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Neither Rights Granted Nor Stolen Property Returned Since 1948 – Brief dialogue with Mathilda Heller

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

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

Allah, The Most High, said:

يَـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ كُونُواْ قَوَّٲمِينَ بِٱلۡقِسۡطِ شُہَدَآءَ لِلَّهِ وَلَوۡ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِكُمۡ أَوِ ٱلۡوَٲلِدَيۡنِ وَٱلۡأَقۡرَبِينَ‌ۚ إِن يَكُنۡ غَنِيًّا أَوۡ فَقِيرً۬ا فَٱللَّهُ أَوۡلَىٰ بِہِمَا‌ۖ فَلَا تَتَّبِعُواْ ٱلۡهَوَىٰٓ أَن تَعۡدِلُواْ‌ۚ وَإِن تَلۡوُ ۥۤاْ أَوۡ تُعۡرِضُواْ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعۡمَلُونَ خَبِيرً۬ا

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 preferred 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

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

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:

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

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.

[13] Notification to Ahlul Bidah and The Mumayyi’ah: These Clarifications Are Coming Back!

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

Imam Al-Barbahaaree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Whoever realises what the innovators have abandoned of the Sunnah and left behind and he clings to it, he is a person of the Sunnah and the Jamaa’ah. He should be followed, helped and protected.  He is one of those whom the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, bequeathed that he should be looked after.

Al-Allamah Salih al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, commented saying:

That is “They are those upon that which I (the Prophet) and my Companions are upon today”.  He, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, advised (by way of command) that one should be with them – this Jamaa’ah, these people, this group- upon that which the Messenger and his Companions were upon. However, this requires two matters:

The First Matter: Knowledge, we learn what the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his Companions were upon. As for the ignorant one, he does not learn, while thinking that what the one in opposition is upon is what the Messenger was upon.

The Second Matter: To be firm upon what the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his Companions were upon because the one who follows the Sunnah will receive grief, trouble and intimidation from the people, but he must exercise patience and not turn away from the truth. He does not bargain [the truth] nor abandon anything of it. And due to this, it has been reported (in a hadith) regarding the one who adheres to upon his religion at the end of time is like one holding a burning coal or prickles due to what he will receive of hardship, grief and trouble from the people. So he requires patience.[1]

Imam Al-Barbahaaree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

May Allah have mercy upon you! Know that if the people were to desist from newly introduced matters, not entering into any of them at all and did not say anything for which there was no narration from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, or from his Companions, there would not be any innovation.

Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, commented:

If they desisted and did not enter into them, restricted themselves to the Sunnah and did not abandon it for Bidah, certainly they would have received safety.  But whoever relinquishes the Sunnah and innovate statements that have no proof in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, he will eventually be with the innovators and the deviated sects.  And there is no safety except through the Sunnah which the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, left for us. He said: “Indeed, I have left amongst you two things, if you hold firmly to them, you will never go astray; the book of Allah and my Sunnah”.

And in another hadith: “I have left you upon white plain (i.e. clear guidance), its night is like its day, and none deviates from it except he who is destroyed”.

This is the path to safety: the Sunnah of the Messenger and that which his companions were upon…. [2]

[1]: An Excerpt from It’haf Al-Qaaree Bitta’liqaat Alaa Sharh As-Sunnah Sunnah Lil Imam Al-Barbahaaree Barbahaaree, 2/68-69. Slightly paraphrased

[2]: An Excerpt from It’haf Al-Qaaree Bitta’liqaat Alaa Sharh As-Sunnah Lil Imam Al-Barbahaaree Barbahaaree, 2/82-83. Slightly paraphrased

[12] Notification to Ahlul Bidah and The Mumayyi’ah: These Clarifications Are Coming Back!

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

Imam Al-Barbahaaree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Know that leaving the correct path occurs in two ways. Firstly, a man strays from the correct path intending nothing but good, so his error is not to be followed since it leads to destruction. Secondly, a man who deliberately opposes the truth and acts contrary to the Pious ones who came before him, is astray, leading others astray, a rebellious devil within the Ummah. It is a duty upon those who know of him to warn the people against him and to explain his condition to them so that no one falls into his innovation and is destroyed.

Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him], commented:

The first man leaves the (correct path) without the intending (to do so), rather he intended good, but followed other than the path of good. Striving (alone) is not sufficient, and even if the person has a righteous intention and a good aim, that has be (based) upon the correct path. Thus, this (person) is considered mistaken and whoever agrees with him and follows his error will be destroyed, because this is a path of destruction – even though the (person) did not intend to leave (the correct path); rather his quest was (to reach something) good. This is the state of many who initiate newly invented matters in the knowledge of creed. This is not permissible, and they should not adhere to it. The person is not upon correctness. Allah,  The Mighty and Majestic, said:

 وَأَنَّ هَٰذَا صِرَاطِي مُسْتَقِيمًا فَاتَّبِعُوهُ ۖ وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا السُّبُلَ فَتَفَرَّقَ بِكُمْ عَنْ سَبِيلِهِ

And verily, this is my Straight Path, so follow it, and follow not (other) paths, for they will separate you away from His Path]. [Al-An’am. 153]

Therefore, we reject any path that exits us from the Straight Path even if the one who (calls) to it aims for good and has a good intention. We do not follow him in that while he continues upon his error, eventually leading to destruction, because whoever abandons the correct path in his journey and takes a path of ruin will be destroyed.

As for the second person, it is the one who intends to leave (the correct path). He knows the truth and that what he embarks upon is falsehood, but he intends to leave the truth with the intention of misguiding the people. So, the intention of the first (person) is to bring about benefit for the people, but he did not follow the correct path. The second (person) intended to misguide the people and turn them away from the correct path. Therefore, this one is a devil because the devils take the people away from the Straight Path. (Allah informs us that) Iblees said:

لَأَقْعُدَنَّ لَهُمْ صِرَاطَكَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ

Surely, I will sit in wait against them (human beings) on Your Straight Path]. [7:16]

He intends to turn them away from it towards the deviated paths. The Prophet,  peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, gave us an example when he drew a straight line and drew other lines on its sides, he then said about the straight line, “This is the path of Allah” and he said about the other lines, “These are the other paths, and on each path is a devil calling to it”. This is a clear example that agrees with what the Shaikh (i.e. Imam Al-Barbahaaree) has stated here. Therefore, the one who takes the people away from the Straight Path (and directs them) to the innovated paths of the innovators (in religious matters) is not one who intends good for them; rather he intends destruction for them. He is a devil – a devil amongst the Jinn or the people. It is obligated to us to be more careful of this (second person) than the first one because this one (i.e. the second) intends to misguide the people.

“He is astray, leading others astray, a rebellious devil”.

Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzaan stated:

He is misguided and misguiding others- a rebellious devil, a rebel intending to turn the people away from the Straight Path.

“It is a duty upon those who know of him to warn the people against him and to explain his condition to them so that no one falls into his innovation and is destroyed”.

Al-Allamah Saalih Al-Fawzan commented:

It is not permissible to keep quiet about this one who abandons the truth intentionally; rather it is obligatory to unveil his affair and uncover his vileness until the people are warned about him. It is not to be said that the people are free to hold views, freedom of speech and respecting the views of others, as said at present with regards to respecting the views of others. The matter is not about views, (rather), the matter is about Ittibaa. Allah has outlined a clear path for us, and He told us to adhere to it, when He stated:

وَأَنَّ هَٰذَا صِرَاطِي مُسْتَقِيمًا فَاتَّبِعُوه

And verily, this is my Straight Path, so follow it’ [6:153]

If any person comes to us and wants us to leave this straight path, firstly we reject his statement. Secondly, we clarify and warn the people against him and we do not keep quiet about him; because if we keep quiet about him, the people will be deceived by him, especially if he is an eloquent person with (skillful) writing and education, because the people will be deceived by him and will say, “This one is competent, this one is from the thinkers” as is taking place today. Therefore, the matter is very dangerous. And with regards to this, is a (justification) to refute the one in opposition, as opposed to what those who say, “Abandon the refutations, leave the people, everyone has his views and have respect for him”. Through this (so-called) respect for the views and freedom of speech, the Ummah will be destroyed. The Salaf did not keep quiet about the likes of these people; rather they exposed and refuted them due to their knowledge of the danger upon Ummah. We do not keep quiet about their evil; rather what Allah has revealed must be clarified, otherwise, we will be from those who conceal the truth- those about whom Allah said:

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَكْتُمُونَ مَا أَنْزَلْنَا مِنَ الْبَيِّنَاتِ وَالْهُدَىٰ مِنْ بَعْدِ مَا بَيَّنَّاهُ لِلنَّاسِ فِي الْكِتَابِ ۙ أُولَٰئِكَ يَلْعَنُهُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَلْعَنُهُمُ اللَّاعِنُونَ

Verily, those who conceal the clear proofs, evidences and the guidance, which We have sent down, after We have made it clear for the people in the Book, they are the ones cursed by Allah and cursed by the cursers] [2:159]

The matter is not limited to the innovator, rather it is extended to the one who keeps quiet about him (i.e. the one who deliberately keeps quiet while being aware about him). Rebuke and punishment (i.e. warning) are extended to him because it is obligatory to clarify.

