Response to a disbeliever spreading mischief in my neighborhood June 5, 2008
Posted by revolution in : JihÄd, Knowledge, News , trackbackThere is a disbeliever or perhaps a few of them that are spreading mischief in my local neighborhood. He or she went to every single mail box in the neighborhood and placed a 3 page document about my blog on it. Here is a picture:
[click on the image for larger size]
On the first page, he writes at the top,
“Your neighbor, Samir Khan, has made international news with his Jihad supporting website. He routinely posts pictures of wounded and dead American soldiers and celebrates their suffering. Right below, is a post celebrating the tormented suicide of one of our veterans.”
And then he shows this post:
http://revolution.muslimpad.com/2008/05/29/an-example-of-allahs-curse-upon-a-us-soldier/
My response to this person is:
Before I touch upon anything, I say to this person (and everyone else):
If you have any questions, then drop a comment on this blog and we’ll discuss as intelligent human beings provided that you follow the blog rules.
I post pictures of wounded and dead American soldiers so that the American public can realize that their sons are being injured and killed for the sake of Bush - a man who lied to the entire nation and world about the ‘Iraaq war, a man who unjustly invaded Afghanistan, a man who sends his troops to Somalia, and a man who heavily supports the illegal Occupation of Israel. How can one fight and die for this war criminal?
The Americans, simply put it, need to wake up.
Secondly, I post the pictures to bring glad tidings to the hearts of the Muslims worldwide. Allah says,
Fight them, Allah will punish them by your hands and bring them to disgrace, and assist you against them and heal the hearts of a believing people. [9:14]
So while the sons of Islaam are fighting to uplift the word of Allah and make the word of the disbelievers low, in the process they bring destruction upon the enemies of Allah, with the help of Allah, and this is what brings happiness to the Muslim world and relieves them. The American Army is portrayed as the greatest and most powerful army on earth and Hollywood does a good job of brainwashing people to believe that. The Americans have a powerful arsenal full of tanks, helicopters, ships, jets, bombs, rockets, specialized guns and so on. They also wear heavy protection. And here, on the flip side, we have the sons of Islaam who wear slippers, turbans, simple clothes and who fight with simple weapons that are disgracing and humiliating the greatest superpower to date. The pictures [and videos] are a testimony to this. This is because Allah is allowing for this to happen and everything happens by Allah’s will; even the leaf that falls off of the beautiful Autumn trees are done by His will.
So there is wisdom behind this if you only ponder.
On the next page, he writes,
“Samir routinely calls for Jihad.”
My response to this person is:
Allah says,
Then fight in Allah’s cause - Thou art held responsible only for thyself - and rouse the believers. It may be that Allah will restrain the fury of the Unbelievers; for Allah is the strongest in might and in punishment.[4:84]
Whether you like it or not, it is the obligation of every Muslim to rouse the Muslims to support the cause of Islaam against the cause of infidelity when the disbelievers attack the lands of the Muslims. Just because I live in America, doesn’t mean I support their Army and Government; rather, my allegiance is to Allah. I love that which Allah loves and hate that which Allah hates. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said:
“Indeed, the strongest bond of Imaan [faith] is that you love for Allah and hate for Allah.” [Hasan - Ahmad (4/286)]
And just to clear up any confusion before it arises, my hatred for the sake of Allah does not divert me from dealing with the people justly even if they are the greatest of enemies. Allah says,
O you who believe! Be upright for Allah, bearers of witness with justice, and let not hatred of a people incite you not to act equitably; act equitably, for that is nearer to piety, and be careful of (your duty to) Allah; surely Allah is Aware of what you do. [5:8]
Nor does my hatred for the sake of Allah divert me from treating the people kindly. Allah says,
Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just. [60:8]
So my allegiance is to Allah and not the people or false governments. Whatever Allah orders us to do as Muslims, we do it seeking His pleasure with the sincerest of intentions.
Also, I humbly ask the American public and those who read this to read the following post regarding how there is a difference between violence and Jihaad; it is unjust to label Jihaad as “violence” since Jihaad itself deserves its own category:
http://revolution.muslimpad.com/2008/06/02/the-difference-between-violence-and-jihaad/
On the last page, towards the bottom, this person writes:
“We do not condone or encourage any violence against Samir, however, you should stop by and ask him why he does this to the very people who provide him with his good life. He also volunteers at a local Mosque, perhaps they can explain what they are teaching him there.”
