EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL & NEWS
Since the Marshall Plan was devised by the British and
Americans following the Second World War, the Muslim
world has been ruled by oppressive and egotistical
individuals, who were either installed by Western regimes
or remained in power as they served the economic and
political interests of the leading nation at that time.
The situation remains the same today, hence the terms
‘puppets of the West’ or ‘lapdogs’ are often used when
describing the subordinate relationships the so called
Muslim rulers have with their Western counterparts.
Such terms are given more credence when they spend
billions of dollars supporting Western interests at the
expense of their own people, as illustrated by the recent
$7.3 billion investment in Barclays bank by the Qatari
and Abu Dhabi royal families.
The vast majority of Muslim countries are plagued by
civil unrest as the people suffer from poverty, ill health,
lack of opportunities and a poor quality of life, however
in order to crush any opposition or popular uprising the
leaders cling to power by imprisoning, torturing and
even executing their own people. History is littered with
their acts of betrayal against their own citizens and the
Muslim Ummah. This betrayal has been highlighted
once again, as these leaders stood back and watched the
massacre in Palestine.
Many Muslims are at a loss to explain why these rulers
do not act whilst others are lobbying them to send their
armies to defend the Palestinian people. In light of this
fact, in this issue we have focused on the Arab countries
surrounding the illegitimate state of Israel and have
listed some examples of their betrayal, making it clear
why they have taken no action.
Despite all the suffering we are witnessing, a significant
number of Muslims living in the West have little concern
for the affairs of the Ummah and have adopted the
mindset and lifestyle of the Kuffar (non-Muslims). As
a result of which they value and partake in celebrations
such as Valentines Day without understanding the origins
of such events, which in fact oppose the very essence of
Islam as detailed in our article on page 7.
Finally, as Barack Obama is inaugurated as President of
the United States the world awaits to see if he will fulfil
his pledge and close the detention centre at Guantanamo
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Bay. Despite the fact the centre receives very little media
coverage it continues to detain and torture innocent
Muslims, hence in our news section we highlight what
has been taking place there over the last seven years since
it opened on January 11th 2002.
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THE GAZA
MASSACRE
As the world’s media broadcasted pictures of carnage
and destruction, thousands of people took to the streets
around the world in protest against the Israeli massacre in
Gaza. Despite this the ‘international community’ remained
complicit in this murder. The false claims of concern for the
Palestinian people were obvious for all to see. In particular
the US and UK governments, who vetoed or abstained
from passing a resolution calling for an end to the siege.
Similarly was the case for all the other European countries,
who abstained from passing a UN Human Rights Council
resolution which called for an international mission to be
sent immediately to the Gaza strip to put a stop to Israel’s
crimes.
412+ Children Killed
1,855+ Children Wounded
Subsequently, the military onslaught intensified as Israeli
troops and reservists, supported by warplanes and navy
gun boats, moved into the southern and eastern suburbs
of Gaza city, bringing more death and destruction. The
US based Human Rights Watch reported its staff had
observed the use of the chemical white phosphorus by
the Israeli army when shelling Gaza City and the Jabaliya
district. White phosphorous burns human flesh to the bone
and also burns everything it touches causing irreparable
damage. The group said “the problem is that it covers such
a wide area that when white phosphorous wafers come
down, over 100 in each artillery shell, they burn everything
they touch and don’t stop burning until they are done.”
Such barbaric acts of aggression have reduced Gaza to a
derelict wasteland. Civilian buildings were not spared as
homes, mosques, schools, clinics and municipal buildings
were all bombed, leaving the Muslims of Gaza without the
infrastructure they need to meet their basic needs.
Gaza was already suffering from a humanitarian crisis
before the attacks, due to the Israeli aid blockades stopping
any food or medicine from entering. Yet the three week
bombardment of Gaza highlighted the essential objective
of the Israeli government and its onslaught was to murder
as many Muslim as possible.
Israel has neither any respect for human life nor any
desire for peace. By indiscriminately targeting a civilian
population and the buildings in which they sought refuge,
with chemical weapons, shows that Israel wanted to
murder as many Muslim as possible.