An Excerpt from It’haf Al-Qaaree Bit-taleeqaat Alaa Sharh As- Sunnah Lil-Imam Al-Barbahaaree 1/110-115. Slightly paraphrased

[11] Notification to Ahlul Bidah and The Mumayyi’ah: These Clarifications Are Coming Back!

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

Allah, The Most High, said:

وَلَا تَرۡكَنُوٓاْ إِلَى ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُواْ فَتَمَسَّكُمُ ٱلنَّارُ

And incline not toward those who do wrong, lest the Fire should touch you]. [Hud: 113]

The word [ظلم –wrong] in can (mean) disbelief,  bidah, and [فسوق  i.e. sinful, immoral behaviour]. (It) can apply to all [i.e. in different contexts]. Therefore, we refrain from inclining towards the evil doers, the people of bidah, the unbelievers, the Ilmaaniyyoon and other than them. We protect ourselves, our creed, the Iman and the sound religion Allah has bestowed on us.

It is enough for us to remember that the Salaf fled from Fitan – not mixing, sitting and debating with the people of Fitan. Even among them, such as the likes of Ayyoub As-Sakhtiyaanee and Ibn Seereen did not listen to the speech of those (people of bidah). When Ibn Seereen was asked,  “Why do you not speak, why do you not listen to them?” He said, “Indeed, my heart is not in my hands! I am not in control of my heart; I fear for myself that I may be misguided”. So, the likes of these Imams feared fitna and deviation for themselves, but you the Miskeen possess that bravery to enable you to challenge ahlul bidah….!!! Many people say, “We sit with ahlul ahwaa and we take (from them), we distinguish between truth and falsehood, we take what is truth and abandon falsehood”, while he (i.e. the utterer of this speech) is a Miskeen who can neither distinguish between truth and falsehood nor is he in control of his heart. How many young peeople have been put to trial through this satanic view,  thus degraded, reverts back on his heels (into misguidanc) and depraved, and Allah’s Aid is sought. He falls prey in the arena of the people of fitan! Therefore, it is obligated to a student of knowledge not to (regard) himself safe from ahlul bidah, for indeed he is not more knowledgeable than Ayyoub and Ibn Seereen, nor can he reach their station and those who followed them.

[Slightly paraphrased excerpt from “Adh-Dhari’ah Ilaa Bayan Maqasid Kitab Ash-Shariah 1/192-193” by Al Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khal, may Allah have mercy upon him]

 

Some Ancient Vices Reborn in Our Time

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

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

Allah, The Most High. said:

قَوۡلٌ۬ مَّعۡرُوفٌ۬ وَمَغۡفِرَةٌ خَيۡرٌ۬ مِّن صَدَقَةٍ۬ يَتۡبَعُهَآ أَذً۬ى‌ۗ وَٱللَّهُ غَنِىٌّ حَلِيمٌ۬

Kind words and forgiving of faults are better than Sadaqah (charity) followed by injury. And Allah is Rich (Free of all wants) and He is Most-Forbearing]. [Al-Baqarah. 263]

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated:

Allah informed us that kind speech- which all hearts recognise and do not reject; and forgiveness- to pardon the one who treated you badly, are better than charity that is followed by harm. Kind speech is good treatment and charity through speech; and forgiveness is good treatment by way of refraining from retaliation and holding someone responsible. These are two types of good treatments. As for charity followed by harm, it is a good deed that is followed by its nullifier, and there is no doubt that two good deeds are better than a good dead that is nullified. This also includes the forgiveness shown by the person when he encounters some harm and harsh behaviour from the one who he could not fulfil his request; therefore, showing forgiveness to him would be better than giving him charity and then harming him. Speaking kindly to him, refraining (from retaliation) and forgiving him is better for you than giving him charity and then harming him.

Then Allah ended this verse with the mention of two of His Attributes which are suitable for mention in this affair, saying: [وَٱللَّهُ غَنِىٌّ حَلِيمٌ۬- and He is Most-Forbearing].

Indeed, Allah is not in need of you and nothing (from the benefits of) your charity reaches him, rather all the abundant good in this charity and its benefits returns to you and not to Allah. Therefore, how can one flaunt through his spending and causes harm while Allah is completely not in need of it and everything else besides it. In addition to this, Allah is forbearing because He does not hasten punishment against the one who flaunts. Allah is completely free from need in every way and He is the One described as One with forbearance, the one who overlooks and forgives, alongside the fact that He bestows His vast favours and ample gifts; then how can one of you harm another person by flaunting and offending, even though what you give is little, and you are weak and poor (in the sight of Allah). Then Allah said:

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ لَا تُبۡطِلُواْ صَدَقَـٰتِكُم بِٱلۡمَنِّ وَٱلۡأَذَىٰ كَٱلَّذِى يُنفِقُ مَالَهُ ۥ رِئَآءَ ٱلنَّاسِ وَلَا يُؤۡمِنُ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلۡيَوۡمِ ٱلۡأَخِرِ‌ۖ فَمَثَلُهُ ۥ كَمَثَلِ صَفۡوَانٍ عَلَيۡهِ تُرَابٌ۬ فَأَصَابَهُ ۥ وَابِلٌ۬ فَتَرَڪَهُ ۥ صَلۡدً۬ا‌ۖ لَّا يَقۡدِرُونَ عَلَىٰ شَىۡءٍ۬ مِّمَّا ڪَسَبُواْ‌ۗ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يَهۡدِى ٱلۡقَوۡمَ ٱلۡكَـٰفِرِينَ

O you who believe! Do not render in vain your Sadaqah (charity) by reminders of your generosity or by injury, like him who spends his wealth to be seen of men, and he does not believe in Allah, nor in the Last Day. His likeness is the likeness of a smooth rock on which is a little dust; on it falls heavy rain which leaves it bare. They are not able to do anything with what they have earned. And Allah does not guide the disbelieving people. [Al-Baqarah 264]

This spender, whose spending has been nullified, is likened to a Safwaan – a rock with a smooth, flat, and slippery surface and with dust on it. Then heavy rain falls on it, washing away the dust and leaving it bare, devoid of any vegetation or growth. This is one of the finest and most profound parables because it draws a parallel between the heart of such a spender, who flaunts and his spending is devoid of belief in Allah and the Last Day, to the rock itself, symbolising hardness, rigidity, and lack of benefit. It demonstrates the impact of charity represented by the fine dust on the rock, and the heavy rain that washes it away, mirroring the nullification and removal of the spender’s charity. Consequently, the spender is unable to reap any rewards from his charity, as it has been nullified and removed.

Another perspective on this is that (even though) someone spends for something other than the sake of Allah, it may seem like they have performed a deed that will be rewarded. So, it seems as if it is made to grow like the grain that is sown in fertile soil and it grows seven ears, and each era has a hundred grains. However, hidden behind this spending there is something that prevents it from gaining anything, just like a rock hidden beneath the soil that stops seeds from sprouting and growing. [1] [end of quote]

Human kindness is universally recognised across nations, and caring for the less fortunate is a value upheld by all societies, even if it doesn’t always translate into real-world actions. However, the challenge of equitable wealth distribution, treating others fairly, and avoiding the exploitation of the vulnerable—whether among individuals or nations—remains critical. The pursuit of global dominance at the cost of fairness and integrity often results in conflict, wars and various forms of oppression.

Firstly, wars, for many, serve primarily as instruments of control over both human lives and financial assets. The Qur’an recounts the stories of ancient tyrants like the people of Aad, Thamud and Fir’awn, illustrating their extreme arrogance and disbelief as they flaunted their might.

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Every sin is a legacy inherited from a nation that was destroyed by Allah Almighty. 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. [2]

Some of our elders of our tribes and clans who had some military experience often emphasised that the dropping of the first two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a crucial turning point in the struggle for power and supremacy. This devastating event revealed the horrifying capacity for destruction that can annihilate lives and infrastructure, instilling a lasting fear among nations even to this day. Furthermore, it marked a transition towards conflicts that aim to circumvent direct engagement, instead employing threats and extreme violence as means to achieve absolute control and domination. Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi al-Mad’khali, may Allah safeguard him, illuminated this reality in his remarks regarding those who showed disrespect towards the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him:

The creation of bombs, destructive weapons, warplanes, tanks, and long-range missiles lies squarely on your shoulders. It is your twisted intellect that has brought forth these instruments of chaos, driven by a relentless desire for transgression, hostility, and domination. You seek to conquer entire populations, enslaving them, shedding their blood, and plundering their resources. Your sole focus is on eradicating those who dare to oppose your insatiable greed and your oppressive agenda, all while cloaking your actions in the guise of civilization, human rights, freedom, and justice.

