow this fundamental part of our Deen.
For Al wala wal Bara is a manifestation of, and a means to know, Tawheed - and it means loyalty and enmity for the sake of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala alone.
To apply Al wala wal Bara is to show loyalty to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, loyalty to His Messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) and loyalty to our brothers and sisters, our fellow Muslims. It is to understand what Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“The believers are as one family.” 49:10 Interpretation of Meaning
To apply Al wala wal Bara is to show enmity for those who hate, dislike or are disrespectful toward Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, His Messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) and our family: our brothers and sisters. As Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“You who believe! If anyone turns away from this Deen, then Allah will replace that person with many whom He loves, who love Him - those who are loyal to the Believers, stern toward the kuffar, who fight in the Way of Allah, and who do not heed the criticism of their critics. For this is the honour that He bestows upon whomsoever He wills - for Allah is The All-Knowing, The Infinite One. In truth, your champions are Allah, His Messenger, and the Believers - those who undertake As-Salat, who give Zakat and who submit [in loyalty to Allah]. For whomsoever has Allah, His Messenger, and Believers as their Champion, are the ones who will achieve victory.” 5: 54-56 Interpretation of Meaning
To apply Al wala wal Bara is apply the Muslim principle of husn udh-dhan to our family, and to be wary and suspicious of the kuffar and their intentions: to doubt all that they say and write. As Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“They [the kafiroon] want to extinguish Allah’s Light with their deceit, their lies.” 9: 32 Interpretation of Meaning
Thus, when we hear about one of our brothers and sisters being imprisoned - or being extradited to a kaffir land - we do not jump up and down for joy and shout some kaffir-slogan or call that brother or that sister by some kaffir-manufactured term. Instead, we make dua to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to ease the sufferings, the hardship of that brother, that sister - and of their families - and ask Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala - The Merciful, He Who Often Forgives - to guide them. For that Muslim is part of the Ummah - part of our own family - and their hardship, their suffering, is our hardship, our suffering. Thus, instead of siding with the kuffar - and believing what they or their Media tells us about one of our brothers and sisters - we use our Muslim principle of husn udh-dhan. We reserve our judgement, knowing, accepting, that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala will judge both us and this particular brother or sister - and that it is the judgement of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala that matters, that is important, not the judgement that some kaffir so-called “Court of Law” makes.
We should be, as Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says (5: 54): “Loyal to the Believers, stern toward the kuffar…” just as we should always remember that “The believers are as one family.”
We should feel the truth of what Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says in our heart - and thus put into practice the words of the Hadith, narrated by Anas Ibn Malik, La yuminu ahadukum hatta yuhibba li-akheehi ma yuhibbu li-nafsihi: words, guidance, which we seem to have forgotten in the storm of propaganda which the kuffar have unleashed upon us in their attempt to divide us, in their attempt to have us accept their Tawagheet in place of our perfect Deen.
Furthermore, it is the kuffar who are full of hatred - for the true Deen, and for those who cannot be persuaded or bribed into exchanging their loyalty to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala for the Tawagheet, the promises, of those allies of as-Shaitan, the kuffar. The hatred of the kuffar is evident in their invasion and occupation of our lands; in their imprisonment of tens of thousands of Muslims Muslims word-wide; in their torture and humiliation of our brothers and sisters in places such as Bagram, Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib and their many other “detention centres”. Their hatred is evident in their toleration of any kaffir who insults our Deen, who insults our beloved Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) and our brothers and sisters, and in their kaffir intolerance toward, and imprisonment of, any Muslim who even plans to defend the honour of the Muslims or who publicly condemns such dishonourable insults and who, out of loyalty and love to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, seek to apply the obligation imposed by our Deen to those who have arrogantly, insolently, overstepped the limits prescribed by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala.
Conclusion:
We need always to remember, InshaAllah, that we have been given, by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, the complete and perfect Way: the complete and perfect guide we need. We need always to remember that it is the kuffar who are wrong; it is their ways, their ideas, their concepts, their theories, which are Tawagheet - which conceal, which distort, which obscure, the simple truth of Tawheed.
We need always to remember that is Deen Al-Islam which alone correctly defines what is civilized; what is right; what is wrong; what is honourable and lawful.
Thus do we need to reject each and every Taghut of the kuffar, as we need to be wary of the kuffar and of their propaganda - of their attempts to divide us according to some criteria which they have manufactured and devised, such as “moderate”, “extremist”, “terrorist”, “preachers of hate and intolerance.”
Thus do we need to challenge, to expose, the deceit, the hypocrisy, the lies of the kuffar, the failures of their societies, as we need to support, in whatever way we can, those of our brothers and sisters who out of love and loyalty to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and by Jihad Fee Sabilillah are striving to make the Word of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala supreme.
As Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“And it is our forces who will be victorious.” 37: 173 Interpretation of Meaning
May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala protect us from all forms of Al-asabiyyah Al-Jahiliyyah, forgive us for our mistakes, and guide us to and keep us on the Right Path. Wa Allahu Allam.
Notes:
(1) Meaning: lacking in wisdom; ignorant; of no significance.
(2) There is a fundamental difference between an “idea” - a fallible, manufactured, human construct or category which exists (or is believed to exist) within “the mind” (or be detached - autonomous - and “knowable” through Kantian “pure reason”) - and between what is directly observed, by us, in the world, in Nature, and to which we assign or can assign some name or some descriptive term.
The Taghut of “the idea” begins with Plato, with “ontos” as distinct from phenomena. Thus began the error of Western causal reductionism: that fundamental division - continued by Western philosophers such as Kant - into “subject” and “object”.
The approach of Islam is quite different. Islam begins with the unity of Tawheed - with Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala - and with a free and willing desire, made out of love, to submit to only Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala; to accept Kalimaah Tayyibah: to acknowledge Deen Al-Islam as the perfect, the complete, Deen.
Thus, for Muslims, instead of the kaffir Taghut of a linear causal “progress” (defined according to some kaffir manufactured ideal said to exist in the future, or said to be achievable in some future) there is al-qada wa al-qadar: an acceptance, by us, of the perfect knowledge, the perfect knowing, of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, Who alone is the Creator, Who alone knows all that was, is and will be, Who has recorded it all in Al-Lawh Al-Mahfuz, and Who has given us a brief life, in the dunya, that we might prove worthy of Jannah.

Al-Islam and the Question of Civilians

2009-08-28T00:06:00.000+03:00

Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem

The Kaffir Concept of Civilians and Al-Islam:

It should be understood that there is no concept of civilian (or “non-combatant”) in the Deen that is Al-Islam. Instead, it is generally accepted, according to Ulaama, that Al-Islam makes a distinction between those people who have hurma - protection (ismah al-nafs) under Shariah - and those who do not. Those who are protected are Muslims, and those of the kuffar who have a treaty, or covenant, with the Muslims, either general, as in case of Dhimam, or particular, as in the case of Aqd Al Amaan. Those who have the benefit of protection can only be killed if they transgress a limit, or limits, which Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has set, defined as these are by Shariah. Thus, a Muslim who, for instance, was found guilty in a Sharia Court of zena could be killed.
The asl (rule) is that the kuffar have no protection - and it is not forbidden to harm or kill them - unless they are covered by an exemption, such as Aqd Al Amaan, or unless they become Muslim, or unless they seek sanctuary, for as Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“And if anyone of the Mushrikeen seek your protection then grant him protection, so that he may hear the Word of Allah, and then escort him to where he can be secure…” 9:6 Interpretation of Meaning
Sheikh ul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimullah) - in one of his writings regarding the Tartars - wrote that one of the primary aims of a Muslim is to defend the Deen against our enemies, and, citing a Hadith [See Footnote 1], he wrote that Jihad against the kuffar would continue until The Last Day. He also wrote, in the Jihad al-Kuffar: Al-Qital al-Fasil part of his Siyasatush-Shariah, about the “glory of Jihad and those who participate in it” stating that it is the best of voluntary deeds: better than Hajj, than Umrah, than voluntary Salat and voluntary shawm. As narrated by Mu’ath Ibn Jabal [2], it was authentically recorded that the Prophet, Muhammad (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“The head of this matter is Islam; the central pillar is Salat; and summit is Jihad.”
Furthermore, in Jihad al-Kuffar: Al-Qital al-Fasil ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimullah) mentioned those among the kuffar who, according to the majority opinion, should not be targeted when Jihad is undertaken. These are women, children, the elderly, the blind, and those who are incapable of physically fighting, provided such persons as these do not assist or aid, through words, or deeds, or by giving assistance or encouragement to, those who are physically fighting the Muslims. Note there is no mention of “innocent people” or of “civilians”, and note the important words here: “provided such persons as these do not assist or aid, or give encouragement to…” [3]
Hence, if such people as are mentioned do in some way assist or aid, or give encouragement to our enemies, then they may be targeted. Thus, if they - for instance, a woman, or an elderly person - aid or assist or give encouragement to our enemies, then the protection afforded them by the exemption mentioned by Sheikh ul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimullah) and other Ulaamah no longer applies.
In this respect, let us consider the example of the two servants of Abdullah ibn Khatal (ibn Taymiyyah in Al-Saarim al-Maslool names them) who were commanded to be killed by order of the Prophet (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the example of the killing of Duraid ibn Al-Simma. What do these tell us? In respect of Duraid ibn Al-Simma, that those who support, in any way, our enemies, may be killed. In respect of the two servants, that those who incite or encourage or support those who fight against the Muslims can be killed, in the same way that those who insult or demean the Prophet (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) can be killed. These are relevant examples because Duraid ibn Al-Simma was an old man, and no direct physical threat to Muslims forces, and because the servants were women.
Thus, the relevant question we should ask is: “What constitutes aid, assistance and encouragement, in words and deeds?” This way of reasoning, this type of question, is in accord with Al-Islam: for example, Imam al-Shafi in Kitaab al-Umm writes only about those whom it is not correct to kill, without attributing to them any specific term, and without applying to them an specific concept (such as the kaffir concept of “civilian” and “innocent”). [4]
The question we need not ask, we should not ask - because it is irrelevant, according to our Deen, Al-Islam, and because it reveals the influence of the kuffar - is: “Is it haram to target civilians?”
In addition, some evidences - such as Shahih Muslim 19, 4294 and 19, 4456 - 4457 - are often used by moderates and modernists opposed to, Jihad Operations, and these moderates and modernists take such evidences in the general sense, to apply unreservedly, without restriction, or exemption. This, however, is an error, because they do not consider the specific situations, and other evidences, which do or which might restrict these.
In respect of one such Hadith, ibn Qudamah (Rahimullah) pointed out:
“He (Ahmad ibn Hanbal) said, ‘The Hadith of As-Sa’b came after the forbiddance of killing the women and children, because his forbiddance of killing the women was when he sent (men) to ibn Abi Al-Huqayq.” Al-Mughni Wash-Sharh Al-Kabir (10: 503)
Hence, we return to asking the important and relevant question as to what, exactly, is the aid, assistance or encouragement, which removes the particular exception made - in the case, for example, of women and the elderly - to the general rule of the kuffar having no protection.
According to ibn Hazm (Rahimullah):
“Allah Tabarak wa’tala said: To counter them, use whatever measures you can, including steeds of combat, that you might strike great fear into the enemies of Allah who are your enemies. (8:60 Interpretation of Meaning) Therefore, He made it obligatory for us to terrify them. Thus, anyone who assists them, by supplying them with anything, is not terrifying them - rather, they are assisting them in their insolence and in their disbelief.” Ilam al-Muwaqqin (2:121)
Thus, it is clear that supplying our enemies with anything which benefits them in their invasions and occupations of our lands, in their campaign against the Mujahideen, in their pursuit, imprisonment and torture of our brothers and sisters who support or who aid the Mujahideen, is assisting our enemies, just as it clear that encouraging others - by words or deeds or both - to support our enemies, is assisting our enemies.

Responsibility and Accountability in Democracies:

We should also ask another very important question, which is: Just who is responsible - in what are called Western democracies - for deeds done against our brothers and sisters, deeds done against our Deen? Deeds such as invading and occupying our lands; killing our brothers and sisters; torturing and humiliating them; imprisoning them; insulting our Deen and our beloved Prophet (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).
Let us consider, for example, the case of Charles de Menezes who was shot dead, in public, by those the kuffar accept were acting on behalf of the authority they accept as the basis for their kaffir law and government. According to the kaffir definition, this person was “innocent”, a civilian - and yet who was, and is, according to their criteria, responsible for the killing of this “innocent man”? Who could - and maybe should - according to their criteria, be held accountable for this killing in a criminal kaffir Court of Law?
The answer to this - and similar such questions - is that no one is responsible and no one is or will be held accountable. No one: not the individuals who shot him in the head; not the ones who gave the orders; not the people in charge of those who shot him; not the person who leads the organization that those who shot him belonged to.
In the same way, “no one” - according to the criteria of the kuffar - is responsible for, or can be held accountable for, the killing of our brothers and sisters in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan by the British and Amerikan and allied troops of the Zionist-crusader alliance.
For this is how democracy works, in all the lands of the West, in the whole world. The functionaries, the leaders, the officials, escape any real personal responsibility and accountability for their actions: for the deeds that are done in the name of their government, their country, their people.
There are a few exceptions, of course - but even these are usually only “damage limitation” exercises, as - for example - was the case in Abu Ghraib. Given the public outcry among some sections of the Western public, a few low-ranking soldiers were made public examples of, and given paltry punishments, but no one in the kaffir chain-of-command was deemed responsible or held to be accountable, even though the extent of the abuse, the duration of the abuse, indicated that such abuse had to be known about and had to be sanctioned, in some way, by those in the chain-of-command. Thus, no politician, no civilian or military leader, accepted responsibility. All we had were cowardly excuses, the usual shifting of the blame, and the personal denials of knowing, that are such features of the hypocritical Western system of democracy.
According to this system of democracy, the government, the military, the law-enforcement agencies, and so on, act “on behalf of and in the name of the people” which people, in theory at least, elect the government in some election. Are these - the people - then responsible for what their governments, their military, their law-enforcement agencies do in their name? Are they - or should they be - held accountable?
Thus, who is actually responsible for invasion and occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan? Bush and Blair alone? The kaffir troops? Their military leaders? The governments? And also those who have, and who do, assist or aid, through words, or deeds, or by giving assistance or encouragement to, those who are physically fighting and killing and imprisoning our brothers and sisters there?
We should also ask: since in a democracy no official or leader is really responsible or accountable for their actions, are the people who elected them, who pay taxes to support such a government, who actively support such a government, responsible and accountable? Or should they be held responsible and accountable?
Consider, for instance, what occurred after the invasion and initial occupation of Iraq by the Zionist-Crusader alliance. There were elections, in both the US and Britain, during which “the public” had the chance the vote for a new government with new policies. What did “the public” do? They re-elected the governments of Bush and Blair and thus gave their support for the continued occupation of our lands and the continued killing of our brothers and sisters in such places. Thus, did they not give assistance or encouragement to those who are physically fighting and killing and imprisoning our brothers and sisters there? Thus, are they not responsible and accountable? And though the names have changed to Obama and Brown has there been any change in the policies of the kuffar governments? No. Even the eloquent pledges used to get them elected are proving to be nothing more than another round of lies and empty campaign promises they are so famous for.
We might - and should - go further and ask other questions such as: who is responsible for, who is to be held accountable for, the deaths of our brothers and sisters in Filistine? The Zionist entity? The Yahud who occupy and reside in Filistine and who support the Zionist occupation army by being part of the military, by paying taxes, by electing a government which continues the occupation of our land and the repression of our brothers and sisters? Or also the British and Amerikan governments (and they, “the people” from whom they derive their authority) who have supported and who do support the Zionist entity - economically, militarily, politically - and whose support created that entity in the first place and is crucial to the survival of this Zionist entity?
The adherents of democracy cannot have it both ways. They cannot claim that a government and its military act “in the name of the people” and derive their authority from the people, and then claim that “the people” have no responsibility and no accountability for what is done in their name. If “the people” of a democracy do not want to be held responsible and accountable for what is done in their name - if they fundamentally do not want to assist, aid or encourage what their government, its military and its law-enforcement agencies do in their name - then they should change, through an election or by some others means, their government and thus its policies and actions. Or, at the very least, they should remove themselves from the lands ruled by such governments and thus directly withdraw their support for such things.

Conclusion:

In summary, it could be claimed, and has been claimed, by many Muslims, that by failing to change their governments and their policies toward the invasion and occupation of our lands - to thus support the enemies of the Muslims - the peoples of the democracies of the West are responsible for and can be held accountable for the things that their governments do in their name.
They can also be considered as in some, or many, ways as assisting or aiding, or giving encouragement to, our enemies, and thus it could be further claimed, and has been claimed, that they are therefore not exempt from being targeted in their own lands, just as the armies and aircraft and mercenaries they and their governments support target our brothers and sisters in the lands those governments have invaded and occupied.
Thus, we should remember what Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala tells us:
“The retribution for a wrong is to inflict the same [upon the wrong-doer].” 42:40 Interpretation of Meaning.
“And when you punish them [your enemy] then do so with the like of that with which you were afflicted by them” 16:126 Interpretation of Meaning.
“If an injury has been inflicted on you, make certain that a similar injury has been inflicted, by you, on the disbelievers: there are good days, and bad days, which We give to each side in turn for thereby We know those who believe and choose from among them witnesses [to the Truth].” 3:140 Interpretation of Meaning
“If anyone attacks you, then retaliate and attack them in the way that they have attacked you.” 2: 194 Interpretation of Meaning
Also, it was authentically recorded by Abu Da’ud that the Prophet (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever loves for Allah, hates for Allah, gives for Allah, and withholds for Allah, is correctly striving for the Deen.” [Refer to Sheikh ul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimullah): Al Furqan bayana Awliya ar Rahman wa awliya ash-Shaitan, ch. 2]

May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala protect us from all forms of Al-asabiyyah Al-Jahiliyyah, forgive us for our mistakes, and guide us to and keep us on the Right Path. Wa Allahu Alam.
Notes:
1) See Muslim Book 20 (Kitaab Al-Imaara) Chapter 53, and also Bukhari 9, Book 93, Number 552 and 9, Book 92, Number 414.
2) Refer to Hadith 29 in An-Nawawi’s Forty Ahadith.
3) This important proviso - or condition - regarding encouragement, assistance, aid and incitement, is also mentioned in some standard works of Fiqh, such as Sheikh Salih ibn al-Fawzan’s al-Mulakhass al-fiqhi
4) Refer to Kitaab al-Umm, 4:253,274

Understanding Our Declaration of War

2009-08-24T09:12:00.000+03:00

Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem

All Thanks and All Praise are for Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to Whom we shall all be returned to be judged on The Last Day.
“Allah does not forbid you from treating honourably those who do not act against you because of your Deen, or who have not driven you from your dwellings, for Allah loves those who act with honour. But Allah forbids you from treating with respect, or befriending, those who act against you because of your Deen, or have driven you from your dwellings or aided others to do this - for those of you who do this are without honour.” 60: 8-9 Interpretation of Meaning

According to ex-US president George Bush, speaking on 7 Shaban 1427:
“The war we fight today is more than a military conflict, it is the decisive ideological struggle of the 21st century…They are successors to fascists, to Nazis, to communists and other totalitarians…The unifying feature of this movement… is the rigid conviction that free societies are a threat to their twisted view of Islam.”
This speech by the obedient Zionist puppet Bush expresses exactly how the west views Islam not only during his administration but even today under puppet Obama. But it is also interesting for three other reasons. First, it affirms what many Muslims have known for some years, which is that the kuffar, realizing that they can never defeat the Mujahideen on equal or even on unequal terms (as in Iraq and Afghanistan where the kuffar have military superiority) so they are determined to try and change Deen Al-Islam - to subvert Islam from within and set Muslim against Muslim by promoting their kaffir so-called “moderate” version of “Islam” where Muslims imitate the kuffar, accept the domination of the kuffar and abandon their duty of Jihad.
Second, it shows the complete and utter ignorance, and arrogance, of the kuffar in respect of Deen Al-Islam - for they interpret Deen Al-Islam according to their own kaffir concepts such as “ideology” and “totalitarian”, and according to the ignorant constructs, such as Communism, which some of the kuffar have bowed down to, given their loyalty to and obeyed during the past hundred or so years.
Third, it reveals their arrogant racist-like assumption that the values they uphold are the correct ones which they have a right and a duty to enforce upon the peoples of this world, against the wishes of those peoples, and if people object, the kuffar will invade their lands, imprison and torture them, overthrow their governments and rulers (regime-change) and impose upon them a Western-puppet government. That is, the kuffar in their arrogance regard the West as superior to any other culture and to any other Way of Life, and they will lie, and deceive, as in Iraq, in order to give themselves some excuse to dominate other peoples and impose their kaffir ways upon them, by force usually. They do all this - they have done all this - and then, in their utter contempt for honour and truth, arrogantly announce that they are bringing “freedom” to people and that they themselves represent “freedom” and “justice”.
This speech yet again affirms that the kuffar believe they have a right to tell us what is, and what is not, Islam. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“The kuffar are your declared enemy.” 4: 101 Interpretation of Meaning

Deen Al-Islam:
Given the war the kuffar have launched against us - part of which is their imperialist campaign to divide Muslim against Muslim - it is of great importance that we Muslims understand the need to uphold the pure, simple, authentic Islam of Ahlus Sunnah wa’l Jammah with its responsibility of the duty of Jihad and its avowal that aiding and/or assisting, the kuffar in any way, or imitating them, is kufr and nullifies our Islam.
“There is a consensus amongst the scholars that whoever supports the disbelievers against the believers (Dhahar Al-Kuffar ‘Ala Al-Muslimeen) and assists them by any means of assistance, is a disbeliever just like those kuffar.” Sheikh bin Baz: Al-Fatawa 1/274
“Anybody who supports the kuffar in their kufr, or (supports them) against Muslims, then they are a kaffir.” Sheikh Ibn Tamiyyah: Majamou Al-Fatawa
“Whosoever helps the disbelievers or draws them to the country of Ahl Al-Islam, then such a person is clearly an apostate, by consensus.” Sheikh Abdul Latif bin Abdur Rahman bin Hassan al-Sheikh: Ad-Durrar 8/326
“Whoever expresses Tawalli towards the disbelievers (Tawalli Kuffar) and supports and helps them against the believers, then such constitutes apostasy by one’s (proceeding) actions. It is obligatory to apply the rules of apostasy upon such a person as is proved by The Book, the Sunnah and the consensus of the scholars.” Sheikh Abdullah ibn Humaid: Ad-Durrar 15/479
On the practical level this declaration of authentic Islam means two things. First, that we must aid and assist in whatever way we can - even if it is only through Dua and words of support - the Mujahideen who are engaged in fighting the kuffar and their obedient followers in the lands the kuffar have invaded and occupied, and in the lands which are ruled by the apostate puppets of the kuffar who have abandoned their obedience and duty to Allah and who instead bow down before the kuffar and the Taghut of the kuffar. Sheikh ul-Islam Ibn Tamiyyah (Rahimullah) said:
“It is agreed that it [Jihad] is obligatory to protect our Deen and what is sacred. The first obligation after Eeman is the repulsion of the enemy who demeans and insults our Way of Life and who interferes in our affairs.” (Refer to Al Ikhtiyaraat Al Fuqaha, and Fatawa Kubra 4, 608)
Ibn Qudaamah said:
It is not permissible for any of them (the kuffaar) to live in the Hijaaz. This is the view of Maalik and al-Shaafa’i, but Maalik said: I think that they should be expelled from all the Arab lands, because the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Two religions cannot coexist in the Arabian Peninsula.” Abu Dawood narrated with his isnaad from ‘Umar that he heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: “I will certainly expel the Jews and the Christians from the Arabian Peninsula,, and I will not leave anyone there but Muslims.” Al-Tirmidhi said: this is a saheeh hasan hadeeth. And it was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) left behind three instructions. He said: Expel the mushrikeen from the Arabian Peninsula, honour the delegations the way that I do, and he kept quiet about the third. Narrated by Abu Dawood. Al-Mughni, 9/285, 286.
Sheikh Azzam (May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala accept him into the highest realms of Jannah) said:
“If the Kuffar enter a Muslim land [then] the pious predecessors, those who succeeded them, the Ulama of the four Mathhabs, the Muhadditheen, and the Tafseer commentators, are agreed that in all Islamic ages, Jihad under this condition becomes Fard Ayn upon the Muslims of the land which the Kuffar have attacked and upon the Muslims close by, where the children will march forth without the permission of the parents, the wife without the permission of her husband and the debtor without the permission of the creditor. And, if the Muslims of this land cannot expel the Kuffar because of lack of forces, because they slacken, are indolent or simply do not act, then the Fard Ayn obligation spreads in the shape of a circle from the nearest to the next nearest. If they too slacken or there is again a shortage of manpower, then it is upon the people behind them, and on the people behind them, to march forward. This process continues until it becomes Fard Ayn upon the whole world.” (In Defence of Muslim Lands, p.15)
Looking at the world situation today it is obvious that we have indeed reached this level of obligation.
Second, this affirmation of Deen Al-Islam means that we strive to dissociate ourselves from the ways, the ideas, the Taghut, of the kuffar - from the so-called “moderate Islam” - which the kuffar are promoting in order to divide Muslim against Muslim, for this so-called “moderate Islam” is a based upon the ways, the ideas, the Taghut of the kuffar, so evident in the terms and slogans used by the proponents of this distortion, such as “Islamic politics”, and “democracy is compatible with Islam” and “there is no war against Islam” and “Islam condemns terrorism”. This so-called “moderate Islam” aids and encourages Tawalli toward the kuffar and so aids and encourages kufr. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“Let there rise among you a group Calling others to Islam, enjoining others to Al-Maruf and forbidding Al-Munkar: for these are the ones who will achieve success (Jannah).” 3:104 Interpretation of Meaning
By adhering to Ahlus Sunnah wa’l Jammah, we return to the perspective of Deen Al-Islam, which is Jannah, and abandon the perspective of the kuffar, which is the temptations and the pleasures of this temporary life. Thus, we Muslims seek the reward that arises from simple obedience to only Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, and turn away from the rewards of this life, from the temptations of the ways of the kuffar. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“What your heart desires and your eyes delight in will be there in that Garden you can inherit through your deeds in your life in this world.” 43: 71-72 Interpretation of Meaning
“Let those who would trade the life of this world for the life Hereafter fight in the Cause of Allah. And those who do fight in the Cause of Allah - whether they be killed or are victorious - will have bestowed on them, by Us, the greatest reward of all.” 4: 74 Interpretation of Meaning
Furthermore, we affirm - we re-affirm - that our obedience is only to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and His Messenger (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). In view of that we refuse to accept and bow down to the Tawagheet of the kuffar, such as their “democracy” which they bow down and worship, and their division of the Unity of Tawheed according to the abstract ideas and concepts that they have constructed, such as “politics” and “religion”.
Deen Al-Islam is a complete, and perfect, Way of Life, given to us by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. It does not need to be “updated”, or changed in any way, just as it is not a “religion”. We do not need the ideas, the concepts, the ways, of the kuffar - and to accept such things, is to imitate the kuffar, to set up partners with Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, and to abandon the simple purity of our Deen. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“Allah never forgives those who ascribe anything as equal to Him - even though he can forgive other things. For whomsoever ascribes anything as equal to Allah has indeed established extreme dishonour.” 5:48 Interpretation of Meaning
“They long for you to disbelieve even as they disbelieve, so that you may be the same (as them). Therefore, do not choose them as friends, or allies, until they turn (to follow) the way of Allah.” 4:89 Interpretation of Meaning
Our Declaration of War:
The actions of the kuffar - in places like Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan etc.- amount to practical war, invasion, of the lands of the Muslims. As Muslims, we are duty-bound to aid our brothers and sisters if they are attacked - their sorrow is our sorrow; their pain in our pain; their suffering is our suffering; their humiliation is our humiliation. We are one Ummah: as narrated by Abdullah Ibn Umar:
Allah’s Messenger (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Because a Muslim is a brother to other Muslims, he should neither oppress them, nor hand them over to the enemies of the Muslims. Whoever helps his brother, then Allah will help him; whoever saves his brother from distress, Allah will save from distress, and whoever shields his brother, Allah will shield him.” Bukhari: Vol 3, Book 43, 622
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“You who believe! What is wrong with you that you did not rush forth when called [to aid] the Way of Allah? Or is it that you love this Earth so much - that you crave its comforts so much - that you forget the next life where such earthly things are revealed for the insignificant comforts they are?” 9: 38
“And what is wrong with you that you do not fight in the Cause of Allah, and for the weak, ill treated and oppressed - (your) brothers, sisters, and the children (of these) - whose cry is: “You who are our Rabb! Rescue us from this place where we are oppressed; and raise for us from You one who will protect, and raise for us from You one who will help. For those who believe, there is fighting in the Cause of Allah… ” 4: 75 - 76. Interpretation of Meaning
The actions of the kuffar against our brothers and sisters - their invasion of our lands, their persistent interference in our affairs - are acts of war. We must understand and affirm this, as we must not allow ourselves to be deceived by the lies of the kuffar and the apostates that supporter them, for the kuffar and their servants keep repeating their lie that “there is no war on Islam”. Their attempt to change our Deen is an act of war. Their capture, arrest, torture, humiliation and imprisonment of our brothers and sisters is an act of war.
Yet the kuffar and the traitors that assist them expect us to believe their lie, their treachery, their dishonesty, that there is no “war against Islam” - no war against the Muslims who refuse to accept and bow down before their Tagawheet; they tell us there is no war against the Muslims who refuse to accept the occupation of their lands by the kuffar and their allies; they tell us there is no war against the Muslims who refuse to abandon their duty of Jihad; they tell us there is no war against the Muslims who refuse to accept the so-called “moderate Islam” that the kuffar and their apostate assistants are pedaling in their war-strategy to divide us, to set Muslim against Muslim. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“The Jews and Nazarenes will never be satisfied with you until they have changed your Way of Life.” 2: 120 Interpretation of Meaning
Let us be absolutely clear in this pronouncement; the deeds, the actions, of the kuffar amount to a declaration of war. For how many more Muslim lands must they invade and occupy before we accept this truth? How many more tens of thousands of Muslims must they capture, torture and imprison? How many more villages and towns, occupied by our brothers and sisters, must they bomb and destroy? How many more hundreds of thousands of Muslims must die, at the hands of the kuffar, before we accept this truth?