My response to this person is:
Obviously, whoever did this should have realized that by giving out my details (esp. my address), a person can be motivated by violence to do something unlawful according to American law. Or people could start causing unnecessary trouble; so think before you act. This was quite childish and mischievous for you to do.
As for the one who provides me this good life, it is from Allah. It is not from the American Government, or job, or salary etc. Rather, it is Allah who is the provider and He provides whom He wills in order to test them. So whether I am in America, the UK, France, or Russia, Allah tests me with this wealth which He has given me and the life which He has blessed me with. It is a test to see if I stick to the fundamentals of the religion and not stray from it, no matter where I live. It is a test to see if I stick to the Qur’aan and the Sunnah (traditions of Prophet Muhammad) to the best of my ability and not whither here and there for my desires or for the sake of the people. It is a test to see if I live for Allah and die for Allah since living for the sake of disbelief and dying upon it is the path to the Ultimate loss. America is not the provider; rather, she is the means to the provision. Ultimately it is Allah who is the giver and taker of everything and to Him we return alone and stand accountable for the deeds which we did in this life.
After death, the scrolls are rolled up and your chances are over. So prepare and prepare well for the moment when your soul departs this world to the next. Accepting Islaam is the first step. After that, it is to remain firm by understanding the religion, practicing it and preaching it.
As for the local Mosque I attend, nobody teaches me anything there; we don’t even have an Imaam. I get my knowledge from the various Scholars around the world, books, lectures, and the ultimate source of all my knowledge is the Qur’aan and Sunnah. Nothing which I say is foreign to Islaam; rather, this is all a part of Islaam and I am not one of those who are ashamed of his religion.
And Allah has full power and control over His affairs; but most of mankind know not. [12:21]
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If you get any non-Muslims as a result of this, direct them to me Insha’Allah.
I got a way of dealing with them - All Praises Be to Allah.
May Allah protect you. Ameen
SubHaan allaah, brother Revolution, your affair becomes more guided upon the haqq, every day, every message, every post, wallillaahil-Hamd.
[edited out: yes, we know what the kuffaar have said] The female reporter, a true heir of zawj abi-Lahab (the wife of Abu Lahab), made an interesting comment after she basically tried to incite the ignorant individuals of the public against you and fulfill her service to a’immat il-kufr (the US government) with her report. She said, there is nothing that can be done against you by way of law, and so her whole accursed escapade comes back to nothing but plain annoyance:
They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; if they come out to fight you, they will show you their backs, and no help shall they get. (111. 3)
But then similarly, you can’t forget the great maslaHa (benefit) that Allaah gives us through their actions. This woman and her right-wing, Isreal-supporting FOX News are essentially doing the job for us. Who would of thought that the fame of the da’wa would come at the hands of the very enemies of the da’wa? Of course, if you read the Qur’aan and the Sunnah with the true understanding and fearing Allaah you realise that this has always been the case and always will be. These kufaar are making the same stupid mistakes and taking the same fateful footsteps that will lead them to their destruction, just like Firaun followed Musa (AS) right into the sea.
And this is the greatest daleel to the misguided muslims who compromise their deen with the argument that if they manifest their walaa wal baraa, and support the innocent muslims dying in Iraq Philistine and all over the world they will jeapordise the da’wa. Nothing is farther than the truth. Didn’t they read:
Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with thee unless thou follow their form of religion. Say: “The Guidance of Allah,-that is the (only) Guidance.” Wert thou to follow their desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither Protector nor helper against Allah. Those to whom We have sent the Book study it as it should be studied: They are the ones that believe therein: Those who reject faith therein,- the loss is their own. (120. -121. 2)
So these kuffaar will never accept Islam for what it is. NEVER. And don’t believe their lies when they say they are not against muslims and that they only hate the ‘extremists’. The truth is they hate Islaam, point blank, end of story. So what are they up to? With all their lies to the muslims and their propaganda, whilst they slaughter the innocents of the muslims and non-muslims the world over? Here:
Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with thee unless thou follow their form of religion. (120. 2)
All they want from a muslim is that he denounces his deen, and they will never say it straight-up but this is the truth. Answer them like this:
Say: “The Guidance of Allah,-that is the (only) Guidance.” (120. 2)
