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Some secondary school bullies in the early 80s

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq'.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymin, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

A Muslim is obligated to feel honoured in his religion, to be proud of his religion and adhere strictly to the guidelines ordained by Allah and His Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, within this upright religion that Allah has chosen for His servants. He should neither add to nor subtract from it. What is also obligated to a Muslim is that he should not be [إمَّعَةً –  a yes-man] who follows everyone that screams; instead, his character should be in accordance with Allah’s Shariah, aiming to be one who is emulated (in righteousness) and not a follower (in evil), and to serve as a role model rather than merely imitating others. This is because Allah’s Shariah – all praise and thanks be to Allah – is complete in every aspect, as stated in the verse:

الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الإِسْلامَ دِيناً

This day I have perfected your religion for you and completed My favor upon you and have chosen for you Islam as religion. [Al-Ma’idah 3] [Majmu Fatawa 2/301]

This above statement of the Imam evokes memories of the secondary school bullies, who, while not physically threatening, were exceedingly cunning in their pursuit of divide-and-conquer strategies or in their relentless quest to indulge their insatiable desire for dominance.

One of their strategies for instilling guilt was to declare, “You lack intelligence; you are merely a” tale” or a” yes boy.” They attempted to provide numerous justifications for their negative portrayal of you, ultimately concluding with, “I am no longer your friend,” unless you acquiesced to their unfounded criticisms of others. Their goal was to make you plead for friendship. They aimed to undermine your belief in truth, and did whatever it took to make you their “yes-boy”, while falsely accusing of being the “yes boy” of others. The greatest error made by classmates was when they finally yielded to someone who excelled at making others feel guilty for doing the right thing.

The reason for this is that once they submitted, these opportunists had the opportunity to inundate them with additional propaganda. If they disagree with them again, they could argue more convincingly that you are simply a “yes man”, as they perceive you to be someone who changes your stance whenever it benefits you. In addition, they were never been content with peace, even when you offered assistance in reconciling with others; instead, they desired your allegiance in during lunch time to either fulfill their divide and conquer tactics or to satisfy their insatiable desire for control.

They excelled at making others feel incapable of making their own choices, trying to persuade them that they lack the self-confidence to do so. Another significant error made by some classmates when interacting with such individuals is their pursuit of an illusory self-preservation and the anxiety linked to perceived threats of isolation, rather than focusing exclusively on the facts. Once these fears took hold, the opportunists managed to motivate them through personal gain, leading them to deliberately choose to ingratiate themselves and support these opportunists at the cost of their good relationships values, or principles.

A delusion of some American Evangelists concerning Gog and Magog

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah, Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Bid'ah (Innovation), Contemporary Issues, Refutations.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “Today the wall (barrier) of Gog and Magog has been opened so much”. (In order to explain it), Wuhaib made the figure of ninety with the help of his hand. [Sahih Muslim 2881]

Imam Abdul Aziz Bin Baz, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked: Is the emergence of Gog and Magog one of the signs of the Day of Judgment?

Answer: Yes, it is one of its greatest signs, but is one of the first ten signs. After the Mahdi, Dajjal, and the descent of Jesus, Gog and Magog will emerge. They are the fourth sign, thus, during the era of the Messiah, son of Maryam, and the Dajjal, Gog and Magog will appear. [1] [end of quote]

Certain deluded individuals among American Evangelists – advocates of corrupt doctrines, altered and nullified scriptures – equate Russia and another geopolitical adversary with the figures of Gog and Magog. In fact, the assertions made by these individuals are merely a scheme to bolster the geopolitical aspirations of their politicians, aiming to rationalise conflict through distorted and abrogated scriptures. Only the infallible divine texts of the final revelation – the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah – should be given consideration regarding this matter.

Allah’s Messenger and what has been revealed to him are the authorities one must study in order to understand the subject of trials and tribulations before the end of time. As a result, one cannot return to the following matters: the narrations of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), opinions and dreams, weak and false narrations, analogy, and political, economic, or socialist analysis. That is because the narrations about the trials and tribulations, the signs of the Hour, and the strife that will occur are from the (affairs) of the Religion, and the Religion is Tawqeefee (i.e. its source can only be established from the divine texts of the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah). So, whatever is reported from the Prophet with authentic chains of transmission about (upcoming events) is necessary for a Muslim to believe, whether it appeals to the intellect or not, and this is the reality of one’s testimony that Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger.

Allah (The Most High) said:
وَمَا يَنْطِقُ عَنِ الْهَوَىٰ
إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا وَحْيٌ يُوحَىٰ

Nor does he (Muhammad) speak of (his own) desire. It is only an Inspiration that is inspired. [An-Najm. 3]

Allah (The Most High) said:

وَمَا آتَاكُمُ الرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَمَا نَهَاكُمْ عَنْهُ فَانْتَهُو

And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad) gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain (from it)].[Al-Hashr. 7]

Umar [may Allah be pleased with him] reported: One day while we were sitting with Allah’s Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] there appeared before us a man whose clothes were exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black; no signs of journeying were to be seen on him and none of us knew him. He walked up and sat down by the prophet. Resting his knees against his and placing the palms of his hands on his thighs, he said: “O Muhammad, tell me about Islam”. The messenger of Allah said: “Islam is to testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, to perform the prayers, to pay the zakat, to fast in Ramadan, and to make the pilgrimage to the House if you are able to do so.” He said: “You have spoken rightly’’ And we were amazed at him asking him and saying that he had spoken rightly. He said: “Then tell me about Iman.”He said: ”It is to believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, and the Last Day, and to believe in divine destiny, both the good and the evil thereof.” He said: “You have spoken rightly”. He said: “Then tell me about Ihsan.” He said: “It is to worship Allah as though you are seeing Him, and while you see Him not yet truly He sees you”. He said: “Then tell me about the Hour”. He said: “The one questioned about it knows no better than the questioner.” He said: “Then tell me about its signs.” He said: “That the slave-girl will give birth to her mistress and that you will see the barefooted, naked, destitute herdsman competing in constructing lofty buildings.” Then he took himself off and I stayed for a time. Then he said: “O Umar, do you know who the questioner was?” I said: “Allah and His messenger know best”. He said: “He was Gibreel (Gabriel), who came to you to teach you your religion”. [Sahih Muslim. Kitaab al-Iman. Chapter: Imaan, Islaam and Ihsaan. Hadith Number: 8]

The testimony in this hadeeth is the statement of the Prophet, “He was Jibreel, who came to you to teach you your religion”. Therefore, the principle in the preceding hadeeth is that the Prophet asked a question concerning the Hour and its circumstances, and he established that it is something contained in religion. The trials and tribulations, circumstances, and strife associated with the (portents) of the Hour are from the religion, and it is not for anybody to speak about it based on their own (opinions, views, analysis, interpretations, etc.). [2]

Allah, The Most High, said:
وَمَا يَتَّبِعُ أَكْثَرُهُمْ إِلَّا ظَنًّا إِنَّ ٱلظَّنَّ لَا يُغْنِى مِنَ ٱلْحَقِّ شَيْـًٔا إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلِيمٌۢ بِمَا يَفْعَلُونَ

