The Current State of the Muslim World

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The Current State of the Muslim World

By Shaykh Saleem bin 'Eid Al-Hilaalee

It has become apparent in our time that the Ummah is suffering from afflictions, which have caused it to lose its balance. These afflictions are:

The State of Weakness: This state has been described to us, and we have been warned about it clearly and explicitly, leaving no excuse for ignorance. Thawban (raa), one of the Prophet's
(saws) servants, stated that the Prophet (saws) said: "Soon the nations will call one another against you, just as people call one another to eat from a platter of food."

A man asked: "Will this be because we will be few in number, O Messenger of Allaah?" He (saws) replied: "No, you will be large in number, but you will be Ghuthaa'a like the froth scum on the surface of a body of water, and Allaah will remove from the
hearts of your enemies their fear of you and shall place in your hearts Wahn."
Those present asked: "What is Wahn, O Messenger of Allaah?" He replied: "The love for this worldly life, and hatred of death." [Saheeh hadeeth due to a multitude of routes of narration in the Sunan of Aboo Daawood (4297)]

The following hadeeth clearly explains this condition of wahn:

First: Our enemies, the hosts of Iblees and his servants, have tried to hinder the progress of the ummah and take from its territories when they see that wahn has set in and inflicted us. Ever since the dawn of Islaam until today, the kufaar and mushrikeen from amongst the People of the Book have continued in their endeavour against the Muslims. They have always sought out ways to render our people weak. They have even attempted this in the very city that was established and fostered by the Prophet (saws). This is clearly illustrated in the story of "The Three that were left behind" (see Soorah al-Tawbah: 118). Ka'b bin Maalik (ra) said:

"As I was walking in the market place of Madeenah, I saw a farmer who was a part of a trading caravan from Shaam selling some of the foodstuffs that he had brought with him. He was asking as to where he could find me and was then directed to me. He then handed to me a letter from the (Christian) king of Ghasaan. Being literate, I began reading it. It said: "To proceed: We have received news that your friend (Muhammad (saws)) has spurned you. Allaah does not wish for you to remain in a land of disgrace. Come to us and we shall take care of you." [Agreed upon]

O Muslim, ponder and reflect upon how the people of disbelief, those encircling the territory of the Muslims, receive news of what is occurring within our lands. They sit in wait, seeking an opportunity to unleash their assault. This can be clearly shown in the following examples as well.

Second: The nations of disbelief call one another and gather in alliances in the pursuit of destroying Islaam and that which it calls to, its adherents and their lands. You can see this vividly in the Crusades and the First World War. In the First World War, one of the main objectives was the dismantling of the Khilaafah. To implement their goals of destruction, the nations of disbelief organized themselves first into an association, then into a larger general body, becoming increasingly organized until they established a New World Order.

Third: Verily, the lands of the Muslims are the source of many of the earth's natural resources. Therefore, the nations of disbelief wish to strip us of our lands and control these resources. As such, we see that the Messenger of Allaah (saws) described them as if they call one another to a feast. Each of them seeks a large share of the regale.

Fourth: The nations of disbelief partake in the bounties of our lands, without any fear of complaint or reprisal. These assets are then taken away either 'peacefully' or by force.

Fifth: The nations of disbelief shall see our lands as being soldiers and scattered pieces of land. This is expressed in the hadeeth of the Messenger of Allaah (saws) that is reported by 'Abdullaah bin Hawaalah (raa), who said that the Prophet of Allaah (saws) said: "You shall be regiments and soldiers. A regiment in Shaam (Syria), a regiment in 'Iraaq, a regiment in Yemen." I asked: 'Choose for me which I should join?' He (saws) said: "Go to Shaam. Surely, Allaah 'Azza wa Jall has guaranteed the protection of Shaam and its people." Rabee'ah, one of the sub-narrators, states that he heard Aboo Idrees Al-Khiwalaani report this hadeeth and then say: "What Allaah vows to protect none can destroy." [Saheeh]

This clearly portrays the present situation of the Islamic world. It consists of countries having no control over anything: whether their own internal affairs or those external to them. They gain their freedom, protection and strength from the nations of disbelief.