The Jews have hatred for Islam and Muslims as Allah (swt)
tell us in the Quran
“Verily, you will find the strongest among men in enmity to the
believers the Jews and those who are idolators.” [EMQ 5:82]
As Muslims we are obliged to support the liberation of
Palestine and all Muslim lands from occupying forces
either physically, verbally or financially as much as we
can and we need to raise our voices against the tyranny,
injustice and oppression wherever it may be.
GUANTANAMO BAY:
THE AMERICAN INQUISITION
Shortly after 9/11 the US administration issued a directive
to the CIA giving them the power to set up detention
facilities abroad known as ‘Black Sites’, which would
operate outside of any international laws or conventions.
Kidnapped Muslims were assigned a status of unlawful
combatants and were dehumanised and paraded as if they
were the world’s most dangerous men and women.
The inquisitors were subsequently not accountable for the
methods they employed to extract information. As a result
of the media coverage, when some of the methods used
were questioned and likened to Gestapo style tactics, the
sick response from the Republicans was that these are not
torture techniques rather they are ‘Enhanced Interrogation
Techniques’. It should be noted that at the height of the
war, no Democrat or Republican politician condemned
such treatment.
To date around 800 Muslims from 46 different countries
have endured torture and suffering at the hands of the
US government and its guards. Typical forms of cruelty
include sleep deprivation, exposure to snakes, tarantulas
and scorpions, stripping and forced nudity, humiliating
body searches, racial and religious hatred, sexual abuse,
solitary confinement, forced crawling, stress positions,
forced kneeling and standing, arms handcuffed above
heads, death threats, rape, punching, kicking, hooding,
forced shaving, food and water deprivation, electric
shocks, cigarette burns, water boarding or simulated
drowning using cellophane and officers urinating on
detainees. The irony is that similar coercion methods
were denounced when employed by foreign governments
against US soldiers, for example by the Japanese and the
Germans during WWII.
Water boarding is a technique
which has its origins in the Spanish
Inquisition, whereby a prisoner is
bound to a board, feet raised and head
slightly below the feet, cellophane is
wrapped over the prisoner's face and
water is poured over him, inducing a
feeling of drowning.
Around 500 Muslim prisoners have
been transferred (not released) from Guantanamo only to
be held in custody by a different barbaric regime, where
the nightmare of Guantanamo is relived in a different
country.
Even more worrying is the fact that the concept of the
‘Ghost’ prisoner has become an accepted part of this so
called ‘War on Terror’. ‘Ghost’ prisoners are those who are
hidden from the eyes of the world. Camp Delta is a visible
deliberate distraction. ‘Ghost’ prisoner estimates range
in the tens of thousands and sadly endure even more
horrendous interrogation techniques than those used at
Guantanamo.
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: Secure the
release of (all) the (Muslim) prisoners. [Bukhari]
CURRENT NEWS
ANOTHER
CALAMITY
BANGLADESH
IN
After decades of floods, hurricanes and other natural
disasters, news of another calamity in Bangladesh may
not be surprising; however, the latest catastrophe to
hit Bangladesh is far more destructive than all those
mentioned above. After two years of military rule, which
exposed the corruption of former leaders Sheikh Hasina
and Khaleda Zia, the recent elections saw them both return
as candidates for the post of Prime Minister.
The Muslims of Bangladesh have endured years of poverty,
violence, oppression and tyranny under nationalistic
man-made law but have not learnt any lessons from their
history, demonstrated by the fact they have once again
elected Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister. Her victory will
bring more misery and oppression as Allah (swt) says
“Whoever rules by other than what Allah has revealed, they are
oppressors.” [EMQ 5:46]
Furthermore, Bangladesh, one of the poorest countries in
the world, has no hope of prosperity as long as it is ruled by
apostate women such as Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina,
as foretold by the Prophet (saw) who said, “Any nation that
makes a woman their leader will never prosper.” [Bukhari]
Sheikh Hasina, praised by George Bush as being the
‘secular choice’, is famed for her opposition to any form of
Islamic influence in government, her loathing of Shariah
law, for vilifying the Taliban and her promotion of secular
Kufr (non-Islamic) law in Bangladesh. Despite feigning
some level of Imaan (conviction and declaration of Islam),
she has never claimed she will rule by Islamic law, rather
that she will rule and judge according to the democratic
desires of parliament.