No to the Iraq War. Yes to Jihad. No to democracy. Yes to Khilaafa. No to Abrahamic faith bogus. Yes to Tawhid:
Say: “O People of the Book! come to common terms as between us and you: That we worship none but Allah. that we associate no partners with him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah.” If then they turn back, say ye: “Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to Allah.s Will). (64. 3)
Without this, there is no ‘understanding’ and there is no ‘agreement’. This is the guidance of Allah, upon which we call all the kuffaar to gather, but they will not be pleased until they divert you from this. So we are pleased with the brothers behind this blog and we realise that they are upon the Haqq, and every true muslim in the end of the day will stand behind them and will rally behind them, until only the hypocrites and feeble-minded cowards are left. Like this figure (apparently your mosque has no Imam) from your mosque who stands up in front of the world and says he disavows you and doesn’t agree with your views. So what did he disagree with? With jihad? With Tawhid? With Haqq? With al walaa wal baraa? In fact by disavowing you, he shows where his true wilaaya is. In reality we know the likes of these individuals, these kuffar and these hypocrites, and we are not fooled by them:
Ah! ye are those who love them, but they love you not,- though ye believe in the whole of the Book. When they meet you, they say, “We believe”: But when they are alone, they bite off the very tips of their fingers at you in their rage. Say: “Perish in your rage; Allah knoweth well all the secrets of the heart.” (119. 3)
So never concede to these kuffar and these hypocrites, yaa akhi and never surrender and your help comes from Allaah. As long as you take them as your enemy, then your friend is Allaah. And the true helps comes from Him only when you manifest the truth of your deen:
Wert thou to follow their desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither Protector nor helper against Allah. (120. 2)
So do you notice how the Wilaya and the Nasr is attached to standing up against the kuffaar? And not in submitting to them? Wa laakin al-munaafiqeena laa ya’lamuun!
And we declare that this brother is on the correct manhaj:
Those to whom We have sent the Book study it as it should be studied. (121. 2)
Finally, if they spewed all sorts of harm in the path of Muhammad (SAW), literally, and he was the best of creation then it is no surprise to us what these kuffaar do, as this is the Sunnah of Allaah. He will test the true ‘ulamaa and du’aat of guidance and their sincere followers, the muslims.
And we trust in Allaah, in whom all those who trust should place their trust.
look out for yourself brother, we love you for the sake of Allah. Remember whatever trials and tribulations you come across than the messengers (peace be upon them) were tested themselves.
so be patient inshallah
Allah will protect u inshallah
Assalamualikum
May Allah protect you akhi… i wish i had a neighbor like you…
In fact i wish i lived in your neighborhood..
They say we give you freedumb of speech, but when you choose to use it, they attack you. This is what USA is.
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Bismillahiramaaniraheem…
Al hamdulillahirabillalaalameen, brother.
inshaAllaah this kafir will bring people more to visit your blog and see the truth and those who read and understanding and believing in Allaah, inshaAllaah, Allaah shall guides them but those who read and hate what you are saying subhanAllaah they are the true kafiroon.
may Allaah protects you my brother in islam and let you be around and help us increase our knowledge especially the knowledge which has been ignored,
Ya Allaah we need brothers like this to protect our deen, please save him from any harms by the kuffar, ameen ya RABB…
Nussrah, I think the american is not knowing that they are actually living in the Jewnited states of america.
Bismillahiramaaniraheem…
jazakAllaahu khair AMA for give us the evidents from Al QURAN which is clear and makes my eyes full of tears indeed how many muslims are really pondering the WORDs of their OWN RABB…
may Allaah guides us with HIS NOOR, HIS FURQAAN, HIS BOOK - the guidance and the NOOR and the glad tiding, ameen ya RABB.
AMA -
Jazakullah Khairan for your inspirational words.
Assalamu alaikum brother,
First of all, may Allah continue to guide you and strengthen your iman!
Secondly, I am not sure if this is someone in your neighborhood or it is the dirty trick of the evil agents of USA, like FBI and CIA. Since they cannot do anything to you and there is nothing wrong with what you say, and since they cannot take any action against you for the things that you published. Probably they want to incite the public so that they may harm you.
My advice to these non-Muslims! That is what they are, because this is not the act of a Muslim. Our brother here is not alone, Allah is on his side. And that is the most important thing. Whatever you do will only benefit him (May Allah protect you brother from their evil deeds) and will cause you to fall into the depths of Hellfire (unless you repent and turn to Islam!).
Don’t think that if revolution blog goes offline, your task will be done! If this blog goes down, we will create 100 more blogs like this! So if you are prepared to fight, we are ever ready!