Sixth: The nations of disbelief are no longer concerned by, let alone in fear of, the Muslims. The fear that was once present in their hearts is no longer present. The terror that previously caused the hearts of the nations of disbelief to shake and tremble is no longer of any significance - if present at all.

Allaah says in the Qur'aan: "We shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve, because they joined others in worship with Allaah, for which He had sent no authority." [Surah Aali-'Imraan: 151]

The Messenger of Allaah (saws) says: "I have been given victory due to the fear our enemies have of us, which precedes us the distance of one month's travel." [Al-Bukhaaree (vol. 1, pg. 436 - Fath) and Muslim (#521) from the hadeeth of Jaabir ibn 'Abdullaah]

This is a specific attribute assigned only to this ummah. This is established in the hadeeth of Thawban (raa): "And Allaah will remove from the hearts of your enemies their fear of you."

Seventh: Another important issue is that the ummah is not strengthened by its numbers or by its weapons. The strength of the ummah is in its 'aqeedah and with those who uphold tawheed. Have we not heard the Messenger of Allaah (saws) say: "Verily, you will be many in number" And do we compass the following lesson that will remain relevant in every time, when Allaah said: "And on the Day of Hunain, when you rejoiced at your great number, but it availed you naught." [Surah At-Tawbah: 25]

Eighth: The ummah is not paid any heed to, as the Prophet of Allaah (saaw) said: "You will be ghuthaa'a, like the froth scum on the surface of a body of water."

The proofs and signs that we have just mentioned are significant for the following reasons:

1. The body of water completely controls the ghuthaa'a that is upon its surface. Such is the state of the ummah in these days. It flows along with the nations of disbelief, completely under their influence and control.

2. The ghuthaa'a contains things that are of no importance to mankind. Such is the state of the ummah today. The ummah has abandoned the actions that have always ensured its prosperity, especially enjoining the good and forbidding the evil.

3. The ghuthaa'a passes and leaves no trace. Allaah will always bring forth the good from the evil and raise a people of righteousness whom will be a source of inspiration and goodness to mankind.

4. The ghuthaa'a will constantly carry impurities. Such are the false ideologies that have crept into the philosophies of many Muslims as a result of foreign religious indoctrination.

5. Since the ghuthaa'a is under the complete control of the current, it is not known to where it is being carried. The ummah may not be aware of the plans that have been made for it by its enemies, yet it follows the call of any and all individuals, without assessing the worth of that call.

Ninth: The ummah in this day and age has made this worldly life its primary pursuit and objective. For this reason they have become afraid of death and what it will bring. They love this worldly life they are immersed in, completely forgetting the importance of preparing for the Hereafter. This was one of the things that the Messenger of Allaah (saws) feared for his ummah.

'Abdullaah bin 'Amr bin al-'Aas (raa) narrated that the Prophet (saws) said: "If you conquer Persia and Rome, what type of people will you be?" 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin 'Awf replied: "We will say as Allaah has ordered us." He (saws) replied: "Or other than that. You will compete against one another, then you will envy one another, then you will plot against one another, and then you will hate one another. Following this you will go to the impoverished Muhaajireen and cause them to oppose one another." [Saheeh Muslim: 2962]

For this reason we see that when Persia was conquered, 'Umar bin Al-Khattaab (raa) began to weep and said: "No people were given this except that they began to fight one another."

Tenth: It must be made known that the nations of disbelief will never destroy the Ummah. Even if they were to all come together in that pursuit. In another hadeeth narrated by Thawban (raa), we see that the Messenger of Allaah (saws) said: "Allaah compressed for me the whole of the earth allowing me to see its east and its
west. My ummah shall surely spread throughout the world. I have been given the two treasures, the red and white (gold and silver, the treasures of the Persians and Romans).