Aqd Al Amaan:
There are those who say that we must not rush forth to aid, by Jihad, our brothers and sisters, that we must not support the Mujahideen, that we must not undertake Jihad against the kuffar, and that instead we should abide peacefully in the lands of the kuffar - even though the kuffar are invading and occupying our land, killing, imprisoning and torturing Muslims world-wide, and even though they have committed many acts of war upon us, which acts amount to a declaration of war.
They say this because they assume or believe that there exists a Covenant of Security, Aqd al-Amaan, between the kuffar and the Muslims who live in Dar al-Harb. While there may have been such a Covenant, due to Muslims entering the lands of the kuffar or dwelling in the lands of the kuffar, the kuffar themselves have broken this, by their acts of war, by their deceit, by their lies, by their treachery, their dishonesty, by their utterly dishonourable behaviour towards the Muslims. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“If you expect dishonesty from any people, throw back their covenant at them, for Allah dislikes dishonesty.” 8: 58 Interpretation of Meaning
Furthermore, Sheikh ul-Islam Ibn Tamiyyah (Rahimullah) said:
“There is a difference between someone who only violated the covenant, and the one who (also) has harmed the Muslims. He (the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salaam) when he heard of anyone who harmed the Muslims, ordered his killing, and indeed incited this, and praised many of those who killed the ones who only broke their covenants.” (al-Saaram al Masul, 2: 503)
Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that we are no longer bound by this covenant with the kuffar in Dar al-Harb – especially following the repeated invitations for them to accept Deen Al-Islam, which they declined. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“They thought that their towers would protect them from Allah, but Allah struck them from where they had not expected, causing great fear to enter their hearts.” 59:2
According to Sheikh Yusuf al-Uyaari:
“[Know] that defensive Jihad is an individual obligation upon each Muslim until we liberate the land of Palestine, and that Jihad is an individual obligation upon all Muslims until we liberate Iraq, Afghanistan, Chechnya, the Philippines, Kashmeer [and] the other Muslim countries, and that this duty will only be completed once every single Muslim prisoner has been released from the hands of the kuffar.”
And Ibn Qayyim (Rahimullah) said:
“Those who say that Jihad is not obligatory must fear Allah in regard to their own selves, and they must say nothing about Allah except the truth. For, in truth, the saying that it is not obligatory is baseless…”
As narrated Imran ibn Husayn: The Prophet (salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: A section of my Ummah will continue to fight for what is honourable and overcome their opponents till the last of them fights against the Dajjal. (Abu Dawud, 14, 2478)
As Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“Do not feel sorrow for the Fasiqun.” 5: 26 Interpretation of Meaning
“Do not feel sorrow for those who do not believe.” 5: 68 Interpretation of Meaning
Let us say, therefore, in reply to the Zionist-Crusader alliance, that we are fighting you out of loyalty and duty to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, in the Way of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, in order to establish the Deen of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, and that all your lies, all your deceit, all your arrogance, all your dishonesty, all your attempts to change and undermine our Deen will never succeed, for as Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:
“You who believe! If anyone turns away from this Deen, then Allah will replace that person with many whom He loves, who love Him - those who are loyal to the Believers, stern toward the kuffar, who fight in the Way of Allah, and who do not heed the criticism of their critics. For this is the honour that He bestows upon whomsoever He wills… In truth, your champions are Allah, His Messenger, and the Believers: those who undertake As-Salat, who give Zakat and who submit [in loyalty to Allah]. For whomsoever has Allah, His Messenger, and Believers as their Champion, are the ones who will achieve victory.” 5: 54-56 Interpretation of Meaning
“They [the kafiroon] want to extinguish Allah’s Light with their deceit, their lies, but Allah will never allow this - for His Light will be seen even though they the Kafiroon hate (it). For it is He Who has sent His Messenger to reveal the Way of truth, to make it triumph over all other Ways even though they, the Mushrikun, hate (it).” 9: 32-33 Interpretation of Meaning
May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala protect us from all forms of Al-asabiyyah Al-Jahiliyyah, forgive us for our mistakes, and guide us to and keep us on the Right Path.

The Virtue of Safe Guarding the Islamic Borders

2009-08-05T22:47:00.001+03:00

Narrated Sahl bin Sad As Saidi (radhiya Allahu anhu), RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said; "To guard Muslims from infidels in Allah's cause for one day is better than the World and whatever is on its surface, and a place in Paradise as small as that occupied by the whip of one of you is better than the World and whatever is on its surface; and a morning’s or an evening’s journey which a slave (person) travels in Allah's cause is better than the World and whatever is on its surface."(Bukhari)

Narrated by Salaman Farsi (radhiya Allahu anhu), that RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) had said; "To guard the Muslim territory for a day and a night is much better than a month’s night praying and fasting. If he dies his deeds will continue increasing in reward, his sustenance will be provided and he will be saved from the trials of the grave."(Muslim)

Abu Hurairah (radhiya Allahu anhu) narrated: "Every person who dies will have fully completed his action except the deeds of the one who is on the frontier. He receives the reward of his deed until the day of resurrection, and he is saved from the questioning of the Munkar and Nakir (in the grave)."(Hakim; Ibn Mardawe; Ibn Kathir)

Abu Hurairah (radhiya Allahu anhu) narrated that RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "Whoever dies while guarding the territory, in the cause of Allah his good deeds will continue and his sustenance will continue and he will be saved from the questioning by the Munkar, Nakir and Allah will raise him in the day of Qiyamah protected from the immense adversity of that day."(Ibn Majah)

Ibn Abbas (radhiya Allahu anhu) has said: "I have heard RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) say "Two eyes will not be touched by the Hell fire, one is that eve which has shed tears in the fear of Allah and second that eye which stayed awake guarding in the path of Allah." (Tirmidhi)

It was reported that, at the time of Gazwa Hunain, (the battle of Hunain) the messenger of Allah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "Who will be on guard tonight? Anas ibn Abu Marthad al-Ghanawi said: "I shall RasulAllah." He said: "Then mount your horse." He then mounted his horse, and came to RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam). RasulAllah said to him: Go forward to this ravine till you get to the top of it. We should not be exposed to danger from your side. In the morning RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) came out to his place of prayer, and offered two rakahs. He then said: "Have you seen any sign of your horseman?" They said: "We have not, Rasulllah." The announcement of the time for prayer was then made, and while RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) was saying the prayer, he began to glance towards the ravine. When he finished his prayer and uttered salutation, he said: "Cheer up, for your horseman has come." We therefore began to look between the trees in the ravine, and sure enough he had come. He stood beside RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), saluted him and said: "I continued till I reached the top of this ravine where RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) commanded me, and in the morning I looked down into both ravines but saw no one." RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) asked him: "Did you dismount during the night?" He replied: "No, except to pray or to relieve myself." RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "You have ensured your entry to (Paradise). No blame will be attached to you supposing you do not work after it." (Abu Dawud)

Ubai Ibn Kaab (radhiya Allahu anhu) narrated that RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "The protection of the weakest part along the Muslim territory with sincerity for one day other than the days of Ramadan is more rewarding and virtuous than keeping fast for a 100 years and night praying. In Ramadan, one day of guarding the territory is more virtuous than a thousand years of fasting and night praying, (the narrator had doubt in the words fasting and night praying). Furthermore he said, if he returns to his position safe and well, by the will of Allah, then no sin will be written to his account and only blessings will be written and the reward for a thousand years for guarding the territory will continue until Qiyamah." (Qurtubi, Maarifu'l-Qur'an)

Fudalah Bin Ubaid (radhiya Allahu anhu) narrated RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) has said, "Everyone who dies will have completed his action except the one who is in the frontier (in Allah's path) for his deeds will be made to continue until Qiyamah and he will be safe from questioning in the grave." (Abu Dawud)

Abu Darda (radhiya Allahu anhu) has narrated that RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) has said, "One month of being on the frontier (in Allah's path) is better than fasting for life and whoever dies on the frontier (in the path of Allah) he will be saved from the fear and hardship of Qiyamah. His sustenance will have increased in Jannah and he will be receiving his deeds until the day of Resurrection. (Tabarani)

Narrated Abu Huraira (radhiya Allahu anhu): RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) has said, "If the Murabit dies while he is on the frontier, the virtue of his work will be written until Qiyamah. He will be given his sustenance, morning and evening in Jannah and he will be given in matrimony to seventy ladies of Jannah. He will be requested to stand up and made to intercede for the people until the accounting ends." (Tabarani, al-Awsat)

Jabir (radhiya Allahu anhu) says: I have heard RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) saving, "Whoever kept watch in the path of Allah for a day, Allah makes seventy trenches between him and the hell and each trench is the length of the seven skies and the seven earths." (Tabarani; at Targheeb wat Tarheeb)

Umamah (radhiya Allahu anhu) narrated that RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) had said, "The murabits salat is as five hundred salah (in reward), and his spending of one dinar or dirham (in the path of Allah) is much better than one spending seven hundred dinars in something else." (Baihaqi; at Targheeb wat Tarheeb)

Mujahid reports that: Once Abu Hurairah (radhiya Allahu anhu) was in Ribat; the people started running towards the beach, they were informed that nothing had happened, (nothing to fear). The people returned but Abu Hurairah (radhiya Allahu anhu) stayed there. One passerby asked him, "What made you stand here, Oh Abu Hurairah?" He replied, "I have heard from RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), To stand in Allah's path (Jihad) for one moment is better than standing in front of the black stone (Haajare Aswad) on the night of Qadr (Laylatu'l-Qadr)." (Ibn Hibban; at-Targheeb wat Tarheeb)

Ibn Umar (radhiya Allahu anhu) narrated: RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) had said, "Shall I not tell you of the night which is better than the night of Qadr?" He then himself said, "The one who is keeping watch in such a fearsome place where it is doubted he would return home." (Baihaqi)

Abu Rayhana (radhiya Allahu anhu) says: "Once we went out to battle with RasulAllah. RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) took us to a high place (at night), where we felt very cold so we made trenches and went into them and covered ourselves with our shields. When RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) saw this state, he said. "Who will keep watch tonight?" I will make such supplication for him he will reach his status. A companion from the Ansars, stood up and said, "I will keep watch, Oh RasulAllah." RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) gave him the glad tidings. Abu Rayhana (radhiya Allahu anhu) says: "I then said, I would also do it." So RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) gave glad tidings to me too but less than the first time. Later RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "The Hell fire is prohibited (haram) upon those eyes which (cry) shed tears of the fear of Allah and the Hell fire is haram on those eyes which keep awake in the path of Allah (Jihad)." (Baihaqi)

Mohammad Ibn Ibrahim Bin Abi Sakina says: Abdullah Ibn Mubarak (radhiya Allahu anhu) made me write these few couplets in Tarsus. (Abdullah Mubarak (radhiya Allahu anhu) was in Tarsus doing the work of Ribat). These couplets he wrote to Fudail Ibn Iyaz in 70 Hijri, who was known as the Worshipper at both the Harams (He was always in the Haram either in Mecca or Madinah.)

"Oh the devotee for the Harams (both the Harams)
If only you had seen us.
You would have known that
You are merely playing with worship.
You, whose cheeks are wet with tears,
But our necks are drenched in our blood.
Or, he exhausts his horse in futility
But our horses are overcome with exhaustion in the battle fields.
May the fragrance of Amber be good for you
Our fragrance is the sparkle of scourge,
And the pure dust of Jihad.
We produce an authentic and true tradition,
Which cannot be denied.
The tradition is,
That the dust of the path of Allah,
And the smoke of the blazing fire
Cannot be breathed through one nose.
(Both cannot come together).
This is the book of Allah,
Which proclaims the Shaheed is not dead.