Regarding such people Allah (swt) says,
“Have you seen those who claim to believe in what was revealed
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to you (O Muhammad) and in what was revealed before you
(i.e. to the previous prophets) and they wish to arbitrate to the
Taghoot (any man, jinn or law etc that is worshipped, obeyed
or followed instead of Allah) while they were ordered to reject
it? Verily the Shaytaan wishes to mislead them with a clear
misguidance.” [EMQ 4:60]
The right of legislation belongs to Allah (swt) alone, as
made clear by numerous evidences from the Quran and
Sunnah, hence it is binding upon all Muslims to reject the
authority of nationalistic and secular governments such
as Bangladesh and continue to call for the Shariah to be
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On the 27th December 2009 the illegitimate state of Israel
launched its most brutal and murderous campaign to date
on the poor, innocent and defenceless Muslims of Gaza, in
occupied Palestine. Gaza in recent weeks has been bombed
beyond all recognition by one of the most sophisticated
armies in the world, unleashing their arsenal of weaponry
and artillery upon its Muslim inhabitants.
The world has watched in horror as men, women and
children were murdered indiscriminately by a brutal,
arrogant and tyrannical state, a state that has become
accustomed to the subjugation, killing, torture and torment
of Muslims.
The complicity for Israel’s crimes by the international
community was clear for all to see, not a single nation
condemned the murder of innocent Muslims or the
complete destruction of civilian infrastructure. Instead
procrastination over an immediate ceasefire by western
governments at the United Nations gave Israel further time
to meet its military objectives. Ultimately all diplomatic
efforts were rendered useless, as the USA, Israel’s adoptive
father, vetoed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-
fire.
Furthermore, European diplomats, engaged in the façade
of shuttle diplomacy, in an attempt to gain favourable
public opinion towards ending the conflict. Such a response
is expected from a disbelieving community, full of hatred
and animosity towards Islam and Muslims, as Allah (swt)
says,
“And they will never cease fighting you until they turn you
back from your religion (Islamic Monotheism) if they can.”
[EMQ 2:217]
However, the most evil and criminal act regarding the
massacre in Palestine has to be the complicit nature of the
Arab regimes in endorsing this operation. The betrayal
of the Arab regimes dates back to the destruction of the
Islamic state, an unprecedented event in Islamic history
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of such political magnitude that it precipitated the
humiliation, subjugation and mass killing of Muslims and
the occupation of Muslim land, which we witness today.
If we have a cursory look at the countries that constitute
the Middle-East today we find monarchical dictatorships
where the rulers are puppets for the disbelieving nations,
such as USA and Britain, which all implement Kufr (non-
Islamic) law upon the people. They ceremoniously gather
every year at Arab League summits and perennially at
Organisation of the Islamic conference (OIC) meetings, both
of whom have no political credence as they have forsaken
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Hence any decisions or proclamations made by these
impotent nations can be considered worthless. Where
were these Arab regimes, when over 1 million children
were murdered under the auspices of the United Nations
led sanctions in Iraq? Where have these regimes been
for over 60 years since the land of Palestine was brutally
occupied by the Jews? Where are the armies of the Muslim
lands in order to defend them? Where are these nations
to cite a single condemnation against the internationally
agreed ‘illegal’ invasion and occupation of Iraq? Where
are these regimes when the weak and destitute Muslims
around the world are calling out for help? Where are these
Arab nations for the Muslims of Somalia? Where are these
Arab regimes when hundreds of Muslims are incarcerated
and tortured in Guantanamo Bay and when prisoners
undergo international rendition so they may be tortured
further without any accountability under the so-called
‘Convention of Human Rights’?
Rather they are complicit with the disbelieving nations in
the suffering of Muslims, as is being perpetuated in the
present crusade against Islam and Muslims. They in fact
have disbelieved, as Allah (swt) says,
Oh you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as
Auliya’ (friends, protectors, helpers, etc.), they are but Auliya’
to one another. And if any amongst you takes them as Auliya’,
then surely he is one of them. [EMQ 5:51]
In commenting on the above verse Ibn Hazm stated in Al-
Muhalla (11/138):
“What is correct is that His statement, the Most High, And if
any amongst you takes them as Auliya’, then surely he is one of
them. [EMQ 5:51]
should be understood on the basis of its apparent meaning.
