In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
If the heart loves Allah and devotes all the religion sincerely to Him, it will not give a share of this love to anyone else, let alone being afflicted with infatuation; but when afflicted with infatuation, this is due to its deficient love of Allah. This is why due to Yusuf’s, peace be upon him, love of Allah and sincerely devoting all the religion to Allah alone, he did not depart from it; rather Allah said:
Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and illegal sexual intercourse. Surely, he was one of Our chosen, guided slaves.
But as for the wife of the Azeez, she and her people were polytheists, and due to this she was afflicted with infatuation. [1]
Those people whose hearts are infatuated with images receive the greatest punishment and the smallest reward. This is because if the heart of the one who is infatuated with images continues to be attached and is enslaved, various types of evils, loss and corruption will be gathered for him, which none besides Allah can enumerate. Even if he is safe from committing a major lewd act, the continuous attachment of the heart to the image without committing a lewd act is a greater than the harm that afflicts a person who commits a sin and then repents, thus the effect of that sin ceases to exist in his heart. The greatest aspect of this calamity is when the heart turns away from Allah. This is because when the heart tastes the worship of Allah and being sincere to Him, there will never be anything sweeter than that- neither tastier and enjoyable nor better. A person does not abandon something beloved to him except due to another beloved thing that is more beloved to him, or due to fearing harm. The heart is turned away from a corrupt love by an upright love or due to fearing harm. Allah, The Exalted said about Yusuf, peace be upon him:
Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and illegal sexual intercourse. Surely, he was one of Our chosen, guided slaves. [Yusuf. 24]
Thus, Allah turned His servant away from that which would plunge one into evil due to inclining towards an image and being attached to it, and turns him away from lewd conduct due to his sincerity to Allah. [2]
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Hearts that are emptied of love for Allah, turned away from Him and seeking remedy from others besides Him, are afflicted with infatuation with images. This is because when the heart is filled with love for Allah and a strong love for meeting Him, this infatuation with images is repelled from it. For this reason, Allah, The Most High, stated about Yusuf, peace be upon him:
Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and illegal sexual intercourse. Surely, he was one of Our chosen, guided slaves.
This shows that sincerity is a means to repelling (evil). Because of this, some of the pious predecessors said: “Infatuation is an agitation in empty hearts”. Meaning: emptied of other than what they crave for. [3]
Imam Ibn Al-Jawzi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
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know that desires (vain) desires urges a person towards immediate pleasures without him contemplating its evil consequences and urges him towards short-lived pleasures, even though it is a cause of pain and harm in this life and a barrier to pleasure in the Hereafter. As for a sensible person, he keeps away from pleasures whose result will be pain and desires whose result will be regret. This is enough as praise regarding what sound intellect necessitates and a rebuke against (vain) desires.
A sensible person should know that those who are addicted to lowly desires reach a state in which they no longer enjoy themselves, but at the same time they are unable to abandon those desires because it becomes as if it is a necessity of life. Due to this, you’ll find that alcoholics and sex addicts do not even enjoy a tenth of those desires, rather, they place themselves in a perilous situation that compels them to keep on returning to the act. However, if- based on clear-sightedness- the beautification of those lowly desires cease, a person realises that he has exposed himself to some ruin that is contrary to well-being, a situation of grief instead of happiness, while seeking after pleasure. Thus, he resembles an animal that was led to a trap- neither reached the thing that was utilised to lure it into the trap nor able to escape.
A person should contemplate the fact that a human being was not created to fulfil (vain) desires, instead, he is facilitated (with sound intellect and knowledge based on the divine revelation) to contemplate the consequences of his actions and perform righteous deeds for the Hereafter. An animal receives pleasure through eating, drinking and sexual relaations much more than a human being, while living a life devoid of reflection and concern. Thus, it is drawn towards its desires due to being ignorant of the outcomes of its actions.
A person should contemplate the consequences of (vain) desires because many people are deprived of virtue and find themselves in a state of depravity as a result. Many mistakes violates the honour of a person, leads to an evil mention of him as well as the guilt of sinning due to (vain) desires, yet he still does not give thought to anything else except his desires! The best description regarding him is that of one who finds himself in a tannery, for he does not really notice its smell properly until he exits it and then realises where he was. A sensible person should imagine the dishonour that will come to him due to his desires and the harm that results from those pleasures, for indeed he will see that- in most cases- they occur as result of those desires and pleasures.
A person should contemplate on the honour a person receives due to been given the upper hand and the humiliation found in subjugation, for indeed there is none who overcomes his desires except that his honour is strengthened, and none is subjugated by his desires except that he will find humiliation and subjugation in his soul. A person should contemplate the benefits of opposing one’s (vain) desires due to the commendation attached to it in this worldly life, safety of the soul and safeguard of one’s honour, as well as reward in the Hereafter. [4]
And let not those who covetously withhold of that which Allah has bestowed on them of His Bounty (Wealth) think that it is good for them. Nay, it will be worse for them; the things which they covetously withheld shall be tied to their necks like a collar on the Day of Resurrection. And to Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is Well-Acquainted with all that you do. [Aal Imran 180]
Those who are miserly and enjoin miserliness on other men and hide what Allah has bestowed upon them of His Bounties. And We have prepared for the disbelievers a disgraceful torment. [An-Nisaa 37]
Abdullah ibn Amr, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Beware of greed, for it was only greed that destroyed those before you. It commanded them to be miserly and they did so. It commanded them to sever their family ties and they did so. It commanded them to behave wickedly and they did so”. [1]
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]
وَيْلٌ
“Woe” is a word of punishment and threat of divine vengeance to those who give less in measure. Allah explained who the Mutaffifeen are in his statement:
“Those who, when they have to receive by measure from people, demand full measure”.
Meaning, they take from them in full what is established to be their due and demand in full without any loss.
وَإِذَا كَالُوهُمْ أَو وَّزَنُوهُمْ يُخْسِرُونَ
“And when they have to give by measure or weight to people, give less than what is due”.
Meaning, when they give the people what they are entitled to by way of measure or weight, they give them less- either by giving short measure or weight, or by not giving the full measure or weight, or by not filling the measuring or weighing equipment and what is similar that. This is tantamount to stealing the people’s wealth and not being fair to them. If this is the threat of divine vengeance against those who give short measure and short weight, then those who take people’s wealth by force or by stealing are more deserving of this threat than those who give short measure and short weight.
This noble verse shows that just as a person takes from the people what he is entitled to, it is also obligated on him to give them everything they are entitled to – whether related to wealth or mutual dealings; rather included in the generality of this Ayah are proofs and statements, because indeed what usually takes place between those engaged in argumentation and discussion is that each of them is eager to establish his proofs, therefore, it is obligated on a person also to 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.
Then Allah issued a threat to those who give short measure, stated with amazement regarding their state of affairs and their persistence upon what they are doing. Allah said:
“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 all that exists”.
Meaning, what makes them dare to give short measure is because they do not believe in the Last Day, otherwise had they believed in it and known that they will stand before Allah to give account – whether related to something small or big, they would stopped and repent.
Allah, The Exalted, said in Surah Hud verse 88 that Prophet Shu’aib, peace be upon him, said to his people:
“I wish not, in contradiction to you, to do that which I forbid you”.
Meaning: I do not wish to forbid you, yet I myself do the same and eventually you will charge me for doing so, instead I will not forbid you from a matter except that I will be the first person to hasten to abandon it.
إِنْ أُرِيدُ إِلَّا الْإِصْلَاحَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ
“I only desire reform so far as I am able, to the best of my power”.
Meaning: I do not have any other intentions other than to rectify your circumtances and the things that are of benefit to you. Because this statement of Prophet Shu’aib, peace be upon him, contains something that may indicate attributing piety to himself, he repels it with the statement:
وَمَا تَوْفِيقِي إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
“And my guidance cannot come except from Allah”.
Meaning: The ability I have to do good and to refrain from evil is a bestowal from Allah [The Most High] and it is neither due to my strength nor power.
عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَإِلَيْهِ أُنِيبُ
“in Him I trust and unto Him I repent”.
