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| War on Iraq New Crusade: Islamic Scholars, Intelle |
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| bhaloo |
| 11/23/02 at 11:46:39 |
| [slm] http://www.islam-online.net/english/news/2002-11/21/article22.shtml War on Iraq New Crusade: Islamic Scholars, Intellectuals By Mohammad Gamal Arafa, IOL Staff CAIRO, November 21 (IslamOnline) - Hundreds of scholars and intellectuals from Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Yemen condemned continued American threats to use force against 12-year-sanction-hit Iraq. The U.S. assault on the countries of the region recalls to mind the Crusades of the Middle Ages and the era of colonialism in the modern age, they stressed, highlighting mounting U.S. threats despite the revival of inspections in Iraq. In a joint statement, the scholars, including Sheikh Youssef el-Qaradawi, Sheikh Abdl el-Majid el-Zandani, Sheikh Salman Fahd el-Ouda, Tareg el-Bishri, Dr. Essam el-Bashir, Dr. Ahmed el-Raisoni, El-Habr Bour el-Dayim and Abdl el-Rahman Suar el-Zahab, cited developments in Afghanistan, Palestine, Iraq and Sudan. This is just a small portion of clandestine American strategies and intentions towards Islamic countries, they underlined. The statement, posted on www.sawtna.com , called on Arab governments to defy the U.S. campaign and Zionist powers propagating new forms of colonialism and hegemony with the aim of applying them on several Islamic countries. "The U.S. administration's insistence on using force against Iraq and attacking countries of the region brings to the minds crusade campaigns and colonialism when colonial armies invaded Asia and Africa, enslaving peoples and stealing their wealth," the statement averred. "That dreadful era invited Jihad [holy struggle] and legitimate resistance and ended with the defeat of the evil forces of the invading crusaders. Therefore, any aggression on the nation will open the doors for Jihad and legitimate resistance that will also end, Allah willing, with the defeat of the invading crusaders and Zionist powers of evil," stressed the statement. The scholars and intellectuals asserted that among "the motives of the U.S. administration to strike Iraq and tamper with the security of the Arab region is to wipe out the Islamic identity of the nation; imposing American culture in the region; controlling the nation's oil and other riches; covering up its failure in achieving the announced objectives of its campaign in Afghanistan; igniting the region with more tension, dodging development efforts; protecting Israel and Israeli military superiority and cracking down on the blessed Palestinian Intifada which has strongly shaken and destabilized Israel." The statement specified several steps exhorting governments, peoples and scholars, separately, to defy the vicious American campaign. They urged Arab and Islamic governments to integrate with their peoples to reinforce the spirit of confidence and the principle of shura (consulting with others). The statement warned Arab governments against standing with the U.S. administration, adopting its policies or even standing hand-folded vis-a-vis its aggressions. It also pressed governments to dodge division, disagreement and difference deliberately planted by the enemy between governments and peoples. The statement called on all parties (governments and peoples) to build institutions, diversify income resources and consolidate economic and social ties. On the other side, the statement appealed to Arab and Islamic peoples to return to Almighty Allah, abide by the Islamic Shari’a (law), repent sins, close ranks, unify forces, put the interests of the nation before those of individuals and be certain of victory with the help of Allah. It called on "Muslim youth" to give priority to the supreme interests of the nation, avoid violence and help maintain the security and unity of their countries. The enemy is waylaying for any chance or row (to attack Arab and Islamic countries) and we should not give it such an opportunity, the scholars stressed. The statement exhorted scholars, preachers and intellectuals to steer the nation during time of crisis, to help awaken the people with what is right, to promote modernity and tolerance based on the correct understanding of the message of Islam and to defend Islamic causes. Concluding, the statement appealed to justice and peace loving advocates across the globe, whether governments, organizations, groups or individuals, to use all possible means to protest the policies of the U.S. administration, which jeopardize security and stability of the region. |
| Re: War on Iraq New Crusade: Islamic Scholars, Int |
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| Halima |
| 11/26/02 at 05:00:54 |
| The point is: Will Arab Governments REALLY LISTEN? Can they SEE beyond their INDIVIDUAL needs? Do they REALIZE the THREAT to Islam and Muslims? They have the support of Muslims worldwide if ONLY they'll wake up. Halima |
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| BroHanif |
| 11/26/02 at 05:18:41 |
Salaams I don't think you can critique the Arab governments, the message is meant for everyone, from the Musim woman in the street in Africa to the Muslim man in the army in Indonesia. “And do not dispute (with one other) lest you lose courage and your strength departs, and be patient. Surely, Allah is with those who are the patient”. Its high time that we worked together and not at loggerheads. Its quite brave of the scholars to say this when they face torture, jail or ill treatment. Read the article its quite good. Lets pray that they take the advice otherwise there will be more situations like Iraq and Palestine. Salaams Hanif |
| NS |
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| Abd_al-Rashid |
| 11/26/02 at 07:23:44 |
| [slm] [quote]On the other side, the statement appealed to Arab and Islamic peoples to return to Almighty Allah, abide by the Islamic Shari’a (law), repent sins, close ranks, unify forces, put the interests of the nation before those of individuals and be certain of victory with the help of Allah.[/quote] Without this, everything else is useless. There are Muslims RIGHT NOW who are not fasting, and they are able to do so. How then can Allah give victory? The root cause of our humilliation is the abandoning of the Qur'an and Sunnah. When we do that, Allah sends the punishment which is painful and severe. Criticizing the leaders, calling for Jihad, and joining political movements is futile when the masajid are empty and the Qur'an gathers dust. It's been reported that Salahuddin al-Ayyoubi was once inspecting the tents of the mujahideen before a battle during the time for Fajr and came accross two tents, one with a Mujahid making salat and the other one asleep. He remarked "because of this one sleeping, I will lose this war" [wlm] |
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