The person being referred to is a disbeliever from the
generality of disbelievers and no two Muslims disagree
regarding this.” Furthermore Sheikh Muhammad ibn
Abdul Wahab (rh) compiled ten actions that negate
one’s Islam (Nawaqid ul-’Ashr), of which number eight
states: “Assisting the disbelievers (against the believers)
(Mudhaharatul Mushrikeen) and supporting them against
the believers (is from the actions that negate one’s faith).
The Proof being the statement of Allah,
And if any amongst you takes them as Auliya’, then surely he
is one of them. Verily, Allah guides not those people who are
the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers and unjust).
[EMQ 5:51]
ALL the leaders of Muslim countries throughout the world
are apostates from the Deen of Islam, principally because
they ally with the disbelievers in fighting against Islam
and Muslims.
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Has allowed the Americans to
maintain their Military Bases in
the Sacred Land of the two holy
Masjids.
In March 2008 King Abdullah
called for a “brotherly and sincere
dialogue between believers from all
religions”.
He donated $50 million in cash and $10 million worth
of relief aid for the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake in China,
whereas he only donated $8 million to the Muslims in
Gaza in 2009.
He recognises the existence of Israel up to the 1967
borders.
In 2007 King Abdullah met Pope Benedict (who had
insulted Muhammad (saw)) and gave him two gifts: a gold
and silver sword studded with precious jewels and a silver
and gold statue of a palm tree with a man riding a camel.
In return the Pope gave him a 16th century print of the
Vatican and a gold medal of his pontificate.
Egypt – President Hosni Mubarak
In 2009 Mubarak said he wanted
Israel to emerge as the winner in
the current conflict in Gaza
Egypt was an ally of America in the
1st Gulf War in 1991 and Egyptian
foot soldiers were some of the first
to land in Saudi Arabia to evict Iraqi
forces from Kuwait. After the war,
in which millions of Muslims died, Egypt was rewarded
by its allies who forgave it a debt of approximately $20
billion.
Egypt receives $2 billion in aid from the Americans every
year.
80 000 Muslims are behind bars in Egypt, principally
because they want the Shariah to be implemented.
The US Army has started training Egyptian soldiers to
locate and destroy tunnels, to prevent arms-smuggling
from Sinai to the Gaza Strip. In January 2009 U.S.
Congressman Steve Israel announced after a meeting with
President Hosni Mubarak that the U.S. would allocate $23
million of its military budget to Egypt for tunnel-locating
equipment.
11 million tourists visit Egypt each year generating $10
billion of income, which is derived from alcohol, drugs,
visiting topless beaches, idolatrous attractions like the
pyramids and individuals enjoying belly dancing, singing
and films etc.
In 2005 hundreds of Muslims from the Sudan-Darfur
conflict were massacred in Cairo by the Egyptian security
forces and riot police, who raided a refugee camp housing
3500 Muslims, they wanted to remove the entire camp.
Egypt was the first Arab country to recognise Israel in
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1979.
Jordan – King Abdullah II
Chapter 1 Article 1 of the Jordanian
constitution states: The Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan is an
independent sovereign Arab State.
It is indivisible and inalienable and
no part of it may be ceded. The
people of Jordan form a part of
the Arab Nation, and its system of
government is parliamentary with
a hereditary monarchy.
Jordan is the 2nd largest recipient of aid from America.
US economic and military aid to Jordan in 2008 amounted
to $561.4 million It included anti-missile technology for
its F-16’s, stingers, military communications, intelligence
equipment, Black Hawk helicopters etc.
Jordan informally and discreetly provided logistical
support to the U.S. military and has also trained Iraqi
cadets.
The apostate king has given away a significant amount
of Muslim land, including a plot of land to the Episcopal
Diocese of Jerusalem, for construction of a church at the
Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan site, where according to
Christian tradition Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist.
In 1994 Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel.
The King believes the Palestinian-Israeli conflict needs to
be resolved through the two-state solution.
Syria – President Bashar Al-Assad
The Assad family are members of
the Kufr (disbelieving) Shia sect
called Alawites (also known as the
Nusairis) who attributed divinity
to Ali (ra) by saying Ali (ra) is
the creator of the heavens and the
earth, and that he (ra) is their god
in heaven and Imam on the earth.
They have legalised intoxicants,
disbelieve in the day of resurrection and believe in
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reincarnation. Under the French mandate Alawis were
recognised, given autonomy and even incorporated into
the colonial troops.