And most of them follow nothing but conjecture. Certainly, conjecture can be of no avail against the truth. Surely, Allah is All-Aware of what they do. [Yunus 36]

وَإِن تُطِعْ أَكْثَرَ مَن فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ يُضِلُّوكَ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ إِن يَتَّبِعُونَ إِلَّا ٱلظَّنَّ وَإِنْ هُمْ إِلَّا يَخْرُصُونَ

And if you obey most of those on earth, they will mislead you far away from Allah’s Path. They follow nothing but conjectures, and they do nothing but lie. [Al-An’am 116]

وَمَا يَتَّبِعُ أَكْثَرُهُمْ إِلَّا ظَنًّا إِنَّ ٱلظَّنَّ لَا يُغْنِى مِنَ ٱلْحَقِّ شَيْـًٔا إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلِيمٌۢ بِمَا يَفْعَلُونَ

And most of them follow nothing but conjecture. Certainly, conjecture can be of no avail against the truth. Surely, Allah is All-Aware of what they do. [Yunus 36]

أَلَآ إِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَن فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَمَن فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا يَتَّبِعُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ شُرَكَآءَ إِن يَتَّبِعُونَ إِلَّا ٱلظَّنَّ وَإِنْ هُمْ إِلَّا يَخْرُصُونَ

No doubt! Verily, to Allah belongs whosoever is in the heavens and whosoever is in the earth. And those who worship and invoke others besides Allah, in fact they follow not the (Allah’s so-called) partners, they follow only a conjecture and they only invent lies. [Yunus 66]

وَمِنْهُمْ أُمِّيُّونَ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ إِلَّآ أَمَانِىَّ وَإِنْ هُمْ إِلَّا يَظُنُّونَ

And there are among them unlettered people, who know not the Book, but they trust upon false desires and they but guess. [Al-Baqarah 78]

Also read: https://abukhadeejah.com/dajjal-false-messiah-jesus-gog-magog/

A preposterous assertion concerning the emergence of Gog and Magog.

Whimsical statements about the end of the world and its signs

[1]https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/21980/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%AE%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%AC-%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%AC-%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%AC-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A9

[2] An Excerpt from Mawqif Al-Muslim Min Al-Fitan. 15-16

[2] The Mali Empire before arrival of the oppressive and greedy French colonialists

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in History of Islam, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq'.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

What prompted us to start this series was an incredible and repugnant nonsense uttered by a French ideologue who says that Africa should show gratitude to France! Gratitude for what exactly? For 147 years of plundering, violence, oppression, exploitation, cruelty, theft, and arrogance? This is why none deserves Imam As-Sadi’s, may Allah have mercy on him, rebuke against the oppressors more than the French Colonialists. He said: “What kind of progress is this? A progress that turns its people into vicious wild animals, marked by oppression, annihilation, and the colonisation of weaker nations while stripping them of their rights?” He also noted that their so-called development is disconnected from submission to Allah and the religion He ordained, leading to harm and resulting in savagery and barbarism, with outcomes that bring about destruction, ruin, and unparalleled evils. [1]

The inhabitants of the kingdom were very dark-skinned. Its king Mansa Musa strengthened Islam through what his brother Sulayman had gathered from the lands of Sudan. He built mosques, established congregational prayers and the call to prayer, and brought scholars of the Maliki Mad’hab to his land, ensuring the authority of the the Muslim sultan and seeking understanding of the religion. The ruler of this kingdom was known among the people of Egypt as the King of Takrur, though he would preferred to be called the owner of Mali, as it is the more prestigious title and he was more renowned by it. He was the most powerful among the Muslim kings of Sudan, possessing the largest territory, the greatest army, the strongest might, the most wealth, the best condition, the most formidable against enemies, and the most capable of bestowing gifts. The regions included in this kingdom were Ghana, Zafun, Terinka, Takrur, Singhana, Darmuda, Zaga, Kabra, Kuku amd other regions.

The name given to all these regions was Mali, which served as the base for the provinces of the kingdom, consisting of fourteen provinces with cities, villages, and districts. The kingdom was square-shaped, measuring four months or more in length and the same in width. It was located south of Marrakesh and the interior of the enemy’s territory, extending southwest to the ocean, with its length from Muli to Tora, which is on the coast. Most of the area was inhabited, except for a few places. In the domain of the Sultan of this kingdom, there was a barren land of gold, from which they brought gold every year. The inhabitants of the barren land were untaught disbelievers.

In the northern part of Mali, there were tribes of white Berbers under the rule of their Sultan, namely: Yennayer, Madira, and others. They had leaders who ruled over them, except Yennayer, as they were ruled by kings from among them under the authority of the ruler of Mali. Additionally, in the same region, there were people of different faiths, including some who consume human flesh, some who reverted to Islam, and others who remain in their beliefs. The The kingdom consisted of several palaces surrounded by a wall. A branch of the Nile encircled this city on all four sides. In some areas, it could be waded through when the water was low, while in others, it could only be crossed by boats. The construction of this city was made of clay, similar to the walls of the gardens in Damascus. It was built by layering clay to a height of about two-thirds of a cubit, then left to dry before adding another layer, repeating this process until completion. Its roofs were made of wood and reeds, with most roofs being domes.

All those lands were lush with palm trees, and their mountains were filled with thick wild trees, where a single tree could provide shade for five hundred knights. Their main food sources were rice and a type of grain called ‘quni’, which is a fine, fluffy substance that resembles mustard seeds or is even smaller. It is white, sweetened with honey, then ground and kneaded, and consumed. They also had wheat, which was scarce, and corn, which served as food for both them and their horses, as well as fodder for their animals. They possessed horses of the Tatar Akadish breed, and all their mules were very small in size. Likewise, their cattle, sheep, and donkeys were the finest creatures. They cultivated a plant called ‘qafi’, which consists of thin pods buried in the ground that grew until they become thick. Its taste was similar to taro but distinct from pepper. It grew in the open, and if the king learned that someone has stolen any of it, he would cut off their head and hang it in place of what was taken. This was a tradition passed down through generations. They also grew beans, squash, turnips, onions, garlic, eggplants, and cabbage. However, eggplants and cabbage were rare among them. Wild molokhia also grew there.

They had a variety of garden fruits, particularly the Jiz, which was abundant in their region. Wild trees bearing edible and pleasant fruits also grew there, including a tree called Tadmout that produced something resembling large pods. Inside these pods was a substance similar to fine wheat flour, which is very white and has a delicious taste. When dried, it was used in henna, turning it black like ammonium. They stored this tree for food and firewood. There was also a tree known as Qumi that bore fruit similar to quince, with a delightful taste reminiscent of bananas, and it has seeds that resemble cartilage. There was a tree named Farini that produced fruit similar to lemons, with a taste akin to pears. Inside, it contains a fleshy seed. This seed, when fresh, could be pierced to extract a substance similar to ghee, which was sour. Its seeds were used for making soap. If this ghee like thing was to be consumed, it must be carefully heated. The method involved placing it over a gentle fire, covering it, and allowing it to boil until it reaches a strong simmer. The person managing it should keep a close watch, testing it periodically, and adding small amounts of water gradually while it remains covered until it reached the desired strength. Afterward, it should be left to cool and can be used in cooking like ghee. If the cover is unexpectedly removed, it may bubble over and rise to the ceiling, and in some cases, the heat could ignite a fire that burns the house, or even escalate to a larger fire that could devastate the area. This fat would burn any skin it came into contact with, and it can only be contained in pumpkin shells.