Wassalam, Abdullah
musl1m -
Walaikum Assalam,
Jazakullah Khairan for your kind support. Fortunately, I do have good neighbors and I believe they are intelligent enough not to cause any trouble.
It could be true that the FBI was behind this.
Either way, it will spread the Haqq inshaa’Allaah to more homes.
Assalamu Alaikum
Dear brother May (swt) protect you,
Did you think, these images of hate towards western society would go un-noticed? It is strange that these very soldiers are fighting for your right to live in this country, yet you depict them as criminals or infidels.. And what soldiers are fighting for your right to live in this country, in your own country? The criminals and thugs that are waging war against each other in streets of middle eastern countries daily? Would you feel safe living in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afganistan? You really dont get it, 99% of muslims want to live in peace and do so in the USA because they do not have the same freedoms in their own country. If you are a citizen of this country then you also have these same rights, so why do you preach this hatred towards the people protecting your right to live in this country?
DPR -
You wrote,
Actually, I was hoping that they would go noticed and it has.
In this above entry, I’m not complaining, if that’s what it seems like. Rather, I’m clearing some issues and if anyone has any issues, I don’t mind a good discussion.
You wrote,
I want the Mujaahideen to take over America and establish the Shari’ah. Who said I was against them??
You have to understand that in Islaam, it is forbidden to be nationalistic or to support nationalistic causes. Instead, we support Islaam and the Islaamic Cause because it is the truth, no matter what, as long as its leaders are fighting for the right goals. So for me to support America’s Army is hypocritical from the perspective of Islaam; and I live my life according to Islaam and not the people or false governments. So Islaam is what unites the people of all races, no matter from what Country, tribe, or background. America cannot do that nor can anyone else.
So for me to call an American soldier an infidel or Kaafir, is according to the tenant of my religion and yes, I love my religion to death. And if American soldiers are committing war crimes overseas, then I will call it as it is. I’m not going to hide the truth for the sake of corruption.
You wrote,
Our soldiers - the Mujaahideen all over the world - do not fight for nationalistic reasons. They fight for the sake of Allah so that they can establish His pure law on the earth so that the Muslims can emigrate to it and live in peace and submission to Allah, the All-Mighty.
Living in America is not a privilege. It’s a test from Allah.
You wrote,
Like who? And what incident brought you to this conclusion?
Of course, it’s a negative generalization of the media.
You wrote,
Yes, of course! I’ll feel safer living in any Muslim land. Here, the Government and people hate my guts for the sake of my religion. There, it’s only the Government.
As for the lands of the battlefield, these are the safest places on earth for the true believers to reside. The disbelievers won’t understand this, but the true believers do.
You wrote,
99% is over generalization. You obviously haven’t met all of the Muslims nor do you know the number of Muslims that support the Mujaahideen.
Muslims who came here for the dollar have deceived themselves and most of them turn out to be sell-outs. You must understand that not everything which the Muslims do is the correct thing, even if it may seem like a great number. Rather, we judge everything according to the Qur’aan and Sunnah.
You wrote,
You’ve asked me this question many times in different ways in other comments. I’ve answered it.
But one thing to add: I preach the truth, no matter what the consequences. I don’t live and die for America; I live and die for the Lord of the Worlds.
“I want the Mujaahideen to take over America and establish the Shari’ah. Who said I was against them??”
I am sorry to say my friend, and I would consider you a friend at this point until you give me a reason to think of you otherwise, this will never happen in yours or my lifetime. You live in this country freely yet live with this so called hate. The hate is surely not against you or your religion. It is against the extremists and radical fundamentalists; example women forced to wear bombs and walk into a market and blow it up, for a cause? What cause? What of the mentally challenged women tricked into these acts? What about the beheadings, and cruel and unjust murders waging across the middle eastern lands? I can go on with examples, all of these are not negative generalizations of any media; it is fact. Do you condone these actions? Do you see any other faction in this conflict carrying out the same cruel and unjust punishment? Or simply observe the fact that the United States is there to protect the people of the land? Sure there have been a few incidents of crazed US soldiers doing senseless acts, and you have seen them pay for their actions. Can these indiduals that plan these cowardly attacks not carry out the attacks themselves? And why using people to carry out such attacks that do not quite understand the cause? You truly think the American goverment is staging such attacks? If so, then you are truly the one that is brainwashed. If you had any pull in your religious belief, maybe if you start calling for an end to the criminals in your native lands, that you would see the so called “invaders” leave these countries. [edited out: no boasting for the sake of disbelief allowed]
DPR -
You wrote,
I believe in the promise of Allah, the Creator of all mankind, not the promise of some unknown American.
