Mouood Mouood English Edition
The way information is presented in this arena is anyone who “knocks down” false Islamics is considered to be pro-Syrian regime. And anyone who is against a Saudi-Israeli-American imposed regime is considered to be pro-Syrian regime. The entanglement of this mental mess is hard to overcome simply because the media is at it night and day. And that is the dilemma of the Syrian people: the regime does not represent them and the Saudi financed and imperialist controlled rebel groups do not represent them. The Syrian regime is a utility of a larger Islamic program to liberate Palestine and the rebels are cannon fodder for a regime replacement that will be, in a best-case scenario, Zionist-neutral and in the worst case scenario, Zionist-friendly, with all the Islamic decoration and religious ornaments that go with it.
Has anyone ever taken a deep breath, stepped out of this morass for a moment and asked: who are the ‘ulama of the sectarian takfiris? Dis-entangle yourself from the zealotry and the prejudice and you will realize that these takfiri shoot-to-kill types are riding their egos and referring to internet sites that may be run by any intelligence service or a combination of them that are inimical to Islamic self-determination and a future of Islamic justice and freedom.
Bandar is a physical lovechild — his father (Sultan) sired him from an illicit affair with an African maid. Beyond the obvious, Bandar is also an emotional lovechild — his godfather (Bush) sired him from an illegitimate relation with Zio-imperialist spooks.
Verily, as for those who diabolically persuade committed Muslim men and women, and thereafter do not repent, Hell’s suffering awaits them: yes indeed, suffering through fire awaits them! (85:10)
Unity of Islamic Ummah will defeat the Takfiris
“And hold fast, All of you together, to the cord of Allah, and do not become disunited “(Al-i Imran 3:103)
Lo! Allah loveth those who battle for His cause in ranks, as if they were a solid structure.(As-Saff 61:4)
The believers are but a single brotherhood ; so make peace between your brothers ; and fear Allah so that you may receive mercy. (Al-Hujurat 49:10)
The Muslim Ummah today is 1800 millions strong and constitute one fourth of the entire mankind with diverse ethnic and linguistic origins. Their geographical location is stretched over the four corners of the globe with magnificent and unique Civilization heritage.
At present Muslim population is about 1.8 billion which makes roughly 30 per cent of world population. About 1300 million Muslims live in 56 Muslim states and are part of UN and OIC. The rest 500 million Muslim are spread in different countries. There is hardly any place on earth, which is not inhabited by Muslims. A significant number of Muslims (220 million) live in India. In Europe and America, Muslim population though insignificant in the past has now increased manifold. Widespread migrations at world level have introduced Muslims to those areas, which hitherto stood untended for centuries from the teachings of Islam. Numerical strength plus the Muslim states’ geographical location have given Muslim a strategic position in today’s world.
Seen in the geo-strategic outlook, the politically independent Muslim states virtually command one-fourth of the world; from Morocco to Indonesia and Kazakhstan to Turkey and Bosnia. Muslim bloc can be divided into two big geographical zones; one, a large chain starting from Morocco/Senegal and through Pakistan entering Central Asia, and two; the most important zone of Bangladesh, Malaysia and Indonesia.
The two zones are of strategic importance for all sea, land and air transport routes. Dead Sea, Red Sea and Caspian are in the center of Muslim states. A number of Muslim countries have seacoasts on Indian and Atlantic Oceans. The important sea gateways like Damial, Suez, Port Said, Djibouti and Aden are under Muslim control. Muslim world is impregnate with important economic resources like agriculture, oil, electricity, coal, iron, uranium, tin, rubber, copper, etc.
About 1/4th of the Muslim world is not simply in a position to achieve sustained economic growth and provide adequate education and other social infrastructure to their citizens, but can also play an important role in the economic and technological development of brother Muslim countries, e.g. Turkey has the skill to manufacture F-16 fighter planes; Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Kazakhstan have economic strength to help other Muslim countries financially; Pakistan, despite strong Western resistance, has successfully advanced with its nuclear energy agenda in a period almost half that other countries might take, and; the change in oil prices of 1972 and 1980 has tilted the balance of economic strength towards Islamic countries.
In nutshell, we can safely conclude that the strength and centrality which the Muslim Ummah enjoy today has no match in its history (a fact which should never be ignored. It is another sore subject why Muslim world could not take full advantage of its present powerful position on the world checkerboard.
Throughout the last fourteen hundred years of Muslim history, even in the extreme political slumber of the last few centuries, Islamic way of life has played the most influential role in shaping the human destiny. With its divine creed and superb natural codes of practices, Islam’s dynamic and assertive appeal has the edge over all other faiths or man made ideologies.
The meteoric rise and enduring might of Islamic Civilization were the result of the birth of a “best community” (khaira ummatin, Al-Qur’an 3:110) or a “middle community” (ummatan wasatan, Al-Qur’an 2:143) which Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, (SWT) had raised for mankind.