In this region, there were wild fruits that resemble various cultivated fruits, but they were bitter and unpalatable, consumed only by the local Sudanese, as they formed a significant part of their diet. Additionally, salt was available here, unlike in the coastal areas and what is beyond that.

In their deserts, the buffaloes were wild, resembling beasts, and their hunting method involved capturing young ones that they raised at home. When they wished to hunt buffaloes, they took one to the buffaloes’ area so it can see and approach it, becoming familiar with the species. Once it is accustomed, they shoot it with a poisoned arrow, then they cut out the poison spots. A single goat could give birth to seven or eight kids at once. In their deserts, there were various wild animals such as donkeys, cattle, deer, ostriches, and others like them. Elephants, lions, and tigers also existed, but they only harmed those who provoked or disturbed them, and they did not interfere with a person unless surprised. Thety also had an animal called Tirma which is a hermaphrodite, the size of a wolf, and whenever it finds a small human or adolescent at night, it snatches and eats them, but during the day, it does not harm anyone and does not approach a fully grown man. It bellows like a bull when it wants to charge. It also scavenges on the dead and consumes them. Its teeth are like those of a crocodile.

There were enormous crocodiles in the Nile, some measuring over ten arms in length. Its bile was valuable and is taken to the treasury of their king. Elephants were in the neighbouring lands of the disbelievers. The sea in this entire region was abundant, especially in the land of Ghana, where disputes were often brought before their king. It is said that someone was killed by sorcery, whether it be a brother, son, daughter, or sister, the killer is sentenced to retribution, and the sorcerer is executed.

The sultan of this kingdom sits on a large platform in his palace, known as ‘Yinbi,’ with a large ebony throne that resembles a grand council chamber. The platform is adorned with the tusks of elephants on all sides. He possessed weapons made entirely of gold: a sword, a spear, a bow, and a book. He wore a large pair of trousers tailored from about twenty pieces, and no one dares to approach him. Behind him stood around thirty slaves from the Turks and others purchased from Egypt. His commanders sat around him under two large canopies, to his right and left, with notable knights of his army seated nearby.

The king Mansa Musa was asked by an Arab Maliki scholar whether he has enemies, so he said: “Yes, I have fierce enemies in Sudan, similar to the Tartars for you. There is a resemblance between them and the Tartars in that they have broad faces and flat noses, they are skilled in archery, and their horses are swift with flat noses. We have had encounters with them, and they possess great strength in their archery. There are disputes between us and them, and wars occur intermittently”.

He was asked how he came came to power. He replied: “The previous ruler did not believe that the ocean has an end, and he was eager to discover it. He prepared hundreds of ships filled with men, and an equal number filled with gold, water, and provisions sufficient for years. He instructed those on board: ‘Do not return until you reach the end, or until your supplies and water run out’. They set sail, and their absence was prolonged, with no one returning for a long time. Eventually, only one ship returned. We asked their leader about their journey and what they encountered. He said: ‘Yes O Sultan. We traveled for a long time until we came across a strong valley in the depths of the sea. I was the last of those ships. As for the other ships, they advanced, but once they reached that place, they did not return or reappear, and we did not know what happened to them. As for me, I turned back from my position and did not enter that valley’. The Sultan was skeptical of this account. He then prepared two thousand ships, one thousand for himself and the men he took with him, and one thousand for water and provisions. He appointed me as his deputy and sailed into the ocean with those who were with him. That was the last time he was seen, along with all his companions. The kingdom then fell to me”.

It is said that during his transit through Egypt on his way to Hajj, he maintained a consistent pattern in worship and devotion to Allah. He and those with him exhibited similar behavior, dressed well, and displayed tranquility and dignity. He was generous, charitable, and known for his many acts of kindness. He left his homeland with a hundred wasqs of gold, which he spent on his pilgrimage, from his country to Egypt, then in Egypt, and finally to Makkah and Madinah, both on his way there and back.

An Excerpt from “The Mali Kingdom As Narrated By Muslim Geographers” pages 43-61

To be continued…InShaAllah

[1] Excerpt from Al-Adillah al-Qawaatiq Wal-Baraaheen Fee Ib’taal Usool al-Mul’hideen 44

He is more concerned for our wellbeing than our own parents

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Qur'aan, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

لَقَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم بِٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Verily, there has come unto you a Messenger (Muhammad) from amongst yourselves. It grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty. He was is anxious over you (to be rightly guided, to repent to Allah, and beg Him to pardon and forgive your sins, in order that you may enter Paradise and be saved from the punishment of the Hell-fire), for the believers (he is) full of pity, kind, and merciful. [Al-Tawbah 128]

Allah, the Exalted, bestowed His grace upon His believing servants by sending them the unlettered Prophet who is from among themselves. They are familiar with his circumstances and are able to learn from him, willingly submitting to his guidance. He, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is very sincere in advising them and strives for their welfare.

“It grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty“, meaning, it is difficult for him to see the matters that trouble you and cause you hardship.

“He is anxious over you (to be rightly guided“, meaning, he loves good for you and exerts his utmost effort to deliver it to you. He is eager for you to be guided to Iman and hates evil for you, and strives diligently to steer you away from it.

“for the believers (he is) full of pity, kind, and merciful“, meaning, very kind and merciful to them, even more than their own parents. Due to this, his rights take precedence over all other rights of creation, and it is obligated to the Ummah to believe in him, honour him,  support him, and show him respect.

 فَإِن تَوَلَّوْا فَقُلْ حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ ۖ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ

But if they turn away, say (O Muhammad): “Allah is sufficient for me. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), in Him I put my trust and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.

An Excerpt from Tafsir As-Sadi.

To the “duly inquisitive” who inquired, “What prompted you to share history of the Ottomans?”

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, History of Islam.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Al-Allamah Salih Aala Ash-Shaikh, may Allah preserve him, said:

When Muslims conquered different regions of the earth and Islam spread, it appeared as though it began with non-Arabs, until Persians and other non-Arabs became scholars and Imams of mosques, and people learned from them. Many non-Arabs are mentioned in Islamic history as leading the Muslims in knowledge, pronouncing religious verdicts, and other matters. Consider Abu Haneefah (may Allah have mercy on him), who was not Arab, and Imam Al-Bukhaari (may Allah have mercy on him), whose book became an upright example. There is no Muslim who is not familiar with Imam Abu Abdillah Muhammad Bin Isma’eel Al-Bukhaari. And take into account other Imams of Islam other than Al-Bukhaari and Abu Haneefah.

Thus, when Islam was implemented, it erased the differences that the people had created; and why did those non-Arabs become the leaders and Imams of the Arabs? That is because they carried the religion, raised the banner of true Islamic monotheism – there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger – and because there is no differences in virtue between a non-Arab and an Arab except through fear of Allah.