I asked my Rabb not to destroy my Ummah with drought. I also asked that He not send an enemy against them from other than their own selves, nor one that will take away their unity and strength. My Rabb said: 'O Muhammad! When I decree an order it cannot be rejected. I have granted you your request on behalf of your Ummah, that they not be in a state of drought. I will not send upon them an enemy from outside them who will take away their unity and strength - even if all the nations came against them. This state (of security) will remain - until they (themselves) begin to destroy one another, and to curse one another.'"
[Saheeh Muslim: 2889]
 

hussain.mahammed

a lonely traveller
The State of the Ummah - In the Light of the Prophecies of the Prophet
Author: Shaykh Saleem al-Hilaalee



A Fundamental Principle:

We should know that the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was sent by Allaah to the whole of mankind, to explain and to make clear to them all that which is good and brings one closer to Allaah; and also to explain to them all that is evil and would distance a person from Allaah. The reason for this being, that life - with all its variety, colors and manifestations - is built upon two important matters:

Firstly: Knowing the good - in order to follow it, and
Secondly: Knowing the evil - in order to keep away from it.

So, for example, in the matter of Tawheed of Allaah (to single out Allaah alone in worship) - the crux of Islaam - it is built on Eemaan (faith) in Allaah and the rejection of Shirk [2], Kufr [3] and Taghoot [4]. Eemaan in Allaah is good, whilst belief in Taghoot is evil. Thus, it is a must to recognize that which is good in order to follow it, whilst knowing also that which is evil so as to keep away from it. Likewise, in the matter of da'wah (calling) to Allaah, which is built upon commanding the good (ma'rûf) and forbidding the evil (munkar). To command the mar'uf is good and is to be followed, whilst munkar is evil and is to be shunned. Likewise, in Ittibaa' (following of) the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), which is built on following his Sunnah and turning away from religious innovations. Sunnah is good and is to be followed, whilst innovation is evil and to be shunned.



Events to Befall this Ummah:
The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) informed us of events which will befall this Ummah (i.e. Muslim peoples), some of these narrations speak of good for this Ummah - indicating also that the future, power and honor is for the Muslims; and that they will be established in the land. Other narrations warn us against those evil matters, that which would distance us from Allaah - the Most High - and make us weak in front of the nations. We will discuss some of these narrations, which mention the two types of weaknesses.

First Type of Weakness Explained:

The first of these narrations is that of Thawbaan (radiAllaahu 'anhu ) - the freed slave of the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam). He related that the Messenger of Allaah said: “The nations are about to call each other and set upon you, just as diners set upon food.” It was said: “Will it be because of our small number that day?” He said: “Rather, on that day you will be many, but you will be like foam, like the foam on the river. And Allaah will remove the fear of you from the hearts of your enemies and will throw wahn (weakness) into your hearts.” Someone said: “O Messenger of Allaah! What is wahn?” He said: “Love of the world and the hatred for death.” [5]

This hadeeth explains the first form of weakness, which has befallen the Ummah in all corners of the world, as being a result of inclination to this world, love of it, and being preoccupied with it, whilst turning away from the Hereafter, being distant from it and hatred of death. Hatred of death is a sign of loving this world, since the one who loves this world, hates death. Since, with death, comes the meeting with Allaah - the Most Perfect.


Some Benefits of this Hadeeth:
From the hadeeth we can conclude the following:

1. That the disbelievers attentively observe the Muslim Ummah and study their condition. When they see a weakness they strike at it and if they see a barrier, they destroy it. When they see that the Ummah cannot defend itself, they do not show mercy, since they are the enemies of Allaah. So they hate the Muslims because they (the Muslims) call to the worship and obedience of Allaah.

2. The Muslim lands possess many riches, being sources of goods and blessings. This is why the enemies of Allaah desire these lands and try to conquer them.