This means, if we are Shaheed, we will not be called the dead. There is no need for a bath or cloth, nor any questioning in the grave and on the day of Judgment we will be given permission to intercede. The narrator says, I met Fudail Bin Iyaz (radhiya Allahu anhu) in the Masjid Haram and gave him the letter. As he finished reading the letter his eyes were flowing with tears and he exclaimed, "Abu Abdurrahman (Abdullah Ibne Mubarak) has said the truth," and then he gave some advice. He then asked me, "Do you collect Ahadith?" I replied, "Yes." He said, "I will read a hadith to you as a price for bringing this letter of Abdullah Bin Mubarak (radiya Allahu anhu) to me." Then he, (Fudail Bin Iyaz), made me write this hadith giving his chain (Sanad) of narrators. (Ibn Asakir, Biograpyh of Abdullah Ibn Mubarak)

Abu Hurairah (radhiya Allahu anhu) narrated: One companion asked, "Oh RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), tell me of an action by doing which I can attain the reward of the fighters in the path-of Allah." RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said to him, "Do you have the strength to continuously offer salat and get tired and observe fast and not break it?" The person replied, "Oh RasulAllah! (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), I am weak, I do not have the strength." Then RasulAllah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "If you were to be given the strength (to continuously offer salat and observe Fast) yet you would not have achieved the status of the fighter in the path of Allah. Do you not know that the horse of a Mujahid, tied to a rope, when it treads forth in length for grazing, even for this the Mujahid gains reward."(Tafsir Ibn Kathir)

Soldiers in Colorado slayings tell of Iraq horrors

2009-07-27T12:06:00.001+03:00

Before you read the news article below from the Colorado Springs Gazette (and this is only one of many such articles) I want you to think back over the years since the official “war on terror” led by the US began and see how many beheadings, torture or the like you remember hearing about being done by anyone even closely associated with Islam. Then read this story because this tells about the commonality of horrible crimes the Crusader Armies commit all the time. They do so much of these things that they end up crazy because of it and continue killing when they get back to the US, or become drug and alcohol addicts and many are committing suicide. And notice too that they admit that this is how they are trained.
This phenomenon is not something strange coming from them, nor should it be something surprising to us; a phenomenon which is a result of its true identity is not unusual. They and their state of affairs are known to us from the start. They are the scum of humanity, having no religion nor God-consciousness, no ethics nor standards for that matter, except what they boast about – as they must – from their hollow and deceitful slogans and expressions which only trick those who have no sense of morality and true religion.
Indeed they are the Americans, the leaders of humanity today.
… the immoral criminals, teachers of debauchery and filth, those who spread corruption across earth.
… a criminal, homosexual, shameless, dissolute people, worshippers of lusts and Shaytan.
… a tyrannical, conceited, impudent, and oppressive people hostile to others.
… a gluttonous, selfish, greedy, lustful, and animal-like people.
… a people who reject Allah, the Magnificent, His laws, and His right of absolute authority.
… those who have haughtily refused the worship of Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala)!
… those who deny of the Messengers of Allah and their Messages, those who abuse and mock the Messengers of Allah.
They have revealed their true identity and removed the veils of deception from their faces, reverting to the true nature of their rotten civilization, like a person in a fit beating about here and there between their various callings: that of their evil and filth, their claims of their deceitful “humanitarianism and civilization”, and the moral appearance which their role in the world calls them don.
They demolish homes over its residents due to mere suspicion, and due to one person which they think to be a target, they kill many of the weak from amongst women, children and the elderly. Rather, they even target civilians at weddings, mourning ceremonies, and schools, killing and wounding them by the tens, all to deter and to terrorize the villages of Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. And most of these cases are not even mentioned by the global media, and thus the lying criminals succeed in hiding them.
So I ask you my brothers in Islam, how can you look to these people, to this nation with admiration? How can you even consider living among them or sending your children to be educated by them? How my brothers, how?
And so their leaders and intellects roar from every corner, “The ‘terrorists’ want to change our standards and our way of life!” The liars have spoken the truth! By Allah, we do want to change your immoral standards and annihilate them, and the matter is in the control of Allah at all times and conditions.

Colorado Springs Gazette: http://www.gazette.com

Soldiers in Colorado slayings tell of Iraq horrors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Soldiers from an Army unit that had 10 infantrymen accused of murder, attempted murder or manslaughter after returning to civilian life described a breakdown in discipline during their Iraq deployment in which troops murdered civilians, a newspaper reported Sunday.
Some Fort Carson, Colo.-based soldiers have had trouble adjusting to life back in the United States, saying they refused to seek help, or were belittled or punished for seeking help. Others say they were ignored by their commanders, or coped through drug and alcohol abuse before they allegedly committed crimes, The Gazette of Colorado Springs said.
The Gazette based its report on months of interviews with soldiers and their families, medical and military records, court documents and photographs.
Several soldiers said unit discipline deteriorated while in Iraq.
"Toward the end, we were so mad and tired and frustrated," said Daniel Freeman. "You came too close, we lit you up. You didn't stop, we ran your car over with the Bradley," an armored fighting vehicle.
With each roadside bombing, soldiers would fire in all directions "and just light the whole area up," said Anthony Marquez, a friend of Freeman in the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment. "If anyone was around, that was their fault. We smoked 'em."
Taxi drivers got shot for no reason, and others were dropped off bridges after interrogations, said Marcus Mifflin, who was eventually discharged with post traumatic stress syndrome.
"You didn't get blamed unless someone could be absolutely sure you did something wrong," he said
Soldiers interviewed by The Gazette cited lengthy deployments, being sent back into battle after surviving war injuries that would have been fatal in previous conflicts, and engaging in some of the bloodiest combat in Iraq. The soldiers describing those experiences were part of the 3,500-soldier unit now called the 4th Infantry Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team.
Since 2005, some brigade soldiers also have been involved in brawls, beatings, rapes, DUIs, drug deals, domestic violence, shootings, stabbings, kidnapping and suicides.
The unit was deployed for a year to Iraq's Sunni Triangle in September 2004. Sixty-four unit soldiers were killed and more than 400 wounded — about double the average for Army brigades in Iraq, according to Fort Carson. In 2007, the unit served a bloody 15-month mission in Baghdad. It's currently deployed to the Khyber Pass region in Afghanistan.
Marquez was the first in his brigade to kill someone after an Iraq tour. In 2006, he used a stun gun to shock a drug dealer in Widefield, Colo., in a dispute over a marijuana sale, then shot and killed him.
Marquez's mother, Teresa Hernandez, warned Marquez's sergeant at Fort Carson her son was showing signs of violent behavior, abusing alcohol and pain pills and carrying a gun. "I told them he was a walking time bomb," she said.
Hernandez said the sergeant later taunted Marquez about her phone call.
"If I was just a guy off the street, I might have hesitated to shoot," Marquez told The Gazette in the Bent County Correctional Facility, where he is serving a 30-year prison term. "But after Iraq, it was just natural."
The Army trains soldiers to be that way, said Kenneth Eastridge, an infantry specialist serving 10 years for accessory to murder.
"The Army pounds it into your head until it is instinct: Kill everybody, kill everybody," he said. "And you do. Then they just think you can just come home and turn it off."
Both soldiers were wounded, sent back into action and saw friends and officers killed in their first deployment. On numerous occasions, explosions shredded the bodies of civilians, others were slain in sectarian violence — and the unit had to bag the bodies.
"Guys with drill bits in their eyes," Eastridge said. "Guys with nails in their heads."
Last week, the Army released a study of soldiers at Fort Carson that found that the trauma of fierce combat and soldier refusals or obstacles to seeking mental health care may have helped drive some to violence at home. It said more study is needed.
While most unit soldiers coped post-deployment, a handful went on to kill back home in Colorado.
Many returning soldiers did seek counseling.
"We're used to seeing people who are depressed and want to hurt themselves. We're trained to deal with that," said Davida Hoffman, director of the privately operated First Choice Counseling Center in Colorado Springs. "But these soldiers were depressed and saying, 'I've got this anger, I want to hurt somebody.' We weren't accustomed to that."
At Fort Carson, Eastridge and other soldiers said they lied during an army screening about their deployment that was designed to detect potential behavioral problems.
Sergeants sometimes refused to let soldiers get PTSD help or taunted them, said Andrew Pogany, a former Fort Carson special forces sergeant who investigates complaints for the advocacy group Veterans for America.
Soldier John Needham described a number of alleged crimes in a December 2007 letter to the Inspector General's Office of Fort Carson. In the letter, obtained by The Gazette, Needham said that a sergeant shot a boy riding a bicycle down the street for no reason.
Another sergeant shot a man in the head while questioning him, lashed the man's body to his Humvee and drove around the neighborhood. Needham also claimed sergeants removed victims' brains.
The Army's criminal investigation division interviewed unit soldiers and said it couldn't substantiate the allegations.
The Army has declared soldiers' mental health a top priority.
"When we see a problem, we try to identify it and really learn what we can do about it. That is what we are trying to do here," said Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, Fort Carson's commander. "There is a culture and a stigma that needs to change."
Fort Carson officers are trained to help troops showing stress signs, and the base has doubled its number of behavioral-health counselors. Soldiers seeing an Army doctor for any reason undergo a mental health evaluation.

Real Manhood

2009-07-26T21:28:00.001+03:00

Allah says: "Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah." (Al-Ahzaab: 23).

He also says: "... Men whom neither trade nor sale diverts them from the remembrance of Allah." (An-Noor: 37).

Crediting someone with manhood sometimes means that the person possesses the characteristics which exemplify this quality, like bravery, being honest, and standing up for the truth.

Allah says: "And there came a man running from the farthest end of the city. He said, 'O Moosaa! Verily the chiefs are taking council together about you, to kill you, so escape. Truly, I am to you of those who give sincere advice." (Al-Qasas: 20).

Allah also says: "And a believing man of Pharaoh's family, who hid his faith said, 'Would you kill a man because he says: My Lord is Allah, and he has come to you with clear signs (proofs) from your Lord?'" (Ghaafir: 28).

Recognising the importance of real manhood in the service of Islam, the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) used to look out for men who could help the cause of his religion and with whom his mission could be enhanced. He (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) would ask his Rabb: ‘O Allah! Make Islam strong with the one who is more beloved to You of these two men: Aboo Jahl or Umar Ibn Al-Khattaab.’

The narrator of this Hadeeth commented: ‘And the more beloved to Him was ‘Umar.’ (At-Tirmithi). The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam made this Du’aa looking out for those qualities of manhood that would have a positive impact upon the spread of Islam.

As a matter of fact, the acceptance of ‘Umar’s, (radi Allahu anhu), Islam was a great event that manifested his manhood as soon as he embraced Islam. No sooner had he embraced Islam than the Muslims who were up till then not bold enough to show their religion started proclaiming it in public. Ibn Mas’ood, radi Allahu anhu, said, ‘We have remained strong ever since ‘Umar embraced Islam.’ (Bukhaari).

Dear brothers! ‘Umar’s manhood, radi Allahu anhu, was not in his physical strength nor chivalry - for there were those stronger than him among the Quraish – rather it was in his strength of faith and big heart; qualities that won him respect and honour. Other companions of the Prophet migrated to Madeenah secretly, while ‘Umar, radi Allahu anhu,- when he was migrating - armed himself with his sword, went to the Ka'bah, made a Tawaaf, prayed behind Maqaam Ibrahiem, and then announced to the Quraish chiefs that he was migrating. He told them, ‘Whoever wants to make his mother bereaved, his children orphans and his wife a widow should follow me after this valley.’ But nobody followed him.

‘Umar, radi Allahu anhu, laid down programs for instilling manhood when he said, ‘Teach your children the art of spear-throwing, swimming, and horse riding, and relate to them what is good of poetry.’

You see my brothers, Manhood is a quality that is pursued by people of high ambitions and serious thinking men. It is a basic quality that is needed by every man, for when men lose the qualities of manhood they cease to be real men. Manhood is deeply implanted in a person through strong belief, nurtured by sound upbringing and developed by good example.

According to common belief, manhood is only known in its material aspect; for whoever is outwardly handsome, physically strong, and possesses wealth is regarded as a good man. But in the eyes of Islam, a real man is one who has good and virtuous deeds to his credit, and possesses good manners and conduct.

A man passed by the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) one day. He (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) asked his companions, “What do you think of this man?’ They replied, ‘He deserves to be married to whomsoever he proposes, to have his intercession accepted when he intercedes and to be listened to when he speaks.’ The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) remained silent. Then a poor Muslim man passed by and the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) asked the companions, “What do you think of this man?” They replied, ‘He deserves not to be married when he proposes, nor to have his intercession accepted when he intercedes nor to be listened to when he speaks.’ The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) then said, “This one is as much as the fill of the Earth better than the other” (Bukhaari).

Real men are not judged by the size of their bodies or their outward beauty. ‘Ali, (radi Allahu anhu), narrated, ‘The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) sent Ibn Mas’ood to fetch him something from the top of a tree. When he had climbed the tree, the companions of the Prophet looked at his legs and laughed at their thinness. The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said, “Why are you laughing? Verily, Abdullah's leg will be heavier on the scale on the day of resurrection than Mount Uhud” (Ahmad).

Real manhood means being thoughtful, uttering good words, having decency and solidarity. Real manhood entails having a sense of responsibility to defend Tawheed and to give sincere advice for the sake of Allah.

Manhood means resoluteness in opinion, coming out openly with the truth and displaying wisdom in warning against the rejection of truth. Allah says: "And a believing man of Pharaoh's family, who hid his faith said, 'Would you kill a man because he says: My Lord is Allah, and he has come to you with clear signs (proofs) from your Lord.?’ And if he is a liar, upon him will be the sin of his lie; but if he is telling the truth, then some of that calamity wherewith he threatens you will befall you. Verily, Allah guides not one who is a Musrif (a polytheist, or a murderer who sheds blood without right, or those who commit great sins, oppressor, transgressor), a liar.” (Ghaafir: 28).

