hmmm…so where is the change we can believe in?

Israel is clearly justified in massacring 225 Palestinians. Consider that Hamas rocket attacks, though not killing or injuring anyone, were responsible for several cases of shell-shock and property damage. An eye for an eye. It’s in the Torah you know.

May Allah, The Most Merciful, bestow His Mercy upon all in Falasteen. Aameen

It’s crazy how emotionless these people are when they take the life of child. Ya Allah!

Brother Aamer Khan, although I don’t know what Barack will do, seeing that he is not yet President and Bush still is, I don’t think we need to be trite (yet).

May Allah answer all the dua’s mentioned in this post. Ameen.

Let us keep in mind that although we are in a very dark hour, this has happened by the Will of Allah and in the larger picture, we are moving in a direction that Allah wants this ummah to, and we should put our trust in him for both victory and protection in these difficult times.

VIVA LA PALESTINE!!!!!

may allah bring justice to the world! ameen

Assalamu Alaikum,

Ameen.

I strongly condemn the attack by Zionist on Gaza and they are known for it, to tell lies is in their blood.
It is said Israel left gaza isnt this a lie. When did Israel live Gaza ? Their occupation continues in Gaza, the israeli army continues to control the water of Gaza, and more

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7mLzoRPBzs&feature=channel

Whats worrying me is

“The Arab League will not meet to discuss a common response to the Israeli assault until a summit in Doha, Qatar, on January 2.
Amr Moussa, the Arab League secretary-general, said the delay was because many ministers were busy in separate meetings of two Arab regional groups – the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and the Maghreb Union.”

During this time when all muslim (so called ) countries cannot come together whom we should blame at. The priority is to given to spread thousands of dollars as a gift, arent these people are aware that one day we will be questioned and what will we answer than to Allah (swt).

Ya Rabb give patience to the family and bestow mercy on the martyrs and accept the martyrdom – Ameen

source http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_israel_palestinians

” …..
Israel’s foreign minister Tzipi Livni told “Meet the Press” that Israel launched its strike because Gaza’s Hamas rulers were smuggling weapons and building up “a small army.”

But, she added, “Our goal is not to reoccupy the Gaza Strip.” Israeli soldiers and settlers left the tiny seaside territory in 2005 after a 38-year occupation, though Israel retained control of Gaza’s borders.
……”

There are people who believe this blunt lie.

Response:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7mLzoRPBzs&feature=channel

this is disastrous!! Allaahu Musta’an

May Allah protect the Palestinians. Ameen
May Allah curse all the Israelis involved in this massacre. Ameen
And May Allah instil a fraction of gheerah in the leaders of the neighbours countries to stand up and do something!. Ameen

Siraj,

Thanks for clearing that up. They say sarcasm is always risky here on the tubes.

wallahi, i wonder how many more “on the edge” people this will tip into the murky world of terrosism? what strikes me is that the west still refuses to see the link between their injustices and the people that decide to turn into jihadists.

until you do, things will never change.

and no im not going to stoop down and try to re-affirm that suicide bombings are haraam, we have had enough of re-affirming the obvious with our “disclaimers”.

if anything brothers and sisters, lets at least try to muster a tear and make dua for them, send money – anything! not for their benefit (of course it will to some measly extent) but for ours. I fear that are hearts have become hard and no longer feel sad at such injustice happening to all the muslimeen. Times like this you really do feel pathetic at your own state, with lifes little things (wife, kids etc). Allahu masta’an

if anything, this should a galvanasing effect for our islam here in the west in that no way, and i mean no way will we let you BULLIES (in some sections of western society) tell us how to live our lives as muslims.

WE didnt kill 6million Jews
YOU did.
YOU have blood on your hands, WE dont.

http://english.ramattan.net/

inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’oon…..Ameen to every duaa, Allahumma Ameen.