Meaning: I rely on Allah in all my affairs and suffice myself with Him. I turn to Allah in all types of worship (through which) He has commanded me to draw close to Him by performing good deeds. Through these two matters- seeking aid and assistance from Allah, turning to Him in repentance, complete submission and obedience- a person’s circumstances become upright, as Allah [The Most High] said in another verse:
فَاعْبُدْهُ وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَيْهِ
“So worship Him (O Muhammad) and put your trust in Him”. [2]
Al-Allamah Al-Mubarakfuri may Allah have mercy upon him, stated in his explanation of this supplication that it means: “Do not make wealth and status our greatest goal or the reason behind our grief, rather direct our greatest goal or the reason behind our grief towards the deeds of the afterlife. [4]
O Allah! I seek refuge with You from miserliness, and seek refuge with You from cowardice, and seek refuge with You from being brought back to (senile) old age, and seek refuge with You from the affliction of the world and from the punishment in the grave. [5]
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated in Ad Da’u Wad Dawa regarding some of the sins inherited from the destroyed nations of the past, and among them:
“Taking more than one is entitled to is a legacy from the people of Shu’ayb, peace be upon him. The corruption and arrogance displayed on earth are inherited from the people of Pharaoh, and the pride and tyranny are legacies from the people of Prophet Hud, peace be upon him. Thus, the sinner is adorned in the garments of these nations, which are enemies of Allah”. [Ad-Da’u Wad Dawa’u. page 142]
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
Allah, The Most High, said:
تِلْكَ ٱلدَّارُ ٱلْءَاخِرَةُ نَجْعَلُهَا لِلَّذِينَ لَا يُرِيدُونَ عُلُوًّا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَا فَسَادًا وَٱلْعَٰقِبَةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ
That home of the Hereafter (i.e. Paradise), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by committing crimes. And the good end is for the pious. [Al-Qasas 83]
In this article, we will provide a brief commentary on the bragging and misleading assertions transmitted by Amichai Stein from an American ideologue. The claims of this ideologue once again reveal the entitlement of those who back Netanyahu and the IDF, as well as their ongoing efforts to distract readers from the core issue. They assert their actions without being able to justify their appropriation of what does not belong to them, instead merely making claims and seeking the endorsement of like-minded individuals.
Amichai transmitted: Just win, stop apologizing’: Florida rep. Randy Fine urges Israel to ignore global critics. [end of quote]
Response: We insist that this title could have been phrased like this: Just invade, which may result in more deaths or not, and you can also gain a greater advantage to seize more land and reinforce the invasion, plunder, brutality, and theft that has been ongoing since 1948. Furthermore, do not feel the need to apologise for anything, as the so-called most powerful nation on earth is backing you, even though they will eventually face their Lord one day to answer for their actions.
Amichai said: Republican Congressman Randy Fine, a staunch pro-Israel voice from Florida, is spending this week in Israel – and his message to the Israeli government is crystal clear: stop apologizing, stop trying to please international critics, and focus on winning the war in Gaza. [end of quote]
Response: No apologies are expected from Netanyahu or the IDF, nor have they ever tried to please anyone. They have never listened to those who reveal their crimes, which are as obvious as the midday sun since 1948. This is because they consider themselves above all accountability, moral expectations, and fair play. Instead, these matters are subjected to their moral judgments, which are based on questionable claims of ownership and entitlement. Therefore, this American ideologue is only playing psychological games that are deceitfully played to present oneself as exceeding the standards expected of any rational person who is not aligned with a Firawnic and Namrudic temperament. The entire world observes the situation in Gaza, yet they gather numerous writers from all over to distort the narrative, obscure the reality, or divert attention from the main issue, which has been nothing but occupation and theft since 1948. They have demonstrated to the world during this war that they are capable of the most brutal and merciless actions against the vulnerable, all while framing it as collateral damage in their so-called self-defense.
Amichai transmitted: “Wars must end. Someone has to win, and someone has to lose,” Fine told The Jerusalem Post. “That’s how World War II ended. That’s how World War I ended. Israel’s problem is it stops wars without finishing the job.” [end of quote]
Response: This is not a war; rather, it is a continuation of brutality and impunity that has persisted since 1948, and an opportunity presented to them by Hamas. Furthermore, the issue this American ideologue has identified as a problem is not a real problem. Instead, it is a systematic approach to demoralising, oppressing, and brutalising a victim until they surrender. It is not merely a problem but a malevolent strategy that they attempt to frame differently to appear as if they are upholding all moral standards expected of rational individuals. However, their acts of brutality and the behaviour of their settlers mirror that of Fir’awn and his sinful followers, who dismissed every logical argument in favour of propaganda and a false sense of moral superiority. Despite Fir’awn’s evident criminality, he accused the noble Musa, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. This is precisely what Netanyahu, the IDF and their die hard supporters are doing as well; they have been invaders and transgressors since 1948, retaliating excessively and unjustly. They are cunning, using the services and naivety of those who enable them to rationalise their brutality, such as Hamas and their counterparts.
Amichai transmitted: “I fully support Israel doing whatever it needs to do to get those 50 hostages home and ensure that Hamas is no longer in charge of Gaza. [end of quote]
Response: If the hostages were truly Netanyahu’s main concern, he wouldn’t have prolonged the war while causing the deaths of thousands of Palestinian women and children. Instead, his unwitting accomplice Hamas has allowed him to chase his more sinister objective: the appropriation of additional land and obstacle to the two state solution as demanded by Muslim rulers. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have proposed relocating Gazans outside of Palestine. This remains his agenda, and the only reason he has ceased discussing it recently is due to the backlash from the global community, including some of their allies who support him openly and others who do so covertly, as they find the idea too contentious. Regardless who governs Gaza, Netanyahu and his Zionist gang remain occupiers and thieves as long as they refuse to withdraw to the 1967 borders. However, no matter what agreements the Muslim rulers make with the Zionists to protect the innocent from Netanyahu’s unprecedented brutality and callousness since World War II, it would still be a better situation.
Amichai transmits: But for Fine, the battlefield is only half the war. The other front, he argues, is the information war, one in which, he believes, Israel is dangerously behind. [end of quote]
Response: This is due to the fact that lies, no matter how long they persist, will ultimately be revealed. Firawn engaged in deceit for many years, yet he was eventually uncovered. In a similar vein, Netanyahu and his gang have perpetuated lies, intimidation, and cruelty for a long time, and now, with the rise of social media, their fabrications, along with their true essence and reality, can no longer remain hidden. Indeed, they are perilously far from good conduct and fair play, and they are alarmingly close to the flames of hell if they persist in disbelief, deception, impunity, and brutality.
Amichai transmitted: “As strongly as Israel is winning the military war, it’s losing the propaganda war,” he said. “Muslim terrorists are good at lying. They’re willing to lie, and the world is willing to believe them. Why? Because of antisemitism.” [end of quote]
Response: This is not a war; it is an invasion characterised by theft and a lack of compassion, rooted in impunity and false assertions since 1948. While there are terrorists within various groups, including Muslims, Christians, Hindus, and others, it is crucial to acknowledge that there are also terrorists among Zionists and Jews. The Zionist state has perpetrated atrocities in recent history that no nation claiming moral superiority has committed. All terrorists engage in deceit, including Zionist terrorists and genocidal figures such as Netanyahu and his associates, but the global community is increasingly unwilling to heed their narratives. The reason for this shift is that their propaganda has become antiquated, and the public has recognised that terrorists excel at initiating their campaigns with propaganda. This mirrors the strategy of Firawn, who committed his offenses, disseminated propaganda to garner support from his people, coerced those who questioned his integrity, and subsequently accused Musa, peace be upon him, of being the wrongdoer. Netanyahu and his gang are replicating this behaviour: conducting an invasion and theft, but also exposing innocent individuals within their community to the unchecked emotions of those who cannot distinguish between the actions of Netanyahu and those of others. Antisemitism is a malevolent force, just as Netanyahu’s actions have been malevolent for a long time. The actions of Hamas against non-combatants on October 7th are reprehensible and denounced without any reservation, and Netanyahu’s subsequent retaliation has escalated into genocide and ethnic cleansing. Must call a spade a spade!