Manhood means avoiding unsuitable behaviour and being on one’s guard against the Difficult Day (the Day of Resurrection). Allah says: “... Men whom neither trade nor sale diverts them from the remembrance of Allah (with heart and tongue), nor from performing as-Salaat, nor for giving the Zakaat. They fear a day when hearts and eyes will be overturned (from the horror of the torment of the Day of Resurrection.” (An-Noor: 37).

A real man is sincere in his words, fulfils his promises and remains firm on the right path. Allah says: “Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant to Allah. Of them, some have fulfilled their obligations and some of them are still waiting but they have never changed in the least.” [i.e. they never proved treacherous to their covenant which they concluded with Allah]. (Al-Ahzaab: 23).

The men about whom we are talking are not those who have sunk deep into the abyss of worldly pleasures, those who do not aim for high moral standards and turn away from their Rabb.

They are not those of impressive physical stature whose minds are devoid of any sense; for such people are most certainly not real men. The real men whom we are talking about are those whom Allah describes when He says: “And the slave of the Most-Beneficent (Allah) are those who walk on the earth in humility and thoughtfulness, and when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with mild words of gentleness. And those who spend the night before their Rabb, prostrate and standing. And those who say Our Rabb! Avert from us the torment of Hell. Verily it’s torment is ever an inseparable, permanent punishment. Evil indeed it (Hell) is as an abode and a place of dwelling. And those who when they spend, are neither extravagant nor ungenerous, but hold a medium (way) between those (extremes).” (Al-Furqaan: 67).

The example of a real man is not that of a youth (or older person) who has no strength of character, and simply follows his peers in whatever they do. When they do good, he follows, and when they do evil, he also does evil, so that they will accept him. These ‘men’ are detested to Allah.

But a real man is one who frequents the Masjid, a man who is called to fornication by a woman of position and beauty, and yet he refuses and says, ‘I fear Allah;’ a man who gives charity secretly; a man who loves his fellow Muslim for the sake of Allah; they were brought together by their mutual love for the sake of Allah, and they parted upon the same. These are the men loved by Allah and they will be under His shade on the day when there will be no shade except His.

Real Muslim culture enjoins chivalry and righteous deeds. Traditionally, their poetry is inspiring, containing neither unsteadiness nor effeminacies. A stark contrast to what is prevalent nowadays with the gay movement.

What worse calamity can befall mankind than for its men to become effeminate, while its women adopt male mannerisms, revolting against the very nature in which Allah created them? The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) “cursed the men who behave like women and women who behave like men” (Bukhaari). In a similar narration, he (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) ordered: “Cast them out of your homes”.

My dear brothers, when the qualities of manhood disappear among men, society falls into crisis; homes are ruined, the nation becomes weak and disgraced, and moral corruption becomes widespread.

May Allah help us to conduct ourselves as real men in our deeds and manners, to love each other for His sake and to make His word supreme.

We ask Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala to make Islam strong with men who are as beloved to Him as the sahaaba and help us to reclaim Muslim lands and to expel the invaders from them and to establish security in the Muslim lands.

And we ask Allah to help and assist the Mujahideen, and provide them with strength and to make their aim true so that they hit their targets.

Ameen

Al-Wahn, A Deadly Disease

2009-07-23T13:23:00.001+03:00

On the authority of Thawbaan , the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “The People will soon summon one another to attack you as people when eating invite others to share their food.” Someone asked, “Will that be because of our small numbers at that time?” He (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) replied, “No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will be froth and scum like that carried down by a torrent (of water), and Allah will take the fear of you from the breasts (hearts) of your enemy and cast al-wahn into your hearts.” Someone asked, “O Messenger of Allah, what is al-wahn?” He (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) replied, “Love of the world and dislike of death.” [An authentic hadith recorded by Abu Dawud and Ahmad] In attempting to contemplate on the meaning of the Prophet(salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam)’s words in the above hadith (and indeed on any of his noble sayings), one quickly comes to appreciate the Prophet(salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam)’s statement: “I have been given words which are concise, but comprehensive in meaning” [Bukhaari and Muslim]. The Messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) was blessed with the profound ability to utter several words which whole volumes could then be written about. In this striking hadith, the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) describes the situation of the Muslims with great accuracy, and also prescribes a remedy for the ailment. “The People will soon summon one another to attack you as people when eating invites others to share their food.” What is extraordinary in this hadith, is that the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) conjures up vivid images in the listener’s mind about the scenario. Here, the Ummah (the Muslim nation) is first likened to some seemingly tasty food surrounded by a group of hungry diners. But these people need to share, and thus, the food must be divided into portions corresponding to the status of each ‘guest’. Shortly after the fall of the Khilafah (Caliphate), the Muslim world was divided into many different states by the European powers, with each of them eyeing the rich resources that Allah has blessed the Muslims with. Colonization and corruption shortly followed in those lands, and the seeds of tyrannical, despot regimes were planted. Now, with the Ummah divided and each government primarily concerned with its own interests, the enemies of Islam are free to attack each region like wild animals attack their prey – Palestine, Iraq, Chechnya and Afghanistan. Someone asked, “Will that be because of our small numbers at that time?” He (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) replied, “No, you will be numerous at that time…” This is yet more evidence that in Islam, numbers are of little significance. The Muslims were victorious: at the Battle of Badr, where the disbelievers outnumbered the Muslims three to one. They were also victorious at Yarmuk, where the Romans outnumbered the Muslims seventy to one. The current situation is quite the opposite. The Muslim population is more than a billion and is rapidly growing. Yet, these phenomenal numbers are of little consequence when the masses of the population are essentially slaves to the West, herded mindlessly like cattle according to the whims of their masters. “…but you will be froth and scum like that carried down by a torrent (of water)” Here is another image! This extraordinary description carries heavy meaning beneath its exterior if one considers the characteristics of the “froth and scum”. Firstly, the froth overlies the water beneath, suggesting a sense of pride and self-confidence. Secondly, the froth is almost weightless and with little substance, such that the slightest breeze can destroy it. Thus, the pride and self-confidence is ill founded and in reality, should not exist. It is only a product of self-delusion. Thirdly, the foam and scum is not in control of its path – that is, the role of the water flowing beneath. All it does is happily flow along to its destination while intoxicated with its imaginary position. “…and Allah will take the fear of you from the breasts (hearts) of your enemy and cast al-wahn into your hearts.” There were days when the forces of the Muslims were dreaded by all those who opposed them, when people from all over the world would travel to the lands of the Muslims to receive education, and when Arabic was the language of success. Those days are all but gone. Muslims and Islam are generally looked down upon. Why? The Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said it is because of Wahn. Technically, it means a dull lifelessness and enervation. However, the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) explains what this word really means: Someone asked, “O Messenger of Allah, what is al-wahn?” He (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) replied, “Love of the world and dislike of death.” Thus, the problem and the solution have been identified. After the bombardment from capitalist and socialist ideologies, the Muslim world became too materialistic, desperately pursuing the rewards and pleasures of this world, with little remembrance of the Hereafter. The Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said (in another hadith): “Keep much in remembrance of death, which is the destroyer of pleasure.” [Tirmidhi] Allah said: “Say: ‘Short is the enjoyment of this world. And the Hereafter is the best for those who do right. And you will never be dealt with unjustly in the very least. Wherever you are, death will find you out, even if you are in towers built up strong and high.” [An-Nisaa, 4:77-78] Imam Ahmad records from Abu Dardaa as saying: “If only you knew what you will certainly see upon your death, you would never eat again a single bite out of a craving appetite, and you would never again drink an extra sip of water for the pleasure of unquenchable and insatiable thirst.” Once Muslims realize that death is not the end, but the beginning, thereafter with ultimate justice and either excruciating torment or blissful reward, our situation will surely change. Until then, Allah says: “Verily, Allah will never change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves.” [Ar-Ra’d, 13:11]

A Fabricated hadeeth – Favorite of the Hypocrite

2009-07-23T12:58:00.001+03:00

There is a saying, “We have returned from the lesser Jihad (battle) to the greater Jihad”, which the people quote on the basis that it is a hadeeth, which is in fact false, because it is a fabricated hadith which has no basis.

According to this belief, striving against desires of the self is considered the “Greater Jihad”, which makes the Jihad of the battlefield the “Lesser Jihad”. However, this so-called hadith is only a saying of Ibrahim bin Abi Ablah one of the Successors, and it contradicts textual evidences and reality.

Ibn Taiymiyyah said in Al-Furqan PP. 44-45: “This hadith has no sources and nobody in the field of Islamic knowledge has narrated it. Jihad against the disbelievers is the most noble of actions and moreover it is the most important action for the mankind.”

Al-Khateeb al-Baghdadi reports it is daeef (weak) due to the narrator Khalaf bin Muhammad bin Ismail Al-Khiyam. Al-Haakim says, “His hadeeths are unreliable”. Abu Ya’la Al-Khalili says, “He often adulterates, is very weak and narrates unknown hadith.” (Mashari-ul-Ashwaq, Ibn Nuhas 1/31).

There is also the narrator Yahya bin Al-Ula who is a known liar and forgerer of hadith (Ahmad). Amru bin Ali, An-Nasai and Ad-Daraqutni state, “His hadith are renounced.” Ibn Adi states, “His hadith are false.” (Tahzeeb-ut-Tahzeeb 11/261-262)

Ibn Hajar said, “He was accused of forging hadith.” (At-Taghrib). Adh-dhahabi said, “Abu Hatim said that he is not a strong narrator, Ibn Ma’een classified him as weak and Ad-Daraqutni said that he is to be neglected.”

This hadeeth also contradicts clear verses of the Qur’an. Allah the Mighty, the Majestic, says, (Translation of the Meaning),

“Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home), except those who are disabled (by injury or are blind or lame, etc.), and those who strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred in grades those who strive hard and fight with their wealth and their lives above those who sit (at home). Unto each, Allah has promised good (Paradise), but Allah has preferred those who strive hard and fight, above those who sit (at home) by a huge reward; Degrees of (higher) grades from Him, and Forgiveness and Mercy. And Allah is Ever Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Qur’an (4:95-96)

So we need to be aware of who and why this “fabricated” hadeeth is used so much. There is almost no Masjid in the west that one can’t hear it repeated; in such a tone that one would think that it is the most respected of ahadeeth with the strongest of narrations. But it’s not! In fact it is just the opposite as we have just seen. Is it because the emams don’t know this? Is it because the Muslims have not heard evidence to the contrary. NO! This is not the case. This “fabricated” hadeeth is use so freely because it satisfies those who are Muslims for the sake of the disbelievers.

There may be a few sincere Muslims who have not been exposed to the truth regarding this “fabricated” hadeeth. But most of those that spew out this “fabricated” hadeeth don’t fall into this category. They are Muslims for the sake of the disbelievers. Maybe you are thinking, “What is he talking about, Muslim for the sake of the disbelievers?” It’s like this; just like the Muslim for the sake of Allah does everything thinking about what Allah will think of him, the Muslim for the sake of the disbelievers does everything thinking what the disbelievers will think of him. So when the Muslim speaks out and proclaims that obligation of Jihad against the disbelievers and the defending of the Muslim lands as the most noble of actions, the misguided hypocrite Muslim speaks out in an effort to minimize Jihad against the disbelievers or to negate it altogether because they wish to please the disbelievers.

Whenever the interests of the disbelievers are threatened or harmed by Muslims he is the first to jump to their defense. He would speak against his brothers and betray them. He may even advise Muslims to spy against one another and report to the authorities. For him fighting for Islam, and for the Ummah is terrorism, but he manages to shop for a fatwa that would allow him to serve in the armies of the disbelievers and fight against his brothers. Being a Muslim for the sake of the disbelievers permeates his every action. If he meets a Muslim he frowns and if he meets a disbeliever his face beams with a smile.

In fact there are some Muslims who are so much Muslim for the sake of kuffar that they do not even like Muslims who call the kuffar, kuffar!

We find the ummah in this sad state today because for too long the Muslim Ummah – and especially Muslims residing in the lands of the kuffar – have allowed the kuffar to set the agenda: to dictate the terms and conditions of arguments and debates. They want us to be divided and apologetic.

It’s time we understand and act upon the truths that the kuffar, with the help of their apostate allies are intent on changing our Deen – on “modernizing it” – and thus demand that we Muslims accommodate ourselves to, and imitate, the ways and the life of the kuffar themselves. The kuffar will use deadly force to not only get their own way and maintain their political, military and economic domination of our lands, but also to prevent the establishment of a land or lands where we can live, as Muslims, ruled only by Shariah, and where the kuffar have no power and no influence over us.

To counter the machinations of the kuffar and the Muslims for the sake of the disbelievers we need to do a couple of things, InshaAllah.

We need to shift the focus away from what has become the most important part of the propagandistic agenda of the kuffar – which is of trying to divide us by insisting: (a) that we reject what they, the kuffar, call the “extremists” and the “terrorists” among us; and (b) that we embrace the “moderate” Islam that they insist is “true Islam” and which they affirm is compatible with their Taghut of democracy and their Taghut of the nation-State.

That is, we need to shift the focus toward their own, kaffir, way of life – toward their hypocrisy, and highlight and explain the utter failure of the decadent societies of the West. We need to expose the deaths and the suffering and the exploitation and the damage that the kuffar of the West have inflicted on people and upon the world. We need to expose the real terrorism of the new Amerikan empire which, in the past sixty years for example, has established over three hundred military bases around the world, has attempted to overthrow over forty foreign governments; which has intervened militarily in the internal affairs of other countries hundreds upon hundreds of times; which has supported oppressive dictators and corrupt governments; which has used chemical weapons against people, and dropped millions upon millions of tons of bombs upon people, and which thus has directly caused the deaths of millions upon millions of people.

We need to not only understand the error of the kaffir way of thinking, but also reject their attempt to have us “understand” our Deen according to their fallible way of thinking. Thus can we revive the authentic Islam of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jammah – the Deen of Jihad fee Sabilillah and Al wala wal Bara – and thus can we do our duty to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and so make the Word of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala supreme.