أَمْ حَسِبْتُمْ أَن تَدْخُلُوا الْجَنَّةَ وَلَمَّا يَأْتِكُم مَّثَلُ الَّذِينَ خَلَوْا مِن قَبْلِكُم ۖ مَّسَّتْهُمُ الْبَأْسَاءُ وَالضَّرَّاءُ وَزُلْزِلُوا حَتَّىٰ يَقُولَ الرَّسُولُ وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مَعَهُ مَتَىٰ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا إِنَّ نَصْرَ اللَّهِ قَرِيبٌ

Or do ye think that ye shall enter the Garden (of bliss) without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? they encountered suffering and adversity, and were so shaken in spirit that even the Messenger and those of faith who were with him cried: “When (will come) the help of Allah.” Ah! Verily, the help of Allah is (always) near! (2:214)

no coverage abt the innocent lives lost in the media..the mumbai massacre was all over the place..talk abt double standards..

our brothers and sisters are lying in the hospitals, waiting for help, but theres shortage of meds, the egyptian aid staff is not getting the *permission* to enter gaza by the animals. subhan Allah. may Allah’s curses be upon them!!!

Amad wrote, “Let’s see inshallah… we made our decision on what was apparent, and based on the best information available.”

What was apparent was that Obama is of no benefit to the Muslims, did he even mention the Muslims at any point in the campaign. What “best information” are you referring to may I ask? All the information that we had proved that neither McCaid nor Obama are neither good for Muslims or Americans in general. In fact, if anyone would have been of benefit to Muslims and Americans as a whole was Ron Paul., the only candidate who actually called for the return to the constitution very openly. My point is that very soon all these naive Muslims who even participated in these elections will bite their fingers in regret. Keep in mind that if Obama spills Muslim blood, everyone who voted for him will partly have a share in those atrocities, as they put him in power. Remember, a Muslim does not fall in the same hole twice. Bush already fooled you naive Muslims and now Obama will as well.

Again, I would like you share with me what that “best information” is that you are referring to.

Qunoot at times of calamity (Qunoot al-Naazilah)

When praying Qunoot at the time of calamity, one should make supplication as is appropriate to the situation, as it was narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) cursed some Arab tribes who had betrayed his companions and killed them, and he prayed for the weak and oppressed believers in Makkah, that Allaah would save them. It was narrated that ‘Umar prayed Qunoot with the following words:

“Allaahumma inna nasta’eenuka wa nu’minu bika, wa natawakkalu ‘alayka wa nuthni ‘alayka al-khayr, wa laa nakfuruka. Allaahumma iyyaaka na’budu wa laka nusalli wa nasjudu, wa ilayka nas’aa wa nahfid. Narju rahmataka wa nakhsha ‘adhaabaka, inna ‘adhaabaka al-jadd bil kuffaari mulhaq. Allaahumma ‘adhdhib il-kafarata ahl al-kitaab alladheena yasuddoona ‘an sabeelika

(O Allaah, verily we seek Your help, we believe in You, we put our trust in You and we praise You and we are not ungrateful to You. O Allaah, You alone we worship and to You we pray and prostrate, for Your sake we strive. We hope for Your mercy and fear Your punishment, for Your punishment will certainly reach the disbelievers. O Allaah, punish the infidels of the People of the Book who are preventing others from following Your way).”

(Narrated by al-Bayhaqi-sahih albaaneee)

More eye witness accounts: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=jRVWtYM6vCE&NR=1

Although this post is not about Obama, but I would like to point out how much a person needs to be careful in heat of moment during presidential campaign that it may later haunt you unwillingly.

1. Obama statement about Pakistan and going into it was used by India during recent Mumbai attacks, and Obama could not do anything about it, but support Indian position (may be unwillingly)

2. In July when he was visiting Israel, this what he said, “If somebody was sending rockets into my house, where my two daughters sleep at night, I’m going to do everything in my power to stop that, and I would expect Israelis to do the same thing.”, and they are doing it, and Obama can only “monitor” the situation.