Amichai transmitted: “Israel is expected to do things no military in the history of the world has ever been asked to do,” Fine said. “You can never satisfy the unsatisfiable. So stop trying.” [end of quote]
Response: We leave you with prince Turki Al Fisal: https://youtu.be/Z3-cWyFcK5w
Truly amusing! Since 1948, no rational individual anticipates any form of decency from those specific Zionists who give little consideration to Palestinian dignity. This American ideologue is insulting our intelligence through his absurd psychological manipulations. Netanyahu and his gang have never aimed to fulfill anyone’s needs; otherwise, they would not have engaged in slaughter. Those who are impossible to satisfy have ceased their inquiries, as Netanyah’s horrific actions speak volumes in light of their assertion of moral superiority.
Amichai transmitted: He added that no one is truly starving in Gaza – except for the hostages – and accused international media of spreading falsehoods. “Israel is doing more to support its enemies than any country in the history of the world. It’s not the facts that are the problem. It’s telling the story.” [end of quote]
Response: No one is starving in Gaza!? This is yet another absurd claim that could only come from Netanyahu’s stooges and henchmen. Nevertheless, the hunger experienced by Gazans does not excuse the suffering of hostages. Every individual deserves to be treated with dignity. The greatest spreaders of misinformation are Netanyahu and his associates; in fact, Netanyahu propagated one of the most serious lies in 2001 concerning Iraq and its so called weapons of mass destruction. Despite the shortcomings of the international media, Netanyahu’s cruelty is unmistakable. You will all give account on the day of Judgement, regardless of who tells the tale.
Amichai transmitted: “Go to an Israeli army base. You’ll see soldiers heating food in microwaves, not dining halls. Why? Because they’re focused on staying alive, not comfort,” he said. “And just like they don’t prioritize gourmet food, they don’t prioritize winning the information war. But they should. The facts are on Israel’s side.” [end of quote]
Response: They satisfy their hunger to eliminate more Palestinians. At least they have sufficient food to stand tall. The facts are evident in this ideologue’s Zionist visage, being forcefully pushed down his throat while the truth suffocates him. When he attempts to expel the truth, the bitterness lingers on his tongue. Thus, he makes his absurd claims while frowning.
Amichai transmitted: ‘Stop Trying to Please Jew-Haters’. Fine did not mince words about international institutions and left-leaning media, accusing them of being driven by deep-rooted antisemitism. “There’s a disease in America: conservative politicians who want to be liked by The New York Times,” he said. “No matter what they do, they’ll never be liked. It’s the same with Israel; stop trying to win over the UN or Amnesty International. They will never like you.” [end of quote]
Response: antisemitism is not allowed, but it does not mean that the IDF’s atrocious behaviour is ignored nor should antisemitism be used as an political tool to silence people. Read here:
Amichai transmitted: Do what’s right. But also forcefully tell the truth about what’s happening.” [end of quote]
Response: Netanyahu and his gang are not part of this. They have neither acted correctly nor told the truth; instead, they overstep boundaries, deceive, and then exhibit a sense of entitlement and a victim mindset, retaliating excessively.
Amichai transmitted : “Look, there are 220 Republicans in the House. Two of them are antisemites. The rest? They love Israel,” he said. “In the Senate, all 53 Republicans have stood with Israel. So yes, the haters are loud, but they’re a tiny minority.” [end of quote]
Response: Here is your history with the United States and others:
Amichai transmitted: , “Some of these influencers are being paid by Qatar. The rest are old-fashioned neo-Nazis who’ve been around since I was a kid.” [end of quote]
Response: First, where is the evidence? Second, if they are compensating individuals to refute your falsehoods and reveal your cruelty, then that is a positive development. Regarding the allegations of Nazism, such claims necessitate evidence, and the responsibility to provide that evidence lies with the accuser.
Amichai transmitted: “Israel has never had a better friend in the White House. Not even Harry Truman,” said Fine. “Trump has Israel’s back.” [end of quote]
Response: Indeed, souls resemble enlisted soldiers, which leads us to anticipate that the genocidal Netanyahu will garner backing from those who share similar sentiments in their hearts. Even if they haven’t engaged in acts of genocide themselves, they are content to be mere onlookers, providing him with weapons and assisting in covert operations. However, once they reach the grave, there will be no allies present, as the angels will interrogate them unless Allah offers them guidance prior to their exit from this fleeting and trivial earthly existence. This life has transformed some individuals into feral beings, who care only for the cravings of their stomachs and sexual desires.
Amichai transmitted: “I dined this week with House Speaker Mike Johnson, who said that ‘Judea and Samaria belong to Israel.’ That’s unprecedented.” [end of quote]
Response: Let this American ideologue engage in meals with numerous sycophants, all the while being aware that his Lord sees through his willingly accepted deception, much like Haman and other leaders who flattered Firawn, despite his awareness of the falsehood he embraced. Remember, if he passes away in this state of disbelief, he will not share a meal again.
Amichai transmitted: “There’s a growing Judea and Samaria caucus in Congress. That sentiment is only getting stronger,” he noted. “Gaza proved land-for-peace doesn’t work. Israel pulled Jews out of Gaza, even their graves, and handed it over, and what did they get in return?” [end of quote]
Response: There will be no consensus on this in the eternal Afterlife, rather, one is held accountable for disbelief, theft, brutality, impunity and arrogance! They withdrew from that land because it doesn’t belong to them. You retracted because you returned one of the many stolen items. Incredible, so your remorse was not genuine, as you lament your own remorse. Some individuals plan to be remorseful before they commit a crime, which is bad enough, but you take it to the extremes by scheming for wrongdoing and then feel regret for your remorse. Truly astonishing! This can only be heard from Netanyahu’s supporters.
Amichai transmitted: “I don’t think you can make peace with people who take it as a religious faith that they have to kill you.” [end of quote]
Response: You don’t want peace, rather, you want to carry on the theft and brutality, and then tell a different story. You present yourself as morally superior while ignoring the root of the issue, and then you blame the victim for not wanting peace, all the while continuing your acts of theft and brutality since 1948. If peace is truly what you seek, the Muslim leaders have already provided guidance on how to achieve it. Instead of commenting on your absurd assertion, perhaps you should consider the statements made by your own people in this link:
O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah; even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he rich or poor, Allah is a Better Protector to both (than you). So, follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you may avoid justice, and if you distort your witness or refuse to give it, verily, Allah is Ever Well-Acquainted with what you do. [An-Nisaa. 135]
This is a brief reply to Hanan Shai, who aims to make the IDF avoid accountability while simultaneously isolating the primary cause of the conflict since 1948. It is an insult to our intelligence when these people try to misinterpret what is as evident as the midday sun. Hanan even attempts to show sympathy for the Palestinians, yet solely blames Hamas without addressing the fundamental issue at hand. The entire article represents yet another effort by these writers to shift all responsibility for the consequences of the situation onto others, both those who deserve it and those who do not, while consistently seeking to belittle our intelligence. Furthermore, the antisemitism card is frequently played inappropriately or exaggerated, as well as absurd comparisons to deflect blame onto others. This is not to suggest that antisemitism should be tolerated in any form; just as the far-right Zionist actions since 1948 are a heinous crime against Palestinians, antisemitism is also a grave offense when properly identified and not wielded as a political tool to silence those who speak out against the actions of Netanyahu, the IDF, and their supporters.
