05-07-2007, 06:59 PM
Dears,
I have never and I can never argue against Jehad (Naoozbillah) as it is one of the five basics of Islam. Still, there are so many Jehads. Being muslims all of you are aware of it. Jehad includes but is not limited to the Jehad of Sword. One should know that as per Hadees, Jehad of sword is called Jehad-e-Asghar while Jehad with resources, money and time is called Jehad-e-Akbar. This includes, building the mosques, development of research centers (both for religious and other knowledges), imparting of education to poors and unresourced persons, publishing of Islamic books and disseminating Islamic knowledge for those who want to know about Islam. Preparing muslims as a nation to face the others when required. This includes sceintific research and development as well strong economical developments. Correction of own mistakes. Controlling our NAFS and contributing everything which one owns, for Islam that may be required in the circumstances. We have examples of Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique RaziAllah Ta'ala and Hazrat Umer Bin Khattaab Raziallah Ta'ala who contributed full and half of their total owned good to Islam, respectively. This is Jehad-e-Akbar.
Further, muslims have to use their judgments in deciding timing and extent of Jehad. When Jehad with sword is required and muslims have IJTEHAAD on it, it should be done as well. But it must not be done rashly or without thinking the circumstances. Understanding the circumstances and identifying the critical issues have been explained to us by Islam. Sulah-e-Hudaibia is it's greatest example. Fatah-e-Makkah is the greatest example of muslim attitude with the opponents on having success. We cannot find any better example of attitude of winners against losers as has been laid down by Fatah-e-Makkah.
Muslims should not be expected to do cheap when they are in power. Our prophet peace be upon him has personally given us practical examples. But I regrettfully feel that in so many cases we have been very cheap as a nation. And this unfortunately started at the very outset of Islamic history soon after the WISAAL of the prophet peace be upon him. I quote the incident of Hazrat Imam Hussain Raziallah Ta'ala. After that it continued until now. I wonder how the brave and strong men of Allah like Hazrat Umer Raziallah, Hazrat Usman Ghani Raziallah and Hazrat Ali Karamallah found shahaadat. It was the time of power of muslims and our Khalifas were not safe. I dont know how it happened but it was strange and history in all normal books remains silent about such incidents. Students and common muslims are deliberately not informed about the reasons of such incidents. We have a lot to change. We in fact need first of all a Jehad against our ownselves.
I heard that Doctor Israr-ul-Haq has recently said that Jehad with sword is not required in current circumstances unless the muslims become able to face the opponents technically.
I dont know whether or not this news is correct. If you guys can throw light, I would be obliged.
Best regards,
Kamran.
I have never and I can never argue against Jehad (Naoozbillah) as it is one of the five basics of Islam. Still, there are so many Jehads. Being muslims all of you are aware of it. Jehad includes but is not limited to the Jehad of Sword. One should know that as per Hadees, Jehad of sword is called Jehad-e-Asghar while Jehad with resources, money and time is called Jehad-e-Akbar. This includes, building the mosques, development of research centers (both for religious and other knowledges), imparting of education to poors and unresourced persons, publishing of Islamic books and disseminating Islamic knowledge for those who want to know about Islam. Preparing muslims as a nation to face the others when required. This includes sceintific research and development as well strong economical developments. Correction of own mistakes. Controlling our NAFS and contributing everything which one owns, for Islam that may be required in the circumstances. We have examples of Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique RaziAllah Ta'ala and Hazrat Umer Bin Khattaab Raziallah Ta'ala who contributed full and half of their total owned good to Islam, respectively. This is Jehad-e-Akbar.
Further, muslims have to use their judgments in deciding timing and extent of Jehad. When Jehad with sword is required and muslims have IJTEHAAD on it, it should be done as well. But it must not be done rashly or without thinking the circumstances. Understanding the circumstances and identifying the critical issues have been explained to us by Islam. Sulah-e-Hudaibia is it's greatest example. Fatah-e-Makkah is the greatest example of muslim attitude with the opponents on having success. We cannot find any better example of attitude of winners against losers as has been laid down by Fatah-e-Makkah.
Muslims should not be expected to do cheap when they are in power. Our prophet peace be upon him has personally given us practical examples. But I regrettfully feel that in so many cases we have been very cheap as a nation. And this unfortunately started at the very outset of Islamic history soon after the WISAAL of the prophet peace be upon him. I quote the incident of Hazrat Imam Hussain Raziallah Ta'ala. After that it continued until now. I wonder how the brave and strong men of Allah like Hazrat Umer Raziallah, Hazrat Usman Ghani Raziallah and Hazrat Ali Karamallah found shahaadat. It was the time of power of muslims and our Khalifas were not safe. I dont know how it happened but it was strange and history in all normal books remains silent about such incidents. Students and common muslims are deliberately not informed about the reasons of such incidents. We have a lot to change. We in fact need first of all a Jehad against our ownselves.
I heard that Doctor Israr-ul-Haq has recently said that Jehad with sword is not required in current circumstances unless the muslims become able to face the opponents technically.
I dont know whether or not this news is correct. If you guys can throw light, I would be obliged.
Best regards,
Kamran.