3. The Ummah has reached a level where it cannot defend its honor, riches or wealth from its conquering enemies.

4. The disbelievers have divided the conquered lands of the Muslims between themselves, just like diners when gathered around their dish - what do they do? Each of them take their portion until he is full; and he will not be content with that which is in his plate, except with that which fills. The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), warned us about this fact - the cutting up of the Muslim lands, for he said: “You will form different armies, an army in Greater Syria (Shaam), an army in 'Iraq and an army in Yemen.” I asked: “Which one shall I be with O Messenger of Allaah?” He said: “I advise you with the (army) of Shaam and whoever refuses then let him join the Yemen and beware. For indeed Allaah - the Mighty and Majestic - has guaranteed Shaam and its people for me.” [6]

5. That the disbelievers do not fear the Muslims. At the time of the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), when the disbelievers heard that the Prophet was preparing to engage them in battle, they would become fearful and turn on their heels. This is what happened at the battle of Tabook. At this battle, the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) traveled a month's journey to fight the Romans, when they heard of the Messenger of Allaah's (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) approach they fled. So the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “I have been given five (things) which no one else before me has been given. I have been aided with fear - a distance of one month's traveling ... ” [7] Allaah the - the Most High - states: “Soon We shall cast terror into the hearts of the disbelievers, for that, they made Shirk, for which He had sent no authority.” [8]

Indeed, fear is a weapon, which Allaah implants in the hearts of His enemies. This is why the strength of the Muslims, is not in their great numbers - weapons or wealth - but it is in their 'Aqeedah (belief) and their adhering to it. For today there are plenty of Muslims, but they are like foam, like the foam carried by the waves. And their riches are many but cannot be for them. Rather, it has become the possession of their enemies. For example: The Muslims today approximate over one billion and they grow in number everyday. However, at the same time they are the weakest of nations in every country they are in, being persecuted - why?

Because they have become like foam - like the foam on the waves. Also, the lands of the Muslims possess many riches and minerals, but where does it all end up? With the disbelievers in Europe or America, or it goes to the Jews of Palestine. The Muslim oil constitutes approximately one third of the world's reserves, but the Muslims are the poorest of people - why?

Because they do not possess anything from their Deen (religion), except a name. So they call to it, but all their riches now belong to their enemies.


Second Type of Weakness:

The second form of weakness which illustrates the condition of the Muslims today is their being far from the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), and being far away from the correct manhaj (methodology), in a state of innovation.
 

hussain.mahammed

a lonely traveller
The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has informed us of this in the hadeeth of Hudayfah (radiAllaahu 'anhu) in which he said: “The people used to ask the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) about the good, and I used to ask him about the evil out of fear that it would reach me.” So I asked the Messenger of Allaah: “O Messenger of Allaah, we were living in ignorance and evil, then Allaah brought this good to us. So will there be any evil after this good?” He replied: “Yes.” I then asked: “Will there be any good after this evil?” He replied: “Yes, but it will be tainted.” So I asked: “What will be its taint?” He replied: “A people who guide others to other than my way, you will approve of some of their actions and disapprove of others.” I further enquired: “Then is there any evil after this good?” He said: “Yes! Callers at the gates of Hell - whoever responds to their call, they will be thrown into the Fire.” I then said: “O Messenger of Allaah! Describe them to us.” He said: “They will be from our people and speak our language.” I asked: “So what do you order me to do if that reaches me?” He said: “Stick to the Jamaa'ah (the united body) of the Muslims and their Imaam (ruler).” I further asked: “What if they have neither a Jamaa'ah or an Imaam?” He said: “Then keep away from all those sects, even if you have to bite upon the roots of a tree, until death reaches you whilst you are in that state.” [9]

A Brief Explanation:

“You will approve of some of their actions and disapprove of others.”

Meaning: You will accept the Sunnah from them and reject the innovations from them.

“Yes! Callers at the gates of Hell.”

Meaning: Callers inviting to the various deviated schools of thought, which will lead their followers to the Hellfire.

“Whoever responds to their call, they will be thrown into the Fire.”

Meaning: Whoever obeys the callers of innovation and misguidance then his end will be the Hellfire, because the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “Every innovation is misguidance and every misguidance is in the Hellfire.” [10]

So the innovation is in the Hellfire along with its companion. Whoever obeys the callers of innovation will be led to the Fire and whosoever obeys the callers of Sunnah will be led to Paradise.

“Stick to the Jamaa'ah of the Muslims and their Imaam.”

Meaning: Stick to the Islamic Empire if they have one. So you migrate to it, live amongst the Muslims, and do not remain in the lands of the disbelievers. And you give the bay'ah (oath of allegiance) to the leader of the Muslims - if they have one.