Hanan stated: There is a stark difference between the war zones of Lebanon and Gaza: in Lebanon, civilians can flee when fighting erupts. In Gaza, they are trapped. Hamas identified this and turned it into its greatest strength: civilians became its doomsday weapon. [end of quote]
Response: There is a clear distinction between the thief and the victim, the invader and the invaded, the oppressive colonialist since 1948 and the Palestinians, despite the attempts of the wrongdoer to switch roles, with the wrongdoer trying to present himself as the victim and the actual victim being labelled as the wrongdoer. Furthermore, in Lebanon, civilians have not been stripped of their homes, nor have they been brutalised and murdered daily since 1948, as is the case in Palestine. Although Hamas finds itself with nowhere to retreat in this conflict, the crux of the matter is that they should never have initiated the war or targeted non-combatants. On the other hand, callous Netanyahu and the IDF responded with excessive force while also pursuing additional objectives under the guise of self-defence. We emphasise that Hamas deserves condemnation for its actions against non-combatants, but there’s none who deserves more condemnation that those who have been murdering and stealing property since 1948. Thus, this comparison between Lebanese civilians and Gazans is a myth. Furthermore, Hamas serves as a tool for the Zionist far-right. Read: https://abuiyaad.com/w/hamas-israeli-right
Hanan said: Recognizing the IDF’s core advantage – long-range precision firepower – Hamas devised three tactics to neutralize it: using tunnels for manoeuvre and combat, turning civilians into human shields, and controlling humanitarian aid to feed its logistics and dictate the war’s duration. [end of quote]
Response: Netanyahu is not genuinely at war; instead, he is attempting to rationalise the theft and occupation that has persisted since 1948. This is significant because prior to the emergence of Hamas, Zionist forces were already committing atrocities against Palestinians. Thus, no matter what tactics Hamas employs, the core issue remains the occupation and theft. Regardless of which faction provides Netanyahu with a pretext to continue fighting, he remains an occupier and a thief. Regarding the assertion that Hamas employs civilians as human shields, there are also accounts of Zionist soldiers utilising Palestinians in the same manner. In this context, both Zionists and Hamas are responsible in the sight of Allah for this brutality, as Prince Turki Al Faisal, may Allah preserve him, has articulated with great clarity. Listen below:
Hanan said: Despite massive damage, Hamas has so far prevented Israel from achieving its two central war objectives: returning the hostages and dismantling it as a governing and military power. At the same time, through false claims of famine and mass civilian deaths, Hamas generated a collapse in Israel’s international legitimacy and unleashed an unprecedented wave of antisemitism. [end of quote]
Response: Netanyahu’s goal is not to secure the release of hostages; rather, it is to further undermine the possibility of a two-state solution. The claim of dismantling Hamas serves merely as a distraction, as the far-right Zionists have previously utilized Hamas to their advantage. Read here: https://abuiyaad.com/w/hamas-israeli-right
Furthermore, to assert that there is no hunger or starvation in Gaza is akin to denying the existence of the midday sun. Regarding antisemitism, it is essential to combat it, but it should not be invoked while committing injustice, as the core issue at hand is occupation, brutality, and theft. If the IDF is despised for its lethal operations, that animosity is justified; however, any harm inflicted on a non-combatant Jew or any Jew living peacefully elsewhere should also be condemned. In this context, we unequivocally denounce the vandalism aimed at synagogues and other acts of violence. Read about antisemitism here:
Hanan said: The use of civilians: The IDF appears not to have anticipated Hamas’s use of civilians as a strategic weapon – neither before the war nor at its outset. Only after the new IDF chief of staff took command was a clear concept developed in Operation Gideon’s Chariots: severing Hamas from Gaza’s civilian population. [end of quote]
Response: The IDF and its predecessors do not have to anticipate any situation, as they have always killed Palestinians regardless of who stands in their path. So, why do numerous observers, including medical professionals, report that snipers deliberately aim at civilians? The Zionist forces have been committing these acts of violence since 1948.
Read below:
The Deir Yassin Massacre: Took place on April 9, 1948, near Jerusalem, during which between 107 to 254 Palestinians were massacred at the hands of the extremist “Stern” gang.
The Nasr al-Din Massacre: Took place in April 1948. Al-Lajjun Massacre: Took place on April 13, 1948, in a Palestinian Arab village in the Jenin District, where the Zionist Haganah gang attacked it and killed 13 people.
The Saliha Massacre: Took place in May 1948, during which 75 Palestinians were massacred.
The Abu Shusha Massacre: Took place on May 14, 1948, near the village of Deir Yassin, and claimed the lives of (50) citizens, including women, men, children, and the elderly.
The Beit Daras Massacre: Took place in northeastern Gaza on May 21, 1948.
The Tantura Massacre: Took place on May 22, 1948, in the occupied city of Haifa, and claimed the lives of about (200) Palestinians.
The Lydda Massacre: Took place on July 12, 1948, in the occupied city of Lydda, and resulted in the massacre of about (500) Palestinians, including (150) who were massacred inside the city’s Grand Mosque. The Zionists threw many of them alive into the town’s wells.
The Dawayima Massacre: Took place on October 29, 1948, when a battalion from the terrorist “Lehi” organization led by Moshe Dayan attacked the village and then began searching homes and shooting at its residents. Entire families were exterminated in the massacre, which resulted in the killing of 200 men, women, and children.
The Zionist massacres did not stop after the Nakba of 1948, but rather their frequency, intensity, and brutality increased in light of the use of more lethal and destructive weapons. Among the most prominent of these massacres were: The Sharafat Massacre, which took place in February 1951, in which 11 Palestinians were massacred, and the rest of the village’s people were displaced. The Bethlehem Massacre took place in January 1952, in which 10 Palestinians were massacred. The Qibya Massacre took place on October 14, 1953, in the village of Qibya, east of Jerusalem, during which (67) Palestinians were massacred, most of whom were women and children, and during which 56 homes were destroyed. The Qalqilya Massacre took place on October 10, 1956, when the occupation forces attacked citizens in the city of Qalqilya in the West Bank, during which about seventy citizens were massacred.
The Kafr Qasem Massacre took place on October 29, 1956, in which 49 Palestinians were massacred, including 11 children, when they were all returning home from work. The Khan Yunis Massacre took place on November 3 and 12, 1956, in which between 280 and 500 Palestinians were massacred.
In 1970, Zionist aircraft struck Bahr al-Baqar Primary School and Abu Zaabal factories, killing more than 150 Egyptian students and workers. In 1980, the extremist Jewish organization Kach attempted to blow up Al-Aqsa Mosque, and a shipment of explosives weighing 120 kg was discovered. The Sabra and Shatila massacre took place in September 1982. This massacre lasted three days, and its direct perpetrators were members of the Lebanese Phalange forces allied with the Zionists led by Ariel Sharon. The Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre took place on February 25, 1994, when a Zionist named “Barog Goldstein” stormed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron, and fired bullets and bombs at the worshipers. This massacre resulted in the massacre of 29 Palestinians. The Qana Massacre took place on April 18, 1995. [Compiled from various old Arab Newspapers]
So, where were the Ikhwanis of Hamas while the Zionist forces were committing murder? Was there anything obstructing them? Furthermore, some Zionist soldiers have utilised Palestinians as human shields, which means this war has no heroes, as articulated by Prince Turki al-Faisal. Listen again:
Hanan said: The proposed method: redirecting humanitarian aid to safe, organized distribution zones and transferring civilians to them, rather than allowing Hamas to control the aid. This would have enabled encirclement, starvation, and defeat of Hamas, while providing protection to civilians. [end of quote]
Response: Having been convicted of shooting civilians during their alleged aid distribution, they now seek to shift the blame onto others while attempting to appear more compassionate. Their true goal is not to defeat Hamas; instead, it serves as a facade for their real aim: to continue the occupation and theft while obstructing the two-state solution. Hanan, cease your lies and the self-deception you are engaging in.
Hanan said: According to media reports, this effort was blocked after three reserve officers claimed the civilian transfer violated international law. If true, this reflects a grave misunderstanding. The Fourth Geneva Convention prohibits forced deportation but explicitly permits – and even mandates – temporary evacuation for life-saving purposes. Voluntary, protected relocation is not a war crime. It is a legal and moral duty. [end of quote]
Response: International law should be the last topic you bring up, as it is under America’s Zionist supporters who sanction and show hostility to any to speaks out very loud against Zionist brutality. No matter what happened in the above incident that Hanan mentioned, it is clear that not only do Netanyahu and his associates deceive, but they have also openly collaborated with others to express their intention to displace Palestinians after intentionally ravaging Gaza and then proposing to relocate them elsewhere. How can anyone trust Netanyahu and his ilk in their attempts to move civilians to safe havens when they bomb them no matter where they seek refuge? Therefore, cease invoking international law; instead, Netanyahu and his henchmen always act as they please and then play the victim. The entire world is aware of their deceitful tactics and falsehoods.