You wrote,
I.e., Muslims who practice their religion correctly.
You wrote,
That’s a lie of the media. None of the Mujaahideen claimed responsibility and they have already condemned the killing of innocent people, only if you cared to know and only if the media cared to know.
But who cares right? Who cares what the terrorists are saying… the American’s are always correct because we are “civilized.”
Please.
You wrote,
Beheading an enemy disbeliever is a part of Islaam. So to attack the Mujaahideen for doing that, is to attack Islaam.
You wrote,
Why do you make it sound like there was never a prison called Abu Ghraib?
The Mujaahideen do not even torture their enemies because it is forbidden in Islaam. Yet, the Americans are infamous for this. So why are you crying when we behead an enemy disbeliever but you don’t cry when your own people torture people in the prisons of ‘Iraaq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay… and don’t forget the Ghost prisons?
You wrote,
Sure…
Please search through this blog and you’ll see what your fellow citizens are doing in my lands.
You wrote,
Very, very few have been caught. Trust me, there’s a lot more than the ones we have seen in the media.
You wrote,
I didn’t say for sure. I’ve only said that it is other than the Mujaahideen. So that narrows it down to the Americans, her allies, and the Shi’a.
You wrote,
The Mujaahideen already have, numerous times. Obviously, you wouldn’t know of these things because you don’t care to do your honest research and instead rely on what the media feeds you.
What an interesting web site. While I certianly DO NOT agree with most of what you say on here I will be the one of the first to say that the folks who put these fliers up are just plain wrong. You, like me, have every right to say what we want when we want in this country. Just because it makes someone angry doesnt give them the right to invade your personal life and possibly put your life in danger.
Some insite in this manner would require me to put myself in your shoes (kind of). who’s to say that pro-war sites and support the troops sites dont affend you? I highly doubt that you are harrasing the folks who operate these sites. So the same respect should be paid to your site and personal life.
Other than that I do not share the same values that you do. I myself am not a religous man, to me its the root of all evil.
Brian -
Thank you for your comments.
I disagree that religion is the root of all evils. Even if we were to put religion aside and just look at godless nations in the past and present, we see that it is nearly the same or worse. But this is not the core issue. Rather, the core issue is:
Who is your Creator?
Please do not interpret my previous post as an insult to you or your faith. It was not intended to offend you in any way. I simply wanted to let you know I pray for all. As I was looking around your site, I found the article “Gospel of Barnabus”. Very interesting. I had not heard of this before and will be studying it as time permits.
Respects.
Curious -
By mistake I deleted your comment, so I reposted it (that’s why it seems out of order). Forgive me for that.
You wrote,
To love and hate for the sake of Allah is quite a broad sentence with a certain limitation. To know what Allah loves and hates, we turn to the Qur’aan and Sunnah. Some specific examples are as follows:
1. Allah says,
“surely Allah loves those who turn much (to Him), and He loves those who purify themselves.” (2:222)
And He says,
“surely Allah loves those who have God-consciousness.” (9:7)
Here, Allah mentions three types of people (within the Muslim ranks of course) He loves:
a. The Tawwabeen - Those who turn to rightfulness and recourse much to Him and His Guidance.
b. The Mutahhareen - Those who keep their bodies free from filth, minds distant from dirty thoughts.
c. The Muttaqeen - Those who guard themselves against evil and preserve themselves from the inevitable harmful consequences for violating Allah’s Commands by carefully abiding by His Guidance, not exceeding His Prescribed Limits and not deviating or departing from His Right Path; those who render service and obedience to Him alone.
Therefore, I love the Muslims who have such qualities because Allah loves them. And I show this love in a practical way by creating a bond of brotherhood where I spend time with that individual, benefit from him (vice versa), and do acts of righteousness together such as praying, charity, spreading Islaam etc. These are just some examples of those whom Allah loves.
2. As for hating for the sake of Allah, Allah says,
“Lo! Allah loveth not one who is treacherous and sinful.” (4:107)
And He says,
“It is most hateful to Allah that you should say that which you do not do.” (61:3)
Therefore, we hate those who are treacherous, sinful and do not practice what they preach because Allah hates them; and we show this hatred to such people by giving them kind and sincere advice (with beautiful preaching) and/or abandoning them if they refuse the advice. We do our best to change the state of the individual(s) by either using our hand, tongue or heart (i.e., feeling anger for the sake of Allah); and inactivity is the weakest of faith as our Prophet has advised us.