When Muslims disciplined themselves with Islam, there was no dispute between them regarding social class by way of that pre-Islamic dispute and distinction, because they did not accept leadership or give precedence to anyone based on this; rather, they accepted everyone because people are equal in this matter. The Quraish rulership, the Umayyad rulership, and the Abbasid rulership ended; then the Mamluk rulership arose, followed by the rulership of Banee Uthman – meaning in the beginning when it was upright; so the Muslims obeyed them and they became the leaders and rulers because the Muslims saw that there was welfare for the people in doing so. As a result, class distinction and its practice were eradicated from the start, and no one had any reservations about implementing Islam. Islamic history attests to the application of this magnificent principle. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRkeYjcJ728 [end of quote]

Secondly, anyone who delves into the history of the Ottomans recognizes the remarkable way in which Islam transformed the lives of the early Ottomans, alongside the various periods of decline and revival, and the concerted efforts made to undermine it from both internal and external forces. Moreover, the Ottomans provide us with significant insights into European history during their reign, particularly when considering the political landscape of Muslim dominance before the onset of colonialism. Today, we can observe who holds power on the global stage and how this dominance gradually developed when viewed through the lens of Ottoman history.

Additionally, the various figures who emerged at the height of Islamic history following the era of the Salaf, both the positive and negative aspects, paint a vivid picture of what contributed to dominance and what ultimately led to decline. Personalities such as Nidham Al-Mulk, Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi, and others rose among the Ottomans to restore some strength to the Ummah. Therefore, when Al-Allamah Salih Aala Shaikh briefly highlights the success and resilience of the early Ottomans, it becomes clear what factors contributed to that success. This history is an integral part of our glorious past, and the decline of the Ottomans, along with other Muslim Sultanates, serves as a valuable lesson. The scholarly works addressing the themes of ascension and decline are plentiful, as are their explanations of the clear reasons behind this decline. We are eager to celebrate the victories and learn from the causes of decline, yet this religion remains evident and supreme through its proofs and evidences. Whenever we deserve dominance, Allah will grant it, as it is a promise. Allah said:

وَعَدَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مِنكُمْ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ لَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُمْ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ كَمَا ٱسْتَخْلَفَ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ وَلَيُمَكِّنَنَّ لَهُمْ دِينَهُمُ ٱلَّذِى ٱرْتَضَىٰ لَهُمْ وَلَيُبَدِّلَنَّهُم مِّنۢ بَعْدِ خَوْفِهِمْ أَمْنًا يَعْبُدُونَنِى لَا يُشْرِكُونَ بِى شَيْـًٔا وَمَن كَفَرَ بَعْدَ ذَٰلِكَ فَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْفَٰسِقُونَ
وَأَقِيمُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَءَاتُوا۟ ٱلزَّكَوٰةَ وَأَطِيعُوا۟ ٱلرَّسُولَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ

Allah has promised those among you who believe, and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) in the earth, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practise their religion, that which He has chosen for them (i.e. Islam). And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear (provided) they (believers) worship Me and do not associate anything (in worship) with Me. But whoever disbelieved after this, they are the Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah). And perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give Zakat and obey the Messenger (Muhammad) that you may receive mercy (from Allah). [Al-Nur 55-56]

[39] Ascent and Decline of the Ottoman Empire

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Sultan Abdul Hamid II

continued….

Russia aimed to gain access to warm waters for religious, economic, and geographical reasons. Peter the Great (1672 – 1725) stressed in his will to the Russians, especially in paragraphs nine, eleven, and thirteen, the importance of a civilizational fight against the Ottomans until the Ottoman Empire is no more. Peter the Great states in paragraph nine of his will:

“As we get closer to Constantinople and India, it is clear that whoever controls Constantinople has effectively taken charge of the world. Thus, it is crucial to persist in the conflict against the Ottomans”.

The eleventh paragraph states:

“We are working with Austria to drive the Ottomans out of Aurea”.

The twelfth paragraph notes:

“After God, or in relation to the Ottoman territories, we will assemble our forces, our fleets will navigate into the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea, and we will initiate discussions with France and the Austrian Empire about the partitioning of the world between us”.

Russia showed a strong interest in that decree, and under Sultan Abdul Hamid II’s rule, many revolutions took place with backing from Russia and various European nations in the Balkans, Greece, and other areas of the Ottoman Empire. Their efforts didn’t end there; they also aimed to create independent Christian nations like Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece. Following the Ottomans’ significant victories in the Balkans, Russia geared up for war and then announced a relentless conflict against the Ottoman Empire. Romania formed an alliance with Russia, drawing the Ottomans into a fierce confrontation with the Russians. The Russian forces crossed the Danube River and took control of multiple cities that belonged to the Ottomans, such as “Turnu” and “Nicopole,” which are now situated in Bulgaria.

Moreover, the Russians captured several strategic locations and crossings that lead to the Balkans. Sultan Abdul Hamid made important adjustments in the command of the Ottoman forces to resist the Russian invasion. The Russians tried to capture the city of (Balkan), now situated in Bulgaria. During that period, Uthman Pasha valiantly faced them, pushing them back in defeat and regaining the vital crossings to the Balkans. However, the brave Ottoman commander initiated another assault with a greater number of troops. Still, that notable Ottoman leader effectively drove the Russians away again, leading the Ottoman Sultan to release a special decree commending that commander.

In response to this resilience, the Russians sought to change their strategy for capturing the city. They enacted a siege policy designed to block supplies from reaching the Ottoman armies positioned there. At the same time, they strengthened their forces, with the Russian Tsar personally preparing for the upcoming battle, and the Prince of Romania forming an alliance with Russia. He brought along 100,000 troops, which altered the military balance in favour of the Russians, whose forces numbered over 150,000. They laid siege on three fronts against the Ottoman troops. However, the besieged Ottomans, commanded by Uthman Pasha, exhibited remarkable resilience. Despite having around 50,000 fighters, they crafted a brilliant plan for a counteroffensive against the enemy’s besieging lines, aiming for either victory and relief from the siege or martyrdom (InShaaAllah).

Uthman Pasha commanded his troops against the enemy, who were celebrating and rejoicing. Many of them died as martyrs (InShaAllah) at the hands of the Russian forces; however, they succeeded in breaking through the first and second lines of the besiegers, seizing the artillery within. He suffered some injuries at the third line, which ignited a strong rumour among his men regarding his martyrdom (InShaAllah). This news demoralised them, prompting an attempt to retreat to the city. Yet, some Russian troops had already penetrated it, leaving the Ottoman soldiers vulnerable to various enemy fire. As a result, they were forced to surrender to the Russian forces. This took place in the year 1294 AH, towards the end of 1877. The Ottoman commander, despite his injuries, surrendered to the Russians, who respected and commended his courage and bravery. The chief commander of the Russian troops even congratulated him for his outstanding defense, reinstating his rank in acknowledgment of his fighting abilities and determination. In December of that same year, 1877, he was taken to Russia, where the Tsar welcomed him with full honours, and not treating him as a prisoner.