Hanan said: Jerusalem’s historical parallels
If this legal argument blocked the IDF from neutralizing Hamas’s human shield, it reflects a tragic failure: rigid obedience to the law without understanding its purpose. The result may be failure to defeat Hamas – just as rigid legalism once led to Jerusalem’s destruction. [end of quote]
Response: No legal constraints have prevented Netanyahu from killing civilians and devastating infrastructure to an unpredictable and unprecedented extent. His aim is not to neutralise Hamas; instead, they exploit Hamas to further their own objectives. Hanan attempts to insult our intelligence with their so-called rigid adherence to the law, while it is widely recognised that the Zionist utter genocidal rhetoric that have been documented by numerous organisations. Read here: https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2025/01/15/must-take-a-look-at-what-is-happening-in-their-own-backyard-first/
Hamas serves as their tool for seizing everything that rightfully belongs to the Palestinians. Netanyahu and his henchmen are the least qualified to discuss adherence to the norms of civilised society, given their blatant brutality since 1948. Hamas is merely their pawn.
Hanan said: The Talmud recounts how Rabbi Zechariah ben Avkolas refused a Roman sacrifice due to a minor legal flaw. The refusal sparked rebellion and led to catastrophe. Rabbi Yohanan lamented: “His scrupulousness destroyed our Temple, burned our sanctuary, and exiled us from our land.” Excessive legalism, detached from moral responsibility, proved ruinous. [end of quote]
Response: What transpired back then holds no significance for us, as the final infallible revelation clarifies that all earlier texts, including the Torah and the Injeel, have been altered.
Hanan said: Israel could have presented the world with a moral and strategic precedent: Britain’s World War II Operation Pied Piper, which evacuated 3.5 million civilians, including 1.5 million children, from cities like London to safe zones. Churchill didn’t wait for mass death – he acted pre-emptively. His aim: protect lives and enable effective warfare. [end of quote]
Response: Britain was engaged in a conflict with another nation to safeguard its sovereignty, whereas Netanyahu and his predecessors are invaders, robbers, and perpetrators of genocide. Their deceitful actions and treacherous conduct make it impossible for anyone to trust that they have honourable intentions. Instead, it appears that their goal is to displace others in order to seize land and carry out nefarious deeds in secrecy.
Hanan said: Two desperate incidents: Gazan civilians, held hostage by Hamas and used as shields, deserve similar protection. Like the Israeli hostages, they too are captives.
As the proposed “Witkoff Deal” is hopefully soon agreed upon, Israel may gain the hostages’ return – at the cost of abandoning its second war goal. But if the deal fails, combat will resume under worsening conditions. Then, like Churchill – not Rabbi Zechariah ben Avkolas – Israel must act: evacuate civilians, reclaim battlefield initiative, and fulfil its moral and strategic duty. The choice will be clear: defeat Hamas – or watch Israel undo itself.
Response: Gazans and the hostages are held hostage by you and Hamas because it is a useless war. As long as Netanyahu and others persist in their brutality, they will keep committing murder, theft, and displacement, exploiting individuals like Hamas for a futile conflict. Listen again: https://youtu.be/Z3-cWyFcK5w
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
True Believers’ Attitude Towards Feeding Those in Need, Including Captured Combatants
Allah, The Exalted, informed us of some of the qualities of the Abrar – the pious, who fear Allah and avoid evil:
ويُطۡعِمُونَ ٱلطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِۦ
“And they give food, in spite of their love for it”. – Meaning, they are in a state in which they love wealth and food, but they give precedence to the love of Allah over the what their souls love and seek to feed the people who deserve and need it the most.
مِسۡكِينً۬ا وَيَتِيمً۬ا وَأَسِيرًا
“The Miskin (poor), the orphan, and the captive”(1); saying:
إِنَّمَا نُطۡعِمُكُمۡ لِوَجۡهِ ٱللَّهِ
“We feed you seeking Allah’s Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you”. – Meaning, to seek Allah’s Reward. Mujaahid and Ibn Jubayr, may Allah have mercy upon them, said, “As for these people, they did not make this statement, but Allah knows this is what is in their hearts, so He praised them for it as an exhortation for the one who desires to do so”.
لَا نُرِيدُ مِنكُمۡ جَزَآءً۬
“We wish for no reward”. – Meaning, by way of actions;
وَلَا شُكُورًا
“nor thanks”.
Meaning, by way of statement. (2)
So Allah saved them from the evil of that Day, and gave them Nadratan (a light of beauty) and joy]. [Al-Insan. 8-11]
The Quraish Attempted to Starve The Prophet and His Close Relatives
Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported: On the Day of Nahr at Mina, the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Tomorrow we shall stay at Khaif Bani Kinana where the pagans had taken the oath of disbelief.” He meant (by that place) Al-Muhassab where the Quraish tribe and Banu Kinaanah concluded a contract against Banu Haashim and Banu Abdul-Muttalib or Banu Al-Muttalib that they would not intermarry with them or deal with them in business until they handed over the Prophet to them. (3)
Usamah Bin Zayd, may Allah be pleased with him, said: I asked the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, during his Hajj,”O Allah’s Messenger! Where will you stay tomorrow?” He said, “Has Aqeel left for us any house?” He then added, “Tomorrow we will stay at Khaif Bani Kinana, i.e. Al-Muhassab, where Quraish (polytheists) took an oath of disbelief in that Banu Kinana allied with Quraish against Banu Hashim on the terms that they would not deal with the members of the tribe or give them shelter.” (4)
The incident mentioned in the above narrations took place when the Makkan polytheists had a meeting at a place called the Valley of Al-Muhassab, where they established an alliance against Banu Hashim and Banu Al-Muttalib. They agreed not to have any business transactions with them, no marriage ties, no visits, and no verbal communication with the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and those who aided him. So, Abu Talib – the Prophet’s uncle who stood by him at the time – decided to move to a valley in the eastern suburbs of Makkah, then Banu Hashim and Banu Al-Muttalib also moved and they were all confined to a narrow passage. They remained in that situation for three years- from the 7th year of the Prophet’s Prophethood until the 10th year. It was a very repressive embargo that brought extreme hardship, and in addition to this, the vile polytheists bought everything that reached Makkah in order that nothing reached Banu Al-Mutallib and Banu Haashim. The situation became so bad that they had to eat the leaves of trees and animal skins, and children constantly cried due to hunger. They had nothing besides very little provision that was sometimes delivered secretly by some people in Makkah who sympathised with them. During the sacred months when fighting was not permitted, they used to go and buy provisions, but the prices of goods were inflated so that they would not be able to afford them. However, this great hardship never stopped the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, from calling to the truth, rather he used to go to the Kabah and call people to Islam. By the grace of Allah, the agreement between the polytheists ended in the 10th year of the Prophet’s Prophethood, because some of them could no longer bear to see their relatives in that situation. (5)
The Quraish implored the Prophet to refrain from interfering with their food supplies, even though they had previously engaged in the same wrongdoing when they were in a position of power
Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported: “The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, sent a troop of fighters towards Najd and they brought a man from the tribe of Banu Haneefah who was called Thumamah bin Uthaal. He was then tied to one of the pillars of the Masjid. The Prophet went to him and said, “What have you got, O Thumama?” He replied, “I have got a good thought, O Muhammad! If you should kill me, you would kill a person who has already killed somebody, and if you should set me free, you would do a favor to one who is grateful, and if you want property, then ask me whatever wealth you want.” So, he was left till the next day when again the Prophet said to him, “What have you got, O Thumama?” He said, “What I have already told you”. The Prophet left him till the day after, and said to him again, “What have you got, O Thumama?” He said, “I have got what I told you. So the Prophet said, “Set him free”.