“I asked: What if they neither have a Jamaa'ah or an Imaam?”

Meaning: Like today

“Then keep away from all those sects.”

Meaning: Keep away from the callers of misguidance and (religious) innovation, neither being of them, nor aiding or supporting them.

“Even if you have to bite upon the roots of a tree.”

Meaning: Adhere to the Sunnah and cling to its foundations. The meaning of this is not to remain in your house and abandon calling to Allaah, nor to abandon ordering the good and prohibiting the evil, since the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said “Hold fast to my Sunnah and to the Sunnah of my rightly guided Caliphs - cling (lit. bite) to it tightly.” [11]

And here, in this hadeeth, he has ordered them to cling (lit. bite) to the roots of a tree. So the (roots of a tree) here means the Sunnah.

“Until death reaches you whilst you are in that state.”

Meaning: To die in a state of Islaam, as in the saying of Allaah: “And do not die except as a Muslim.” [12]


Striking A Balance:

The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has explained in many other ahaadeeth that clinging to this world, loving it - whilst neglecting the Hereafter and giving a greater share to worldly matters at the expense of the Hereafter - is also from the causes of weakness amongst the Muslims. These narrations do not mean that a Muslim should ignore this world and not work for it, and become dependant upon others. Rather, he should work, in order to attain his sustenance and support himself so that he is not in need of others.

Indeed the words “Akhirah” (Hereafter) and “Dunyaa” (this worldly life) appear in the Qu'raan an equal number of times. This is an indication that a Muslim should maintain a balance between this world and the Hereafter, so he performs righteous deeds and seeks the pleasure of Allaah; and he works in this world within the limits of the Sharee'ah (Islaamic Law) to obtain a lawful sustenance, in order to provide for himself and have no need to beg. However, if the balance is not kept, corruption appears. For example, if the Ummah inclines more to worldly matters - forgetting the Hereafter and the meeting with Allaah - it is overcome with weakness and humiliation. If, however, the tendency is in the opposite direction, the Ummah forgets this world and then becomes in need of people - extending its hands towards them submissively. But the Muslim should be distinguished, strong and honorable - as Allaah says in the Qu'raan: “And to Allaah belongs all honor and to His Prophet and to the believers.” [13]

So the Muslim is obligated to maintain this balance. Therefore, one should be sincere in his actions, intending with them the face of Allaah and His good pleasure. However, rivalry for this world and love for it weakens the Muslims and debases them.


Rivalry for this World:

'Amr bin Awf al-Ansaarî (radiAllaahu 'anhu) related that the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent Abu 'Ubaydah ibn al-Jarraah (the trustworthy one of this Ummah) to Bahrain to bring back its Jizyah. The Prophet had made a treaty with the people of Bahrain and had appointed over them al-'Alaa bin Hadramî. So Abu 'Ubaydah returned with the money. The Ansaar came to hear of his arrival and went to pray al-Fajr with the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam). When the Prophet had finished the prayer he got up and left, so the Ansaar approached him. He smiled and remarked: “I think you have all heard that Abu 'Ubaydah has returned with something.” They replied: “Indeed O Messenger of Allaah.” He said: “Then be happy and hope for that which pleases you, for by Allaah I do not fear poverty for you, but I fear that this world will be opened up for you, just as it was opened for those before you. So you will compete with one another for it, as they competed for it; and it will destroy you as it destroyed them.” [14]

Another hadeeth which shows love of this world is a reason for ruin, is the hadeeth of 'Abdullaah bin 'Umar in which he said: The Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Muhajiroon!! You may be afflicted with five things. Allaah forbid that you should live to see them. (1) If fornication and adultery should become widespread, then you should know that this has never happened without new diseases befalling the people, which their forefathers never suffered. (2) If people should begin to cheat in weighing out goods, you should realize that this has never happened without a drought and famine befalling the people and their rulers oppressing them. (3) If people should withhold Zakaat, you should realize that this has never happened without the rain being stopped from falling; and were it not for the sake of the animals, it would never rain again. (4) If people should break their covenant with Allaah and His Messenger, you should realize that this has never happened without Allaah sending an enemy against them to take some of their possessions by force. (5) If the leaders do not rule according to the Book of Allaah, you should realize that this has never happened without Allaah making them into groups and making them fight one another." [15]


A Brief Explanation:

“If fornication and adultery should become widespread, then you should know that this has never happened without new diseases befalling the people which their forefathers never suffered.”