What we can do now:
Lessons of Tawakkul and Tawassul

Ya (A request to Allah)
• Allah, Al-Wahidu Al-Qahharu, Al-Hayyu, Al-Qayyumu, Al-Ahadu, As-Samadu, al ladhee, Lam ya lid wa Lam you lad, wa lam ya kullaho, kufawan AHAD….
• Al-Malik, – The Ruler, Give us Rule of Your Land and help us establish Justice, Bring about the easterly wind, Saba to make us victorious. Bring about your hosts from every corner in the world.
• Al-Muhaymin – The Guardian, Guard the Muslims, Mu’mineen from The Kuffar
• Al-’Aziz, Al-Muqtadir, Al-Hakeem – The Mighty, Dominant over all things., The All-Capable , Destroy the Zionist Jews of Israel, Destroy their Planes, Tanks, and Forces, Send your numerous Host and free Al-Quds and your Slaves from oppression. Show your Domination over your slaves. – Show them your might in the best, most perfect way like you showed the nations before: `Ad, Thamood, and Fir’own. And show us your Perfect Wisdom while doing such or not.
• Al-Adeem, The Great One, Show us your greatness by destroying The Zionist Jews of Israel
• Al-Haafidh, The Protector, Protect us from the Missiles and Bombs of the Kuffar. Protect us from the weak Iman that will prevent us from fighting and declaring our hatred of the Kuffaar
• Al-Jabbaar, The Compeller, Please compel us to fight, please compel our hearts to be concerned for the Ummah, Please compel the Kuffar to do acts that advance their destruction. Please compel us to worship you more perfectly.
• Al-Naasir, The-Helper, Help us Defeat our Enemies. Save us from them by any means you wish.
• As-Salaamu, The Author of Safety, The Provider of Peace, Provide Peace to People in Palestine, Authorize Peace for them and all the believers around the world.
• Revealer of the (Holy) Book, Mover of the clouds, and Defeater of the Confederates, defeat these Zionist Jews of Israel and grant us victory over them.
• AL-MUJIB, The Responsive, Respond to Our Supplications…
For to you (exclusively) we
 put our Full Perfect Unrelenting Trust, Dependence, and Loyalty
 worship alone in all aspects of your Lordship, Godship
 seek Your Aid, Help, Victory, Consultation
If you believe we
• sacrificed our Camels, Goats, and Cows in EidulAdha for yours sake and only for yours sake
• if we fasted 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah for yours sake only
• if we did Umrah and Hajj for yours sake only
Grant us a quick victory against the Zionist Jews of Israel.
Send your Blessings and Peace on the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him,
• Muhammed, Most Praised Man
• Ahmed, Most Praising Man
• Abu-AlQasim,
• Rasul, nabi, ummi, shaahid, mubashshir, nadheer, siraaj muneer, ra’uf Raheem, mudhakkir,
Give the inheritors of the Messenger, the scholars, those attributes that were described to the Messenger such as
• Al-Maahi, The Abolisher, The one whom disbelief was abolished
• Nabi al-MalHama, The Prophet of Fierce Battle
• Al-Faatih, The Opener
In you we believe, put our trust, make bowing and prostration to, so fulfill our request O answer of prayers, for
-none can help us except you
-none can give victory to us except you
-none can answer our prayers except you
Find us a way to help our beloved Muslims…

Jason Pappas said:

Israel was over generous. It continues to supply its enemy in Gaza with food and electricity. It gets bombed in return. It’s about time the Jews fought back. Israel is on the frontline in the world’s war with jihadists. From Bombay to Amsterdam, from Bali to New York, we join Israel in solidarity.
_______________________________________________________

Jason Pappas..

u have no courage to speak the truth so if u cannot speak the truth then stop barking and Isrealians are invaders in Plastine they captured the land of arabs now with the help of USA and other friends they are killed thousands of innocent people in plastine and still killing and Isreal is the base of every problem in whole world ..USA and Isreal are the bigest terrorist of world and Jewish the best liars of world they always present theirslves as the innocent people of world but fabricating false stories like houlocast…. .. .. and what Israel is doing now he will pay for it . Isreal cannot bring peace for their people by killing others..