The victories of the Russians inspired the Serbs in the Balkans to act against the Ottomans, prompting their forces to assault Ottoman strongholds in the area, which diverted focus from the Russians, who were concurrently aiming to seize new lands. In fact, the Russians managed to take Sofia (now the capital of Romania) and continued their advance; they moved south towards the former Ottoman capital, getting within just fifty kilometers of Istanbul, creating a critical predicament for the Ottoman Empire. Simultaneously, many battles were occurring between the Ottomans and the Russians on the Asian front, where the Russians advanced into Anatolia. Nevertheless, the Ottomans managed to defeat and chase them back into Russian land. Under the leadership of Ahmad Mukhtar Pasha, the Ottomans won over six battles against the Russians, however, the Russians renewed their offensives in those regions, once again focusing on specific areas within Anatolia. In the year 1295 AH, they succeeded in defeating the Ottoman forces and taking control. Given the Ottoman setbacks in both Europe and Asia, the Ottoman Empire was forced to agree to a truce with the Russians and enter negotiations, resulting in the signing of the Treaty of San Stefano in 1878. This treaty was finalised on March 3, 1878, and was signed by “Saffet Pasha” on behalf of the Ottoman Empire, who was visibly emotional. It was unavoidable that this treaty would contain terms unfavourable to the Ottoman Empire.

An Excerpt from ‘Ad-Dawlah Al-Uthmaaniyyah Awaamil An-Nuhood Wa Asbaab As-Suqoot 6/454-456

[38] Ascent and Decline of the Ottoman Empire

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in History of Islam, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq'.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Sultan Abdul Hamid II

continued….

In 1293 AH (1876), the people of Montenegro and the Serbs encouraged Herzegovina to rise up against the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans were able to quell this rebellion. To deter European nations from intervening, Sultan Abdul Hamid enacted a decree that separated the judiciary from the executive branch. He also required that judges be elected by the local populace and instituted tax equality for both Muslims and Christians.

The residents were unhappy with the situation, leading them to return to revolution, which was also quelled. Nevertheless, Austria, which supported the revolution and aimed to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina, kept stirring up discontent against the Ottoman Empire. Austria worked alongside Russia, Germany, France, and England to pressure the Sultan into enacting reforms. He consented, but the Christians in Bosnia rejected this. This shows that the call for reforms was just a weak pretext; in reality, they sought to intervene both directly and indirectly in state matters to undermine and topple it.

The Bulgarian revolution took place at the same time as the uprising of Christians in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which received support from Austria and various European nations, especially Russia. In Bulgaria, societies were formed to promote Russian influence among Orthodox Christians and Slavs, with assistance from Russia, which provided them with arms. These societies actively encouraged the populations of Serbia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina to rise up against the Ottomans. When the Ottoman Empire moved some Circassian families, the Bulgarians objected, leading to a revolution that was backed by Russia and Austria with weapons and financial support. The Ottoman Empire was able to quell the uprising, which led European nations to circulate rumors about the atrocities committed by the Ottomans against Christians, despite the reality being quite the opposite. These rumors influenced European public sentiment against the Ottoman Empire, prompting European governments to call for stringent actions against the Ottomans, including granting self-governance to the Bulgarians and appointing a Christian governor for them.

The Russians, Germans, and Austrians pushed the Serbs and Montenegrins to wage war against the Ottomans, as Russia aimed to expand its borders towards Bulgaria. Meanwhile, Austria sought to extend its territory towards Bosnia and Herzegovina, promising support to these nations, including the Prince of Montenegro. Russian soldiers began to secretly flow into Serbia and Montenegro, and the Ottoman Empire managed to defeat the Serbs and their allies. This prompted European nations to intervene, demanding a ceasefire, or else a larger war would ensue.

Delegates from European nations convened in Istanbul and suggested to the state regarding its security: to split the Bulgarian territories into two provinces, appointing Christian governors, to establish an international committee to carry out the resolutions, to extend these privileges to the principalities of Bosnia and Herzegovina as well, and for the state to relinquish certain lands to Serbia and Montenegro. However, the Ottoman Empire dismissed these proposals and negotiated a separate peace with the Turks, leading to the retreat of its forces from Serbia, while the Ottoman and Serbian flags were hoisted as a symbol of Ottoman authority. Sultan Abdul Hamid II was convinced that the Western powers aimed to bring about the fall of the Ottoman Empire. In his memoirs, he stated: (During the conference of the great powers held in Istanbul, I observed their intentions, which were not as they claimed to secure the rights of Christian subjects, but rather to ensure their autonomy, followed by efforts for their complete independence, ultimately leading to the division of the Ottoman Empire.

They were working on dividing this goal into two aspects: inciting Christian families and disturbing the peace, thus these countries can protect them. Second, advocating conditionality to create division among ourselves, and unfortunately, they managed to find supporters among us who would serve both purposes. Sadly, some educated Ottoman youth could not distinguish between easy implementation and constitutional governance in a nation with national unity, and the impossibility of such governance in countries lacking national unity.

An Excerpt from ‘Ad-Dawlah Al-Uthmaaniyyah Awaamil An-Nuhood Wa Asbaab As-Suqoot. 6/451-453

Allah descends in a manner that befits His Majesty-free from all resemblance to the creation

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful The Bestower of Mercy

The student should memorise the text of some of the ahadith transmitted in this subject matter in order to protect himself, rebut the falsehood of the people of falsehood, and the false explanations and distortions of the people of falsehood.

The ahadith to be memorised are:

The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: ”Our Lord descends to the lowest heaven every night, during the last third part of night and says: ‘Who is asking me; who is calling upon Me; who is seeking My Forgiveness”’. [1]

The above statement cannot be uttered except by Allah. It cannot be uttered by an angel because if an angel was to say this, he would have declared himself a partner to Allah.

The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: ”Our Lord descends to the lowest heaven every night, during the last third part of the night and says: ”I am Al-Malik; I am Al-Malik”. [2]

The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said that when our Lord descends, He says: ”My slaves are not to ask anyone besides Me”. [3]

This statement cannot be uttered by an angel, rather only Allah can utter this statement.  Imam Abdul Ghaniyy Al-Maqdisi, may Allah have mercy upon him, mentioned these two ahadith and further stated that they cut off the false interpretation of every false interpreter and the distortion of every distorter. Therefore, if the people of falsehood say that it is an angel that descends, these two ahadith will show the falsehood of their interpretations and distortions. Likewise, all these ahadith about the Nuzul state: ”Our Lord descends” and not ”An angel of our Lord descends”.

Sharh Usul Al-Aqaa’id Ad-Deeniyyah Lesson 4. By Shaikh Abdur-Razzaq al Badr- may Allah preserve him.

[1] Al-Bukhari 1145, Tamam Al-Minna 182

[2] Sahih Muslim 758

[3] Sahih Al-Jami1917

Reflections on some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Madkhali 83

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Imam Ahmad, may Allah have mercy on him, said: “It is not permissible to fight against the ruler, nor rebelled against by anyone. Whoever does so is an innovator, upon other than the Sunnah and the (correct) path.”

Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi, may Allah preserve him, commented as follows:

This is because rebelling against him contradicts the established texts from the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and opposes a mighty principle from the principles of Ahl As-Sunnah Wal Jama’ah. Even if he (the ruler) is a disbeliever, he should not be rebelled against unless there is ability to do so, and there is a preponderent benefit, without a preponderent corruption. In such a case, if it is possible to remove him, that is acceptable; otherwise, the basis of the matter is to exercise patience. As for if he (the ruler) is a Muslim, as long as he remains within the fold of Islam and prays, it is not permissible to rebel against him unless clear disbelief is witnessed, thus, he exits (Islam) under the conditions mentioned. (Footnote a)

Sharh Usual As-Sunnah Lil-Imam Ahmad. Page 59

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Footnote a:

https://www.spubs.com/sps/sp.cfm?subsecID=MSC05&articleID=MSC050004&articlePages=1

https://abuiyaad.com/a/fawzan-tabdil-shariah

https://abuiyaad.com/a/uthaymin-secular-laws

Principles Regarding The Rulers – By Abu ‘Iyād Amjad Rafiq

Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah believe that rebellion against the rulers is forbidden

Is the Tyranny of the Rulers a Reason for Rebellion? The Duty of a Muslim Towards the Muslim Leaders in Light of the Qur’ān, Sunnah and the Scholars of the Salaf.

Assisting Gil Troy in fully embracing the essence of reality

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Allah, The Exalted, said:

وَيْلٌ لِّلْمُطَفِّفِينَ
الَّذِينَ إِذَا اكْتَالُوا عَلَى النَّاسِ يَسْتَوْفُونَ
وَإِذَا كَالُوهُمْ أَو وَّزَنُوهُمْ يُخْسِرُونَ
أَلَا يَظُنُّ أُولَٰئِكَ أَنَّهُم مَّبْعُوثُونَ
لِيَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍ
يَوْمَ يَقُومُ النَّاسُ لِرَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ

Woe to Al-Mutaffifin [those who give less in measure and weight (decrease the rights of others)], those who, when they have to receive by measure from men, demand full measure, and when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due. Think they not that they will be resurrected (for reckoning), on a Great Day, the Day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists)? [Al-Mutaffifeen. 1-7]

[وَإِذَا كَالُوهُمْ أَو وَّزَنُوهُمْ يُخْسِرُونَ – and when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due].

Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

This noble verse shows that just as a person takes from the people what he is entitled to, it is also obligated to him to give them everything they are entitled to – whether related to wealth or mutual dealings; rather included in the generality of this verse are proofs and statements, because what usually takes place between those engaged in argumentation and discussion is that each of them is eager to establish his proofs, thus, it is obligated to a person to also make known the proofs possessed by the other person and examine the proofs of the other person just as he examines his own proofs. In relation to this affair, the justice of a person is known as opposed to whether he is afflicted with bigotry, his humility as opposed to being haughty, his common sense as opposed to foolish behaviour. We ask Allah bestow on us every good. [Tafsir As-Sadi]

In the aforementioned statement by Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, he highlighted that those who are deemed guilty of giving insufficient weight in measurement include individuals who disregard others during disputes and do not wish for others to be acknowledged in the way they prefer to be acknowledged. In this article, we will strive to address the viewpoints of Gil Troy, a proponent of Zionism. We will make every effort to ensure fairness in this discourse and beseech Allah to forgive our deficiencies, both in instances where we ought to be more assertive against Gil and in those where we should exercise greater fairness.

Gil said: “The media’s war on Israel: The lies, the bias, and the real story – opinion”. [end of quote]

Our response: The Zionist media’s war on truth: The lies, the bias and the real story twisted to carry on with genocide – opinion.

Gil said: “Clearly, the mass media’s Massive Israeli Beat-Down is irresponsible and inflammatory. Journalists parrot propagandists, treating Hamas’s perjurious Ministry of Health as the Ministry of Truth. These shameless liars count 8,000 natural deaths and 23,000-plus terrorist deaths as innocent civilian casualties”. [end of quote]

Our response: Without a doubt, the violent actions of Netanyahu’s genocidal army are depicted in a way that downplays the barbarism they truly represent, as some in the Zionist media would have it. This portrayal is not only reckless but also highly irresponsible. Numerous Zionist journalists repeat the phrases of propagandists, framing the IDF and Netanyahu’s misleading statements as if they were the truth. These unscrupulous individuals categorize thousands of deliberate killings as simple accidents and countless civilian deaths as collateral damage, despite the fact that Netanyahu and certain members of his close Zionist circle openly employ genocidal language, and their forces act accordingly. Read below:

Highly abridged account of over 70 years of Palestinian Suffering-Reminder to Steven Drucker

Hamas’s actions against unarmed civilians and non-combatants on October 7th are indefensible; however, Netanyahu and his accomplices in these genocidal acts warrant an even more severe condemnation and must be held accountable for their deeds.

Gil said: “Panicking, terrorists shoot hungry Gazans to undermine long-overdue Israeli efforts to stop Hamas from hijacking aid, yet the media claims Israel massacred Palestinians. Then reporters romanticize illegal assaults on Israel’s legal naval blockade. The Washington Post hails Greta Thunberg’s “humanitarian boat.” There are row-boats, motor-boats – who knew boats had souls?” [end of quote]

Our response: Netanyahu’s merciless and genocidal forces inflict starvation upon Palestinians, set children ablaze, and murder journalists, healthcare workers, aid personnel, educators, and countless others, all while asserting that they represent the most ethical military. Meanwhile, certain Zionist journalists romanticize unlawful attacks on Palestinian rights, framing them as acts of self-determination, self-defense, and essential survival. Zionist war criminals have been observed flaunting Palestinian possessions, as some in the Zionist media conveniently ignore the reality, incessantly proclaiming, “We have a right to defend ourselves.” Yet, what the world witnesses are lifeless children and innocent men and women, starved and brutalised by an army cloaked in the guise of self-defense, deceitfully wielding the anti-Semitism narrative against any organisation or notable figure that calls for an end to their atrocious genocidal conduct.

Gil said: “Meanwhile, despite obsessive saturation coverage, the media neglects major stories. Even most Israel supporters don’t know that Israelis have scrambled for shelter 38,441 times since October 7. Or that Palestinians subsequently launched 9,096 “significant” terrorist attacks outside Gaza”. [end of quote]

Our response: In addition to obsessive denial, some in the Zionist press turn a blind eye to the numerous witnesses around the world regarding the atrocities committed by Netanyahu’s Zionist army. Even many supporters of Palestine are unaware of the exact number of Palestinians who have perished, how many remain buried beneath the debris, or the actions perpetrated by Netanyahu’s ruthless military in conjunction with Zionist settlers through their acts of terrorism within the occupied territories.