It is well understood among discerning individuals that your past is marred by a series of uncivil and terrorist actions, a legacy that has been documented by both your adversaries and your supposed allies. Those who remain unaware of this troubling history should take the time to explore the accounts of your invasions of various nations, or at the very least, examine the devastating consequences of the two World Wars. To illustrate, the First World War alone claimed over 10 million lives in Europe, predominantly among the finest youth of those nations. Furthermore, more than double that number suffered severe injuries, leaving them permanently disabled. [Refer to: At-Taareekh al-Mu’aasir: Uruubbaa minath-Thawratil-Fransiyyah ilal-Harbil-‘Aalamiyyaith-Thaaniyah, p.505. (Lit: Recent History, Europe from the French Revolution to the Second World War)]

The Second World War resulted in a staggering loss of life, with approximately 17 million soldiers and an additional 18 million civilians perishing in just five and a half years. Financially, the military expenditures soared to an estimated $1.1 trillion, while the overall economic impact of the war is valued at around $2.1 trillion. This devastation extends beyond human casualties; entire cities were obliterated, vast areas of land were rendered uninhabitable, agricultural lands were inundated, and countless factories and farms ceased operations. The toll also includes the significant loss of livestock, compounding the tragedy of this global conflict. [(Al-Harb al-‘Aalamiyyah ath-Thaaniyah by Ramadhaan Land, p.448-449) (Lit: The Second World War)]

The Hiroshima Bomb:

The author of “al-Harb al-‘Aalamiyyah ath-Thaaniyah” (p.446-447) discusses the harrowing event of the first atomic bomb. In an interview with Marcel Junod, a Red Cross representative, a Japanese survivor recounted the terrifying moment of the explosion. He described how, out of nowhere, blinding, muddy pink lights erupted, accompanied by an unsettling tremor. This was swiftly followed by a suffocating surge of heat and fierce winds that devastated everything in their wake.

In mere seconds, countless individuals traversing the streets or gathered in the heart of the city faced a horrific fate, consumed by flames. Many succumbed to the overwhelming heat that radiated throughout the area. Others lay on the ground, writhing in agony from severe burns that covered their bodies. Everything at the epicenter of the disaster—walls, homes, factories, and other structures—was utterly obliterated, with remnants violently propelled into the sky in a terrifying whirlwind. Trams were uprooted from their steel tracks, tossed aside as if they were weightless. Trains, along with their tracks, were lifted effortlessly, resembling mere playthings. Animals, including horses, dogs, and livestock, suffered the same tragic fate as the people. Every living creature was snuffed out in a single, harrowing moment that defies description. Trees were consumed by fierce flames, rice fields turned to ash, and farms crackled and disintegrated like brittle straw.

The areas that narrowly escaped immediate devastation were left in ruins: homes lay in ruins, reduced to mere heaps of wooden debris scattered among the remnants of bricks and stone foundations. It was as if these structures had been made of cardboard, obliterated in a vast zone of destruction spanning 10 kilometers. Those who survived found themselves engulfed by fierce, raging fires. The few fortunate enough to reach any form of shelter in time faced agonizing deaths from gamma radiation within a mere 20 to 30 days. By nightfall on the day of the explosion, the inferno began to subside, eventually extinguishing itself as it ran out of fuel. Hiroshima had been reduced to nothingness. These are the very symbols of your civilization that you celebrate and boast about, while showing disdain towards Islam and its Prophet. Yet, you persist in amplifying every form of oppression and corruption, continuously creating more weapons of destruction and devastation. This, by Allah, represents the pinnacle of barbarism and inhumanity. Adorn yourselves with your own bombs, including the Hiroshima bomb and its counterparts, and let your leaders wear them as crowns. [end of quote] [3]

Similarly, our fathers often discussed the Cold War, highlighting how it illustrated the delicate balance of power between nuclear-armed countries. This equilibrium fostered a sense of mutual restraint, as all parties recognised that any military confrontation, especially involving nuclear weapons, would result in catastrophic destruction for everyone involved. They highlighted that these nations, despite their conflicts, shared a common civilizational heritage. However, this sense of restraint for the greater good did not apply to societies they deemed inferior, as such restraint would hinder the exploiters from taking advantage of the conflicts among weaker nations for their own gain.

Furthermore, some researchers have observed a profound transformation in conflicts since World War II, largely influenced by the effects of the industrial revolution in the West. That era marked a significant shift in the dynamics of power, particularly with the rise of machinery in the workforce, the supremacy of capital as a key economic driver, and the growing influence of media—especially print journalism, followed by visual and audio technologies, as well as information networks—that shape public opinion. As these elements of power gained prominence, they also deepened social patterns that were once novel and unfamiliar. The surge in machinery fueled a demand for luxury and comfort, fostering a culture centered around pleasure and hedonism. Sound beliefs and good behaviour ordained by the Creator waned. Moreover, the integration of women into the workforce and their emancipation from domestic roles led to increased social interaction, moral decline, and the fragmentation of the family unit, which is the cornerstone of society. As a result, the dominant ethics were largely dictated by machinery and market forces.

Despite the significant resources and technological progress achieved by some nations since the industrial revolution, it was crucial for them to also recognise the importance of weaker and poorer countries. These poorer nations are vital as they supply affordable raw materials and represent expansive consumer markets. Additionally, the challenges posed by these nations could not be overlooked by the more powerful countries. For example, historical events, such as the oil crises of 1973-1974 and 1979-1980, highlighted how the global landscape could threaten the economic, political, and social stability of wealthier nations if not addressed. However, even with considerable military strength, some of the more powerful nations have at times shown reluctance to sacrifice lives unless absolutely necessary for survival, reflecting a shift in societal values. Some researchers attributed this to decline in the sway of political and ideological movements in Western society after World War II, giving way to a more pragmatic approach, particularly in the United States.

In addition, a new phenomenon also emerged in the realm of conflict management, where each party seeks to pull the other into its own sphere of influence and expertise. The more dominant party often lure the other into this territory or traps them within it, reminiscent of the strategies used by drug dealers and traffickers. If they discover that their target lacks the necessary life circumstances to exploit, they initially offer free samples of drugs, followed by subsequent doses at a low price. This cycle continues until the individual becomes addicted and dependent on the substances, at which point they are manipulated into meeting demands and face coercion that leaves them with no option to refuse. As some authors have noted, this reflects a key aspect of unregulated capitalist economics, encapsulated in the adage: “Those who wield money as a weapon will always come out on top.”

Within these circumstances, there is a significant opportunity to shape how the public perceives various issues. Public opinion can be molded to not only embrace but also insist on the preferences of those in control of the narrative. This transformation hinges on influential media channels, which necessitate considerable financial backing. These platforms can effectively champion a particular economic framework and cultivate public readiness to embrace a new economic paradigm alongside modern social values. By promoting this economic model, they disseminate targeted cultural and ideological beliefs, ultimately eroding national, regional, or religious resistance to the acceptance of the new system. However, when a targeted nation or group resists the cultural agenda of a cultural crusader intent on seizing resources or asserting geopolitical power, the crusader often resorts to imposing economic sanctions that can escalate into partial or full economic blockades. This tactic is further supported by a range of political, diplomatic, and even sporting measures, all underpinned by a strategic media campaign designed to sway global public opinion in favour of these sanctions and actions. The ultimate goal of this alternative to outright warfare can be tailored according to the severity and type of sanctions imposed, leading to varying levels of disruption within the targeted society—ranging from mere annoyance to significant incapacitation or even total destruction—until compliance is secured and dominance is achieved. This strategy remains in play against some nations.

Furthermore, if the targeted country is self-sufficient, they may be forced to deal with international entities and organizations that align with nations possessing greater military power. This dynamic can trap them in a cycle where they cannot easily disengage or free themselves, rather than fostering genuine reciprocal and integrative relationships with others. In this scenario, various concepts can be advanced, including the freedom of international trade, open markets, unrestricted air travel, information networks, international transportation routes, electrical interconnectivity among nations, satellite-based communication systems, and collaborative industries. While these initiatives may offer immediate advantages to individuals and groups within the targeted society, without astute government oversight, the cultural influencer is likely to prevail. This is particularly true when backed by international organizations with substantial financial resources. Consequently, the privatisation of essential services and major corporations may gradually be introduced into the global supply and demand market, all while national capital is constrained during this process. In this regard, the influence of multinational corporations, multi-branch NGOs, environmental advocacy groups, human rights organizations, and the shared fabric of human culture cannot be overstated. As these entities build a solid foundation and become essential players, the influence of the state in economic and social affairs diminishes, allowing multinational companies and large NGOs to take center stage.

The aim is to establish a global channel, facilitating a form of governance that operates free from the constraints of state authority. This channel may serve as a convenient rationale for intervention, cloaked in the noble pursuit of safeguarding foreign investments, alongside an array of adaptable justifications such as the protection of minority groups, the promotion of human rights, [Footnote a] the advancement of democracy, the preservation of the environment, and concerns regarding the possession of weapons of mass destruction, international terrorism, and drug trafficking. Yet, it remains unspoken that these actions are undertaken in the name of maintaining the prosperity and welfare of the cultural advocate, despite the presence of some justifications that may hint at such motives, albeit insufficient to warrant intervention.