Crush Isreal..

http://www.gulfnews.com/region/Middle_East/10270614.html

:((

I didn’t know about this event until a person stood up after Zuhr prayer day-before-yesterday, and told us that 200 of our brothers have been massacred in Gazza. He didn’t speak about the details but he said that as Muslims, we have to feel pain for those being killed, otherwise we should seriously look at our Iman.
Just goes to show you how much western i.e US & Canadian media tries to cover things up

I mean, seriously… it seems even the jews are ahead of us in mobilizing to action in this regard. what gives?

Muslims like to talk but no action. Especially all the Obama haters up in here.

One more way to help:

http://www.freegaza.org/

A BIG ? if this continues:

http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/palestine/2008/01/2008525183745347320.html

Bismillah Ar-Rehman Ar-Raheem

As Salaamu Aleykum Wa-Rehmatullah:

Here is the Dua that Prohet SAS did when he was driven out of Taif by the disbelievers and thie kids throwing stones at him and he came to the valley where he saw Jibril AS who asked the Prophet SAS if he wishes he can crush the people of Taif between the two mountains.
Insha’Allah it should help and pass on to others as well.

http://www.alhudapk.com/reading-material/duas/museebat/museebat.pdf

O Allah! I complain to You of my weakness, my scarcity of resources and humiliation before the people. O Most Merciful! The Lord of the weak and my Lord too. To whom You have entrusted me. To one who does not care for me. Or have You appointed my enemy as master of my affairs. So as long as You are not angry with me, I care not. Your favour is abundant for me. I seek refuge in the light of Your Face, by which ALL darkness is dispelled and every affair of this world and the next is set right, least Your anger or your displeasure descends upon me. I desire your pleasure and satisfaction until You are pleased. There is NO power (to do good) and NO might (to refrain from evil) except with YOU.

Ameen Ya Rabbul Aalameen!

Salaam

There should still be a number of humanitarian agencies that are helping the victims in Gaza/ West Bank. I was at the Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference yesterday, and a number of them were accepting donations specifically for Gaza. I will post their names when I can confirm them inshaAllah.

Additionally, I’ve been speaking with some friends, and here’s a list of some things we as Muslims living in the West can do:

so far, we have:

1. make dua

2. donate regularly

3. RAISE AWARENESS I: spread the concern to our immediate, non-muslim coworkers and colleagues (word of mouth is always best)

4. RAISE AWARENESS II: contact media (eg letters to the editor, facebook groups, forums) to publicize the background information thats not being discussed mainstream

5. RAISE AWARENESS III: For those who are community leaders or are in position to give khutbahs – it is not enough to just ‘spread the message’ or rant/ rave, but we should also provide practical solutions on how regular ol’ muslims can combat this issue. One issue that springs to mind is, for AlMaghrib’s The Shepherd’s Path class, Muhammad AlShareef discussed how to deal with the socio-economic/ political boycott that Muslims suffered in Makkah for 3 years.

5. Contact politicans – especially in the West – request a more forceful stance from Canada in regards to this issue.. one of the best forms of jihad is speaking to the tyrants, yes?

6. Find a list of Israeli companies to boycott

7. Find a list of Israeli supporting companies to boycott

8. BONUS: Find ‘friendly’ competitors to companies being boycotted in #6,7 to increase the relative damage.

we also have to present a coherent, united effort on any action(s) that we do decide to take. random messages will not get across, therefore we should contact other ‘opinion leaders’ within our circle and have them spread the message to their social networks.

bismillah.

For those of you wondering how you can help, donate through Islamic Relief NOW!
In sha Allah.

http://www.islamic-relief.com/Emergencies-And-Appeals/emergency.aspx?emID=47

**FOR DONATIONS INSIDE THE USA, THE SITE IS: https://www.irw.org/donate_now/DonationHome.aspx?fid=xV/GHLwzh0E= -EDITOR**

RE Dua:It might have been Prophet Younus AS. any Scholars can correct this if I am wrong.