Gil said: Few noticed that Eli Sharabi, Hamas’s hostage for 491 days – and a Netanyahu critic – reported that his tormentors “cried almost every day. They cried into their mattresses and their pillows. They’re frustrated, they’re in despair. They can’t believe their worst nightmare – that this war should go on for such a long time.” Hmm. I thought Hamas is winning and Israel is stuck. [end of quote]

Our response: It is apparent to all that Netanyahu’s ruthless military is no longer genuinely engaged in combat against Hamas; instead, their true intention is to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza. This has led to a profound sense of frustration and despair, as their current agenda is widely recognised. They are unable to fathom that their worst fears have come to fruition, with their purported self-defense being laid bare as an insatiable and fervent wish to displace Palestinians from their homeland. How ironic. Is Netanyahu the compassionate figure, while the Palestinians are the beasts, as suggested by some of his closest associates?! Yet, the brutal and primal conduct of his Zionists military is as unmistakable as the sun at noon. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-cWyFcK5w

Gil stated regarding the media: “BY VIOLATING their professional standards, reporters helped inspire “Free Palestine” Jew-hunting from Washington, DC to Boulder, from Melbourne to Marseilles”. [end of quote]

Our response: By breaching their professional ethics, some Zionist journalists contribute to the incitement of genocidal rhetoric from Netanyahu and other Zionist offenders. Regarding the targeting of unarmed civilians and non-combatants, as well as acts of vandalism and hate crimes against Jews or any other groups, no rational individual would endorse such behavior, irrespective of the justification provided. No anti-Zionist journalist or pro-Palestinian advocate can overlook these offenses when it is evident that they have disregarded such transgressions; however, it is indisputable that the atrocities perpetrated by successive Zionist governments since 1948, along with the latest violence inflicted by the Netanyahu administration, are unparalleled in recent times. The only suffering that might be likened to this is the oppression endured by the Rohingya. Regardless of Zionist atrocities since 1948, anti-semitism is unlawful. Read:

https://abuiyaad.com/sn/muslims-antisemitism
https://abuiyaad.com/w/antisemitism-ernest-renan
https://abuiyaad.com/a/muhammad-semitic-prophet

Gil said: A vacuum of Israeli public diplomacy

Still, there’s a public diplomacy vacuum here. Israel’s government needs an intervention from those of us who have celebrated Israel and Zionism for years. We understand what works, and what doesn’t, with reporters, students, and voters worldwide. For starters, note the word “celebrate.” “Israel advocacy” assumes Israel needs defense attorneys. Pilates teaches “strengthen your core!” Celebrating Israel and Zionism cultivates the resilience that Jews and liberal democrats need so they can refute the lies that Hamas fabricates faster than it produces Kassam rockets. [end of quote]

Our response:  Still there’s a public diplomacy vacuum here. The humane governments need an intervention from those who have advocated Palestinian rights and denounce Zionist transgression for years. They are acquainted with the history of Zionism and their corrupt agendas, as well as their historical barkers. Read:

The Initial Rise and Gradual Impact of Christian Zionism on Some European Political Decision-makers

An Overview of Christian Zionism in America Since the Arrival of The Puritans

American Christian Zionists’ Media Initiatives Aimed at Influencing Public Opinion, With a Brief Mention of The Concept of Greater Israel

To begin with, it is important to highlight the term “celebrate”. The phrase “Palestinian advocacy” implies that Palestine requires nations to take immediate action against the Zionists. By celebrating Palestinian rights and strongly condemning Netanyahu’s administration, we foster the moral clarity essential for all civilised nations, enabling a more rapid rebuttal of the falsehoods propagated by Netanyahu and his henchmen, who continue to kill civilians and exploit the anti-Semitism narrative daily, all while enjoying impunity and engaging in cover-ups.

Gil said: “We need facts and narratives. The statistics cited above come from the invaluable, but largely unknown, Institute for National Security Studies war “tracker.” The Jewish People Policy Institute has distributed tens of thousands of my Essential Guide to October 7 in English, French, and now in Hebrew, because many supporters and undecideds seek balance and context. Admittedly, anyone concerned about Israel’s image faces the Jew-hater’s paradox. Anti-semites make the job feel hopeless – but if we lose hope, they win. No argument will eliminate Jew-hatred. This super-virus resists facts while poisoning minds. But we can’t stop spreading the truth and fighting the thought-pollution”. [end of quote]

Our response: We require both facts and narratives. The statistics presented by the Zionists are inherently untrustworthy, as they have been deceptive for more than 70 years. It is true that anyone who cares about the welfare of Palestine is familiar with the victim mentality that is consistently exhibited by Netanyahu and other Zionists, even as they perpetrate atrocities or willfully ignore them. These individuals contribute to a sense of despair, yet we must not abandon hope; we shall prevail. No argument can dispel Netanyahu’s supremacist ideologies towards Palestinians and his grotesque sense of entitlement. This chronic and fatal disease disregards facts while corrupting minds. Nevertheless, we must continue to disseminate the truth and combat the pollution of thought propagated by Netanyahu’s Zionism.

Gil said: “Hamas’s October 7 mega-atrocities in Israel proved that millions – billions! – hate Jews even when the enemy rampages. No public diplomacy campaign will sway them. Their pigheadedness, however, doesn’t justify saying, “They hate us, so let’s not bother defending ourselves.” And it certainly doesn’t justify leaders ranting about “erasing” Gaza in ways that undermine Israel’s moral standing”. [end of quote]

Our response: Netanyahu’s actions, carried out under the guise of retaliation and self-defense, have shown that millions—indeed billions—recognize the horrific deeds that Netanyahu and his associates are capable of committing. No level of public diplomacy will sway Netanyahu. However, Netanyahu’s stubbornness does not justify the statement, “They hold extreme hostility towards the Palestinians, so what can we do?” Moreover, it certainly does not support the assertion that Zionists have the right to defend themselves in a way that allows them to continue their genocidal actions, nor does it lend any credence to their claim of being the world’s most moral army.

Gil said: “Also, beware the Israel Indignation Industry, which overreacts any time Israel is criticized. Israel’s justified war remains complicated. In a three-dimensional urban battlefield, Israel’s military occasionally kills civilians unintentionally. Don’t claim Israel is perfect, given these perfectly awful conditions. Admit mistakes when made, while explaining the broader war aims, articulating “Just War Theory,” which justifies Israel’s war after a massive attack, and detailing Israel’s unprecedented attempts to minimize civilian casualties. Law professor Thane Rosenbaum, in his book, Beyond Proportionality: Israel’s Just War in Gaza, explains: In international law, “proportionality” doesn’t mean matching your casualties to the enemy’s. Proportionality asks: Are your military’s targets legitimate military targets?” [end of quote]

Our response: Be cautious of the Palestinian indignation industry, which tends to deny any exposure of Netanyahu’s brutal Zionist forces. The unjust actions and war crimes committed by Netanyahu stand as one of the most immoral acts in recent history. Therefore, it doesn’t matter if they assert that they do not claim perfection or label their actions as mistakes; the genocidal rhetoric is unmistakable. As for this law professor, we can assist him shred the papers of his research because we have the Sunnah of the final prophet, which serves as an infallible reference for all facets of life, including matters of war and conflict.