Food and other Essentials:

A nation that declines to engage in cooperation and resists the exploiter may find itself subjected to blockades and sanctions, potentially jeopardising its food supply, especially if reliant on imports. [Footnote b] The vitality of local food production stands at risk when seeds, fertilizers, or machinery are procured from foreign sources. This concern extends to the pharmaceutical sector, where industrial operations may face disruption if raw materials or equipment are imported, or if certain components are produced by the exploiter. For nations that depend on the export of raw, agricultural, or industrial goods for their economic sustenance, a halt in exports could drastically reduce their financial inflow. Moreover, should the government or, in particular instances, private individuals possess investments and assets abroad, the freezing of these holdings could render them inaccessible, even if only for a limited time. Such circumstances could profoundly impair the state’s operational capacity, potentially reversing societal advancements by decades or even centuries. Furthermore, the presence of open media and champions of cultural integrity is likely to stir public unrest over this situation, prompting fervent demands for reform.

In most cases, it is the dominant entity that reaps the advantages of prevailing circumstances, wielding the power to impose its ideologies upon others. This influential party, often represented by the strongest nation —typically the United States—sets the benchmarks that steer organisations and nations towards its own aspirations, all while selectively advancing its interests. With a military presence that can be swiftly mobilised across the world, it safeguards its prerogatives and vigilantly monitors any potential disruptions at the expense of the welfare of others. Moreover, it seeks to establish financial supremacy by positioning the dollar as the cornerstone of international currency. This entity excels in defining boundaries, whether through direct intervention or via institutions such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, regional trade bodies, or continental military coalitions.

The so-called developing world is frequently seen as little more than a backdrop in the international landscape. While it can be leveraged for various purposes, it is often regarded as unfit to actively engage in the global arena. Rather than being a competitor, it is treated like a mere pawn. This reality becomes clear when we look at the stark economic inequalities among those vying for a place on the world stage. Multinational corporations, armed with significant financial resources, typically acquire smaller firms at bargain prices or emerge from the remnants of larger companies that have succumbed to competition, often relying on their subsidiaries. These corporations are the true contenders in the marketplace, capable of generating substantial profits. In addition, some stronger nations seek to obscure their influence in global matters by presenting themselves as supportive leaders who advocate charitable projects and arenas for development, however, they entrust the execution of various initiatives to specific organisations through international and regional gatherings, along with numerous global organisations like the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Economic and Social Council, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Labour Organization, the World Health Organization, and UNESCO. Consequently, a wide range of human activities—ranging from individual births and their social contexts to issues of legitimacy, education, employment, legal frameworks, political and economic systems, and the media shaping public perception—have become focal points of international scrutiny or global media coverage. When possible, they will suppress alternative viewpoints and stifle dissenting voices without hesitation. The exploiter only gains the upperhand in the absence of authentic beliefs and Muslim identity as outlined in the Qur’an and Sunnah, as interpreted by the Sahaabah. Nevertheless, economic warfare, rather than traditional military conflict, can serve as a more effective strategy, often accompanied by various initiatives aimed at controlling the population and influencing the targeted community.

Destabilising Some of The Crucial Foundations For Social Unity

In Muslim societies, the family is viewed as one of the crucial foundations for social unity and resilience. Consequently, there is a concerted effort to weaken this essential structure in some countries by undermining the distinctive and vital roles of women in childbirth and child-rearing. Shaikh Abu Iyaad, may Allah preserve him, remarked:

“We are living in a time in which the League of Iblees have a frightening grip and amazing amount of resources and means through which waves and waves of assaults are maintained against faith (eemaan), and against tawhid (monotheism), and against the morality that is based upon revelation (as opposed to the “do what thou wilt” of secular humanism), and against the family unit and its bonds (husband-wife, child-parent). And so it is necessary for the Muslims to beware and take extreme caution against the waves upon waves of such assaults that are being made from all directions, the aim of which is to desecrate the foundations of faith, and to desecrate the Prophets of Allah, in particular Jesus, the Son of Mary (peace be upon them both) and to replace the foundations of faith with a “new age spirituality” which is nothing “new” at all, but comes from none other than Iblees himself and is but the same deception that Iblees used to make Adam err, which is the promise of immortality and eternity, and this is the core, underlying principle of the “new age spirituality” in all of its flavours and manifestations. Further, the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) warned that there would be many dajjaals (liars) in the later times. Such liars and imposters claim divinity or prophethood, and preach a religion other than that preached by the Prophets and Messengers, such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Mohammad (peace be upon all of them). For this reason, given the huge amount of propaganda disseminated through the great many forms of media in the modern age, it is necessary for Muslims to be well-informed about the plots of Iblees his deception and misguiding of the people through their army of devils amongst Jinn and men, all of whom refer to Iblees, spuriously, as “the light bearer”. [4]

Nonetheless, it is not solely the West that has participated in such injustices; rather, one can observe that, apart from the Prophets and their upright followers, throughout various eras or particular periods, prevailing civilisations have perpetrated atrocities against others. Therefore, while this article focuses on certain events, it does not imply that the oppression and exploitation by a particular generation in the West is unparalleled or that other instances are disregarded. What matters is that every assertion concerning other groups must be examined with integrity, and the facts must be verified. The one interested in history will find plenty of resources regarding oppression throughout human history.

The solution for The Ummah In Particular

The State of the Ummah: Causes that led to its Weakness and the Means of Rectification (eBook)

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Footnote a:

https://salaficentre.com/2024/10/31/an-overview-and-general-examination-of-certain-implications-of-human-rights/

Footnote b:

https://salaficentre.com/2024/11/24/the-weaponisation-of-necessities/

[1] An Excerpt from ‘Tareequl Hijratayn pages 452-454

[2] Ad-Da’u Wad Dawa’u. page 142

[3] Written by: Shaykh Rabee’ ibn Haadee ‘Umayr al-Madkhalee 1426/12/28 (corresponding to 2006/1/28)

[4] https://www.salafitalk.net/st/printthread.cfm?Forum=8&Topic=10682

 

[10] Notification to Ahlul Bidah and The Mumayyi’ah: These Clarifications Are Coming Back!

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

Sufyan Ath-Thawree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Whoever lends an ear to a person of Bidah has left the protection of Allah and is entrusted to it”. (i.e. the bidah)

Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, said:

The narration about fleeing from ahlul bidah and not to sit with them, nor to accompany them has preceded, therefore, whoever accompanies them and listens to their statements and does not reject them, will be destroyed alongside them. It is not permissible for you to lend an ear to them while saying, “I am a believer with strong Iman and I am well acquainted with the Aqeedah, and they cannot have an effect on me”. This is self-deception – trial for the people, because being distant and not listening to their false statements is safety. As for lending your ear to them, you will become worthy of being put to trial alongside them.

And regarding Sufyan’s statement: “And is entrusted to it”.

Al-Allamah Salih Al Fawzan commented:

(This is) because Allah safeguards the one who seeks safety from Him, while the one who listens to bidah is worthy of being put to trial through it. He is entrusted to it and is removed from the Protection of Allah. [Source: It’haaf Al-Qaaree. 2/316-317]

Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Sufyan Ath-Thawree is one of the Imams of the Sunnah and illustrious figures of guidance. He may have derived this speech from the Messenger’s warning against sitting with evil people that would inevitably cause harm and lead to dangerous consequences. Whoever opposes the Messenger’s warning has exposed himself to evil and is entrusted to himself. It is said to the one who lends an ear to ahlul bidah, “Do not do this because indeed the Messenger forbade and warned you; the pious predecessors forbade and warned you about sitting with ahlul bidah and acquiring (knowledge) from them”.

So, once you say, “By Allah! I read, I listen, take truth and abandon falsehood”, similar to the well known principle at present though which many youth – who were following the path of the pious predecessors- have been made into a laughing stock; they came to them with this vile – corrupt – principle, saying, “Read from the books of Ikhwaan (1), the books of Tableegh (2), the books of ahlul bidah, Sufism (3) and the Rawaafid (4), accept the truth (from them) and abandon the falsehood. He (i.e. the one who reads etc) is a Miskeen (poor in his knowledge, resolve etc) – neither knows truth nor can distinguish between it and falsehood, thus, he approaches falsehood, considers it to be truth and accepts it; approaches truth, considers it to be falsehood and rejects it, and strays. Allah entrusts this person to himself, because had he adhered firmly to the Sunnah, listen to the Messenger’s guidance, the stance of the Messenger’s companions and the pious predecessors, preserves the good he has – meaning the Sunnah, he would have been saved; but he became deceived so Allah entrusts him to himself due to this self-deception and self-importance which some people embark upon. He depends on himself and considers himself a leader in knowledge, while he is an ignoramus, thus, he falls into the traps of people of misguidance- quickly deviates and become one of the people of misguidance because Allah forsakes and entrust him to himself.

And due to this, we say: the one who is not safe from falling into the traps of the people of misguidance, it is obligated to him to avoid the books of the people of bidah and (avoid) sitting with them, because indeed the Messenger warned against sitting with them and the pious predecessors warned against sitting with them, rather they held a consensus to boycott and ostracise them – not to expose oneself to them and their call, except the one who is well established in knowledge, the one with ability to establish the proof against them while being cautious, warning against sitting with them and not to incline towards them.