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“He has sent His Messenger with the correct guidance and the [perfect] Deen, and will make it triumphant [over all other Ways] despite all that the Mushrikoon will do.” 61:69 Interpretation of Meaning

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala also says in the miraculous Quran:

“You who are sincere in belief: It is awe of Allah which causes you to speak the truth.” 33:70 Interpretation of Meaning

In context, this Ayah means that if we are in awe of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala – if we sincerely know and feel how superior is the power of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, if we sincerely believe in the Judgement which awaits us – then we will be motivated to speak the truth, to act honourably, and will not fear or be in awe of or be misguided by those lesser things, including the power of the kuffar, anything the kuffar may devise or have devised, or whatever some leader or some ruler or some kaffir-law may demand that we do, or do not do.

The Role of the Wife in Islaam

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The blessed Prophet (saw) said, "The whole world is a provision, and the best object of provision in this world is the pious woman."
In Islaam, the wife plays a pivotal role in married life and her role necessitates that she possess certain qualities, thus making her a good wife. Her thoughts, speech, actions and inclinations are all for the sake of gaining the pleasure of Allaah (swt), The Lord of the Universe. When a wife seeks to please her husband, ultimately it is the pleasure of Allaah (swt) that she wishes to seek. The qualities that a wife should possess, which are liked by her Creator have been outlined in Soorah al-A hzaab. The Muslim woman is a true woman, humble, patient, constant, guards her modesty in her husband's absence, maintains integrity in times of adversity and prosperity and engages much in the praise of Allaah (swt).
When a Muslim wife marries she must understand that she has certain roles and responsibilities in Islaam, which are unique by her Creator. Allaah (swt) has made women different to men as mentioned in the Noble Qur'aan, "And wish not for the things which Allaah (swt) has made some of you excel others and for men there is reward for what they have earned and likewise for women there is reward for what they have earned, ask Allaah of His bounty, surely, Allaah is ever All-Knower of everything." (EMQ-4:32).
We can see from this aayah that Allaah (swt) has made clear distinction between a man and a woman's role and it is not lawful for a man or woman to question the defined roles as Allaah (swt) says, "It is not lawful for a man or woman when Allaah and His Messenger have decided a matter, that they should have a say over it." (EMQ 33: 36)
Hence the Muslim wife being the true servant of Allaah (swt) will serve her husband according to the principles of the Sharee'ah (Islamic law), and in return the husband has certain duties he must fulfil towards his wife. Among other rights, the wife has the right to Nafaqah, which is food, clothing and shelter, from her husband. He is obliged to spend from his wealth for it even if she possesses her own wealth. Muhammad (saw) said, "Your wives have a right on you that you provide them with food, clothing and shelter in a fitting manner." (Muslim)
It is important to note that when the wife carries out her duties towards her husband, she does it as an act of submission to her Creator; hence her reward is from her Creator. The Prophet (saw) loved his wives for their piety. 'Aa-ishah (ra) once narrated the fine qualities of Zaynab (ra), the seventh wife of the Prophet (saw): "Zaynab was the one who was somewhat equal in rank with me in the eyes of Allaah's Messenger and I have never seen a woman more advanced in piety than Zaynab, more god-conscious, more truthful, more alive to the ties of blood, more generous and having more sense of self sacrifice in practical life and having more charitable disposition and thus more closer to Allaah."
Such great Muslim women are examples for us, worthy of emulation, from which a Muslim woman can learn purity, strength of character, soundness of belief and wisdom. For emulation of the Mothers of Paradise can only lead us to the bounty of paradise (inshaa-Allaah). Abu Nu'aym narrated that the Prophet (saw) said, "When a woman observes the five times of prayer, fasts during Ramadhan preserves her chastity and obeys her husband, she may enter paradise by any of the gates she wishes." (al-Bukhaari, al-Muwa tta' and Musnad of Imaam Ahmad).

The attributes of the Munaafiqeen

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Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says in the Qur’an:
“Verily, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths (grade) of the Fire; no helper will you find for them.” (EMQ An-Nisaa’, 4: 145)
The hypocrites are the most evil of all people and are eligible for the greatest of punishments in the hereafter. This is because they appear to be practicing Muslims, but yet they are the worst of all enemies as they conceal kufr and shirk. The importance of studying hypocrisy is as vital as studying Tawheed as they are both connected. If we do not study what kufr, shirk and nifaaq is, it is inevitable for us to fall into it, and hence become kaffir (Allah forbid). If one does not know the attributes of the Mushrikeen, he will become Mushrik. And likewise, if one does not know the attributes of the hypocrites he will become one.
Only the Mu’min (believer) and the true Muslim (submitter) is afraid of committing nifaaq or kufr, and it is only the Muwahhid (monotheist) who is afraid of committing shirk. The only person who is free from any concerns related to kufr, shirk and hypocrisy is the kaffir. The primary concern of any Muslim is to keep as far away from kufr, shirk and nifaaq as possible, and then to worship Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) exclusively.
It is narrated in Saheeh al-Bukharie by Ibn Abee Mulaikah, who said:
‘I met thirty companions of the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) and each one of them was afraid of becoming a hypocrite, and none of them said that he was as strong as Jibreel or Meekaa-eel.’ And Hasan (al-Basrie) said: ‘It is only a believer who fears from hypocrisy, and it is only a hypocrite who feels safe from it (hypocrisy).’ (Saheeh al-Bukharie, Kitaab ul-Eemaan, chapter 36)
And the messenger Ibraaheem (alayhi assalam) said:
"…O my Lord! Make this city (Makkah) one of peace and security, and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.” (EMQ Ibraaheem, 14: 35)
One must ponder after reading such revelations that if the companions of the messenger Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) used to fear from hypocrisy, for greater reason should we not fear from it? If one of the greatest of prophets such as Ibraaheem (alayhi assalam) was fearful from shirk, should we not be? However it is very sad to see that in today’s reality it is very rare to find people who are afraid of committing sin, let alone becoming kaffir, munaafiq or mushrik! People seem to have this idea that they will go to Jannah automatically and sail through the Day of Accountability.
Therefore, we should not be naïve and wake up to the very realistic possibilities of becoming Kaffir, Mushrik or Munaafiq by taking the necessary precautions and immunizations. The best we can do is by fulfilling all of Allah’s commands and to study Tawheed thoroughly. Then after this, whether we die Muslim or Kaafir is in the hands of Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala); may Allah accept our deeds and make us die in the state of Eemaan and Tawheed, Aameen.
The messenger Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) taught us to always ask Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) to die in the state of Eemaan and Tawheed due to the fact that Allah is the one who controls our heart and he can turn it the way he wants whenever he wants:
‘Oh Allah forgive our living and our dead, our present and our absent, our young and our old, our male and our female. Oh Allah, whosoever of us you keep alive, keep him alive on Islam, and whosoever of us you cause to die, cause him to die in Eemaan. Oh Allah do not deprive us of our reward and do not subject to trials after his death.’ (Riyaad us- Saaliheen, book of visiting the sick #936)
If there was no possibility of becoming kaffir, the messenger Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) wouldn’t have taught us to ask Allah to make us live by Islam and die in Eemaan. Let us now, with the will of Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) study some of the attributes of the hypocrites:

The attributes of the Munaafiqeen

1. They claim to be believers

Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says in the Qur’an:
“When the hypocrites come to you they say: ‘We bear witness that you are indeed the Messenger of Allah.’ Allah knows that you are indeed His Messenger and Allah bears witness that the hypocrites are liars indeed.” (EMQ al- Munaafiqoun, 63: 1)
Allah describes the hypocrites as people who claim that they are believers, yet they are really kafir. He calls them liars and disbelievers despite the fact that they explicitly claim by their tongues that they are Muslims and testify ‘Laa ilaaha illaa Allah’. This is a very frightening point for any Muslim as we all claim to be believers, but yet how do we know that we are not the opposite? In another verse Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
“Have you seen those (hypocrites) who claim that they believe in that which has been sent down to you, and that which was sent down before you…” (EMQ an-Nisaa, 4: 60)
Therefore we must all be aware that claiming to be Muslims alone does not guarantee us to be from the people of Jannah, and neither does it save us from hypocrisy. Without fulfilling Allah’s commands, keeping away from Taaghout and asking Allah to keep us in the state of Eemaan, we might accidentally (or even purposely for some people) fall into the traps of hypocrisy, shirk and kufr.
However, there are two types of nifaaq, nifaaq akbar and nifaaq asghar. A person with nifaaq akbar (a real hypocrite) is actually a kaffir pretending to be a Muslim. Therefore he does not think to himself that he is a believer, rather he is claiming to be so in order to gain sanctity for his life. The nifaaq asghar could be found in a Muslim, who does believe he is a Muslim and also claims to be one. Therefore there are two levels of hypocrisy, one is a kafir pretending to be a Muslim, and the other is an actual Muslim committing acts of hypocrisy.

2. They don’t have Talaazum

At-Talaazum means molding between the inner and the outer, i.e. to say and practice what you believe in. Every Muslim and kaffir has Talaazum; a Muslim believes in Allah and manifests this in his actions (e.g. salaat) and sayings (e.g. tasbeeh). Likewise, every kaffir hates Allah and his deen and hence we see them verbally declaring war against Islam and Muslims (sayings), and acting upon this by killing innocent Muslim women, children and elderly (actions).
However, the hypocrites have no Talaazum between the inner and the outer which makes them one of the most complicated of all people. This is because they say what they do not believe in and practice Islam in order to be seen by men. Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
“And of mankind, there are some (hypocrites) who say: "We believe in Allah and the Last Day" while in fact they believe not.” (EMQ al-Baqarah, 2: 8)

3. They seek to deceive Allah and the believers

Allah says in the Qur’an:
“They (think to) deceive Allah and those who believe, while they only deceive themselves, and perceive (it) not!” (EMQ al-Baqarah, 2: 9)
And:
“Verily, the hypocrites seek to deceive Allah, but it is He who deceives them. And when they stand up for As -Salaat (the prayer), they stand with laziness and to be seen of men, and they do not remember Allah but little.” (EMQ an-Nisaa, 4:142)
The hypocrites deceive themselves by claiming to be believers, while in fact they are kaffir. They seek to sanctify their lives by testifying the shahaadah whilst in actual fact they have no sanctity for their lives as they are not Muslim. Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) has created two camps; the camp of Islam and the camp of Kufr, yet these hypocrites wish if they can remain in both camps simultaneously. They want to benefit from the privileges of Islam and eemaan such as inheritance, honor, dignity, brotherhood, respect, ‘Eid celebrations and rewards etc. but also wish to follow the kaffir way of life and doctrines.

4. They have a disease in their hearts

Allah says in the Qur’an:
“In their hearts is a disease (of doubt and hypocrisy) and Allah has increased their disease.” (EMQ al-Baqarah, 2: 10)
In the tafseer (explanation) of Ibn Katheer, he mentions that the term ‘disease’ in this verse means ‘doubt’. Hence, we always see those who have signs of hypocrisy often doubting the ‘Ulamaa, Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) and the Mujahideen etc. They doubt many aspects of the deen, such as the life after death, paradise and the Day of Judgment; hence they step outside the fold of Islam.

5. They are liars, break promises and are untrustworthy

Continuing from the same verse above, Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
“A painful torment is theirs because they used to tell lies.” (EMQ al-Baqarah, 2: 10)
And:
“When the hypocrites come to you they say: ‘We bear witness that you are indeed the Messenger of Allah.’ Allah knows that you are indeed His Messenger and Allah bears witness that the hypocrites are liars indeed.” (EMQ al- Munaafiqoun, 63: 1)
The most famous attributes of the Munaafiqoun is that they are liars, always breaking their promises and are untrustworthy whenever you entrust them with something. The messenger Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) also said in the famous hadeeth:
“The signs of a hypocrite are three: When he speaks he lies, when he promises he breaks it and when he is trusted, he proves to be untrustworthy.” (Saheeh al-Bukharie, book of Eemaan, chapter 24: the signs of a hypocrite #33)

6. They become abusive when arguing

Due to their lack of knowledge and guidance, the hypocrites are known to be people who become very argumentative and abusive when he or she is involved in a discussion or argument. When they cannot provide answers for a certain issue or represent their case properly they become abusive (using foul language, swear words etc.) and obnoxious. The messenger Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said in a different narration of the same hadeeth above:
“…and when he quarrels he becomes abusive (evil and insulting).” (Al-Bukharie #34)

7. They betray their covenants, treaties and contracts

During the time of amin (security) in the UK, people often used to ask the question ‘how can I break my covenant’. The Muslim never breaks his covenant as it is a great sin in Islam and another sign of a hypocrite. Again, the messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said in the same hadeeth as above, but in a different narration:
‘…and when he has a covenant (or contract) he betrays it.’ (Al-Bukharie #34)
Furthermore, the messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) has informed us of the humiliation that is in store for the one who intentionally violates his covenant:
‘For every betrayer he will have a banner on the Day of Judgment, proclaiming: this is so-and-so who betrayed his covenant.’ (Riyaad us-Saaliheen #1585)

8. They are the cause of fitnah and corruption, yet claim to be peace-makers

The hypocrites always comment on and look to the faults of others, and never stop to think about their own mistakes and sins. They are always making fitnah and corruption, but yet point their fingers to someone else other than themselves. Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
“And when it is said to them: ‘Make not mischief on the earth,’ they say: ‘We are only peacemakers.’ Verily! They are the ones who make mischief, but they perceive not.” (EMQ al-Baqarah, 2: 11-12)
In this verse, almighty Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) informs us that the hypocrites are the cause of fitnah (trials and corruption), yet they claim to be peace-makers. What is more surprising to know about is that they are completely unaware of the fact that they are the mischief makers. They strongly believe they are good, well-mannered people and establish peace on the earth, but Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) informs us that they are completely the opposite.