So these are just some examples of hating for the sake of Allah.
Hating for the sake of Allah is also done by hating those who hate what Allah loves. So if a Muslim hates the fact that he cannot commit theft and makes this opinion of his public, then we hate such a person for the sake of Allah and we separate ourselves from that person completely until they come back to Islaam (i.e., submission to Allah). This, again, is not to rule out giving naseeha (advice); naseeha is religion as Prophet Muhammad has told us.
I hope this clears up the issue of loving and hating for the sake of Allah.
Thanks.
And just to clarify, i respect your religion and your beliefs, and i think we can both agree on that we both hold these certain beliefs dear to us, but if i could give you any advice, id say make sure its for good, and i dont mean erasing all thats not arab, i mean doin good deeds, making someones day, small things like that, violence and war only takes us so far.. history has shown that many times, and it wont ever let us down on that statistic. i appreciate your time.
[edit: "curious" had this comment up, but I mistakenly deleted it]
Can you further explain when you said this. I will claim not to know much about your faith, but I would like for you to be more specific if possible. How do you know what to love or hate? Do you use the Qur’aan and Sunnah? If so, can you please provide examples?
“Lo! Allah loveth not one who is treacherous and sinful.” (4:107)
If a non-muslim is not treacherous, nor sinful, does not Allah still love them?
..or is that fact the person being a non-muslim the sin in itself?
I have a few questions that have been in my mind for a few years now. Before I get into them, I will give background to explain while they are there. I joined the U.S. Army in 2004 after high school. I didn’t believe in the war, I just needed money for college. I went AWOL late 2008 and got a discharge because I became highly angered with what was going on in Iraq.
I have had Muslim friends, and they have never been able to answer my question.
Now here’s my first question. Since I was opposed to the war and opposed to the invasion of Iraq, had I been captured in Iraq would I have been given the chance to covert and become a muslim and prove myself or would I have been killed purely because I was an American who was a member of the invading forces?
Also, as a person who at this time claims no religion, where could I learn more about Islam? I am very interested in educating myself, unlike many in the American public.
For now I will close with an apology for how so many are treating you. They brag about how “America” gave you so many things, but then they try to take away your free speech. I also apologize for what happened with the letters in your neighborhood.
I just hope you and others know that even some of us in America who are not Muslims are horrified by what has happened in Iraq.
I look forward to your response.
MbR -
Please read my article regarding the difference between violence and Jihaad:
http://revolution.muslimpad.com/2008/06/02/the-difference-between-violence-and-jihaad/
This will help you understand us better.
3rd Blog
One more thing, This is not a Nationalistic Country. This is a country, that had several different countrymen, with different religions, fighting against the Japanese, Germans, and Italians, and ironically, at the time, those countries were “Nationalistic” countries. [edited out: please read our post on why we do not condemn the Mujaahideen]
I believe I understand your loyality to your religion, family and your god. I understood your article about why you believe the way you do. I can understand that that is the way you were taught and believe. I appreciate your beliefs and think that is improtant for you to follow your beliefs. That is why websites such of this, are important so that we can talk about differences so that our children are still not at war about the same differences 20 years from now. Let’s talk about how we can secure the existence of man. Let’s ignore religion. We can all agree that there is a god.
Sinbad -
Although you are ready to make compromises in your religion, Islaam does not allow such for the Muslims.
We will never compromise.
It’s best for the American public to study the monotheism of Islaam and appreciate its guidance. This is what will make our generations come together.
Sinbad -
When I say nationalism, I am referring to “love for one’s Country.” This is what is forbidden in Islaam since this type of love changes ones allegiance. Our allegiance is only to Allah.
Muslims have been very patient when it comes to talking, and maybe too patient. Muslims tried to solve the issue of Palestine through UN but alas it doesn’t work! US and Israel continue to violate human rights in Palestine and build new houses on the occupied territories. Everytime there is a new resolution in support of Palestine, US will veto it. So it’s US who doesn’t want to talk but fight!
Muslims tried to solve the issue of Iraq through talks. And even many non-Muslim countries pleaded G.Bush not to attack but seek non-military ways for the problem of Iraq. But Bush didn’t want to talk but fight!
Same goes to Afganistan. US government didn’t even ask anyone about it. They simply went there and killed thousands of women and children with their weapons of mass destruction.