From 2001 till 2004 the CIA were exporting terror suspects
to Syrian prisons to be tortured.
In 1982 his father (Hafiz Al-Assad) ordered his army to
slaughter around 40 000 Sunni Islamists, who threatened
the existence of the Syrian government, in a place called
Hama.
The son has inherited the same brutal traits as his
father, particularly when dealing with the Muslims
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from Kurdistan. Hundreds of Kurds have been killed,
disappeared, held incommunicado by the authorities,
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even receive treatment from state hospitals.
In April 2008, President Assad and Israel had been
discussing a peace treaty for a year, with Turkey acting as
a mediator.
Turkey
Until 1924 Turkey was home to the last remnants of the
Islamic state. Following the symbolic removal of the
Khaleef the Islamic way of life disappeared and man made
law was established. In 1928 the
Turkish government passed a clause,
which stated that Islam was no longer
part of the constitution and officially
declared it a secular country.
Turkey was one of the founding
members of the United Nations in
1945, reaffirming their commitment to the superiority of
man made law. Furthermore, the Turkish government
supported the U.S. and coalition forces against the Muslims
in the First and Second Gulf Wars.
It is one of America’s strongest and most strategic allies,
hosting important air bases near Syria and Iraq.
Turkey has been instrumental in the U.S. war against Islam
and Muslims initiated after 9/11, allowing it to launch air
strikes from Turkish bases and by providing military and
logistic support during invasions in both Afghanistan and
Iraq.
Despite the fact Turkey has one of the largest standing
armed forces in the world it has never deployed its army
for the defence of the Muslims. Rather the army intervenes
domestically to ensure Turkey’s secular democratic society
is maintained, by threatening anybody inclined towards
Islam.
In 1949 Turkey was the first Muslim country to formally
recognise the pirate state of Israel. After the United States
it is considered the closest ally of Israel due to the level of
military, strategic and diplomatic cooperation that exists
between the two nations, demonstrated by the fact that
Turkey provides much needed air space for the Israeli Air
Force to run training programmes.
Plans are underway to build a massive pipeline from
Turkey to supply water, electricity, gas and oil to Israel.
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It is loyal to Israel, declining to comment on the recent
massacre in Gaza, the Lebanon crisis and the Palestinian-
Israeli conflict in general. In 2006 the Israeli Foreign
Ministry characterized its relationship with Turkey as
“perfect”.
U.A.E.
The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is
a federation of seven states formed
in 1971 following independence from
Britain. Nevertheless it has always
maintained strong ties with the British
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other Western countries. In order to
maintain and strengthen these ties the U.A.E has provided
full military, logistic and financial support to the U.S and
UK in their barbaric War on Terror.
Since the First Gulf war the U.A.E. has willingly allowed
western nations to establish military bases there, such as
the Al Dhafra Air Base located outside of Abu Dhabi. The
air base facilitated operations during the First Gulf War
and Operation Northern Watch.
The U.A.E. fully supported U.S military operations during
the invasions of Iraq (2003) and Afghanistan (2001),
allowing air strikes from their bases along with other
forms of naval, air and land support.
It is committed to supporting the Global War on Islam and
Muslims, aiding operations against Somalia.
Domestically it has prevented Muslims from supporting
and fulfilling their Islamic responsibilities towards the
people of Afghanistan and Iraq. It has arrested and tortured
those Muslims who have expressed a desire to do so, at
times transferring them into the custody of the Kuffar.
Iran
Following the Iranian revolution,
when the Shah of Iran was overthrown
and the Islamic Republic of Iran was
formed in 1979, the country has been
viewed by the world, including many
Muslims, as a country based upon
Islam. Nothing could be further from the truth! The reality
is that the state of Iran is based upon the understanding
of the Shia Rafidah, who have always been an enemy of
Islam and Muslims, allying with the disbelievers for their
own political and religious gains.
Domestically the Government restricts the activities of
the minority Sunni community, particularly the scholars,
some of whom have been under house arrest for years
and are often charged with crimes such as “confronting
the regime,” apostasy and possession of drugs. Successive
regimes have even imprisoned, abused, tortured and
savagely killed those who have opposed their evil beliefs.