9. They make Tahaakum (arbitration) to Taaghout

Allah says in the Qur’an:
“Have you seen those (hypocrites) who claim that they believe in that which has been sent down to you, and that which was sent down before you, and they wish to go for judgment (in their disputes) to the Taaghout (false judges, presidents, prime-ministers etc.) while they have been ordered to reject them. But Shaytan (Satan) wishes to lead them far astray.” (EMQ an-Nisaa, 4: 60)
In this verse Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) reminds us of some of the points which are mentioned above, such as that they claim to believe in that which was revealed from almighty Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala). But he also informs us of another attribute of the hypocrites, which is of arbitration to Taaghout (man-made law, magicians etc.).
Arbitration to other than Allah is shirk akbar (one of the greatest and unforgivable sins), yet these hypocrites are described as those who not only regularly arbitrate to other than Allah, but also seek and have the willingness to refer to other than Allah to solve any disputes. They are people who continuously justify their apostasy, and in the worst case scenarios they may even quote a verse or two out of context in order to justify their corruption.

10. They are pleasing to ones’ ears, have beautiful recitation and rational arguments

One of the greatest and influential talents of the hypocrites is that they can mislead and fool people by their ‘impressive’ rational arguments or amusing recitation. Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says in the Qur’an:
“And when you look at them, their bodies please you; and when they speak, you listen to their words. They are as blocks of wood propped up. They think that every cry is against them. They are the enemies, so beware of them. May Allah curse them! How are they denying (or deviating from) the Right Path.” (EMQ al-Munaafiqoun, 63: 4)
Furthermore, the messenger of Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) said:
“There will appear some people among you whose salaah will make you look down upon yours, and whose fasting will make you look down upon yours, and whose good deeds will make you look down upon yours. They will recite the Qur’an but it will not go past their throats (they will have no understanding of what they are reciting). They will go outside the fold of Islam the way the arrow leaves the bow…’ (Al-Bukharie, book: virtues of the Qur’an, hadeeth #578)

11. They fear from the Qur’an to address them, and do not look to their own faults

It is from the Sunnah of the messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) and his companions (Radiallahu Anhum) to recite the Qur’an in a way where you can apply it to yourself, and as though Allah is speaking to you directly. However, the hypocrites never like to admit their mistakes and recite the Qur’an as though Allah is addressing them. Hence Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
“The hypocrites fear lest a Surah (chapter of the Qur’an) should be revealed about them, showing them what is in their hearts..." (EMQ at-Tawbah, 9: 64)
Therefore, whenever we are studying the deen we should always apply what we learn to ourselves, looking to correct our mistakes before picking on the mistakes of others.

12. They mock the believers and Islam

Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says in continuation of the same verse above:
“…Say: ‘(Go ahead and) mock! But certainly Allah will bring to light all that you fear.’" (EMQ at-Tawbah, 9: 64)
This verse was revealed during the battle of Tabouk concerning those munafiqoun who were mocking the believers, saying that their memorization of the Qur’an gave them nothing but big stomachs. This same kind of sarcasm and mocking is very common to see today from the moderate sell-out Muslims who mock the Mujahideen and the Islamic activists who are working to see the black flag of Islam over 10 Downing Street or the Whitehouse.
It is very common to hear the hypocrites saying ‘look at these people, they believe to be working to re-establish Khilafah (or support Jihad) or ‘how can uneducated people be able to establish the Islamic state?’ etc. These are just some examples of the statements of those who have a disease in their hearts. Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) also informs us of the excuses they use to justify their apostasy:
“If you ask them (about their mocking), they say: ‘We were only talking idly and joking.’ Say: ‘Was it at Allah, and His Aayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and His Messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) that you were mocking?’ Make no excuse; you have disbelieved after you had believed. If we pardon some of you, we will punish others amongst you because they were Mujrimoun (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals, etc.).” (EMQ at-Tawbah, 9: 65-66)
Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) also says:
“And among them are some who listen to you till, when they go out from you. They say to those who have been given knowledge: ‘What has he said just now (in a mocking tone - not understanding what he has said)?’ Such are men whose hearts Allah has sealed, and they follow their lusts (evil desires).” (EMQ Muhammad, 47: 16)

13. They never go to Jihad, neither participate in any struggle nor make hijrah

During battle of Uhud the Munaafiqoun fled from the battlefield and returned back to Madeenah. Some of the believers became confused in relation to how they should deal with the Munaafiqoun. The companions of the messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) believed that they should be killed wherever they are seen, whereas others were arguing the opposite saying they (the hypocrites) are Muslims and testify the kalimah. In order to solve and clarify this dispute, Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) revealed the following verse:
“Then what is the matter with you that you are divided into two parties about the hypocrites? Allah has cast them back (to disbelief) because of what they have earned. Do you want to guide him whom Allah has made to go astray?
And he whom Allah has made to go astray, you will never find for him any way (of guidance).” (EMQ an-Nisaa, 4: 88)
Furthermore, a hadeeth of the messenger Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) clearly highlights the hypocrisy of the one who has no intention for Jihad:
“He who dies without going to fight in Allah’s cause, nor having the intention of doing so, will die on one of the branches of hypocrisy.’ (Muslim and Riyaad us-Saaliheen, chapter 234, hadeeth number #1341)
With regards to the Hijrah, the hypocrites didn’t want to leave their ‘beloved’ homeland and were afraid of fighting Jihad for the sake of Allah. Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) revealed:
“Verily! As for those whom the angels take (in death) while they are wronging themselves (as they stayed among the disbelievers even though emigration was obligatory for them), they (angels) say (to them): ‘In what (condition) were you?’ They reply: ‘We were weak and oppressed on earth.’ They (angels) say: ‘Was not the earth of Allah spacious enough for you to emigrate therein?’ Such men will find their abode in Hell- What an evil destination! Except the weak ones among men, women and children who cannot devise a plan, nor are they able to direct their way.
For these there is hope that Allah will forgive them, and Allah is Ever Oft Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving.” (EMQ an-Nisaa, 4: 97-99)
It is always important to remember this crucial point that the Munaafiqoun hate Jihaad, the Mujahideen and to make hijrah for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala). If you feel like this then know you have one of the attributes of a hypocrite and ask Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) to save you from nifaaq.

14. They have Muwaalaat (alliance) with the kuffar and live between the Mushrikeen

One of the signs of a person who is indulging in shirk is to live in-between the kuffar and Mushrikeen without distinguishing themselves. The same evidences which are mentioned above can be used to justify this point, as well as the hadeeth of the messenger (salla Allahu alaayhi wa sallam) who said:
‘I am free from any Muslim who lives between the mushrikeen and does not distinguish their fire (from the kuffar).’ (Sunan Abou Daawud, book of Jihad, chapter 105, hadeeth #2645)
This hadeeth clearly shows us the dangers of living between the kuffar, integrating and not being distinguished from them. It also highlights the obligation and necessity for Muslims to live together as a community and implement the Sharee’ah; or else the messenger of Allah will disassociate himself from us on the Day of Judgment, at a time when we will be so needy for his intercession.

15. They make numerous excuses not to do their duties and obligations

The hypocrites are always full of excuses to shun away their obligations and duties, as mentioned also in the previous verses. Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says in the Qur’an:
“They (the hypocrites) will present their excuses to you (Muslims), when you return to them. Say (O Muhammad)
‘Present no excuses, we shall not believe you. Allah has already informed us of the news concerning you.’ Allah and
His Messenger will observe your deeds. In the end you will be brought back to the All-Knower of the unseen and the seen, then He (Allah) will inform you of what you used to do." (EMQ at-Tawbah, 9: 94)
Furthermore, during the battle of Tabouk they used many excuses to be exempted from Jihad. One of the excuses they used was the severe heat which Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) had prescribed during the summer months:
Those who stayed away (from Tabouk expedition) rejoiced in their staying behind the Messenger of Allah; they hated to strive and fight with their properties and their lives in the Cause of Allah, and they said:
“March not forth in the heat.” Say: "’The Fire of Hell is more intense in heat’, if only they could understand!” (EMQ at-Tawbah, 9: 81)
Indeed Allah speaks the truth, the heat of hellfire is incomparable to the fire and heat of the dunya. The messenger Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
‘The fire which the son of Aadam kindles with is one part out of 70 parts of the fire of Hell.’ (Tafseer ibn Katheer of the above verse, 9: 81)
Many people make similar excuses in order not to do da’wah, and to prepare themselves for Jihad. They often argue that we should use hikmah (which means ‘rational desire’ based upon the context they are using it in) and may even use a few verses and ahaadeeth which are taken completely out of context. They will always say ‘what is the purpose of doing so-and-so’ or ‘not now, it is not time’ etc.

16. They justify their haraam, kufr and shirk

Allah says in the Qur’an:
“And that He might test the hypocrites, it was said to them: ‘Come, fight in the Way of Allah or (at least) defend yourselves.’ They said: ‘Had we known that fighting will take place, we would certainly have followed you.’ They were that day, nearer to disbelief than to Faith, saying with their mouths what was not in their hearts. And Allah has full knowledge of what they conceal.” (EMQ Al Imraan, 3: 167)
It is well known that the hypocrites always justify their apostasy ‘if only we knew there was da’wah taking place we would have been there’ etc. Allah informs us that people become kaffir or murtad with the excuses of becoming closer to Allah! He (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) almighty says:
“Surely, the deen is for Allah only. And those who take Auliyaa' besides Him say: ‘We worship them only that they may bring us near to Allah.’ Verily, Allah will judge between them concerning that wherein they differ. Truly Allah guides not him who is a liar, and a disbeliever.” (EMQ az Aumar, 39:3)
Therefore it is not surprising to see the hypocrites justifying their kufr and shirk actions of voting for man-made law, going to parliament to legislate law, joining the army or the police etc. The hypocrites and mushrikeen never say ‘I have to commit shirk and kufr or else...’ rather they use so-called ‘Islamic’ excuses and justifications.

17. They commit kufr I’iraad – turn their backs to Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala)

Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
“And when it is said to them: "Come to what Allah has sent down and to the Messenger (Muhammad salla Allahu wa sallam)," you see the hypocrites turn away from you with aversion.” (EMQ an-Nisaa, 4: 61)
And:
“And who does more wrong than he who is reminded of the Aayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, ahkaam etc.) of his Lord, then he turns aside there from? Verily, We shall exact retribution from the Mujrimoun (criminals, disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, etc.).” (EMQ as-Sajdah, 32: 22)
The hypocrites always turn their backs to Ahkaam (divine rules) and the Ulamaa’. When you give them hukm that does not suit them or their situation, they will say ‘I do not follow that opinion’, even though there is no other opinion regarding that issue. When you quote them verses they will say ‘that is your interpretation of the Qur’an’ etc.

18. They command the evil and forbid the good

Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says in his Book:
The hypocrites, men and women, are from one another, they enjoin (on the people) al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief and polytheism of all kinds and all that Islam has forbidden), and forbid (people) from al-Ma'rouf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do), and they close their hands (spending in Allah’s Cause). They have forgotten Allah, so He has forgotten them. Verily, the hypocrites are the Fasiqoun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah).” (EMQ at-Tawbah, 9: 67)
They will try their utmost effort to prevent you from doing da’wah according to the method of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah, calling for Jihad, working for Allah’s deen or even creating awareness about Islam outside the ‘Masjid’ etc. Hence forbid the ma’rouf (the good) and command all forms of munkar (evil), such as voting, joining police, mortgages, insurance etc.

19. They show-off their good deeds

Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
Verily, the hypocrites seek to deceive Allah, but it is He Who deceives them. And when they stand up for As Salaat(the prayer), they stand with laziness and to be seen of men, and they do not remember Allah but little.” (EMQ an-Nisaa,4: 142)
The hypocrites show-off with their Arabic, tajweed – recitation of the Qur’an, adhaan, knowledge etc. They are people who always show-off their good deeds in order to be praised and for people to listen to them. Ar-Riyaa (showing-off) is a great sin and an action of shirk, as all our actions should be done purely for the sake of seeking the pleasure of Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) and not to be praised by people. The Messenger (salla allahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
‘The thing I fear for you the most is shirk asghar. They (believers) asked: ‘what is shirk asghar?’ he (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) replied:
Showing-off.’ (Musnad Imaam Ahmad, volume 5, Musnad: al-Ansaar, hadeeth: Muhammad bin Labeed (Radiallahu Anhu)

20. They wish for you to become kafir like them and follow their path

Allaah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
“They wish that you reject Faith, as they have rejected (Faith), and thus that you all become equal (like one another). So take not Auliyaa' (protectors or friends) from them, till they emigrate in the Way of Allah (to Muhammad salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam). But if they turn back (from Islam), take (hold) of them and kill them wherever you find them, and take neither Auliyaa' (protectors or friends) nor helpers from them.” (EMQ an-Nisaa, 4: 89)
The hypocrites are so evil that they wish for you to become kaffir just like them and to follow their corrupted and evil path.

21. They want us to fear the kuffaar

Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
“Those (i.e. believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said, ‘Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great army), therefore, fear them.’ But it (only) increased them in Eemaan, and they said: ‘Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us).’" (EMQ Aali ‘Imraan, 3: 173)
The hypocrite will always have a defeatist mentality and will always try to incite fear into the hearts of the believers from the kuffar. One cannot be Muslim if they say ‘what can we do, there are too many of them and we do not have enough weapons etc.’ Hence Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:
“It is only Shaitan (Satan) that suggests to you the fear of his Auliyaa' [supporters and friends (polytheists, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger, Muhammad salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam)], so fear them not, but fear Me, if you are (true) believers.” (EMQ Aali ‘Imraan, 3: 175)

22. They are lazy in their Salat

As mentioned in point #19, Allah informs us in the verse (4: 142) that the hypocrites stand with laziness in their salat. Another evidence for this can be found in surah al-Maa’oun:
“So woe unto those performers of Salat (hypocrites), Who delay their Salat (prayer) from their stated fixed times, Those who do good deeds only to be seen (of men),
And refuse Al-Maa'oun (small kindnesses e.g. salt, sugar, water, etc.).” (EMQ al-Maa’oun, 107: 4-7)
The prophet of Allah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) also described the hypocrite as the one who finds salat ul-‘Ishaa and Fajr very difficult to pray (regularly missing Fajr or praying ‘Ishaa too early for the sake of going home to sleep).