Gil said: So I conclude: When Hamas still hides command centers under hospitals – including the European Hospital in Khan Yunis – they’ve made civilian sites proper targets. MOST IMPORTANTLY, pivot. Hearts and minds aren’t won on defense. Israel – and everyone else – should make four essential, positive, arguments. Four Israeli arguments to win hearts and minds: First, Israel is defending America and the West, too. Future historians will place this war at the intersection of three global conflicts. October 7 was another searing date in the century-long Arab war to remove Jews from Palestine. Their “historicide” – denying our history – rationalizes waves of attacks, now led by Palestinian movements rejecting Israel’s legitimacy. [end of quote]

Our response: In conclusion, we observe that as Netanyahu’s Zionist death squad and continue to kill, maim, starve, and seize land for more than 70 years, they have established themselves as one of the most brutal and inhumane military forces in modern history. Arguments made by Netanyahu or his ilk will never resonate with rational individuals, as it is impossible for genocidal maniacs to persuade us of their virtue. We do not dispute your authentic historical narratives or your right to exist; instead, what reasonable people question are your fabrications and unfounded assertions of ownership and superiority. Read:

The Promised Land: A Brief Examination from a Religious and Historical Perspective

A Brief Discussion on the Attribution to the Offspring of Prophet Yaqub In Our Era

Gil said: Palestinians’ war against Israel also advances an anti-Western global jihad to expand Muslim influence. A French think-tank, Fondapol, cataloged 66,872 Islamist terrorist attacks between 1979 and April 2024 – including 9/11 – murdering 249,941 people. Finally, the Iranian mullahs bankroll these terrorists as part of Iran’s broader alliance of evil with Russia, China, and North Korea, opposing democracy. This long, messy war tests and teaches America and the West. Condemning Israel’s self-defense efforts exposes the West’s weakened defense posture. Growing Western intolerance for war’s bloodiness and chaos reveals that few have served in the military, while many prefer deluding themselves. Defending democracy, and your life, occasionally requires toughness. We collectively must be willing to risk killing by mistake to eliminate those trying to kill us on purpose. [end of quote]

Our response: The Palestinian fight against Zionist oppression since 1948 was not initially linked to Jihadism. Although Jihadist terrorists instill fear in everyone, including Muslim governments, the current discussion centers on how the violence and impunity of successive Zionist administrations foster further violence. This environment allows dubious Jihadists to seize the narrative and distort the genuine Palestinian cause. Just as many Zionists exploit the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and hatred towards Jews to bolster their unfounded claims of supremacy and ownership of Palestinian land, Jihadists similarly co-opt the true Palestinian struggle to advance their misleading agendas of bloodshed and chaos under the guise of religion. Violence begets violence, plain and simple. This is an undeniable truth, regardless of what this French think tank—more aptly described as an intellectual fraud—may believe.

Regarding the Iranian mullahs, their path was established by Abdullah Bin Sabah, a well known trouble maker who was a Jew from Yemen. He masqueraded as a Muslim to create a heretical sect known as the Saba’iyyah, which is currently referred to as the Rafidah, with the majority of its followers residing in Iran. Read below:

https://salafidawahmanchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Some-Deviated-Sects-Amongst-Banee-Israaeel-And-The-One-That-Resembled-The-Khawaarij-In-Fanaticism-Extremism-and-Violence.pdf

Regarding your concerns with Russia and China, it would be prudent to confront them directly. You have entangled the West and persist in dragging them into your conflicts. Restrain Netanyahu to stop this genocide as well as halt the appropriation of land. This protracted and chaotic war illustrates that many American ideologues are merely a collection of sycophants to the Zionists. Condemning Zionists or any other group of wrongdoers does not reveal any weakness in other nations. An increasing intolerance for war is commendable, especially when the conflict is as excessive as this one being waged by Netanyahu under the guise of self-defense. Therefore, abstaining from military service is justified if it is solely to oppose transgression or is utilised for such purposes; to think otherwise is to embrace illusion itself. You are simply upholding Zionist self-importance and hubris, and nothing more. So called accidental killings are a part of Netanyahu’s ideology, rather, some Zionists have embraced the Hannibal doctrine.

Gil said: Fortunately, America’s investment in Israel keeps paying dividends. While degrading Hamas, crushing Hezbollah, weakening Iran, and thus triggering Bashar Assad’s collapse in Syria, Israel has pioneered medical advances, technological breakthroughs, and tactical innovations on the battlefield. Israel’s improvisations, from bullet-removing robots to pineapple-protein burn gels, to humanoid prosthetics, will protect thousands of soldiers and save millions of civilians in hospitals worldwide, for decades to come. Finally, by vindicating Zionism, this war advertises Jewish nationalism as a model form of liberal-democratic nationalism. In an age filled with books about “How Democracies Die,” Israel’s young generation of everyday superheroes demonstrates how to defend democracy – and build yourself up by being rooted in tradition, embraced by community, and committed to your country. This is the song we should be singing, led by the government if possible, but crooned by the people always, because it’s necessary – and true. [end of quote]

Our response: American ideologues, demagogues, rabble-rousers, and heretical evangelists—not the American populace at large—are the ones who invest in Netanyahu and his associates. This initiative is not aimed at diminishing or undermining Hamas; instead, it represents a coalition rooted in historical oppression, founded upon distorted and abrogated scriptures. Read below:

An Overview of Christian Zionism in America Since the Arrival of The Puritans

American Christian Zionists’ Media Initiatives Aimed at Influencing Public Opinion, With a Brief Mention of The Concept of Greater Israel

Regarding your progress on the battlefield and in various other domains, you are neither the first to attain such feats nor will you be the last. Your military prowess is wielded against the vulnerable—women and children—and that is hardly a source of pride. Allah said:

وَكَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا قَبْلَهُم مِّن قَرْنٍ هُمْ أَشَدُّ مِنْهُم بَطْشًا فَنَقَّبُوا۟ فِى ٱلْبِلَٰدِ هَلْ مِن مَّحِيصٍ

And how many a generation before them did We destroy who were more severe in (fighting) power than them. They traversed the lands (in conquest and settlement). (But) was there any place of refuge (when the punishment of Allāh came)? https://www.thenoblequran.com/q/#/search/50_36

Allah said:

أَوَلَمْ يَسِيرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَيَنظُرُوا۟ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ كَانُوٓا۟ أَشَدَّ مِنْهُمْ قُوَّةً وَأَثَارُوا۟ ٱلْأَرْضَ وَعَمَرُوهَآ أَكْثَرَ مِمَّا عَمَرُوهَا وَجَآءَتْهُمْ رُسُلُهُم بِٱلْبَيِّنَٰتِ فَمَا كَانَ ٱللَّهُ لِيَظْلِمَهُمْ وَلَٰكِن كَانُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَهُمْ يَظْلِمُونَ

Do they not travel in the land, and see what was the end of those before them? They were superior to them in strength, and they tilled the earth and populated it in greater numbers than these (pagans) have done, and there came to them their Messengers with clear proofs. Surely, Allah wronged them not, but they used to wrong themselves. [Q: 30:9]

Allah said:

أَوَلَمْ يَسِيرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَيَنظُرُوا۟ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ وَكَانُوٓا۟ أَشَدَّ مِنْهُمْ قُوَّةً وَمَا كَانَ ٱللَّهُ لِيُعْجِزَهُۥ مِن شَىْءٍ فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَلَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ عَلِيمًا قَدِيرًا

Have they not travelled in the land, and seen what was the end of those before them, and they were superior to them in power? Allah is not such that anything in the heavens or in the earth escapes Him. Verily, He is All-Knowing, All-Omnipotent. [Q: 35:44]

Neither Netanyahu nor his Zionist accomplices can ever find justification for their actions, nor can they serve as an example for any rational and civilized society. Since 1948, Zionism has revealed its true nature and malevolent essence, and this recent conflict is merely a continuation of the atrocities that have persisted since that year.

We ask Allah:

رَبَّنَا لَا تَجۡعَلۡنَا فِتۡنَةً۬ لِّلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ
وَنَجِّنَا بِرَحۡمَتِكَ مِنَ ٱلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلۡكَـٰفِرِينَ

Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the folk who are Zalimun (polytheists and wrongdoing). And save us by Your Mercy from the disbelieving folk.