The MAJORITY Or The MINORITY ?!?

Nowadays many true, humble, devout and sincere Muslims are labelled as "minorities" or even "lunatic fringes". Some people have even sunk down to the level of making Haraam into Halaal based upon what the majority of people say. Is this valid in Islam? Should we really follow what the majority of people believe in and follow, or should we stick to the Haqq, regardless of how many people follow it?

Since we are Muslims, it is vital and infact an obligation for us to refer back to the Qur'aan and Sunnah and see what our Lord has to say about this issue. The Almighty says in His (swt) Book:

"And if you obey the majority who are on earth, they will lead you far astray from the path of Allah. They follow nothing but conjectures and they are nothing but liars." [6:116]

This verse is very clear and explicit for us all to see. Allah informs us that the majority of people follow nothing but conjectures (doubt) and they do nothing but lie. This verse annihilates any kind of idea or concept which involves seeking the permission, satisfaction and pleasure of the majority of people on earth.

Therefore, those who say that we do not represent the majority of people and that we are a minority, we would like to say to them, indeed! The majority are misguided and the majority will enter the Fire.

The truth is not with the majority and this is something which is very well known to those who are on guidance from Allah. We know the truth from the evidence (i.e. the divine texts – the Qur'aan and Sunnah) and not by the sayings of the majority. Infact, the Shaytaan made a promise to Allah that he will mislead the majority of His (swt) slaves and only a minority of believers who are sincere will be able to combat every evil whispering he has to offer

"[Iblees (Satan)] said: 'By Your Might, then I will surely mislead them all, except your chosen slaves amongst them (who are true believers in Islam and worship Allah exclusively).'" [38:82-83]

NEWS : Hospitals Are Under Fire in Yemen’s War!!!

Civilians and doctors are no longer safe in the places they need the most !

As Yemen’s bloody conflict continues, medical facilities and personnel are repeatedly coming under fire, which drastically reduces the country’s access to desperately needed emergency medical care. As the wreckage of hospitals and clinics indicate, the war launched by a Saudi-led coalition against Houthi militants is being fought with utter disregard for international humanitarian law—with the silent consent of the U.S., the U.K., France, and other members of the U.N. Security Council.

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), of which I’m the executive director in the U.S., has treated more than 20,000 people in Yemen since this war began last March. Over the past three months, three MSF-supported health facilities in Yemen have come under attack, and an ambulance driver working alongside MSF was killed by an airstrike in Saada province as he attempted to reach people wounded in an earlier strike on Jan.21. All of these incidents were clear violations of the laws of war and the protections those laws afford medical spaces and personnel.

On Jan. 10, a projectile hit Shiara Hospital in northern Yemen, killing at least six and injuring seven.

A month earlier, on Dec. 2, 2015, three airstrikes targeted a park in Taiz’s Al Houban District in southern Yemen. MSF staff from a clinic in the area evacuated the wounded and informed coalition officials that airplanes were still attacking. Soon after, MSF’s clinic was hit. Nine people were wounded, including two MSF staff members.

And on Oct. 26, coalition fighter jets repeatedly bombed a Ministry of Health hospital in Haydan District, in the north, where MSF teams were treating war-wounded patients, pregnant women and children.

The Saudi-led coalition is waging a military campaign that treats civilians and civilian structures as legitimate military targets!

Coalition fighter jets and artillery have repeatedly hit homes, roads, bridges, schools, gas stations, markets, medical sites, ambulances, supply trucks and displacement camps, killing upwards of 2,800 civilians, according to the United Nations, and wounding many more.

 

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Our Role Model, Our Example... Prophet Ayyoob (as)

Ayyoob (as) was a Nabi from the same family as Ibraaheem (as). His full name was Ayyoob ibnu Mawsa ibnu Raasik. He was from the children of Is-haaq, the son of Ibraaheem. His mother was the daughter of Loot (as), and his wife was the daughter of Yoosuf (as). He was known as a very devoted worshiper who was grateful to Allaah.