This means: If faahishah (evil actions and sexual iniquity) appears in the Ummah and fornication and adultery increases, then it will be accompanied by many strange diseases not known or experienced by those before, like AIDS and Syphilis. Diseases, which now cause so much fear in Western societies, like America and Europe. Since this faahishah has become widespread in these communities to a well-known degree, rather it is considered a sign of their progression. How can this be a sign of advancement? When the animals in the jungle are ashamed to commit what they do and the bare people in Africa and its forests feel too embarrassed. If nakedness was an evidence of progression, then the naked people of the African jungle would be the most advanced!!
 

hussain.mahammed

a lonely traveller
“If people should begin to cheat in weighing out good...“

Meaning: Giving short measure is now a common thing, and is something unlawful. Allaah destroyed a nation - the people of Shu'aib ('alayhis-salaam) - because of this, as they did not show mercy to themselves or to others, so how can Allaah show mercy to them. The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “Show mercy to one who is upon the earth, and the One above the Sky will show mercy to you.” [16]

“If people should withhold Zakaat, you should realize that this has never happened without the rain being stopped from falling; and were it not for the sake of the animals, it would never rain again.”

Meaning: if it rains, then it is not because of them or the fact that they deserve it, but it is because of the animals - as a mercy for them.

“If people should break their covenant with Allaah and His Messenger, you should realize that this has never happened without Allaah sending an enemy against them to take some of their possessions by force.”

For example: When the Muslims neglected the obedience to Allaah, He gave the Jews the power and they took Palestine, and when were negligent about that which they were reminded of, Allaah established the Christians over them and they took Spain; and when they were negligent yet again, Allaah put the Christians in control in Bosnia.

“If the leaders do not rule according to the Book of Allaah…”

Meaning: when they no longer implement the Laws of Allaah, the Muslims will then fight and kill each other like what occurs in border disputes and so on.


The Initial Strangeness:

Amongst those ahaadeeth which also highlight the second form of weakness - that is, deviating from the guidance of the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) - is the hadeeth: “Islaam started as a stranger and it will return to being a stranger in the same way it started, so Toobaa (a tree in Paradise) is for the Strangers.” [17]

Initially, Islaam was strange and weak in Makkah, the disbelievers did not know of it. Then people began to believe in Islaam and entered it in great numbers. It then spread, grew stronger and was no longer strange. Now, after its strength and spread, it has returned once again as a stranger as it first started. How can this be, when the Muslims are great in number and their lands are plenty? Because the Muslims no longer understand their Religion, they are far from Islaam - implementing other than the Sunnah of the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), committing innovations in worship, whilst they think they are following Islaam. So the correct Islaam, the correct Sunnah, becomes far away from their lives - like a stranger amongst the people, they have no knowledge of it.


In Conclusion:

How do we understand these ahadeeth, which point out these weaknesses? Do we merely accept them and remain weak, dependant upon the West and remain far from our Religion? The Prophet did not intend this for us, for he explained to us these things in order for us to flee from them - like a parent who says to his child: ‘Do not go up this road, as there is a wild animal awaiting to eat you if you do!' So this is a warning from the parent to the child not to take that path. So:

Firstly: When the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) informed us of these events - which are not from him but from Allaah, as he does not speak of his own desire but it is a revelation inspired to him - it is understood to be a prohibition of taking the path that leads to that.

Secondly: We have to work to repel these weaknesses; to fight them, reject them and not to be pleased with them - since it is an evil, which has to be rejected.

