I watch neither Al Jazeera nor CNN. But thats besides the Point. Can you tell me the belief of Hasan al-Banna? the only thing you gave me was a webiste of the Ikwanul Muslimeen. I want to know what was the belief of Hasan Al Banna. what is he, a Shi3a a Sunni etc.
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It is really saddening to see Muslims condemning fellow Muslims or Muslim organizations as terrorist. The people whom you're condemning could have far higher imaan, could be far more pleasing in the sight of Allah, than you and I.
I'm not sure why it has become so easy to call certain groups 'terrorist' who in fact does more than you and I could dream of.
Take Muslim Brotherhood for example:
Let's examine the goals and the principles of this organization.
1- Following the Salaf: Rejecting any action or principle which contradicts the Quran or Sunna, and inviting people to nothing but them both.
2- Establishing the Sunna: Working -as much as possible- to spread the Sunna in every aspect of life.
3- Increasing the Iman: By concentrating on the purity of hearts, loving Muslims in the sake of Allah, and remembrance (plus being away of any Sufi mistakes).
4- Political Activism: By putting political programs for "Islamising" government in different countries (after realistic studies), and establishing these programs thru the convenient ways which do not conflict with Islam.
5- Stressing Physical Health: By forming sports clubs and committing members to regular exercises.
6- Enriching Scientific Study: By enhancing the knowledge of members and others about Islam. Members with "Shari'a" major have special study programs.
7- Establishing a Sound Economic Infrastructure: By supporting and/or sponsoring any Islamic project and facing its "fiqh" problems. By the way, the ONLY accepted source of money to the Ikhwan is its members' OWN money.
8- Fostering Social ties: By maintaining brotherhood links among the members of the Islamic society.
From these main goals of the organization comes sub goals, which in my opinion are goals every Muslim should be delighted with.
1- Building the Muslim individual: brother or sister with a strong body, high manners, cultured thought, ability to earn, strong faith, correct worship, conscious of time, of benefit to others, organized, and self-struggling character
2- Building the Muslim family: choosing a good wife (husband), educating children Islamicaly, and inviting other families.
3- Building the Muslim society (thru building individuals and families) and addressing the problems of the society realistically.
4- Building the Muslim state.
5- Building the Khilafa (basically a shape of unity between the Islamic states).
6- Mastering the world with Islam.
(In case anyone is curious, you can find in depth information about Brotherhood on ummah.net).
These are basic principles that every Muslim can agree with. If agreeing with the charter of Muslim Brotherhood makes me a terrorist, then I will be the first want to openly declare that I'm sympathetic to their cause.
Just ask yourself for a second who were the first people to condemn the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group?
The Imperialist and the Secular Egyptian. Why? Obviously because for the sake of their own interest and in the case of the Secular Egyptians, for the sake of their own survival.
They are labeled as "terrorist, islamist, fanatics, etc etc...." for aiming to establish society based on the Quran and the Sunnah.
Who is a terrorist Sayed Qutb, or the one who ordered his execution? Or Naser who turned his back on Muslim Brotherhood and arrested Qutb?
Who is striving in the path of Allah, the secular government or the member of Muslim brotherhood?
I do understand they are human beings, and thus they also have their shortcoming, but nonetheless the way I see it is they are the only group of Muslims who are doing something for the benefit the Muslims who are in need, when rest of the Muslims have either become passive or submissive to the forces that oppose Islamic cause.
It baffles me how easily groups like Hamas can be labeled as a terrorist by Muslims! Yes they are not perfect, but who is doing anything for the Palestinian people in the face of all the difficulties they are challenged with? These people have sacrifice so much from their life, from their family, for the betterment of the Palestinian people.
Wasalam.
Shoaib
Forgive me if I was offensive or harsh in my response.
P.S.
If suicide bombing is the issue, that makes some of the Muslims here condemn them as terrorist,then perhaps reading Surah Burooj, and the story of the boy and the king could shed some light into the issue. At least understanding why the brothers and sisters who do sacrifice their life do so.
I"m not legitimizing or condemning suicide bombing. Allah knows best. However, this is one of the evidence given by the scholars who believe it is permissible.