The life of Ayyoob (as) is an excellent example and teaches us how we should be patient and firm when Allaah tests us with sickness, poverty and suffering.

In summary, he was a man who Allaah blessed with wealth, health and children. Ayyoob (as) had 14 sons and 4 daughters. He owned two huge pieces of land that produced the best crops in the whole region.

He was a very healthy man who people used to be very jealous of. At the age of 70 he could walk like a young man and it was narrated that he could run faster than his own children. Allaah blessed him with health, wealth, a good wife and beautiful children. Because Ayyoob (as) was a Nabi, the Shaytaan could not effect him with his waswasah (whispering) and misguidance (as he was infallible like all other Prophets).

Shaytaan was very jealous of Ayyoob (as) and wanted to mislead him. He said to Allaah: ‘Oh Allaah! Your servant Ayyoob worships you and elevates you but only for one purpose, and that is for his own interest. You give him so much crops, land, children, wealth and health. He is only obedient to you because of what you give him and nobody can reach him.’

Allaah said to Iblees: ‘Indeed Ayyoob is a very good worshipper and he worships me regardless of the wealth I give him. I will permit you to be in charge of his wealth. Do what ever you wish with it and test him.’ Allaah (swt) gave Iblees the permit of being in charge of Ayyoob’s (as) wealth to show Iblees that His Prophet was indeed a true and devoted worshiper.

NEWS : Israeli soldiers congratulate each other...

This video filmed by an Israeli soldier shows other occupying soldiers congratulating each other after shooting unarmed Palestinian youth.

Soldiers can be heard congratulating each other as they shoot to maim young Palestinians.

At first, the camera focuses on a young Palestinian, apparently holding a sling used to launch rocks towards occupation soldiers (though not apparently in the direction of the camera).

Moments later, the soldiers can be heard discussing targeting another Palestinian youth.

The video shows at least half a dozen Palestinians being methodically targeted in this manner before the camera briefly pans and captures the faces of two of the Israeli criminals.

The video reveals that the Israeli gunmen are in an armoured vehicle or jeep and are in no conceivable danger from the Palestinians they are shooting.

According to the Ma’an News Agency, the footage was released on Facebook last week by Palestinian activists who say it was recovered from a camera dropped by one of the soldiers.

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Innovative Excuses !!!

It is with much thought and debate amongst ourselves that we write this article. We understand the hostile reaction that it may cause, but we feel that there are sufficient, and important reasons for putting pen to paper about this subject. Over the past year or so we have been continually criticized by the local hierarchy, who have accused us of being "Wahabis", "followers of Arabs", "modernist Muslims" and of misleading the youth. It is with this constant criticism in mind that we write this article, in order to set the record straight. We ask all of you to keep an open mind; do not approach this subject from an emotional point of view, but rather an Islamic one. We ask the brothers and sisters to look for the 'clear argument', to consider the evidence that is provided herein. Do not let this article be a cause for creating more fitna (trials), but instead an opportunity to see a way forward for some reconciliation. If you do disagree with this article, then let this be a chance to start a dialogue between us and you rather than a war of words. You know our evidence, please show us yours and let us approach the issue with the scholastic behavior of our predecessors. Remember that at times, due its inherent power the truth can be somewhat painful at first, but acceptance and submission to it is ultimately the objective of every sincere student of knowledge. As Allah The Truth says, "Nay, we fling down the truth against falsehood so it smashes through its mind, and behold, it vanishes." [21:18]

Many people today are unaware of the many innovations (bid'ah) that have entered the religion, nor the importance of staying away from them. It is now common to see the people who speak out against innovations, being abused and vilified, and accused of being backed by Saudi Arabia etc. So we felt it our duty, as part of enjoining the good and forbidding the evil, to clarify the position of Ahl us-Sunnah wal Jamaa'ah regarding this important subject.