NOW, IRAN is saying “let’s talk” but G.Bush and Olmert are defiant. Just yesterday they had a meeting and said Iran was a great danger. Most probably they will attack Iran too.
So those non-Muslims who are asking us - Muslims for talk and ignore self-defense! Please just STOP. Mujahideen of Islam have every right for self-defense!
WarObjector -
Thank you for dropping by.
You wrote,
That would be up to the Ameer (leader) of the local Mujaahideen unit that would capture you (and not up to me). If you had the chance to explain to them that you are interested in Islaam, they might teach you depending upon the decision of their Ameer. But I will tell you that there have been American Soldiers who defected from the Army in ‘Iraaq, converted to Islaam, and joined the Mujaahideen and died as martyrs. The Mujaahideen can choose to show mercy or harshness, depending on the situation. In general, they will show harshness for the obvious reason.
You wrote,
That’s great to hear that you are interested in educating yourself. The best place to start is the Qur’aan itself. If you don’t already have a copy, you can get a free copy online. The next step to take would be to visit a local Mosque on a Friday for its afternoon prayers (jum’ah). You can search for Mosques in your area by going here:
http://www.islamicfinder.org/
Just type in your zip and you’ll find a Masjid (mosque) in your area. Find out what time they pray their Jum’ah prayer and visit during that time. Once there, ask any of the Muslims there to show you who the Imaam is. From thereon, you can speak to him and learn as well.
If you have any questions, you can always ask here.
You wrote,
Thank you.
You wrote,
Yes, I am well aware of that and I’m glad that there are Americans who have awaken to some of the realities.
I was viewing news on foxnews.com and followed the link to your website. Please forgive me for asking (no sarcasm intended) but if you feel Americans are bad and don’t follow your beliefs why do you stay here? Please forgive my ignorance but wouldn’t you be better served and find it much more satisfying to be in a country that supports your beliefs better than you feel we do? I would like to think we support all religions whether we agree or not in the states by our constitution which gives us all the right of free speech and religion just as you are doing on this blog. I do not have any issues with various beliefs and I can tell by your site you are adamant about what you believe and I respect that but I am somewhat confused as to why you would remain in America when you feel we are so bad. Please don’t think this is an attack against you or your beliefs but I am somewhat mystified as to why you would stay here and not go overseas to be with your brethren where you would feel more comfortable in practicing your understanding of Islam. Please respond and thanks for your clarification.
Robert Cole -
Thank you for dropping by.
I have been asked this question a couple hundred times by the people who come here and comment, but unfortunately, they all asked in a sarcastic and rude tone so I deleted their comments. However, you asked in a soft and understanding tone and that’s a good quality to have.
The reality of my situation is that I cannot move freely. That’s all I can say. And Allah knows best.
And yes it is true that I would be able to better serve the Islaamic Nation in the Muslim lands. But since I am here, I as a Muslim must fulfill my Islaamic obligation of speaking the truth no matter the consequence and this goes for every Muslim.
Thank you.
Questioning -
You wrote,
By remaining a non-Muslim after hearing Islaam and dying as a non-Muslim, this is a major sin.
America is a stupid country. They don’t give you the freedom to leave when you want to leave and force you to live here so they can make your life hell and keep an eye on you. How many Muslims have sought to leave to their homelands from the West, but the west arrests them at the airports or has them on blacklists?
May Allah grant them all a way out.
While I remain undecided about whether Iraq would be happier under Saddam Hussein or in its current condition, why do you say the invasion of Afghanistan was unjust? We were attacked by a group that hated the US because we put troops on Saudi soil in the liberation of Kuwait. We attacked back the clearest source of that attack.
The Iraq war is harder to defend or rationalize, but Afghanistan, I have no problem with what was done there. If you think you can attack the US without repercussions, then you are not a student of US history.
Just as it is not respectful to generalize all muslims, it is not respectful to generalize all Americans. At any time one can drive accross the border to Mexico, or to Canada with minimal restrictions. In addition, not all muslims are on “no fly lists”, and can freely travel.