23. They show Islam and Eemaan in ease, but curse and ridicule whenever they are faced with any form of hardship or calamity

Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) say:
“And among mankind is he who worships Allah as it were, upon the very edge (i.e. in doubt); if good befalls him, he is content therewith; but if a trial befalls him, he turns back on his face (i.e. reverts back to disbelief after embracing Islam). He loses both this world and the Hereafter. That is the evident loss.” (EMQ al-Hajj, 22: 11)
The hypocrites are always happy with you when everything is nice and easy, professional, well organized, and structured, but when they are being tested by almighty Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) they completely leave Ahl us-Sunnah wal- Jamaa’ah, the deen and their duties.

Conclusion

The purpose of studying this topic is to be aware of the signs of the hypocrite, for the sake of not becoming one. We should ask Allah (subhanahu wa Ta’ala) regularly to save us from hypocrisy, kufr, shirk and bid’ah, and for us to die in the state of Eemaan and Tawheed. We should also always be aware of the high possibilities and chances of becoming kaffir, and prevent this by fulfilling all of Allah’s commandments and our obligations.

Fault Lines - Religion in the military - 25 June 09- Pt1

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Proof of War against Islam

Fault Lines - Religion in the military - 25 June 09- Pt2

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Proof of War against Islam

The Story of the Prophet's Companions: “Competing For Jihad”

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The Story Khaitsamah and His Father

The Prophet’s companions' understanding of Allah’s pleasure, the last day, paradise and other similar subjects are the best understanding of all. It is not us, the people of the end times who are the main reasons for the spread of deen ul Islam to every part of the world.

When Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) prepared to leave for the battle of Badr during which Allah (subhanhu wa ta’ala) really tested the faith of the Muslims, Sa'ad bin Khaitsamah (radhiya Allahu anhu) and his father, Khaitsamah bin Harits (radhiya Allahu anhu), were both contending to be the chosen one and join Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) to Bad’r as either one of them should stay behind to protect the community.

Knowing that, Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) made a decision, "Only one of you could be allowed to go. So cast a ballot between the two of you."

Khaitsamah (radhiya Allahu anhu) said to his son, Sa'ad (radhiya Allahu anhu), "It is better if I go and you just stay to protect the women."

Sa'ad (radhiya Allahu anhu) answered, "If not because of paradise, I will give in to you, O father. However I indeed want to enter paradise."

After the ballot was casted, it was Sa'ad’s name that came out. Therefore, it was him who was allowed to go and join the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) to Badr. He was jubilant and consequently fought the battle valiantly. In the end Sa'ad got his wish as he was killed in that battle.

Thus goes the story of a soul who was a true yearner of paradise.

Such were their enthusiasms, every one of them wished to be amongst the grown-ups in their struggle to defend the religion. Even though they had not reached the age of puberty, their heroic spirits have made stories for the later generations to take lessons from, not only for the children, but also as examples for the adults. They truly showed us how to act in order to defend our religion and struggle for its cause.

It was customary for Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) to instruct those who were ready to go for jihad to parade and stand firm in one line. This practice conformed to what Allah (subhanhu wa ta’ala) wants, and it was also to make it easy for Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) to see and make sure that there was no under-aged amongst them.

This how it happened during the days approaching the battle of Uhud. The Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) was forced to soften down the enthusiasm in the children by sending them back to their parents’ house. Amongst them were Abdullah bin Umar, Zaid bin Tsabit, Usamah bin Zaid, Zaid bin Arqam, Barra bin Azib, Amr bin Hizam, Usaid bin Zhuhair, Urabah bin Aus, Abu Sa'id al Khudri, Samurah bin Jundub, and Rafi' bin Khadij (radhiya Allahu anhum).

The children were frustrated for certain and seeing the frustration in his son, Khadij (radhiya Allahu anhu) tried his best to defend his son and persuaded Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) to allow his son to go to the battlefront. Khadij (radhiya Allahu anhu) said, "My son, Rafi' is good in archery." And true to his father’s words, with a spirit like steel, Rafi' stood on his toe so that he would look taller. In the end Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) allowed Rafi' bin Khadij (radhiya Allahu anhu) to go and join the expedition.

Looking at Rafi'’s (radhiya Allahu anhu) success, Samurah bin Jundub (radhiya Allahu anhu) pleaded with his step-father, Murrah bin Sinan (radhiya Allahu anhu), "Father, Rafi' is allowed to go to fight, but I am not, whereas I am stronger than him. Should there be a competition, I will surely beat him"

Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) agreed and approved for a contest to be held. Both of the boys then competed in front of Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam). Evidently Samurah bin Jundub (radhiya Allahu anhu) managed to beat Rafi' bin Khadij (radhiya Allahu anhu). As a result it was Samurah who was allowed go and participate in the expedition.

The resultant outcome of that contest was really unexpected. The spirit of the other boys soared high into the sky. Many of them rushed back to Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) to offer themselves, hoping to be permitted to go and fight in the battle. However, in the end the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) only allowed a few of them to take part in the battle. Subhanallah.

The speeches and the talks of the companions of Rasulullah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) when it came to jihad was such that it reached a point where it was very much affecting the ambitions and the fighting spirit of their children. As our children today talk empty words about fictional superheroes that have nothing to do with their aqeedah at all, the children of the companions talked about the bravery and the duty of their old folks in raising the kalimah (words) of Allah (subhanhu wa ta’ala).

"Truly Allah loves those who fight in His Cause in battle array, as if they were a solid cemented structure." (Qur’an 61:4)

"And if they had intended to march out, certainly, they would have made some preparation for it..."

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In the Name of Allāh, the Most-Merciful, the Most-Gracious

Praises are due to the One who said:

"And if they had intended to march out, certainly, they would have made some preparation for it, but Allāh was averse to their being sent forth, so He made them lag behind, and it was said (to them), "Sit you among those who sit (at home)." [at-Tawbah: 46]

"Had it been a near gain (booty in front of them) and an easy journey, they would have followed you, but the distance was long for them, and they would swear by Allāh, "If we only could, we would certainly have come forth with you." They destroy their own selves, and Allāh knows that they are liars." [at-Tawbah: 42]

"But when fighting was ordered for them, they turned away, all except a few of them. And Allāh is All-Aware of the Thālimūn (polytheists and wrong-doers)." [al-Baqarah: 246]
And may Peace and Prayers be upon al-Mustafā al-Amīn who warns us saying:

“Whoever dies and does not have, upon his neck, the Pledge of Allegiance (Al-Bay’ah); he dies the death of pre-Islamic Ignorance (Jāhiliyyah).”[Narrated by Muslim from Ibn ‘Umar, may Allāh be pleased with them]

..And Says:

"Whoever does not fight, or take good care or the family that a fighter has left behind, Allāh will inflict him with a calamity before the Day of Resurrection" [Narrated by Abī Dāwūd from Abī Umāmah, may Allāh be pleased with him]

Stand up, O Brother, and search for a merchandise that will not fallow and will save you from a painful torment…

“O, You who believe! Shall I guide you to a commerce that will save you from a painful torment? "That you believe in Allāh and His Messenger, and that you strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allāh with your wealth and your lives, that will be better for you, if you but know! (If you do so) He will forgive you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow, and pleasant dwelling in Gardens of 'Adn -Eternity ['Adn (Edn) Paradise], that is indeed the great success. And also (He will give you) another (blessing) which you love, help from Allāh (against your enemies) and a near victory. And give glad tidings to the believers." [as-Saff: 10-13]

Stand up, O Brother, and help brothers of yours asking for your help...

"What is the matter with you? Why do you not help one another?” [as-Sāffāt: 25]

Stand up, O Brother, for you are not a cuckold...

Isn't the chaste girl of ‘Irāq your Sister?! Isn't the pure woman of Pakistan your Honor?! Don’t the scattered bodies of the children of Fillistine concern you?!

"And what is wrong with you that you fight not in the Cause of Allāh, and for those weak, ill-treated and oppressed among men, women, and children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from You one who will protect, and raise for us from You one who will help."" [an-Nisā': 75]

Are you pleased with the Cross to be planted in your land and you remain silent?!

Are you pleased with the Jews to shake their heads in the Masjid al-Aqsā?!

Are you pleased that all the Lands of Islam to be occupied and ruled by other than the Sharī'ah of Allāh?!

"And whosoever does not judge by what Allāh has revealed, such are the Kāfirūn (disbelievers)" [al-Mā'idah: 44]

Does it please you that the enemies desecrate the ‘Irāqi Masājid and bombard the Ma'āthin in Shīshān?!

Don't you know that without Jihād, the Earth would have been corrupted, the Masājid would have been destroyed, and people would have been prevented from the remembrance of Allāh..?!

“And if Allah did not check one set of people by means of another, the earth would indeed be full of mischief. But Allah is full of Bounty to the 'Ālamīn (mankind, jinns and all that exists)." [al-Baqarah: 251]

"For had it not been that Allāh checks one set of people by means of another, monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, wherein the Name of Allāh is mentioned much would surely have been pulled down. Verily, Allāh will help those who help His (Cause). Truly, Allāh is All-Strong, All-Mighty." [al-Hajj : 40]

Does it please you to come across the Āyāt of Jihād and Qitāl, and then you become one of those whom Allāh had said to:

"Then do you believe in a part of the Scripture and reject the rest? Then what is the recompense of those who do so among you, except disgrace in the life of this world, and on the Day of Resurrection they shall be consigned to the most grievous torment. And Allāh is not unaware of what you do." [al-Baqarah : 85]

Doesn't the wills of your beloved Muhammad- Salla Allāhu 'Alayhi Wa Sallam- deprive you from sleep:

"Expel the Polytheists from the Arab Peninsula" "Free the Suffering POW"

What is the matter with you that you don't prepare your weapons and equipment?!

"And make ready against them all you can of power, including steeds of war to threaten the enemy of Allāh and your enemy, and others besides whom, you may not know but whom Allāh does know. And whatever you shall spend in the Cause of Allāh shall be repaid unto you, and you shall not be treated unjustly." [al-Anfāl: 60]

What is the matter with you that you don't incite your children and brethren?! For you have no excuse today, and you have nowhere to run... you are not tasked except for yourself…

"Then fight in the Cause of Allāh, you are not tasked (held responsible) except for yourself, and incite the believers, it may be that Allāh will restrain the evil might of the disbelievers. And Allāh is Stronger in Might and Stronger in punishing." [an-Nisaa': 84]

So wake up, O Lions of Islām, for Allāh is with you, and whomever Allāh is with will never be defeated because of fewness!

And if the Ummah comes together to harm you with something, they wouldn't be able to harm you except with something that Allāh had written upon you, Pens have been raised and Papers have dried.

When I write to you, O Brother, I feared for myself and you, to become one of those who abandoned Jihād for the love of the Family and Children so then we gain the Torment of Allāh and His Punishment:

"Say: If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your kindred, the wealth that you have gained, the commerce in which you fear a decline, and the dwellings in which you delight … are dearer to you than Allāh and His Messenger, and striving hard and fighting in His Cause, then wait until Allāh brings about His Decision (torment). And Allāh guides not the people who are al-Fāsiqūn (the rebellious, disobedient to Allāh)." [at-Tawbah: 24]

Or that what Allāh says becomes true on us, when He says:

"O, you who believe! What is the matter with you, that when you are asked to march forth in the Cause of Allāh (i.e. Jihād) you cling heavily to the earth? Are you pleased with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? But little is the enjoyment of the life of this world as compared with the Hereafter. If you march not forth, He will punish you with a painful torment and will replace you by another people, and you cannot harm Him at all, and Allāh is Able to do all things." [at-Tawbah: 38-39]

How, and Allāh had ordered the Believers:

"And fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and polytheism: i.e. worshipping others besides Allah) and the religion (worship) will all be for Allāh Alone [in the whole of the world]. But if they cease (worshipping others besides Allah), then certainly, Allāh is all-Seer of what they do." [al-Anfaal : 39]

"Fight against those who believe not in Allāh, nor in the Last Day, nor forbid that which has been forbidden by Allāh and His Messenger and those who acknowledge not the religion of truth among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), until they pay the Jizyah with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued." [at-Tawbah : 29]

"O, you who believe! Fight those of the disbelievers who are close to you, and let them find harshness in you, and know that Allāh is with those who are the Al-Muttaqūn (the pious)." [at-Tawbah: 123]

"Fight against them so that Allāh will punish them by your hands and disgrace them and give you victory over them and heal the breasts of a believing people, and remove the anger of their (believers') hearts. Allāh accepts the repentance of whom He wills. Allāh is All-Knowing, All-Wise." [at-Tawbah: 14-15]

"O, you who believe! What is the matter with you, that when you are asked to march forth in the Cause of Allāh you cling heavily to the earth? Are you pleased with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? But little is the enjoyment of the life of this world as compared with the Hereafter. If you march not forth, He will punish you with a painful torment and will replace you by another people, and you cannot harm Him at all, and Allāh is Able to do all things. If you help him not (it does not matter), for Allāh did indeed help him when the disbelievers drove him out, the second of two, when they were in the cave, and he said to his companion: "Be not sad (or afraid), surely Allāh is with us." Then Allāh sent down His Sakīnah (calmness, tranquility, peace, etc.) upon him, and strengthened him with forces (angels) which you saw not, and made the word of those who disbelieved the lowermost, while it was the Word of Allāh that became the uppermost, and Allāh is All-Mighty, All-Wise." [at-Tawbah: 38-40]

"Jihād is ordained for you though you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allāh knows but you do not know." [al-Baqarah: 216]

"Then kill the Mushrikūn wherever you find them, and capture them and besiege them, and prepare for them each and every ambush." [at-Tawbah: 5]

"March forth, whether you are light (being healthy, young and wealthy) or heavy (being ill, old and poor), strive hard with your wealth and your lives in the Cause of Allāh. This is better for you, if you but knew." [at-Tawbah: 41] (This Āyah left no excuse for anyone)

"So, when you meet (in fighting Jihād in Allāh's Cause), those who disbelieve smite at their necks till when you have killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly.."[Muhammad: 4]