We shall begin by examining the proofs that the deen (religion) is complete, and is therefore in no need of being added to. Next we illustrate the importance of sufficing with and submersing oneself in the Sunnah, along with some strikingly relevant prophecies regarding its abandonment, and a definition of the term 'bid'ah'.  In case that is not enough to convince you, we then provide statements of the Sahaabah and scholars from the following two generations to reinforce these principles. With the ammunition in place, we then apply it to refute modern-day justifications for bid'ahs.

NEWS : Severe malnutrition confirmed in Syria !!!

Severe malnutrition confirmed in Syria's Madaya, 32 deaths reported in month! 

The U.N. Children's Fund UNICEF on Friday confirmed cases of severe malnutrition among children in the besieged western Syrian town of Madaya, where local relief workers reported 32 deaths of starvation in the past month. 

A mobile clinic and medical team of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent was on its way to Madaya after the government approved an urgent request, and a vaccination campaign is planned next week, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

Two convoys of aid supplies were delivered this week to the town of 42,000 under a months-long blockade. The United Nations said another convoy was planned to Madaya, sealed off by pro-government forces, and rebel-besieged villages of al-Foua and Kefraya in Idlib next week, and that regular access was needed.

"UNICEF ... can confirm that cases of severe malnutrition were found among children," it said in a statement, after the United Nations and Red Cross had entered the town on Monday and Thursday to deliver aid for the first time since October.

UNICEF spokesman Christophe Boulierac told a news briefing in Geneva that UNICEF and WHO staff were able to screen 25 children under five and 22 of them showed signs of moderate to severe malnutrition. All were now receiving treatment.A further 10 children aged from 6 to 18 were examined and six showed signs of severe malnutrition, he said.

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The Ants VS The Government Scholars...

The Namlah (Ants) are better than the Ulema who are the security protocol of the Governments today.

Allah (swt) says,

“Verily in the animals are many lessons for you to learn.” [An Nahl: 66]

The Bedouins became very shrewd through learning from the animals their character and Allah (swt) says,

“Indeed in their stories, there is a lesson for men of understanding. It (the Quran) is not a forged statement but a confirmation of the Allah's existing Books [the Taurat (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel) and other Scriptures of Allah] and a detailed explanation of everything and a guide and a Mercy for the people who believe.” [12:111]

Allah (swt) revealed to us about the ant, Al Naml (the ants) is the plural for Namlah (ant), Allah (swt) informed us,

“When the army of Sulayman reached the valley of the ants, an ant said, “O ants enter your houses, Sulayman and his army could destroy you without to realise.” [Naml: 18]

What are the lessons we can benefit from the Ants?

Allah informed us about the valley of the ants, how there were many ants living in that particular valley and when one ant realised a danger coming to her ummah, she cared and was concerned for her ummah, she worried and gave warning to her people.

She felt the responsibility and she fulfilled her role, before the danger arrived she helped her ummah, she did not run away like the coward ameers nowadays who run away when they face any enemy (e.g. the ameer of Kuwait), she did not leave her people to hide nor did she seek help from the enemy like the Munafiqeen; rather she said, ‘o my people’ and she warned them from being destroyed by Sulayman unintentionally.

This reaction of the ant was so strong, before any danger arrived she warned her ummah and saved them all from danger; in fact that danger was much smaller than the danger we face nowadays from the kuffar and yet hardly anybody from the Muslim Ummah has done even the smallest efforts like this ant to support their ummah.

Allah (swt) honoured this ant and ordered us to take from them lessons and if we are honest with ourselves we will see that we are not suited for our role anymore, rather the ummah is so busy with our jobs and businesses to bother to support our Ummah.

27 Sunni prisoners in danger of execution in Rajai Shahr prison, Iran!

Fears are growing for 27 Sunni prisoners awaiting execution in Rajai Shahr prison in Iran as they continue to be held separately from other Sunni prisoners.