Following up on Robert Coles comment. I respect the right to free speech. I agree with Robert whole heartedly. Two interesting things here; 1) If someone attacked your rights to free speech and did not allow you this right, you’d be wanting to fight for that right again. Imagine now that a terrorists you support brought their fight to your neighborhood and by a cauality of their violent acts, killed your family as innocent bystanders. Would you still support them? Isn’t it better we deal with it now vs when it’s in your own neighborhood? [edited out]
After reading some of the posts and your responses I find you are an educated man. I see you are very strong in your beliefs and I respect that. The question I have for you though is this. I understand that in your religion you must try and convert people to following and believing in Allah. If the people do not convert then the Muslims have the right to take your life because Allah says this, correct? In another post you state that if you are not a follower of Allah then when you die Allah will deal with you then. So I am wondering why become violent when Allah knows all and will handle the non believers at the time of their deaths? I am not a religious person and I believe I have that right. I was taught to respect the many different views and beliefs of other people. I may not agree with them, but to respect them. It is only when your views and beliefs hurt other people that you may want to question them. So from my view point, I understand as with all religions, it is asked of them to convert non believers and spread the message of “God”. In the event the non believer does not convert then “God” will hand judgement at their death. I do not feel it is up to any of us to make that judgement on anyone since non of us are “God” I have no right to judge anyone based on their beliefs. Only “God” does.
As stated I am not a religious person. I choose to stay that way only because history has shown when it is unexplainable it must be “God” This is just how I feel, and I respect those who are followers of any religion. I do not want it pushed on me and if in the event I change my mind and believe I will be the one making that decision not because somebody has said I must do it or lose my life.
I apologize up front if my post seems assertive or disrespectful in any way. It is not my intentions.
Thank you for your time.
Motherof3 -
Thank you for dropping by.
You wrote,
No, actually our obligation is that we inform the people about Islaam and warn the people of the consequences in the hereafter for not accepting Islaam as well as the rewards in the hereafter for accepting Islaam. Rushing to convert people is not from the teachings of Islaam such as missionary work. Rather, we inform the people of the truth and if they accept, then Allah will forgive all of their previous sins and open the way for them to enter His Eternal Mercy and Happiness. And if they reject the call and die upon this, then the eternal raging hellfire will be awaiting them. This is how important it is for the non-Muslims to convert, but we - as Muslims - are not obligated nor are under sin if we don’t convert anyone.
You wrote,
Who do you mean by “take your life?” Are you referring to the Muslims that don’t make any conversions or non-Muslims that don’t convert?
You wrote,
I don’t understand your question… who is becoming violent against whom?
You wrote,
Islaam forbids forcing disbelievers to convert to the religion. It is forbidden for us to go to any ordinary disbeliever on the street and put a gun to his head and say “convert to Islaam or else.” This is forbidden. Even under an Islaamic State, you as a non-Muslim is not forced to convert but the beauty of Islaam is what captivates the hearts.
Robert Coles supporter -
You wrote,
Actually I wouldn’t be fighting for that right. All I am interested in is speaking the truth in front of the tyrants, disbelievers, and hypocrites and my religion is what prepares me for the worse.
You wrote,
Yes I would support them completely, because you mentioned it was a mistake. There’s a difference between killing Muslims intentionally versus killing Muslims by mistake. But I fail to understand why you would ask this question since there is no reason for any Muslim to “bring their fight” to my neighborhood or any neighborhood as a matter of fact; Muslims, specifically the Mujaahideen, are more intelligent than that. So I would disagree with you on that since it is making it seem as if the Mujaahideen just attack anyone they wish for no good reason. It’s a silly assumption.
You wrote,
“Isn’t it better we deal with it now vs when it’s in your own neighborhood?”
Yes, if your government leaves our lands and ends their “war on terrorism,” the future will look bright.
rolen -
That is correct, but many Muslims are on the no fly list.
Abdullah Min al Ma’ -
Assalam Alaikum.
You wrote,
I’m not sure what you are disagreeing on. Please elaborate.
Are you saying this in the context of an American Soldier who converts to Islaam and then continues to fight for the American Army as a Muslim?
Bob Vance -
You wrote,
Well, the United States attacked Afghanistan because of 9/11 and the fact that Usaamah was in Afghanistan. So they wanted to go after one man. Now, let’s pause for a moment. Imagine if Usaamah was a Christian who was living in Germany and his name was Bob, for example. Would have America launched an entire war upon Germany? Or would she try to assassinate Usaamah or capture him and leave the Country alone?
That’s why the invasion is unjust from that perspective. Because it was an Islaamic Country, America showed her disrespect and hatred for Islaam and the Muslims. And it is also known that America was planning the invasion of Afghanistan much before 9/11.
In addition, America has killed thousands of innocent Afghan people since the invasion… all for one man. That is sickening. The same goes for Saddam in ‘Iraaq.
From the Islaamic perspective, every invasion against the Muslim lands is unjust.