Then Thumamah) went to a garden of date palm trees near the Masjid, took a bath, entered the Masjid, and then said, “I testify that None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and also testify that Muhammad is His Messenger! By Allah, O Muhammad! There was no face on the surface of the earth most disliked by me than yours, but now your face has become the most beloved face to me. By Allah, there was no religion most disliked by me than yours, but now it is the most beloved religion to me. By Allah, there was no town most disliked by me than your town, but now it is the most beloved town to me. Your troops arrested me (at the time) when I was intending to perform the Umra. And now what do you think?” The Prophet gave him good tidings of good in this world and the next, and ordered him to perform the Umra. So when he came to Makkah, someone said to him, “You have become a Sabian?” He replied, “No! By Allah, I have submitted to Islam with Muhammad, Allah’s Messenger. No, by Allah! Not a single grain of wheat will come to you from Yamamah unless the Prophet gives his permission.” (6)
The Prophet asked Thumamah, “What have you got O Thumamah?” He replied that he has good thoughts about the Prophet- Meaning, “You O Muhammad never oppress anyone, rather you are from those who pardon and do good”. So after he was set free, he entered Makkah to perform Umrah and then pronounced the Talbilya and he was the first to enter Makkah in that manner, so Quraish grabbed him and said, “You have the audacity to do this to us”, and they wanted to kill him; then a person amongst the Quraish said, “Leave him because you are in need of food from Yamaamah (i.e. from his land)”, so they released him. Then he said to them, “By Allah! Not a single grain of wheat will come to you from Yamamah unless the Prophet gives his permission.” Ibn Hisham said, “Then Thumamah returned to Yamamah and prevented the Quraish from bringing any food to Makkah, so the Quraish wrote to the Prophet saying, “Indeed, you command people to keep good the ties of kinship”, so the Prophet wrote to Thumamah to allow them to transport their food”.(7)
[1] Tafsir as-Sadi]
[2] Zadul Maseer Fee Ilmit Tafsir by Imam Ibn Al-Jawzi
[3] Al-Bukhari. 1590
[4] Al-Bukhari. 3058
[5] Zadul Ma’ad 3/31 and Seerah Ibn Hisham 1/350
[6] Al-Bukhari. 4372
[7] Fat’hul Bari Sharh Sahih Al-Bukhari 8/110-111 and Al-Hulalul Ibreeziyyah Min at-Taleeqaat al-Baaziyyah Alaa Sahih Al-Bukhari 3/319
The chiefs of Fir’aun’s (Pharaoh) people said: “Will you leave Musa (Moses) and his people to spread mischief in the land, and to abandon you and your gods?” He said: “We will kill their sons, and let live their women, and we have indeed irresistible power over them.” (Al-A’raf 127)
What Has Netanyahu and Some of His Supporters Said?
On Saturday 28th October, Prime Minister Benjamin ‘Netanyahu’ Mileikowsky announced in Hebrew: “You must remember what Amalek has done to you, says our Holy Bible. And we do remember.” Of all the thousands of verses in the Old Testament that Mileikowsky could have quoted, he chose the ones pertaining to genocide of the Amalekites in Deuteronomy 25: 17-19. In this passage, we read the following: “You shall blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Do not forget!” (1)
For further details about some statements of specific people among Netanyahu’s henchmen, read on the link below:
O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? Most hateful it is with Allah that you say that which you do not do. [As-saff 2-3
Firemen arsonists are a rare group of individuals who intentionally ignite fires and then hastily attempt to extinguish them to gain recognition. This situation is reminiscent of those who purposefully instigate conflict and discord, only to later advocate for peace. However, a notable distinction between these individuals and firemen arsonists is that the latter actively work to put out the flames, despite the fact that their initial act of arson is reprehensible and they are held responsible for it. In contrast, some individuals who provoke conflict and discord often refuse to take actions that would resolve the situation or retract their mistakes, yet they still offer pleasant words to distract from their actions or strive to present themselves as peacemakers, portraying themselves as individuals who prioritise knowledge over conflict, as individuals who disregard the misconduct of those who act poorly Blah Blah Blah, even though they have not initiated any self-correction. Below are several articles for personal reflection.
O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet.
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
When it is the case that Allah forbade us from giving precedence to (ourselves) over the Messenger, then which type of giving precedence to oneself over the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, can be more severe than giving precedence to one’s intellect over the revelation he was sent with? Many of the pious predecessors have stated that this Ayah means: “Do not say anything (about the religion) until the Messenger speaks and do not act until he commands you”. The most disobedient person among the people and the most severe with regards to giving precedence to himself over the Messenger is the one who gives precedence to his intellect or the intellect of another person over the revelation. And when it is the case that Allah has forbidden them (i.e. humankind) from raising their voices above the voice of the Messenger, then how about raising their intellects above the statements of the Messenger and the revelation he conveyed?! (1)
Make not the calling of the Messenger (Muhammad) among you as your calling of one another. Allah knows those of you who slip away under shelter (of some excuse without taking the permission to leave, from the Messenger). And let those who oppose the Messenger’s (Muhammad) commandment (i.e. his Sunnah legal ways, orders, acts of worship, statements, etc.) (among the sects) beware, lest some Fitnah befall them or a painful torment be inflicted on them. [An-Noor. 63]
Allah said: [فَلۡيَحۡذَرِ ٱلَّذِينَ يُخَالِفُونَ عَنۡ أَمۡرِهِۦۤ -And let those who oppose the Messenger’s (Muhammad) commandment (i.e. his Sunnah, orders, acts of worship, statements) beware]; [أَن تُصِيبَہُمۡ فِتۡنَةٌ – lest some Fitnah befall them]: Meaning: [Lest] misguidance, calamity in the worldly life or disbelief befall them. [أَوۡ يُصِيبَہُمۡ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ – or a painful torment be inflicted on them]: Meaning: Killed [i.e. by enemies] in the worldly life or punished in the hell fire in the afterlife. (2)
Imam Ahmad, may Allah have mercy upon him, said about this Ayah: Do you know what Al-Fitnah is? Al-Fitnah is Shirk. Perhaps if he [i.e. the person] rejects some of his [i.e. the Prophet’s] statements, then something of deviation enters his heart, so he is destroyed. (3)
Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
All praise is due to Allah, who in every age and interval between the Prophets, raises up a group from the people of knowledge, who call the misguided to guidance, patiently bear ill-treatment and harm. With the Book of Allah they give life to the dead and with the Light of Allah they give sight to the blind. How many a person killed by Iblees (the Devil) they have revived, how beautiful their effect has been upon the people, and how vile the people have been towards them! They remove from Allah’s Book the alterations of those going beyond bounds, the false claims of the liars and the false interpretations of the ignoramus- those who uphold the banner of Bidah and let loose the trials and discords, who oppose the Book and agree upon opposing the Book. They speak about Allah and his Book without knowledge, argue about what is ambiguous in the Book and deceive the ignorant ones with such ambiguities. We seek refuge in Allah from the trials of the misguided ones. (4)
[1] Al-Waabil as-Sayyib page 21
[2] Zaadul Maseer Fee Ilmit Tafseer’ By Imaam Ibnul Jawzi
[3] Reported by Ibn Battah in Al-Ibaanah Al-Kubraa 97
And recite [O Muhammad] to them the story of him to whom We gave Our Ayat [proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.], but he threw them away, so Shaitan [Satan] followed him up, and he became of those who went astray. And had We willed, We would have surely elevated him therewith but he clung to the earth and followed his own vain desire. So, his description is the description of a dog: if you drive him away, he lolls his tongue out, or if you leave him alone, he [still] lolls his tongue out. Such is the description of the people who reject Our Ayat [proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.]. So, relate the stories, perhaps they may reflect.
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Allah likened him to a dog because he was given knowledge of the Book and taught what was not given to others, but he abandoned it, followed his desires and preferred the Anger of Allah over the Pleasure of Allah, preferred the worldly life over the afterlife and preferred the created beings over the Creator. A dog is considered to be among the meanest animals, the greediest and most eager (for food). And due to this eagerness, it does not roam about except that its nose is placed on the ground, whilst sniffing greedily and eagerly. When it takes possession of a dead animal enough for a hundred dogs, it would not allow another dog to eat anything from it, except whilst growling and seeking to gain the upper hand due to eagerness, greed and covetousness.
This person -the one who abandoned the verses of Allah and followed his desires- did so out of severe eagerness for the worldly life and due to his heart being disconnected from Allah and the afterlife. He is extremely eager for the Dunya and his eagerness is similar to the constant eagerness of a dog whether it is troubled or left alone.
Ibn Jurayj, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: A dog is among those animals with the least patience when it is thirsty. It lolls its tongue out the most, whether it is standing, sitting, moving or not moving. Its intense desire [i.e. greed] necessitates that it will always loll its tongue. Likewise, this is the affair of that person likened to the dog because the extreme eagerness and burning desire in his heart necessitates that he will always exert himself [for the worldly goods at the expense of the Hereafter]. He still exerts himself whether he is admonished or not.
