::Al-Haq::The Truth Brought to you by Mujlisul Ulema of South Africa. - Bulletin No. 29

Following the Mobs

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:48:24 -0400

Democracy is mob-rule. In Islam there is no scope for rule by the masses. The concept of majority rule is alien to Islam.

The Qur’aan Majeed says:

“If you follow the majority on earth, they will lead you astray, away from the Path of Allah. They (the majority of people) follow nothing but baseless conjecture, and they do nothing but plunge into guesswork.”

(Surah An’aam, Aayat 116)

A Brave Man

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:44:07 -0400

A Sage of Islam said:

“He is a brave man who looks into the mirror of his nafs to see the disfigurement caused by his own misconduct. He then realises his deficiencies and corrects them.”

Anarchy is Intolerable

Sat, 02 Sep 2006 16:06:07 -0400

The Commander-in-Chief of the Muslim army in Syria, Hadhrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu anhu) observed that some soldiers from his army were bringing stems and branches of olive, pomegranate and other fruit trees as well as of flower trees to the camp. Greatly annoyed, he questioned those who had brought these trees. He commented: “Why are you committing these acts of anarchy and strife (fitnah and fasaad)?”

The explanation given was the unavailability of firewood within proximity of the camp. Trees for firewood were to be found at a great distance from the camp whereas the fruit and flower trees were

Our Noble Predecessors: How They Reacted to Insults

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:38:48 -0400

Hadhrat Abu Ubaidah Bin Jarraah (radhiyallahu anhu), the Commander-in-Chief of the Muslim army despatched by Ameerul Mu’mineen Umar Bin Khat taab (radhiyallahu anhu) to conquer the Land of Shaam (Syria), had, on the plea of the governor of Qansareen principality, entered into a peace pact for one year.

The boundary of Qansareen was marked by a statue of Heraculeus, the Roman emperor. By virtue of the peace treaty, the Muslim army was not to go beyond this limit.

One day a group of Sahaabah from the army ventured near to the border area. The statue was guarded by Roman soldiers. The Sahaabah were intrigued by the statue. With their horses they went around the statue. Hadhrat Abu Jandal (radhiyallahu anhu) was holding a large spear. As his horse neared the statue, the spear accidentally pierced its eye.

The Worst Desecration by Muslims

Sun, 21 May 2006 20:14:10 -0400

The blasphemous silly pictorial depiction of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) by the godless and immoral western editors is understandable. What is, however, incomprehensible is the desecration of the Qur’aan Majeed by professed Muslims.

RADIO INSULT
Not so long ago a shaitaani radio station which calls itself ‘channel islam’ offered a Qur’aanic aayat to be used as toilet paper, wrapping paper, scrap paper and gutter paper by running a full page advertisement in the Sunday Times in an endeavour to get more money for its coffers.

An aayat of Allah’s Pure and Holy Qur’aan was printed in the Sunday Times which the poorer segment of the population utilizes as toilet paper, and which all others use for a variety of menial and dirty purposes. When a builder’s worker open up the newspaper in which his dirty working boots were wrapped, the filthy heel was seen to fit squarely on the holy aayat. Does such desecration and blasphemy by Muslims not deserve greater stricture and condemnation than the cartoons of the kuffaar?

Hamas — Victory for Israel & U.S.A.

Wed, 03 May 2006 21:03:17 -0400

The euphoria in the wake of the election victory of Hamas in Palestine is set to evaporate soon. At face-value the election result appears to be a victory for Hamas. On the contrary, it is a defeat which will give rise to new problems and new disasters.

Unlike Fatah—Yasar Arafat’s group—Hamas professes to be an Islamic movement. It thus speaks in the name of Islam and has a programme of Islamic morality to implement.

On the other hand, Fatah which constituted the Palestinian Authority before the election, is an avowedly irreligious, un-Islamic party. There is no common ground between Hamas and Fatah.

Hadhrat Amr's Offer of Supreme Sacrifice

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:29:26 -0500

(This touching episode is recorded by the Muslim historian, Imaam Waqidi. We have reproduced it from the English version extracted from the book, ANECDOTES OF ISLAM by E. Khan)

“Defeated and dislodged from Syria, the Roman warriors took their last bold stand at Alexandria, then the capital of Egypt. They concentrated all their strength here to arrest the progress of the Muslims, but Amr Ibnul ‘As (radhiyallahu anhu), the invincible Muslim commander, crushed the united might of the Romans even at this place. The victorious General thereafter took into his hand the rule of the conquered territory (by the appointment of Ameerul Mu’mineen, Hadhrat Umar Bin Khattaab—radhiyallahu anhu).

The Court Interdict

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:03:24 -0500

When it was feared that the South African newspapers would follow suit and print the offensive cartoons, an urgent High Court interdict was obtained to restrain the newspapers from printing any cartoons of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).