As for the weak – the Miskeen – who is shaken by the light wind and it makes him fall (i.e. the one who cannot repel the doubts of ahlul bidah), it is obligated to him to preserve the good that Allah has bestowed on him, because nothing can be equal to safety.

The one who has the ability and experience – able to call to the path of Allah with wisdom and persuade the people of falsehood, he embarks upon calling them, while not being in agreement with them, not sitting with them and flattering them; but rather he should be a Mujahid, a caller to the path of Allah, a sincere adviser, enjoining good and forbidding evil. This is one who embarks upon calling the people of falsehood (to truth) and clarifies the truth to them, then (if) one is guided, alhamdulil laah; but if not, he has established the proofs which Allah has obligated to the inheritors of the Prophets (i.e. the scholars) to establish.

The Prophets were callers to the path of Allah, they invited the unbelievers to (the truth) and called the sinners (to the truth), and you are one of the inheritors of the Prophets, therefore, call these (people) and establish the proofs against them, but we do not say that this task is for everyone – that every Tom, Dick, and Harry intermingles with ahlul bidah and advise them; rather we say that this is for the people of knowledge, those well established in knowledge, the strong ones. As for those other than them – the ignoramuses and the ones with weak personalities, we warn and tell them to be on guard against the outcomes that descend on the one who is deceived by himself, thus, he becomes one from ahlul bidah and misguidance. By Allah we know people from different Arab and Islamic countries who used to be upon good, then they were captured by this trick- meaning, read, read, take the truth and reject falsehood, and was not seen thereafter except that he was from the villains of ahlul bidah, waging war against ahlus sunnah, defending the people of falsehood. We ask Allaah for wellbeing. [Source: Awn Al-Baaree Bi-Bayaan Maa Tadammanahu Sharhus Sunnah Lil-Imaam Al-Barbahaaree. 2/ 970-972. slightly paraphrased]

Al-Fudayl Ibn Iyaad, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“Whoever sits with a person of bidah has not be granted wisdom”.

Al-Allamah Rabee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

The one who sits with ahlul bidah and incline towards them, there is no doubt that he is dim-witted and on the opposite side of wisdom. Sitting with ahlul bidah is dangerous, and we have mentioned to you several times the hadeeth: “The parable of good company and a bad company is only that of a seller of musk and a blacksmith”. (5) This is an urge (by way of a command) from the Messenger that one sits (with) the righteous – those who are free from misguidance and bidah, those who call to good, command good and forbid evil – warn against falsehood. These are ones to be accompanied, you will benefit from them in matters of sound creed, sound methodology, authentic narrations and (acquire) abundant good. As for ahlul bidah -and Allah’s Refuge is sought, you will find corrupt creed with them, fabricated narrations, baseless narratives and other calamities, which is the reason behind the deviation of many of those people who oppose the (sound Salafi Methodology).

By Allah, it is not appropriate for some scholars to sit with the people of desires because it may be that he has some knowledge, but shaky and weak in personality, thus, he strays through falsehood. By Allah, there is an example of this in history about a people who diverted from the truth (in some matters) even though they had knowledge. Among them was Al-Bayhaqi who was affected by Ash’ariyyah (6) and Abdur Razzaaq who was affected by at-Tashayyu (7)…many among them; rather many of those who were swept away by bidah, the reason was nothing else other than reading the books of ahlul bidah and sitting with the people of misguidance, thus many people in the Islamic societies deviated due to this intermingling, sittings, reading and what is similar to that.

When Ahlus Sunnah listened to their scholars, Allah protected them from being swept away by ahlul bidah, but when the scholars or some of the scholars fell short (or failed to act as required), authority lost, and the people became deceived by people of bidah and misguidance, the Islamic world was swept away by bidah. In the last century, ilhaad, Zandaqah, (8) communism, Baathism and secularism appeared, the people intermingled and strayed. The who intermingled with the heretics became a heretic, the one who intermingled with the callers to socialism became a socialist, the one who intermingled with the baathists became baathist, the one who intermingled with the Rawafid became Rafidi (9), the one who intermingled with the Soofiyyah became a Sufi, the who intermingled with the groups of illegal partisanship became an adherent to illegal partisanship (10) and so on. Had they held onto the likes of this Prophetic and Salafi guidance, Allah would have protected them, but they embarked upon error, so Allah entrusted them to themselves. [Awn Al-Baaree 2/ 2974-975]

Al-Allamah Salih al Fawzaan, May Allah preserve him, stated:

It is forbidden to visit the Mubtadi [an innovator in religious matters] and to sit with him, unless it is for the (purpose) of advice and rejection of what he is upon. This is because keeping his company has an evil effect and leads to spreading his enmity (i.e. his misguidance) to others. It is obligatory to warn against them and their evil if it becomes impossible to prevent them from practicing bidah. And if not, it is obligated to the scholars of the Muslims and those in charge of the affairs of the Muslims to prevent and restrain the Mubtadi’ah from their evil. This is because the danger they pose to Islam is great. It must be known that the nations of disbelief encourage the Mubtadi’ah to spread their bidah and aid them upon that to create divergent paths (i.e. disunite the word of the Muslims and create sects that are in opposition to the singular path of the pious predecessors in creed and Methodology). In this is termination of Islam and distortion of its image. And Allah knows best. We ask Allah to aid His Religion and make His Word Uppermost, and forsake the enemies. [Source: An Excerpt from “Al Irshaad ilaa Sahih Al-Ittiqaad War Raddu alaa Ahli Ash-Shirki Wal Ilhaad. Page 455]

1: http://www.ikhwanis.com/index.cfm

2: What are the core mistakes of the Tablīghi Jamā’at? They claim that they do not promote grave worship and other innovations. How is going out to the people for da’wah wrong? https://abukhadeejah.com/mistakes-tablighi-jamaat/

3: The Origin of Early Sufism Is From Basrah, Iraq: http://www.ibntaymiyyah.com/articles/dgfil-the-origin-of-the-sufis-is-from-basrah-iraq.cfm

“The Reality of Sufism: It’s Beginnings and Rise in the Muslim Ummah.” – Lessons in Aqīdah and Da’wah of Shaikh Sālih al Fawzān lecture by Abu Khadeejah: https://www.salafisounds.com/the-reality-of-sufism-its-beginnings-and-rise-in-the-muslim-ummah-lessons-in-aqidah-and-dawah-of-shaikh-salih-al-fawzan-lecture-by-abu-khadeejah/

4: The Devil’s Deception Of The Rāfidah Shī’ah — Know Their Beliefs From Their Own Source References: https://abukhadeejah.com/the-devils-deception-of-the-raafidah-shiah/

5: “The parable of good company and a bad company is only that of a seller of musk and a blacksmith”. The seller of musk will give you some perfume, you will buy some, or you will notice a good smell. As for the blacksmith, he will burn your clothes or you will notice a bad smell”. [Al-Bukhaari 5534 and Muslim 2628]

6: http://www.asharis.com/creed/

7: Tashayyu: Listen here – By Al-Allamah Muqbil Bin Hadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, regarding why Imam Abdur Razzaaq, may Allah have mercy upon him, was affected by something Tashayyu:

أما عبدالرزاق الصنعاني -رحمه الله- فقد دخل عليه شيء من التشيع، وقد قيل له: من أين لك هذا؟ مع أن أستاذيك أصحاب سنة؟ فقال: أتى إلينا جعفر بن سليمان الضبعي، وكان ذا هدي وسمت حسن فتأثرنا به فدخل علينا شيء من التشيع، ولم يبلغ به الحال إلى أن يتنقص الأئمة والخلفاء الراشدين والصحابة، بل هو سني من أهل السنة.
وقد جاء في ترجمة عبدالرزاق أنه قال في كلام عمر أنه قال: لفاطمة: جئت تطلبين ميراثك من أبيك وقال للعباس: جئت تطلب ميراثك من ولد أخيك. فقال عبدالرزاق: أنظروا إلى هذا الأحمق لم يقل: جئت تطلبين ميراثك من رسول الله -صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم-.

فينظر هل ثبت عن عبدالرزاق أم لم يثبت، فإن ثبت فهو يعتبر خطأ لا يجوز أن يتبع عليه، وقد قال الإمام الذهبي: أن عمر تكلم بهذا الكلام بناء على قسمة الفرائض أن شخصا مات عن ابنة وعن عم، فما لكل واحد منهما؟ ولم يقصد أن يتنقص رسول الله -صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم- بأنه ليس نبيا ولا رسول الله -صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم-.

وأما الحاكم فقد جاء عنه بعض الانزواء وبعض الانحراف عن معاوية -رضي الله عنه-، وقد قال أبوطاهر عن عبدالله بن محمد الهروي أبي إسماعيل أنه قال: إمام في الحديث لكنه رافضي خبيث.

وقال أيضا كما في «العلل المتناهية» لابن الجوزي وقد ذكر حديث الطير أو حديثا غيره وذكر ابن الجوزي ما فيه من الضعف، ثم ساق بسنده إلى أبي طاهر المقدسي وهو محمد بن طاهر عن شيخه قال: لا يخلو الحاكم إما أن يكون جاهلا فهذا لا يؤخذ عنه العلم وإما أن يكون كذابا دساسا، وهذا أيضا لا يؤخذ عنه العلم.