The Iranian Supreme Court has confirmed the death sentences of the 27 men, meaning they are in danger of execution at any time.

The 27 prisoners awaiting execution have been held separately from other Sunni prisoners serving lesser sentences since security forces raided their section of the prison on 20 December.

During the raid, security forces forcibly removed 42 Sunni prisoners and transferred them to another section of the prison. This means that the only prisoners now remaining in section 10, Ward 4 of the prison are those awaiting execution.

The families of the men have expressed deep concern that the prisoners have been separated, with some fearing that the move indicates that there will be imminent executions.

In addition, six of the prisoners facing execution have been held in solitary confinement in Rajai Shahr prison since early November 2015. Their families also fear that the men may be executed soon.

The Sunni prisoners were sentenced to death for charges including “acting against national security”, “spreading propaganda against the government”, “being a member of a Salafi group”, “causing corruption in the land”, and “enmity against God”.

Despite the fact that the 27 prisoners’ death sentences have now been confirmed, the Iranian authorities and judiciary still has not provided clear details about the charges.

Consequences Of NOT Making TAKFEER !!!

What are the Consequences of not making Takfeer; is this something we need to fear from and stay away from? It is indeed a dangerous topic for the one who never studied it. But I'lm will cure your ignorance.

First of all it is a matter of Nifaq and this is a matter we should all fear. Allah said:

“They come to you and testify that you are the messenger of Allah, and Allah testifies that you are the messenger, but Allah testifies that they are liars. They declare Imaan but they conceal kufr. Thus they obstruct (men) from the Path of Allah. truly evil are their deeds. That is because they believed, then they rejected Faith: So a seal was set on their hearts: therefore they understand not.” [Munafiqun:1-3]

Allah cursed them and called them liars and hypocrites because they called themselves Mu’min when they knew that they were really Kafir.

Also it is Is Takdheeb/Juhood meaning to deny the verses of Allah and this is a matter which is Kufr Akbar. Allah said:

“Those who claim that Allah is ‘Isa ibn Maryam, they are kafir, who can have any protection if Allah decides to destroy Isa and his mother and all the people of the earth?” [Ma’idah:17]

Allah informed us who and how the Kafir is, he described many different types of Kufr and Kafireen, if you do not affirm belief that they are Kafir as well as confess to that with your tongue you are denying the Ayaat. Allah says:

“Nobody rejects the ayat except the Kafirun.” [Ankabut:47]

Furthermore, Allah says:

“Who is more oppressor than the one who lies about Allah or denies the truth when it comes to him? Is there not a place in hell for the Kafirun? As for those who strive hard in our cause, we will surely guide them to our paths. Verily, Allah is with the Muhsinun.” [Ankabut:68-69]

Does Saudi really rule by the Shar'iah?

Well let us consider the fact that its a member of the United Nations since 24-10-1945 according to www.saudimission.org

Saudi Arabia became a member of the UN on 24 November 1945!

1945 was a conference called the San Francisco conference in which every member of what known as the original membership of the UN. This included 51 nations.

Geoffrey Goodwin pointed out, “was limited to those who had participated in the struggle against the Axis Powers."

Let us quote the speech of Prince Faisal, the then Saudi Foreign Secretary, on the day wherein the United Nations officially came into being. He said: “Really, the entire world owes its existence to the United Nations, which entered into war sacrificing its best youth and wealth in the cause of peace and mankind. And in a moment like this, we must not forget the great efforts of the one, upon whom mercy has been bestowed, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, for peace; and for this step, which proves his long vision, and whereby he called for this Conference. Therefore, let the faith, which has led us to establish this Conference, be our guide in our next steps. Let us abide by the principles which we have written here on paper. And once again, let us put an end to egoism, greed, persecution, tyranny and oppression; and let the Charter be the basis upon which we will build our new, better world.”