Thirdly: We have to acquire knowledge of the Qu'raan and the Sunnah upon the understanding of the Salafus-Saalih (Pious Predecessors - the first three generations of Muslims) in order to comprehend our state of affairs. However, if we rely on newspapers, magazines and the radio then these media sources belong to the disbelievers, the West. Will they be truthful in their narrations and in their solutions? Do they really want good for the Muslims? Indeed, they do not spread except that which weakens the Muslims and makes them falsely believe in the West. Thus, we must become people who have understanding of the book and the Sunnah to know exactly what our enemies want from us, and Allaah has indeed informed us:

“Never will the Jews and the Christians be satisfied with you, until you follow their way.” [18]


Footnotes:

1. A talk delivered at the Qu'raan and Sunnah Society Conference in America 1993.
2. Shirk means associating partners with Allaah in those matters which are particular to Allaah. 3. Kufr means Disbelief, denial and rejection.

4. Taghoot means all that is worshipped other than, or along with, Allaah.

5. Saheeh: Related by Abu Dawood (no.4297), Ibn 'Asaakir in in Taareekh Dimashq (2/97/8) and others. It was authenticated by al-Albaanee in as-Saheehah (no.958)

6. Saheeh: Related by Ahmad (5/33), Abu Dâwood (1/388), al-Haakim (4/510) - from 'Abdullah bin Hawaalah (radiAllaahu 'anhu). Shaikh al-Albaanee authenticated it in Takhreej Ahaadeeth Fadaa'il ush-Shaam (no.2)

7. Related by al-Bukhaaree (1/436) and Muslim (5/3-4) from Jaabir bin 'Abdullah (radiAllaahu 'anhu) 8. 3:151

9. Related by al-Bukhaaree (no.7084) and Muslim (no.1847)

10. Related by al-Bukhaaree (no.7084) and Muslim (no.1847)

11. Saheeh: Related by Abu Dawood (no.4606) and others. It was authenticated by al-Haafidh Ibn Hajar in Takhreej Ahadeeth Mukhtasar Ibnul-Haajib

12. 3:101

13. 63:8

14. Related by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim

15. Hasan: Related by Ibn Mâjah (no.4019) and Abu Nu'aym in Hilyatul-Awliyaa (8/333-334), from 'Abdullaah bin 'Umar (radiAllaahu 'anhu ). It was authenticated by Shaykh al-Albaanee in as-Saheehah.

16. Saheeh: Related by Abu Dawood (no.4941), at-Tirmidhee (1/350) and others, from 'Abdullaah bin 'Amr (radiAllaahu 'anhu). Al-Haafidh al-'Iraaqee authenticated it in al-'Ishaariyaat (1/59).

17. Related by Muslim (2/175-176) and Ibn Maajah (2/320), from Abu Hurayrah (radiAllaahu 'anhu)

18. 2:120
 

arachan

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amm well, if i may say about it, i wont refer it as a country, as a country is just a limited land as Islam is not limited.. i don't know why this topic seems so quiet for some years, as i see this as an interesting topic to talk about, further more, to a deeply discussion would do. Maybe the agenda was right, saying that today is the day when we all are free, religion is no more as a measurement. what should i do? i kinda agree with that statement, it's true. but what happened next? people close their ears, not willing to listen. they open their eyes for what is real. and for what real will refer to? real is something they can actually see, they can actually hear. well, fair enough. i don't know why woman keep quiet about it, i'm not talking or even cross a gender issue here, but indeed i see woman just more likely silent about this and mostly everything. i wont blame islam and how it works on society, we all are a victim of this society system that bring us to this way. but, should it just man to show up? well, maybe i'm too far going on this issue, just a wonder thought FYI. back to the issue we talk about, it's not a nation we fight, but it's a way of life, more than a perception, it's more philosophical. if i may say, it's ideology, that construct people mind and reflect to their ways of life. nothing much to say, a muslim country we talk here is just imaginary, like what John Lennon said on his song (if i may quote his words), 'imagine all the people living for today, living life in peace, sharing all the world' which relates to world with religion puts us in chaos. that's what happened. it's what actually they do, so muslim country? i don't know how it will do. world without religion brings us peace, world without God won't do. i don't know how people refer religion to. so what will do? chaos.
 
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