Iran fuels and supports the rise of the Shia Rafidah around
the world, supporting uprisings in Pakistan, Lebanon, Iraq,
U.A.E. and even Saudi Arabia, whilst seeking to capitalise
on the Crusader wars on Islam and Muslims.
Iran has given unequivocal support to the Rafidah in Iraq,
who have killed and butchered thousands of Muslims
since the U.S. led invasion in 2003. Upon assuming control
of the Government the Rafidah are openly discriminating
against the Sunnis.
With the support of Iran the Lebanese based group
Hezbollah has taken control over large areas within
Lebanon and is oppressing the Sunnis under their
authority.
Iran is propagating the evil beliefs of the Rafidah throughout
the Muslim world, corrupting the minds of many Muslims
and leading them away from the path of Ahl ul Sunnah
wal Jammah. Moreover, it sponsors many organizations
and groups to undermine the true believers.

Valentine’s
Day of Fornication!
PROMISCUITY | Free-Mixing | ADULTRY | Immoral LOVE | LUST | FORNICATION ... aLL IN THE NAME OF VALENTINE’s DAY
The western (Gregorian) calendar has evolved over the
years to include many different Pagan festivals and
Christian celebrations, all of which divert man away from
the submission and worship of Allah (swt). Valentine’s
Day is one such festival that is being participated in by
an increasing number of Muslims. Many view this day as
harmless fun, an opportunity to show love and affections
towards spouses and partners by exchanging cards, giving
flowers and having candle lit dinners etc, not realising
that its origin and current day practices conflict with the
teachings and tenets of Islam.
This celebration originates from Greek paganism and
the remembrance of a martyred Christian saint called
Valentine. Saint Valentine was imprisoned and later
executed for secretly marrying couples against the wishes
of the Roman King. In prison, it is said that Saint Valentine
fell in love and managed to send a card to a girl signed
with the words ‘from your valentine’. Consequently,
when the Romans converted to Christianity they chose to
commemorate the day of Saint Valentine’s execution as a
day for celebrating the ‘martyrs of love’.
It is a futile and evil festival, used to justify sinful actions
such as free-mixing, promiscuity, vain sexual talk and
even fornication. Unfortunately many Muslims have been
duped by the concept of ‘love’ promoted by romantic
movies, songs and the media throughout the world and
the recognition of Valentines Day opens the door to
Shaytan to manipulate their behaviour, encouraging them
to abandon their Islamic identity and to entertain desires
of lust, to engage in pre-marital relations and in other evil
practises.
When one looks at the Quran and Sunnah it becomes clear
that such activities and practises are not promoted but
rather completely prohibited. Allah (swt) has ordered the
believing men and women to abstain from such evil acts, to
the extent that Muslims should avoid any course of action
that may lead to committing sin. Hence, Muslim men and
women are not permitted to socialise with one another or
let their look linger, for the Messenger Muhammad (saw)
stated “The eyes also commit zina (fornication), and their zina
(fornication) is the lustful look” (Al-Bukhari).
Furthermore Allah (swt) says
Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at
forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal
sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them. Verily, Allah is All-
Aware of what they do. [EMQ 24:30]
Our way of life is distinct from the lives of the disbelievers
FIQH CORNER - VALENTINE'S DAY: Day of Fornication
and their practises. As Muslims we maintain our purity
and do not indulge in shameful acts. Even the concept of
love is different from that of the disbelievers. For us love is
not about lust, fulfilling our desires or engaging in sordid
acts influenced by Shaytan. Rather there are different
types of love, of which the best and most noble is our love
for Allah (swt) and seeking His pleasure. ‘True love’ is that
which will attain us forgiveness and the pleasure of Allah
(swt), as the Prophet (saw) said: “When Allah loves a slave,
He calls out to Jibreel and says: ‘I love so-and-so, so love him’.