Mujahid, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: This is similar to the one given knowledge of the Book, but he does not act upon it. Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him and his father, said: If you direct him towards wisdom, he does not follow it, and if you leave him alone he is not guided towards good, just like the dog that lolls its tongue out whether it is taking a rest or driven away.
Al-Hasan, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: It is the Munafiq. He does not remain firm upon the truth whether he is called or left alone, whether he is admonished or not admonished, just like the dog that lolls its tongue out whether driven away or left alone.
So, Allah, The Most High, gave an example of the one who abandoned His Ayat [proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc], saying: He is misguided, whether he is admonished or left alone, just like the dog that lolls its tongue out, whether driven away or left alone. This Ayah [i.e. Al-A’raf 176] is similar to the saying of Allah [The Most High]: [وَإِن تَدۡعُوهُمۡ إِلَى ٱلۡهُدَىٰ لَا يَتَّبِعُوڪُمۡۚ سَوَآءٌ عَلَيۡكُمۡ أَدَعَوۡتُمُوهُمۡ أَمۡ أَنتُمۡ صَـٰمِتُونَ – And if you call them to guidance, they follow you not. It is the same for you whether you call them, or you keep silent] [7:193]
Contemplate the wisdom and meanings found in this parable!
*Allah, The Most High, said: [ءَاتَيۡنَـٰهُ ءَايَـٰتِنَا- To whom We gave Our Ayat]: Allah informed us that He was the One Who gave this person knowledge of His Ayat, for indeed it is a blessing and Allah is the One Who conferred it upon him. Allah attributed the source of this blessing to Himself. Then Allah said: [فَٱنسَلَخَ مِنۡهَا- But he threw them away]-Meaning: He left it in a manner similar to the manner in which a snake leaves its skin. And Allah did not say, “We threw him away from it” because this person was the one who left it due to following his desires. Then Allaah said: [فَأَتۡبَعَهُ ٱلشَّيۡطَـٰنُ- So shaytaan (satan) followed him up]- Meaning: shaytan approached and pursued him, just as Allaah stated about Pharaoh’s people: [فَأَتۡبَعُوهُم مُّشۡرِقِينَ- So they pursued them (i.e. Fir’awn and his hosts pursued Bani Israa’eel) at sunrise] [26: 60)].
*He [i.e. this person to whom Allah gave knowledge of the Book] used to be protected and guarded against shaytan through the Ayat of Allah, but when he turned away from them, shaytan overwhelmed him just as a lion overwhelms its prey; [فَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلۡغَاوِينَ- And he became of those who went astray]-Meaning: Those who act in opposition to the knowledge they possess and those who know the truth but act in opposition to it, just like the evil scholars.
*Then Allah said: [وَلَوۡ شِئۡنَا لَرَفَعۡنَـٰهُ بِہَا- And had We willed, We would surely have elevated him therewith]: Allah informed us that being elevated in His presence is not merely acquired through knowledge, for indeed this person was from the scholars; rather elevation is acquired through adherence to the truth, giving precedence to it and aiming to please Allah. Indeed, this person was among the most knowledgeable during his era, but he was neither elevated through his knowledge nor did he benefit from it. We seek Allah’s protection from knowledge that does not benefit. Therefore, Allah informs us that He is the One Who will raise a servant-if He wills-with the knowledge He bestows on them, otherwise the servant will be degraded. The Rabb [i.e. Allaah- The Creator, The All- Provider and in Whose Hand is the Dominion of everything] is the One alone Who degrades and raises [His servants], and indeed He degraded this person and did not raise him. [وَلَوۡ شِئۡنَا لَرَفَعۡنَـٰهُ بِہَا- And had We willed, We would surely have elevated him therewith]- Meaning: Had we willed, We would have given him preference [over others], ennobled him, and raised his status and rank by way of the Ayat we gave him. Ibn Abbas said: Had Allah willed, He would have raised this person through the knowledge he (i.e. this person) possessed.
*[ وَلَـٰكِنَّهُ ۥۤ أَخۡلَدَ إِلَى ٱلۡأَر-But he clung to the earth]. Muqatil said: “He became pleased with the Dunya. [وَٱتَّبَعَ هَوَٮٰهُۚ- And followed his own vain desire]. Al-Kalbee said: He pursued the lowly affairs and abandoned the lofty affairs. Abu Rawqa said: He chose the Dunya over the Hereafter. Ataa said: He wanted the Dunya and obeyed his shaytan. Ibn Zayd said: He followed his desires by joining those who fought Musa, peace be upon him, and his people.
*This is a description of an evil scholar who acts in opposition to the knowledge he possesses.
*He went astray after having knowledge. He intentionally chose disbelief over Iman and not out of ignorance.
*He left Emaan in a manner that did not allow him to ever return to it again, for indeed he threw away the Ayat of Allah completely just as a snake exits its skin. Had he been left with anything, he would not have been one who exited from it completely.
*Shaytan overwhelmed him and caught him as his prey.
*He [غوى-strayed] after being upon a state of [الرشد-the right course- well guided in affairs of the religion]. The word [الغي] means to be misguided in knowledge and intention, and it is more specified to corruption in knowledge and action, just as the word [الضلال] is more specified to corruption in knowledge and creed. When one of the two words is mentioned on its own, it includes the meaning of the other; but if mentioned together, then each of them takes its more specific meaning as mentioned above.
*Allah did not wish to raise him by way of knowledge and that was the cause of his destruction. And because he was not raised by way of knowledge [i.e. due to his own fault], it became a source of anxiety for him. It would have been better for him not to be a scholar and would have lessened the punishment he will receive.
*Allah informed us of this person’s wicked goal, for he gave preference to the most despicable [path] over the noblest [path].
*His choice [i.e. preferring evil] was not due to thoughts that crossed his mind and ideas he was unconscious of; rather it was due to [إخلاد إلى الأرض clinging to the earth- following his desires constantly]. Az-Zujaaj said: The root of the words [خلد and أخلد] is [خلود], and it means to be constant in something and to remain upon something.
*He turned away from guidance and followed his vain desires. He made his vain desires a guide for himself and followed it.
Source: An Excerpt from: Bada’i at-Tafsir Al-Jami Limaa Fassaraahu Al-Imam ibn Al-Qayyim 1/426-431
O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah; even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he rich or poor, Allah is a Better Protector to both (than you). So follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you may avoid justice, and if you distort your witness or refuse to give it, verily, Allah is Ever Well-Acquainted with what you do. [An-Nisaa. 135]
In this article, we will provide brief responses on the remarks made by Mathilda and others concerning the acknowledgment of a Palestinian state.
Mathilda stated: Reward for Hamas terror’: British Jewish groups slam Starmer’s Palestinian state plan. [end of quote]
Response: Hamas was founded in 1987, while Palestinians have had the right to a state since 1948. This means there was a gap of 39 years between this right and the formation of Hamas. Since Hamas took political control in 2006, Palestinians continue to be entitled to a state. Thus, there has been a span of 19 years from Hamas’s rise to power to the ongoing entitlement of a Palestinian state. When we combine 39 and 19, we arrive at 58. Furthermore, Palestinians have historical claims to the land dating back to the Ottoman Empire and even earlier. However, during the time of our fathers and continuing to the present, a Palestinian state has been overdue since 1948, when Zionists at the time were backed by certain colonialists. Additionally, some Zionists prefered Hamas over the Palestinian authority when it aligns with their interests. Therefore, a Palestinian state is not merely a privilege; it is an undeniable right, as clear as the midday sun. The settlers and the invaders hold no legitimate claim to Palestine, having only taken what they possess through unlawful means and brutal violence, and they continue to uphold their ill-gotten gains through further acts of aggression. Both Muslim and non-Muslim countries continue to demand a return to the 1967 borders, but successive Zionist regimes have continued stealing more land. As for Hamas, the situation is quite clear. Learn more here: https://abuiyaad.com/w/hamas-israeli-right
Mathilda stated: British Jewish groups criticize Starmer’s push for Palestinian state recognition, arguing it emboldens extremism and rewards Hamas terror, especially while hostages remain in captivity. [end of quote]
Response: Restoring rights and stolen property to its rightful owner is the morally correct action, even if that owner has wronged you; such grievances do not excuse the act of theft and continued aggression in the name of self-defense. A Palestinian state rightfully belongs to the Palestinians, not to Hamas. The individuals expressing grievances are merely deluded and possess an inflated sense of entitlement. No one has been more audacious and emboldened in perpetrating heinous acts than Netanyahu’s security forces, who have engaged in acts of terrorism since 2023. In addition to the recent acts of genocide, one should examine some of the massacres committed by the Zionist security forces since 1948:
The Deir Yassin Massacre: Took place on April 9, 1948, near Jerusalem, during which between 107 to 254 Palestinians were massacred at the hands of the extremist “Stern” gang.