Although the application for the court order was made in the name of the Transvaal (Gauteng) Jamiatul Ulama, it was a joint venture by several Ulama organisations, and the first step was initiated by the Jamiatul Ulama of Kwazulu-Natal. The interdict is a temporary one. The return date is 28th February 2006. It remains to be seen if the newspapers are going to contest it.

How Should We Protest?

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:52:36 -0500

Voicing our indignation, anger and grief when our Deen is insulted is permissible. This right is not contested. But the methods of protest have to be within the bounds of the Shariah. Even peaceful, non-violent methods will not be permissible if any of the limits of the Shariah are transgressed.

The Qur’aan Majeed states: “These are the limits of Allah. Therefore do not transgress them. Those who transgress the limits of Allah, verily they are the oppressors.” (Surah Baqrah)

FEMALES
Thus, a protest march in which females participate is haraam. The perpetration of a haraam act in the name of Islam is haraam. It is not permissible. The Qur’aan commands women:

Iran's Cartoon Competition

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:44:08 -0500

The cartoon competition announced by Iran, in which prizes will be awarded to the best cartoonists who caricature the ‘holocaust’, is a childish stratagem which is devoid of merit. Such flippancy is a trait of Shia attitude.

If the massacre of Jews by Hitler is a myth, it should be rationally and academically discussed and proved.

To embark on this topic in cartoon form as a reaction to the Danish insulting cartoons is undignified and lacking in wisdom.

The honour of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) cannot be defended by cartoonizing the myth or assumed myth of Hitler’s massacre of Jews. That is entirely another issue unrelated to the publication of the offensive cartoons.

Torching the Embassies

Sat, 04 Mar 2006 19:53:42 -0500

In the light of the Shariah, what is the ruling regarding the stoning, damaging and burning of the Danish and Norwegian embassies by Muslim mobs in Muslim countries?

ISLAM NEITHER subscribes to nor tolerates kangaroo courts and mob justice. Islam has its own lofty Divine Code of Justice which operates on the basis of defined and strict rules and regulations.

The embassy of a foreign country, including non-Muslim countries, in a Muslim land enjoys the protection of the state. The presence of an embassy signifies the existence of a treaty or pledge between the Muslim and the non-Muslim state.

Blasphemy and the Shariah

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 10:37:29 -0500

Among the capital sins of blasphemy in Islam is to revile and insult Allah and His Messenger, Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Such blasphemy is punishable with death.

However, a conviction for blasphemy and execution of the punishment are lawful only after the due process of the Shariah. Only the Qaadhi (the Islamic court) is empowered to try, convict, sentence and execute the accused. No institution other than the Qaadhi, has the right or the power to invoke the Islamic Penal Law to punish the blasphemer.

FATWA
The blasphemer cannot be punished on the basis of a fatwa issued by a Mufti nor by the decision of any private tribunal or committee of Ulama, whether in an Islamic state (Darul Islam) or in a non-Muslim country (Darul Harb).

Worse than the Cartoons

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:55:16 -0500

Publication of the insulting and offensive cartoons is to be entirely expected from the enemies of Islam.

While the insults which the kuffaar hurl at Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) are hurting to every Muslim, there should be no surprise in our ranks when the crusaders engage in invective and vilification.

The Qur’aan clearly informs of the attitude of enemies such as the godless editors who are spiritually bankrupt and morally decadent. About their hatred for Muslims, the Qur’aan Majeed:

“O People of Imaan! Do not take as bosom friends (confidants) those besides your own people. They leave no stone unturned (to harm you). They desire that which will cause suffering to you. Verily, hatred (for you) has poured from their mouths, but what their breasts conceal is worse. Verily, We have explained the Signs to you, if indeed you have intelligence.” (Surah Ibraheem, Aayat 118)

Hooliganism and Thuggery!!!

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:17:33 -0500

“These are the limits of Allah. Do not transgress these limits.” (Qur’aan)

The pain, grief and anger which Muslims feel and suffer when any facet of Islam is subjected to insult and vilification, are understandable and in fact necessary. A man whose heart is not grieved by any kind of insult directed against Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) cannot be a Muslim. If he verbally professes to be a Muslim while his heart is not jarred by the invective and insults inveighed against Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), he should understand that Imaan has departed from his heart.

The Cartoon Saga-Prelude to Attack on Iran?

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:08:23 -0500

“Most certainly, they (the kuffaar) plotted their conspiracies while their plots are by Allah (i.e. not hidden from Him), and indeed, their plots could move the mountains.” (Qur’aan, Surah Ibraheem, Aayat 46)

THE MAGNITUDE OF the satanic conspiracies which the kuffaar engineer can make even the mountains shudder and disintegrate. They plot and plan for a century ahead in their drunken craving to grab the wealth of nations. But Allah Azza Wa Jal is well aware of their abominable plots. While they meticulously plot and document the minutest detail for the unravelling and operation of their conspiracies, these godless and faceless men lurking in the dark, fail to reckon with the Divine Dimension.