When we see the statement of Prince Faisal we can see it clearly shows the so called Islamic state of Saudi is committed to going to man-made laws, Taghout for judgement.

Allah said, and we use this as to be clear about such matters;

"Have you not seen those who claim to have believed in what was revealed to you, (O Muhammad), and what was revealed before you? They wish to refer legislation to Taghut, while they were commanded to reject it; and Satan wishes to lead them far astray." [4:60]

The Frailty of the Powerful...

Syed Qutb - In the Shade of the Quran - Surah Ankabut 41-43 - The Spider's House. 

Now that the destruction of despotic, wrongdoing and wicked unbelievers has been outlined, and bearing in mind what was said at the beginning of the sūrah about tests and temptation, the relative power of competing forces is described in a clear simile. There is only one true power and this belongs to Allah. Every other power is frail and flimsy. Whoever seeks support or protection from other than Allah is like a spider which clings to a frail home woven of silk that lacks strength. Both the spider and its web, or home, are without real support: 

“Those who take anyone other than Allah for their protectors may be compared to the spider which makes for itself a home. Indeed the spider’s home is the frailest of all homes, if they but knew it. Allah certainly knows the nature of whatever people invoke instead of Him. He alone is Almighty, Wise. Such are the comparisons We draw for people’s benefit, but none will grasp their meaning except the people of knowledge.” (Verses 41-43) 

This is an amazing but true picture of the powers operating in the universe. People sometimes overlook this truth and hence their values fall by the wayside. Indeed their concept of human relations grows corrupt and all their criteria become ill-balanced. They do not know which way to go, what to take up and what to leave. In this situation, the power of government deceives them. They feel it to be too strong, address their wishes and complaints to it, fear it and try to appease it so that they remain safe from its strong-handed measures. Similarly, they are deceived by other powers, such as that of wealth which they imagine to control people’s lives. They, thus, try to obtain wealth so that they can exercise power over others. The power of knowledge also deceives them as they consider it a source of strength, wealth and all other elements that give people power. Hence, they approach it with humility, just like a worshipper engaged in devotion. Whether controlled by individuals, communities or states, apparent power deceives them. They are pulled towards it like moths are attracted to light or swarm towards a fire.

A few types of mischief hated by Allah

A) Those that do not give full measure and full weight; or diminish to people their rights and deprive them of what is their due.

This type of exploitation's is championed by the western nations, organization such are World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been specifically created for this purpose. A look at the so called ‘third world counties’ are graphical examples of such deprivation and injustice. Allah said:

"And to (the people of) Madyan (Midian), (We sent) their brother Shu'aib. He said: "O my people! Worship Allâh! You have no other Ilâh (God) but Him. [Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh)]." Verily, a clear proof (sign) from your Lord has come unto you; so give full measure and full weight and wrong not men in their things, and do not mischief on the earth after it has been set in order, that will be better for you, if you are believers." [Al A’raf 7:85]

He (swt) also said:

"And O my people! Give full measure and weight in justice and reduce not the things that are due to the people, and do not commit mischief in the land, causing corruption." [Hud 11:85]

And,

"And defraud not people by reducing their things, nor do evil, making corruption and mischief in the land." [Ash Shu’ara 26:183]

B) or hinder people form the path of Allah or seek to make it crooked.

The Crusader missionary movements (i.e. Red Cross, Christian Aid etc.) that have engulfed the Muslims countries, have been specifically implanted for this job. These organizations embark upon nations that have been looted by the very people that dispatched these organizations. Using the calamity inflicted upon the people by the Crusader nations, these organizations hinder people way from the path of Allah. Allah said:

"And sit not on every road, threatening, and hindering from the Path of Allâh those who believe in Him. and seeking to make it crooked. And remember when you were but few, and He multiplied you. And see what was the end of the Mufsidûn (mischief-makers, corrupts, liars)." [Al A’raf 7:86]