However, that role has undergone a serious setback in the past centuries due to their own indulgence and negligence. The most devastating disease of the Ummah today is their disunity and discord characterized by political, theological, sectarian and tribal conflict perpetrated by the Takfiris. Thus, the most important and heart-felt requirement of the Ummah today is the need for unity – the unity of mind and action as well as the unity of hearts and emotional feelings among its members. The Muslim hearts today are beating all over the world for their lost unity – the unity of belief, hopes and aspirations in order to seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT).
The last point is that of political unity and following the Ulil Amr Muslimeen(leader of the Muslims) and without any doubt Ayatullah al-Uzma Sayyid Ali Khamene’I, the Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic in Iran is the Ulil Amr Muslimeen.
The solution for the cause of disunity would be to grab a hold of the righteous path and live by it. That path is the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) and his Holy Ahlul Bayt(A.S.).
A perception of one-Ummah feeling is to be created among the Muslim people all over the world. As burning of a finger aches the whole body, so should be the sensitivity of the Muslims. The sufferings of the Palestinians, Afghans, Syrians, Myanmarese and Iraqis, for example, should be so felt by them that the whole Ummah cry out together and come up with realistic help.
Equality and justice need to be established within the Ummah on the basis of Islamic brotherhood.
The Holy Qur’an says:
… Lo ! the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct. (Al-Hujurat 49:13)
But Iran has already dealt with the above issue and so can we. The solution that is adopted by the government of the Islamic Republic in Iran after the glorious Islamic Revolution of 1979 is workable all over the Muslim world. It is clearly stated in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran that the law of the land in Iran would be based on Fiqh Jafari, but the followers of all other schools would be free to practice their own Fiqh in their private and personal affairs. This highly ingenious but equally simple and uncomplicated approach represents a really enlightening lesson for the entire Muslim Ummah.
In 1990,the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic in Iran Ayatullah al-Uzma Sayyid Ali Khamene’i established “The World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought” to carry out extensive ecumenical research to explore the practical ways and measures in bringing about the proximity and understanding between all the Islamic schools of thought. This unique organization which belongs to the Islamic Ummah regularly issues the journal “Risala-tul-Taqrib” in Arabic and has published many books to bring about proximity and understanding in the Islamic Ummah.
“The World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought” has established the “Islamic Schools of Thought University” in Tehran, which is first of its kind and unique in the world where the Ulama from all the leading Islamic schools of thought teach the Islamic seminary students belonging to all the leading Islamic schools of thought hailing from various countries.
Every year on the auspicious occasion of the Birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) which is celebrated as the “Unity Week” (12-17 Rabi al-Awwal) between the Muslims of the world an international seminar is regularly conducted by this organization in Tehran to bring about better understanding between the 1800 millions strong Muslim Ummah.
The mass-involvement in the socio-political and cultural affairs of the Ummah need to be the part and parcel of the Muslim world. The power of a nation lies on its people. A nation can only prosper when the hopes and aspirations of those people are in harmony with those of its leaders.
Exhortation of patience and tolerance is to be practiced by the Ummah in matters of mutual affairs. The Holy Prophet’s affirmation that “Diversity of opinion is a blessing, while disunity a curse” must be accepted by the Ummah with sincerity and broadmindedness. The Holy Qur’an also says
… And help one another unto righteousness and pious duty, but help not one another unto sin and transgression… (Al-Maidah 5:2)
The political spirit of the institution of Hajj needs to be restored so that it works as a platform for mutual understanding and cooperation between various Muslim groups and communities as well as Muslim countries. This will also help forging a global link among the Ummah to collectively fight the evils of modern Jahiliyah based on the materialistic godless secular world order controlled by Dajjal.
Inter-Governmental bodies like OIC and other governmental agencies, global or regional, should initiate to strengthen the cause of Muslim unity by increasing their commitment to their own declared objectives and charters. Economic cooperation, reviving the Sunnah money of Gold Dinar and the Silver Dirham, science and technology exchange as well as information and cultural cooperation should be strengthened between the Muslim countries.
These should include cooperation in the promotion of the features and history of Islamic Civilization, academic and research link in various areas of mutual interest as well as information-related and humanitarian activities. Cooperation in defending Muslim rights and Islamic values in Muslim-minority countries can lead to a better understanding among the Muslim countries.
Conclusion
The unity of the Ummah is a necessity not only for the Muslim people but also for the entire humanity. Although Islam, as a message and a model, was completed 1400 years ago, the main task of bringing all mankind into its fold has not yet materialized. Islamic unity is a major step towards achievement of the universal brotherhood of mankind. A peaceful world based on human dignity, equality and justice can only can be established if the Muslim Ummah forcefully play their global role and guide humanity. Thus, the unity of Islamic Ummah is the chief architect for foiling and countering the sedition of Takfiris and also reviving the ‘Divine Civilization’ in human history.