والحق أنه لا يثبت لا ذا ولا ذاك، فالحاكم ليس بجاهل، عرفنا هذا من ترجمته، وعرف العلماء منزلته الرفيعة كما في «سير أعلام النبلاء» وفي «تذكرة الحفاظ» وفي «الإرشاد» للخليلي، فهو إمام متفق على جلالته.

فالحاصل أن بهما شيئا من التشيع لا يخرجهما إلى الرفض كما قال الحافظ الذهبي عند أن ذكر هذا الكلام عن أبي إسماعيل الهروي، قال: إن الله يحب الإنصاف ما الرجل برافضي ولكن به شيء من التشيع.

وقال المعلمي في «التنكيل» عندما ذكر كلام أبي إسماعيل الهروي: إمام في الحديث رافضي خبيث، قال المعلمي: لعل السجعة هي التي حملت قائلها إلى أن يقول ما قال. وما أشبهها بما كتب الصاحب بن عباد إلى قاض (بقم) -وهي بلدة كانت سنية ثم أصبحت رافضية- فكتب الصاحب بن عباد:

أيها القاضي بقم قد عزلناك فقم

فلما وصلت إلى القاضي تذكر ذنوبه ماهو الذي فعله؟ فلم يجد أنه أذنب ولا فعل شيئا، فقال: والله ما عزلتني إلا السجعة.

وأما عكرمة فقد رمي برأي الخوارج وليس بالقدر، فإن الذي رمي بالقدر هو قتادة، وقد دافع عن عكرمة الحافظ ابن حجر وبرأه وذكر في «فتح الباري» في الكلام على سبب نزول قول الله تعالى: ﴿إن الذين توفاهم الملائكة ظالمي أنفسهم قالوا فيم كنتم قالوا كنا مستضعفين في الأرض قالوا ألم تكن أرض الله واسعة فتهاجروا فيها فأولئك مأواهم جهنم وساءت مصيرا﴾ أنه قيل لعكرمة وقد سأله شخص: أأخرج مع هؤلاء الذين يخرجون؟ أي: للقتال، والقتال بين مسلمين، فقال له عكرمة: لا تخرج، ثم استدل بهذه الآية أي: لا تكثر سواد أهل الباطل ولا تخرج. قال: في هذا دليل على أن عكرمة لا يرى رأي الخوارج.

8: ilhaad: ilhaad: “Complete ilhaad” is to turn away from Islam completely and that is Major ilhaad, which exits a person from the fold of Islam, such as the ilhaad committed by communists, the idol worshippers and those similar to them. And Minor ilhaad does not exit a person from the Religion of Islam, such as turning away from some actions. Allah (The Most High) said:

 وَمَن يُرِدْ فِيهِ بِإِلْحَادٍ بِظُلْمٍ نُذِقْهُ مِنْ عَذَابٍ أَلِيمٍ

And whoever inclines to evil actions therein or to do wrong, him We shall cause to taste a painful torment. For further details, see link: https://www.ajurry.com/vb/forum/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%80%D9%80%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%80%D9%80%D8%A7%D9%85/13722-%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%86%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D9%88%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%81-%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%AE%D8%B5-%D9%85%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%AF-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D9%88%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%87-%D8%9F?t=13326

Zandaqah: Heresy

9: The Devil’s Deception Of The Rāfidah Shī’ah — Know Their Beliefs From Their Own Source References: https://abukhadeejah.com/the-devils-deception-of-the-raafidah-shiah/

10: Illegal Partisanship: To initate an idea that opposes the Qur’aan and the Sunnah, (establish) allegiance and enmity based upon it, this is illegal partisanship, even if is not initiated under an organisation. [Source: Kash As-Sitaar page 19-20 by al-Allamah Rabee, may Allah have mercy upon him]

[9] Notification to Ahlul Bidah and The Mumayyi’ah: These Clarifications Are Coming Back!

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Articles, Contemporary Issues, Fitnah, Innovations In Islam (Bidah), Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Refutations, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors), Scholars of Islam.

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

Imam Al-Awzaa’ee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

O Muslims! Fear Allah, accept the advice of the sincere advisers and the admonition of the admonishers. know that this knowledge is religion, so beware of what you do, from whom you take your religion, the one you follow, and the one with whom your religion is safe, because indeed all the proponents of religious innovation are falsifiers, liars, and sinners. They are not cautious – neither do they pay attention nor do they fear, and together with that they are not to be trusted that they would not distort what you hear.

They say what they do not know with regards to what they disapprove and when proclaiming their lies; but Allah (knows, hears, and sees) what they do. Therefore, be cautious of them, trust them not, reject them, and avoid them because this is what your earlier scholars did and commanded, and likewise the righteous ones who came thereafter.

Be careful of opposing Allah and being the means to destroying the religion He has ordained – breaking its commands and prohibitions, nullifying and weakening it by respecting the innovators in religious matters and those who initiate that which is not from the religion, because you know what has been transmitted (i.e. the prohibitions) about respecting or exalting them. What can be greater respect and exaltation than acquiring your religion from them- following and believing them, drawing close to them, and assisting them in enticing the ones they entice and wooing to their views and the religion (i.e. religious innovations) they follow? This is sufficient to be regarded as associates of theirs in what they do.

Taareekh Dimashq 6/361

[8] Notification to Ahlul Bidah and The Mumayyi’ah: These Clarifications Are Coming Back!

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Articles, Brotherhood, Contemporary Issues, Fitnah, Innovations In Islam (Bidah), Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Refutations, Scholars of Islam.

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

Imam Al-Barbahaaree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

”If you see a man speaking well of Ibn Abee Du’aad, Al-Mareesee, Thumaamah, Abul Hudhail or Hishaam Al-Footee or any of their adherents, beware of him because he is an innovator.  These people were upon apostasy, so leave this man who spoke well of them and whomever he mentioned of them.”

“If you see a man speaking well of Ibn Abee Du’aad, Al-Mareesee, Thumaamah, Abul Hudhail or Hishaam Al-Footee….”

Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, said:

If you see a man commending the people of evil and the scholars of misguidance, such as these off shoots of the Jahmiyyah, then know that he is a sinful one, a corrupter and a misguided one. [This  is] because he does not praise them except that he loves them and approves of their path. And if you see a man commending Ahlus Sunnah, such as the likes of Imam Ahmad and Ibn Al- Mubaarak, and likewise commending the Scholars of the Taabi’een and those who came after them, then know that he is a person of goodness. [This is] because he commends not Ahlus Sunnah except that he loves the Sunnah and adheres to it.

This teaches us a lesson in (view of the fact that) some of the brothers or some of the students of knowledge commend some of the innovators (in religion) or the people of desires and deviated views, while not examining their views and orientations.  They attack and find fault with the people of khayr [i.e. those known to be upon upright path] because they lend an ear to those who find fault with them and believe them.  This is a severe danger. If you find fault with the people of khayr – the people of knowledge and Ahlus Sunnah- and commend the people of deviated views and orientations, then this is a severe danger even if you do not sit with them.  Therefore, this is from that which we should be mindful of, which many people have fallen into at present.

An Excerpt from ‘It-haaf Al-Qaaree Bitta’liqaat Alaa Sharh As-Sunnah Lil Imam Al-Barbahaaree 2/237-238. slightly paraphrased

 

[7] Notification to Ahlul Bidah and The Mumayyi’ah: These Clarifications Are Coming Back!

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Articles, Basics, Contemporary Issues, Fitnah, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Purification of The Soul, Refutations, Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Madkhali, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked, “What do you say about an individual who advises people not to listen to refutations, and when asked why he took this stance, he answered, ‘The person who asked me about this was a common person, and he is unable to recite the Quran properly’. What is your comment on this? May Allah bless you”.

Answer: If he is a layman, he must be taught the Islamic creed and warned against ahlul bidah. Because the majority of ordinary people have become supporters of the people of bidah these days, it is necessary to warn them against (the people of bidah). Say to him, “So and so is on such and such bidah, and you will be harmed if you listen to him.” This is done so that they will not read (his books), listen to his audio tapes, and will be cautious of his statements. This layman needs someone to caution him and remind him of the principle, “This knowledge is religion so look at whom you take your religion from”. During these times, the common people are targeted by the people of bidah, who will tell you, “Do not let them read the books of refutations.” No. No. This will expose them (the people) to destruction. (1)

The Shaikh, may Allah have mercy upon him, Al-was asked, “Is it permitted for us as students of knowledge to be silent about the Mubtadi’ah and to nurture the youth and students on the Salafi path without mentioning the names of the Mubtadi’ah?”