Nir Rosen on Gaza: Israel, Hamas, and the Logic of Colonial Power.

Br. Amad,

I know. I was there :-)

I am talking about the *imams* of ahl-sunnah – the ones that the ummah looks up to for leadership – the ones that live in Muslim lands where involvement and raising awareness and mobilizing the people can actually make a difference. WHERE ARE THOSE TOP-NOTCH SCHOLARS? Why don’t we hear anything from them? Why are they not on the forefront dominating the political, humanitarian, and media aspects? Why don’t we see Shaykh Fulan ibn Fulan Al Fulan organize a march, hold fund-raisers, and provide a plan of action to achieve short term and long-term goals to make the best out of the situation?

I do not expect any one of them to turn into Salahuddin or Ibn Taimiyyah, but at least want to see them DO SOMETHING concrete and tangible.

The answer, unfortunately, is that the mashaikh, who are supposed to lead us in the affairs of this workd and the next, are hopelessly out-of-touch with present day political, social, and economic realities. All they can do is blame the common muslims and tell them they deserve it because of their ‘sins’ and if everyone would become a ‘salafi’ everything would be okay.

Is this what Salahuddin or ibn Taymiyyah addressed similar challenges in their times?

Salaam, we cant really do anything except make dua…its like wat the prophet said to the family of Yasir ” Sabrun Ya Ala Yasir”

the Palestinians are like the family of yasir and we are in the position of the companions. so all we can say is sabrun ya filisteen. Make dua and increase in worships and dawah. amen

innalhamdolillah. bismillah.

Amad (Author) said:

I should mention that nearly all the Shayookh at Texas Dawah, esp. Sh. Yasir Qadhi gave a passionate short speech about the Gaza massacre. We are waiting for Haytham to try to get a copy of that inshallah.

mashaAllah, Amad, those words were good.

as for any negative comments about other ulema, in the US or in other countries, subhanAllah. before a person utters or writes one word that casts doubt on them, they should pause to remember to fear Allah. for every word may cost that person dearly on the Day when all slights will be recompensed from the good deeds of the one who committed the offense. and there are some people who are ready to paint every scholar of the Muslim world with one filthy brush stroke.

fear Allah. and ask of yourself: do you see into their hearts? do you know their circumstances? have you set up lines of communication that permit you to monitor what has been said or reported? and if you could say yes to every one of those questions, were your words sincere naseeha meant only to help them do what you understood to be right? or were they public recriminations meant to embarrass and injure?

Dear abu abdallah,

Mere speeches and condemnations are not enough. THe reason the Muslims are in such despair is because they do not see any credible leadership to lead them on the reigious, political, social, and economic fronts. The scholars are living in their own world discussing the finer details of fiqh (case in point: checkout the latest fatawa on islam-qa). They and their teachings have become irrelevant because they do not address the issues the people are faced with in today’s world.

Don’t you find it amazing, that just outside masjid Nabawi, there are these beautiful hotels where hundreds of labourers live a life of virtual slavery; working long hours without payment for MONTHS, forced to beg and borrow to send back to their families back home. They are beaten, harassed, and treated like animals. And just across them scholars sit in the masjid, giving long lectures on this hadeeth and that, while just under their noses this oppression is going on. Are they oblivious to this? Do they not know what is going on? WHY HAVENT WE HEARD THOSE SCHOLAR SAY: “TODAY WE WILL HOLD A RALLY OUTSIDE THE MASJID AND COMPELL THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY THE SALARIES OF THESE WORKERS – AND WE WILL KEEP ON PROTESTING UNTIL THEIR RIGHTS ARE RESTORED”?? Is Islam just about giving theoretical lectures dressed in beautiful thawbs sitting in air conditioned masajids? where is the concern for justice, for human rights, for fighting oppression and injustice that Islam came to remove?

THis is but just one example. I am not judging what is in anyone’s heart. I am evaluating performance on the ground.