Then Jibreel loves him. After that, he (i.e., Jibreel) announces to
the inhabitants of the heavens that: ‘Allah loves so-and-so, so
love him’; then the inhabitants of the heavens (i.e., the angels)
also love him and they then make the people on earth love him
too.” [Bukhari & Muslim]
As Muslims we should realise that the manner in which we
live our lives and satisfy our needs is determined by Allah
(swt) and not our desires and nor the values and culture of
the societies in which we live. Our emotions and actions,
no matter how insignificant they may seem, all need to be
in accordance with Islam, as we will be accountable for all
of them. The one who achieves this will attain the ultimate
success, as Allah (swt) says:
These are the limits (set by) Allah
(or ordainments as regards laws of
inheritance), and whosoever obeys
Allah and His Messenger will
be admitted to Gardens under which
rivers flow (in Paradise), to abide
therein, and that will be the great
success. And whosoever disobeys
Allah and His Messenger and
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transgresses His limits,
He will cast him into the Fire,
to abide therein; and he shall have a
disgraceful torment.
[EMQ 4: 13-14]
In conclusion, the Muslim should not succumb to the
whispering of Shaytan. Instead we should endeavor to
attain the best form of love, which is exclusive love for
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all that exists.
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THE METHODOLOGY FOR DAWAH - PART 3
Working as a Jama’ah (collectively under an Ameer, as a
group) is an important concept in Islam. Many verses from
the Qur’an, prophetic narrations and Islamic principles
point towards this fact. With regards to Jihad (striving for
Allah’s cause) The Prophet (saw) said “If you go to Jihad,
gather together and go in a Jama’ah.” [Sunan Abu Dawood].
Immense reward, praise and saviour from punishment has
been associated with the issue of working in a Jama’ah,
Abdullah Ibn Umar (ra) narrated that the Prophet (saw)
said
“Prayer done in a
congregation is
twenty-seven degrees
more excellent than
prayer done by a single
person.” [Saheeh Muslim]
Muhammad (saw) also told us that “The Jama’ah is a mercy
and disunity a punishment.” [Musnad Imam Ahmad]
There are acts of worship which are Fard (obliged) upon
the Muslims to perform collectively and can only be done
in this manner such as the Funeral prayer and Eid prayer.
While there are acts of worship, which carry more reward
if done collectively such as travelling or eating, but are not
obliged to be done collectively.
A prime example of doing something collectively which
all Muslims should be able to relate to is the Jummu’ah
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(Friday prayer) which can only be performed in a Jama’ah,
no one will ever dare to say, we can pray individually or
by ourselves.
One important factor whenever you have a group of
individuals set upon fulfilling any task is the duty of
electing a competent or a qualified leader (Ameer) and the
evidence for this is based upon the following authentic
narrations:
Abu Saeed Al-Khidri (ra) narrated that the Messenger
Muhammad (saw) said “If three go out travelling they must
8 appoint an Ameer among them”. [Sunan Abu Dawood].
Also Abdullah Ibn Omar (ra) narrated that Muhammad
(saw) said “It is not allowed for three persons to exist in
any open area on the Earth except if they appoint one of
themselves as an Ameer.” [Musnad of Imam Ahmad and
Sunnan of Abu Dawood].
That is why the best reciter of the Quran should lead the
Salah, the person who knows the route or the driver should
be the Ameer for travelling. The main reason for having
somebody responsible and in charge over everybody else
is to remove disputes and do things in a unified manner.
When it comes to the obligation of Dawah, commanding
the good and forbidding the evil in society then these
duties must be done collectively and the proof for this is
the following verse:
Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that
is good (Islam), enjoining Al-Ma’ruf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism
and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar
(polytheism and disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden). And
it is they who are the successful. [EMQ 3:104]
In this verse Allah (swt) addresses all the believers and
obliges the Muslims to set up a party which fulfils three
main duties and then Allah (swt) praises those who do so.
We also find that the Sunnah of our beloved Messenger
Muhammad (saw) also teaches us that he (saw) always
worked as a body with his noble companions whether this
was in Mecca or Medina. They invited the Quraish living
in Mecca to Tawheed collectively and one famous incident
spells this out very clearly; Upon the conversion of Umar
Bin Al Khattab (ra) to Islam, the Muslims came out publicly
in two lines with Hamza (ra) and Umar (ra) at the forefront
calling the pagans to embrace the Deen of Allah (swt).
So if we are obliged to work in a group with an Ameer
for such small tasks then the question of working for the
implementation of the Shari’ah, which is on a much larger
scale, definitely requires a co-ordinated effort with an
Ameer, and as a final comment on the topic, last and final
Messenger Muhammad (saw) informed us that
“Allah’s hand is
over the Jama’ah”.
[Sunan Tirmidhi]