Answer: By Allah, if necessary, the Mubtadi’ah are to be mentioned by their characteristics as well as their names. If so and so has put himself forward for leadership, leading this Ummah and the youth to falsehood, he is to be mentioned by name. If there is a necessity, he must be mentioned by name. In this regard, one of the Salafis in Egypt used to teach, and he would just mention generalities (general descriptions without mentioning names), and the people did not understand these generalities. Following that, he began to openly mention the names of the groups and individuals, so they said, “O Shaykh! Why did you not teach us like this in the beginning?” He said, “I delivered many lessons to you, and I would say this and that (i.e. general descriptions without names)”. They said, “By Allah! We did not understand.” (2)

Al-Allamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] said:

The principle here is about warning against mistakes and deviance after identifying them as such. If the affair necessitates making known the name of an individual among the obstinate opponents so that beguilement does not occur through them, particularly those individuals with deviated views or deviation in behaviour and methodology, and they are well known among the people and a good opinion is held about them, there is no harm in mentioning them by their names and their methodology warned against. The scholars do research on the science of Jarh Wat-Tadeel and then mention the narrators and the criticism levelled against them. This is not done for the sake of personal (criticism), but rather to advise the Ummah in case they come across affairs from these individuals that are harmful to the Religion or lies against the Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him]. Therefore, this principle is first and foremost about warning against mistakes. But the person who made such a mistake should not be named if doing so would either do more harm or if there is no benefit in doing so.

If the matter requires that his name be made known in order to warn the people about his methodology, this is an act of sincere devotion to Allah in worship, an act of sincere devotion to Allah’s Book, an act of sincere devotion to Allah’s Messenger (by following his Sunnah), and an act of sincere advice to Muslim leaders and their common folk, especially if he (the one warned against) is active among the people and they have a positive view of him and buy his books and audio tapes. Therefore, there has to be clarification and warning because silence will be harmful to the people. His affair has to be unveiled, however, it must be done as an act of sincere devotion to Allah in worship, an act of sincere devotion to Allah’s Book, an act of sincere devotion to Allah’s Messenger (by following his Sunnah), and an act of sincere advice to Muslim leaders and their common folk, and not for the purpose of defamation or to satisfy one’s desires.

[1]Fataawa Fadeelah Ash-Shaykh Rabee’ Al-Madkhalee (1/273)

[2]Fataawa Fadeelah Ash-Shaykh Rabee’ Al-Madkhalee (1/277)

[3] An Excerpt from “Al-Ajwibah Al Mufeedah”. Question number 66. Page 162. slightly paraphrased

A brief assessment of Julian Wood’s signpost of ethical superiority

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah, Articles, Contemporary Issues, Fitnah, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Monotheism - Tawheed, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Prophets, Purification of The Soul, Refutations, Shirk, Sin, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Allah, The Most High, said:

يَٰٓأَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ قَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رَسُولُنَا يُبَيِّنُ لَكُمْ كَثِيرًا مِّمَّا كُنتُمْ تُخْفُونَ مِنَ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ وَيَعْفُوا۟ عَن كَثِيرٍ قَدْ جَآءَكُم مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ نُورٌ وَكِتَٰبٌ مُّبِينٌ

يَهْدِى بِهِ ٱللَّهُ مَنِ ٱتَّبَعَ رِضْوَٰنَهُۥ سُبُلَ ٱلسَّلَٰمِ وَيُخْرِجُهُم مِّنَ ٱلظُّلُمَٰتِ إِلَى ٱلنُّورِ بِإِذْنِهِۦ وَيَهْدِيهِمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ

O people of the Scripture! Now has come to you Our Messenger (Muhammad ) explaining to you much of that which you used to hide from the Scripture and passing over (i.e. leaving out without explaining) much. Indeed, there has come to you from Allah a light (Prophet Muhammad) and a plain Book (this Quran). Wherewith Allah guides all those who seek His Good Pleasure to ways of peace, and He brings them out of darkness by His Will unto light and guides them to a Straight Way (Islamic Monotheism). [Al-Ma’idah 15-16]

In this short response, we are not looking to debate democracy and the numerous writings surrounding it – both in favour and against. Instead, our goal is to simply remind Julian Wood that the noble prophets Musa and Harun, along with all the prophets of Bani Israel, peace and blessings of Allah be upon them, did not govern by what Julian appears to take pride in, that the Zionist State is the sole democracy in the region they’ve named as the Middle East. Once again, the matter at hand is not about discussing democracy, as there is plenty of literature on both sides of the argument. Rather, what is being presented as a sign of moral superiority was not the path followed by Bani Israel. Thus, our only inquiry is whether Julian truly follows the Prophets of Bani Israel, as this would require adherence to the noble prophet Isa, peace be upon him, first, and finally submission to the path of the final prophet, Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. However, before we delve into that, we will briefly outline what all the prophets of Bani Israel adhered to prior to the arrival of Muhammad. https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2025/06/21/they-were-not-governed-by-netanyahus-ideas/

Secondly, let’s find out if Julian is a true follower of the prophets of Bani Israel, peace and blessings of Allah be upon them. Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated:

When it is case that the true followers of the Prophets, peace and blessings of Allah be upon them, are people of knowledge and justice, therefore the speech of the people of Islam and the true adherents to the Prophetic Sunnah regarding the unbelievers and the proponents of religious innovations has to be based on knowledge and justice, and not conjecture and what the soul desires. And due to this the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “The judges are three: one will go to Paradise and two to Hell. A man who knows the truth and judges with it will enter paradise; a man who knows the truth but judges with the opposite of it will enter the fire, and a man who judges for the people based on ignorance will enter the fire’’. [Reported by Imaam Abu Dawud 3573]

And when it is the case that the one who judges between the people in matters related to wealth, blood [i.e. murder cases, physical violence etc] and honour will enter the hell fire if he is not a just scholar, then how about the one who passes judgements – without knowledge and justice – on creeds, religions, the fundamentals of belief,  divine knowledge and the general fundamental principles related to different subject matters, as is the case with the people of Bidah and vain desires – those who follow the ambiguous doubtful matters, abandon those explicitly clear texts that have transmitted by the Prophets, cling to matters that share an ambiguous similarity through mere analogy and opinions, and then present matters whose differences can neither be reconciled nor equated, just as is the case with the unbelievers and all the people of bidah and vain desires, who liken the creation to the Creator [i.e. they give the creation the Perfect Attributes that only belong to the Creator], and liken the Creator to the creation [i.e. by describing the Creator with the imperfect attributes of the Creation], and then they put forward an evil similitude for Allah by way of thoughtless and confusing speech. This is because the false religion of the Christians is an innovated religion- innovated after the departure of the Messiah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and altered the religion of the Messiah through it, thus, they deviated from the Messiah’s path and remained upon that which they innovated.

Then when  Allah, The Most High,  sent Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, they disbelieved in him, thus, their disbelief and misguidance occurred in two ways: substitution of the religion of the first Messenger [i.e. the Messiah] and belied the second Messenger [i.e. Muhammad], just as the Jews substituted the rulings of the Torah before the Messiah was sent and then belied him. The Christians’ denial of Muhammad’s Messengership is a well-known belief of theirs to every Muslim, which is similar to the Jews’ disbelief  in the Messiah. The Christians emphasise the disbelief of the Jews greater than what the Jews deserve, because the Jews (i.e. those who disbelieved in the Messiah) claimed that he was a magician and a liar; rather they said that he is an illegitimate child, as Allah informed us about them: [وَقَوۡلِهِمۡ عَلَىٰ مَرۡيَمَ بُہۡتَـٰنًا عَظِيمً۬ا – And their speech against Maryam (Mary)- a grave false charge (that she has committed illegal sexual intercourse]. [Surah An-Nisaa. Aayah 156]

However, the Christians claimed that the Messiah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is Allah, therefore the strife between them and the Jews regarding the Messiah involved a lot of contradictions, misguidance at similar levels and confrontation, and this is why both nations rebuked one another with something more than what each of them deserved, as Allah said:

وَقَالَتِ ٱلۡيَهُودُ لَيۡسَتِ ٱلنَّصَـٰرَىٰ عَلَىٰ شَىۡءٍ۬ وَقَالَتِ ٱلنَّصَـٰرَىٰ لَيۡسَتِ ٱلۡيَهُودُ عَلَىٰ شَىۡءٍ۬ وَهُمۡ يَتۡلُونَ ٱلۡكِتَـٰبَ‌ۗ كَذَٲلِكَ قَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَعۡلَمُونَ مِثۡلَ قَوۡلِهِمۡ‌ۚ فَٱللَّهُ يَحۡكُمُ بَيۡنَهُمۡ يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَـٰمَةِ فِيمَا كَانُواْ فِيهِ يَخۡتَلِفُونَ

The Jews said that the Christians follow nothing; and the Christians said that the Jews follow nothing; though they both recite the Scripture. Like unto their word, said (the pagans) who know not. Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection about that wherein they have been differing. [Al-Baqarah. 113]

Muhammad Bin Abee Muhammad, the protege of Zaid Bin Thabit, may Allah be pleased with him, reported from Ikrimah or Saeed Bi  Jubayr, who reported from Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him and his father,  that when the Christian delegation of Najran came to Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, the Rabbis came and argued with them in the presence of the Messenger; so Rabee bin Hurmilah said, “You are upon nothing”, thus, he disbelieved in Isa and all the Injeel”. Then a man from the people of Najran said to the Jews, “You are upon nothing”, thus, he wilfully denied Musa’s Prophethood and disbelieved in the Torah, so Allah revealed:

وَقَالَتِ ٱلۡيَهُودُ لَيۡسَتِ ٱلنَّصَـٰرَىٰ عَلَىٰ شَىۡءٍ۬ وَقَالَتِ ٱلنَّصَـٰرَىٰ لَيۡسَتِ ٱلۡيَهُودُ عَلَىٰ شَىۡءٍ۬ وَهُمۡ يَتۡلُونَ ٱلۡكِتَـٰبَ‌ۗ

The Jews said that the Christians follow nothing; and the Christians said that the Jews follow nothing; though they both recite the Scripture. [Al-Baqarah. 113]

So each of them recited the affirmation of what they reject in their book- meaning, the Jews disbelieved in Isa whilst they had the Torah in which Allah established the evidence against them through Musa that they should believe in Isa and in the Injeel. [Ibn Abee Haatim. 1/339]

[وَقَالَتِ ٱلۡيَهُودُ لَيۡسَتِ ٱلنَّصَـٰرَىٰ عَلَىٰ شَىۡءٍ۬  – The Jews said that the Christians follow nothing];  Qatadah said regarding this verse: “Certainly, the early Christians were upon something, but they innovated and split”.  [وَقَالَتِ ٱلنَّصَـٰرَىٰ لَيۡسَتِ ٱلۡيَهُودُ عَلَىٰ شَىۡءٍ۬ – and the Christians said that the Jews follow nothing]; Qatadah said regarding this verse, “Certainly, the early Jews were upon something, but they innovated and split”.

The Jews belied the religion of the Christians and said that the Christians were upon nothing; and the Christians denied everything through which the Jews were distinguished with, even the laws of the Torah which the Messiah did not abrogate; rather he commanded them to act upon it. As for the Jews, they denied many of the things through which others were distinguished from them, until they denied the truth brought by Isa. So, even though the Christians – due to that which they innovated of exaggeration and misguidance – went into extremes in declaring the Jews as unbelievers and showed them enmity beyond what is obligated, however there is no doubt that the Jews disbelieved when they belied the Messiah, as Allah said to the Messiah:

إِنِّى مُتَوَفِّيكَ وَرَافِعُكَ إِلَىَّ وَمُطَهِّرُكَ مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ ڪَفَرُواْ وَجَاعِلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّبَعُوكَ فَوۡقَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوٓاْ

I will take you and raise you to Myself and clear you [of the forged statement that ‘Iesa (Jesus) is Allah’s son] of those who disbelieve, and I will make those who follow you (Monotheists, who worship none but Allah) superior to those who disbelieve [in the Oneness of Allah, or disbelieve in some of His Messengers, e.g. Muhammad, ‘Iesa (Jesus), Musa (Moses), etc., or in His Holy Books, e.g. the Taurat (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel), the Qur’an] till the Day of Resurrection. [Aal Imraan. 55]

Allah said:

قَالَ عِيسَى ٱبۡنُ مَرۡيَمَ لِلۡحَوَارِيِّـۧنَ مَنۡ أَنصَارِىٓ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ‌ۖ قَالَ ٱلۡحَوَارِيُّونَ نَحۡنُ أَنصَارُ ٱللَّهِ‌ۖ فَـَٔامَنَت طَّآٮِٕفَةٌ۬ مِّنۢ بَنِىٓ إِسۡرَٲٓءِيلَ وَكَفَرَت طَّآٮِٕفَةٌ۬‌ۖ فَأَيَّدۡنَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ عَلَىٰ عَدُوِّهِمۡ فَأَصۡبَحُواْ ظَـٰهِرِينَ

Eesaa the son of Maryam said to Al-Hawariun (the disciples): “Who are my helpers (in the Cause) of Allah?” Al-Hawarieen (the disciples) said: “We are Allah’s helpers” (i.e. we will strive in His Cause!). Then a group of the Children of Israel believed and a group disbelieved. So We gave power to those who believed against their enemies, and they became the uppermost. [Surah As-Saff. Aayah 14]

The disbelief of the Christians – due to their denial of Muhammad’s Messengership – is greater than the disbelief of the Jews due to their denial of the Messiah’s Messengership. This is because the Messiah only abrogated a little from the Torah and all the laws and acts of worship ordained for him could be traced back to the Torah; however the majority of the beliefs and practices of the Christians were innovated after the departure of the Messiah. That which is found in the Jews’ denial of the Messiah by opposing Allah’s Shariah is not the same as the Christians’ denial of Muhammad, who brought an independent book from Allah, because nothing in the laws of the Qur’an was ordained based on the law of another Messenger. Allah said: [أَوَلَمۡ يَكۡفِهِمۡ أَنَّآ أَنزَلۡنَا عَلَيۡكَ ٱلۡڪِتَـٰبَ يُتۡلَىٰ عَلَيۡهِمۡ‌ۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٲلِكَ لَرَحۡمَةً۬ وَذِڪۡرَىٰ لِقَوۡمٍ۬ يُؤۡمِنُونَ – Is it not sufficient for them that We have sent down to you the Book (the Qur’an) which is recited to them? Verily, herein is mercy and a reminder (or an admonition) for a people who believe]. [Al-Ankabut. 51]

The Qur’an is an independent book like the Torah of Musa, even though the Qur’an is greater than it. And this is why the  Christian scholars made a connection between Musa and Muhammad, just as when An-Najaashee – the (Ethiopian) king of the Christians- heard the Qur’an, he said, “Indeed, this and what Musa brought came from the same source”.

Also, when Waqarah bin Nawfil – who was one of Christian Arab scholars- heard the statement of the Prophet, he said, “Indeed, the Naamoos [i.e. Jibreel] came to you, who was sent to Musa. I wish I were young till when your people expel you [i.e. from Makkah]”. Allah’s Messenger asked, “Will these people drive me out?” Waraqah said, “Yes, for nobody brought the like of what you have brought, but was treated with hostility. If I were to remain alive till your day [when you start calling to Islam], then I would support you strongly”. [Al-Bukhari]

And this is why Allah mentioned the Torah and the Qur’an together in His statement:

فَلَمَّا جَآءَهُمُ ٱلۡحَقُّ مِنۡ عِندِنَا قَالُواْ لَوۡلَآ أُوتِىَ مِثۡلَ مَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰٓ‌ۚ أَوَلَمۡ يَڪۡفُرُواْ بِمَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰ مِن قَبۡلُ‌ۖ قَالُواْ سِحۡرَانِ تَظَـٰهَرَا وَقَالُوٓاْ إِنَّا بِكُلٍّ۬ كَـٰفِرُونَ

قُلۡ فَأۡتُواْ بِكِتَـٰبٍ۬ مِّنۡ عِندِ ٱللَّهِ هُوَ أَهۡدَىٰ مِنۡہُمَآ أَتَّبِعۡهُ إِن ڪُنتُمۡ صَـٰدِقِينَ

But when the truth (i.e. Muhammad with his Message) has come to them from Us, they say: “Why is he not given the like of what was given to Musa (Moses)? Did they not disbelieve in that which was given to Musa (Moses) of old? They say: “Two kinds of magic [the Taurat (Torah) and the Qur’an] each helping the other!” And they say: “Verily! In both we are disbelievers.” Say (to them, O Muhammad): “Then bring a Book from Allah, which is a better guide than these two [the Taurat (Torah) and the Qur’an], that I may follow it, if you are truthful.” [Al-Qasas.  48-49]

Allah did not revealed books that were a better guide than the Torah and the Qur’an. Then Allah said:

فَإِن لَّمۡ يَسۡتَجِيبُواْ لَكَ فَٱعۡلَمۡ أَنَّمَا يَتَّبِعُونَ أَهۡوَآءَهُمۡ‌ۚ وَمَنۡ أَضَلُّ مِمَّنِ ٱتَّبَعَ هَوَٮٰهُ بِغَيۡرِ هُدً۬ى مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ‌ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يَہۡدِى ٱلۡقَوۡمَ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ

But if they answer you not (i.e. do not believe in your doctrine of Islamic Monotheism, nor follow you), then know that they only follow their own lusts. And who is more astray than one who follows his own lusts, without guidance from Allah? Verily! Allah guides not the people who are Zalimun (wrong-doers, disobedient to Allah, and polytheists). [Surah Al-Qasas. Aayah 50] [End of quote: An Excerpt from Al-Jawab As-Sahih Liman Baddala Deen Al-Masih 1/26-30]

In the brief discussion above, the main goal is to remind Julian that all of them- Netanyahu’s gang, the Evangelists, the Christian Rightists and Neocons are not true followers of the Prophets. Therefore, our conversation is entirely religious, based on the infallible texts we have shared earlier. Thus, Julian is claiming a moral superiority that no prophet of Bani Israel ever used as a basis for moral authority. By stating all of this, we aim to bring Julian back to common sense and reality.

Finally, we are instructed to treat Jews, Christians, and others with justice, and to coexist with them in a respectful manner, even though many in Palestine support the genocidal maniac Netanyahu and his IDF. We also denounce antisemitism just as we denounce over seventy years of Zionist brutality. May Allah guide Julian Amin.

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