> do you know their circumstances? have you set up lines of communication that permit you to monitor what has been said or reported?

That is the point! We are living in the 21st century. Why should I have to setup secretive direct lines of communication to know these things? The scholars and their statements and plans of actions should be all over the media, in print, in newspapers and magazines, and on the internet explaining their viewpoints, speaking out against oppression and injustice in all its forms, great or small, near of far. But as I said, not a whimper comes out. WHY?

As far as respect is concerned, it is something that is EARNED. No one deserves respect because they have a PHD from Jamiah X or have the title of shaykh fulan ibn fulan. And I refuse to be cowed down by orders to ‘show respect’ whenever I question the leadership capabilities of someone. ENOUGH!! I will not be intimidated by this false aura of ‘respect’ that has been created to keep followers in line as submissive, unquestioning devotees, unable to state the obvious when it is right in front of their eyes. This is nothing but a form of worship.

ENOUGH!

I agree with salafFolower 100%, I am in so many Salafi or quran Sunnah yada yada groups and NONE so FAR had a single POST on this genocide. I do not want to be judgemental but I am prefering Fox, CNN with at least some coverage on this in-humane zionist terrorism on their web pages if noton TV.

ENOUGH “SUCKING UP” to other than ALLAH SWT.

We have become “slaves” to everything else but “Allah” SWT. No wonder He has shaken the ummah so we can “come back to Deen in “TOTALITY” including “JIHAD”

This is a nice piece written by a friend of mine:

This is the letter I write, sent ahead of my life,
Strive till death, till my demise, until sight ends in my eyes,
You might recognise, when the dust settles, the smoke is left to rise,
The Media tells us lies,
But this movement, this revolution, will be televised.
I look straight into terror’s eyes, no longer will they terrorise,
I want to go back to those better days, back to those better nights,
Attacked by-the star ‘n’ stripes, Israel and USA with their-allies,
Do the people not realise? Are these not serious crimes?
These are real people, these are real lives,
Perilous times, the darkness clear in the skies,
Striving to sterilise, they take our light, dark does materialise,
Dead-or-Alive, most left dead, those who survive are left paralysed,
Struggle to defend-my-rights, schools hit with bullets and metal spikes,
Of shrapnel, wounded in hospital and hostels with endless lines,
Of beds, sheets covered red, damage collateral? Care to cry?
Render lives, all dead with their hostile enterprise,
Enter guys, in green; their only mission is to fetter life,
Picks up his child, collects his wife, he jus won’t let her die,
Bombs blow legs, children simply slain, left to infect as-they-lie,
Across our necks, into our veins they direct their knives,
The loss o’-the dead, our splintering pain, they get their slice,
Of land, they command war, they command might,
Sometimes the hand feeds you, other times that hand fights,
Air and land strikes, taking away a man’s life,
It sounds like, there’s no end, no cessation to this land’s strife,
Even when the flag’s white, with blood, the sand is wiped,
Innocent’s stand on mines, malice finds its way into shallow minds,
Each other beside one another stand high, to retaliate and fight,
This is the pain; this is the reality of this clan’s plight,
Activity so clandestine, show us the way, the path and-the-sign,
Take this chalice I’m, about to sip, if it’s not your grand design,
Oh Lord, my love, deliver us away from this callous crime,
From this cold war, Blood Rivers gush today in Palestine,
Hallowed is thy name, All Praise is thine;
But I can only hope to make your palace mine.

- El Revolucionario (Slough – UK)

# Did you know that non-Jewish Israelis cannot buy or lease land in the Zionist entity?

# Did you know that Palestinian license plates in Zionist entity are color coded to distinguish jews from non-jews?

# Did you know that Israel allots 85% of the water resources for jews and the remaining 15% is divided among all Palestinians in the territories? For example in Hebron, 85% of the water is given to about 400 settlers, while 15% must be divided among Hebron’s 120,000 Palestinians?