The Nasr al-Din Massacre: Took place in April 1948. Al-Lajjun Massacre: Took place on April 13, 1948, in a Palestinian Arab village in the Jenin District, where the Zionist Haganah gang attacked it and killed 13 people.
The Saliha Massacre: Took place in May 1948, during which 75 Palestinians were massacred.
The Abu Shusha Massacre: Took place on May 14, 1948, near the village of Deir Yassin, and claimed the lives of (50) citizens, including women, men, children, and the elderly.
The Beit Daras Massacre: Took place in northeastern Gaza on May 21, 1948.
The Tantura Massacre: Took place on May 22, 1948, in the occupied city of Haifa, and claimed the lives of about (200) Palestinians.
The Lydda Massacre: Took place on July 12, 1948, in the occupied city of Lydda, and resulted in the massacre of about (500) Palestinians, including (150) who were massacred inside the city’s Grand Mosque. The Zionists threw many of them alive into the town’s wells.
The Dawayima Massacre: Took place on October 29, 1948, when a battalion from the terrorist “Lehi” organization led by Moshe Dayan attacked the village and then began searching homes and shooting at its residents. Entire families were exterminated in the massacre, which resulted in the killing of 200 men, women, and children.
The Zionist massacres did not stop after the Nakba of 1948, but rather their frequency, intensity, and brutality increased in light of the use of more lethal and destructive weapons. Among the most prominent of these massacres were: The Sharafat Massacre, which took place in February 1951, in which 11 Palestinians were massacred, and the rest of the village’s people were displaced. The Bethlehem Massacre took place in January 1952, in which 10 Palestinians were massacred. The Qibya Massacre took place on October 14, 1953, in the village of Qibya, east of Jerusalem, during which (67) Palestinians were massacred, most of whom were women and children, and during which 56 homes were destroyed. The Qalqilya Massacre took place on October 10, 1956, when the occupation forces attacked citizens in the city of Qalqilya in the West Bank, during which about seventy citizens were massacred.
The Kafr Qasem Massacre took place on October 29, 1956, in which 49 Palestinians were massacred, including 11 children, when they were all returning home from work. The Khan Yunis Massacre took place on November 3 and 12, 1956, in which between 280 and 500 Palestinians were massacred.
In 1970, Zionist aircraft struck Bahr al-Baqar Primary School and Abu Zaabal factories, killing more than 150 Egyptian students and workers. In 1980, the extremist Jewish organization Kach attempted to blow up Al-Aqsa Mosque, and a shipment of explosives weighing 120 kg was discovered. The Sabra and Shatila massacre took place in September 1982. This massacre lasted three days, and its direct perpetrators were members of the Lebanese Phalange forces allied with the Zionists led by Ariel Sharon. The Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre took place on February 25, 1994, when a Zionist named “Barog Goldstein” stormed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron, and fired bullets and bombs at the worshipers. This massacre resulted in the massacre of 29 Palestinians. The Qana Massacre took place on April 18, 1995. [Compiled from various old Arab Newspapers]
Mathilda stated: British Jewish groups expressed deep concern on Monday night that Keir Starmer’s proposition of a Palestinian state would be a reward for terrorism. Earlier in the evening, the British prime minister announced that the UK would recognize a Palestinian state should Israel not agree to a Gaza ceasefire by September. [end of quote]
Response: British Muslims, along with all Muslims, voiced profound concern on Monday night regarding the lack of a Palestinian State, a situation that, if unresolved, would serve as a reward for the theft and brutality perpetrated by the terrorist Netanyahu and all those similar to him since 1948. The failure to establish a Palestinian state would amount to a reward for the impunity, chronic entitlement, and thuggery exhibited by Netanyahu and his Zionist gang.
Mathilda stated: The Board of Deputies of British Jews announced it was seeking urgent clarification from the British government that it will not recognize a Palestinian state if the hostages are not returned or if Hamas continues to reject a ceasefire. [end of quote]
Response: The acknowledgment of a Palestinian state has consistently been a fundamental right, both before and after the events of October 7th. It is imperative that Jewish hostages are released, alongside those who have been unjustly imprisoned by successive Zionist regimes for many years. The answer lies in halting the killing under the guise of self-defense, reverting to the borders established in 1967, ceasing the appropriation of land, and relinquishing the delusion that this land was divinely promised to you. This is what Muslim rulers have been demanding from you on the political scene. While Hamas must indeed liberate hostages and stop being idiots, both parties must also put an end to the violence, as as Prince Turki Al-Faisal stated: “There are no heroes in this war”. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-cWyFcK5w
Mathilda stated: We must neither forsake the hostages nor reward Hamas terror or intransigence. [end of quote]
Response: We must not abandon the hostages held in Zionist prisons, nor neglect the plight of the Gazans, nor reward the intransigence of Zionist terror. Instead, just as we must denounce Hamas for its harm to non-combatants, we also condemn the Zionists for their acts of genocide. Prince Turki Al-Faisal has rebuked both Hamas and Netanyahu’s regime. Listen here again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-cWyFcK5w
Mathilda stated: Campaign Against Antisemitism called Starmer’s declaration “morally indefensible.” [end of quote]
Response: This intertwines truth with falsehood. Antisemitism must be confronted just as we must also condemn the brutality of Zionism and condemn the actions of Hamas against non-combatants and unarmed civilians. Nevertheless, opposing the declaration of a Palestinian state is not merely a moral catastrophe; it also reflects a deeply concerning and destructive sense of entitlement. Read about antisemitism:
Mathilda stated: There are still hostages held in torturous conditions in Hamas dungeons in Gaza. Keir Starmer should be saying that he will take the issue of Palestinian statehood off the table if the hostages are not returned by September or sooner.” [end of quote]
Response: There remain individuals incarcerated without trial in Zionist prisons, a brutal reality that has persisted for decades, even prior to our birth, and now as we find ourselves in our 50s. How many years of suffering have the Palestinians endured? Indeed, the captives in both Zionist and Hamas facilities ought to be freed, yet this issue is unrelated to the establishment of a Palestinian state, as the land was originally taken from its rightful owners and must be returned. Prince Turki Al-Faisal’s reprimand is relevant again. Listen here:
Mathilda said: A reward for violence: CAA added that the statement sends “the worst message possible: that mass murder, rape, and hostage-taking are legitimate paths to diplomatic gain.” It argued that this constitutes a form of appeasement, something which will “embolden extremists,” who will choose to hang on for another month “to receive their reward.” “Recognition of a Palestinian state should never be wielded as a political weapon. Doing so in the aftermath of an antisemitic pogrom is not only reckless, it is shameful.” Progressive Judaism released a statement saying it remains firmly committed to a just and peaceful two state solution but that a Palestinian state “must not be a reward for violence.” While it welcomed Starmer’s demands on Hamas, it expressed concern that recognition may embolden “those who reject peace.” “We call on the UK government to ensure that this step strengthens the forces of peace, not extremism, and creates real leverage for a negotiated outcome”. [end of quote]
Response: For how many years have Palestinians been murdered?! If evidence emerges concerning acts of rape committed by Hamas or anyone else, it must be denounced in the most vehement manner without delay, but everyone knows what have the IDF and their predecessors have been doing. How many years have successive Zionist regimes been appeased to relinquish stolen land and cease the killings? This is what has emboldened them since 1948, and they continue to await accolades for their theft. They have not merely been holding on, but rather invading, slaughtering, and plundering since 1948. Acknowledging a Palestinian state is not a political tool but a fundamental right, both before and after 1948, and failing to grant it in the wake of a genocide is not merely reckless; it is disgraceful, heartless, cruel, and barbaric. Prince Turki Al Faisal’s reprimand is relevant here again- against both Netanyahu and Hamas.