# Did you know the United States awards the israel $5 billion in aid each year?

# Did you know that yearly US aid to israel exceeds the aid the US grants to the whole African continent?

# Did you know that the israel is the only country in the Middle East that has nuclear weapons?

# Did you know that the israel is the only country in the Middle East that refuses to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and bars international inspections from its sites?

# Did you know that israel currently occupies territories of two sovereign nations (Lebanon and Syria) in defiance of United Nations Security Council resolutions?

# Did you know that israel has for decades routinely sent assassins into other countries to kill its political enemies?

# Did you know that high-ranking military officers in the israeli Defense Forces have admitted publicly that unarmed prisoners of war were executed by the IDF?

# Did you know that israel refuses to prosecute its soldiers who have acknowledged executing prisoners of war?

# Did you know that israel routinely confiscates bank accounts, businesses, and land and refuses to pay compensation to those who suffer the confiscation?

# Did you know that israel blew up an American diplomatic facility in Egypt and attacked a U.S. ship in international waters, killing 33 and wounding 177 American sailors?

# Did you know that the second most powerful lobby in the United States, according to a recent Fortune magazine survey of Washington insiders, is the jewish AIPAC?

# Did you know that israel stands in defiance of 69 United Nations Security Council Resolutions?

# Did you know that today’s israel sits on the former sites of more than 400 now-vanished Palestinian villages, and that the israeli’s re- named almost every physical site in the country to cover up the traces?

# Did you know that it was not until 1988 that israelis were barred from running “jews Only” job ads?

# Did you know that four prime ministers of israel (Begin, Shamir, Rabin, and Sharon) have taken part in either bomb attacks on civilians, massacres of civilians, or forced expulsions of civilians from their villages?

# Did you know that the israeli Foreign Ministry pays two American public relations firms to promote israel to Americans?

# Did you know that Sharon’s coalition government includes a party — Molodet — which advocates expelling all Palestinians from the occupied territories?

# Did you know that israel’s settlement-building increased in the eight years since Oslo?

# Did you know that settlement building under Barak doubled compared to settlement building under Netanyahu?

# Did you know that israel once dedicated a postage stamp to a man who attacked a civilian bus and killed several people?

# Did you know that recently-declassified documents indicate that David Ben-Gurion in at least some instances approved of the expulsion of Palestinians in 1948?

# Did you know that despite a ban on torture by israel’s High Court of Justice, torture has continued by Shin Bet interrogators on Palestinian prisoners?

# Did you know that Palestinian refugees make up the largest portion of the refugee population in the world?

# And finally do you know who is the terrorist now ?

I can’t differentiate who are the bigger cowards here, the Israeli governments or the Arab governments.

subhanAllah on ny times they write ‘most of the dead are hamas, the terrorst organization but a “few” civilians are also among the dead!!!

PS. After you’re done Qunut, you go straight into Sujud.

if you guys for some reason dont plan on publishing a comment, at least be polite enough and explain why.

Salaam Alaikum All,
The following site gives a somewhat comprehensive list of pro-Zionist companies and says WHY these companies are on the list. PLEASE BOYCOTT responsibly and consistently and spread the word.

Innovative Minds

Please do not just pick names that sound Jewish and start boycotting them. Not all such businesses are pro-Zionist.

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-170589

http://www.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/67E65341-758D-4BC3-92B0-B539B0C7D793.htm

And you do not please except that Allah please, the Lord of the worlds. (29)”
(Surah Takweer)

Dear br. Abu Abdullah,

> as salamu alaykum, salafFollower. peace.

Did you just give me the “and when the ignorant (jaahil) address them they say, peace be upon you!” treatment?

@ Abu Abdullah

Very appropriate response. It’s amazing that people don’t take the issue of gheeba against the scholars more seriously.

Walaykumus Salam,

May Allah ease the suffering of the people in Gaza and muslims all over the world, and pour out on them patience. May Allah’s curse be upon the enemies of this deen.

Its about time the muslim nations wake up and realize that their rulers and kings are sleeping with the enemy; unless they are overthrown and replaced with leaders who implement the laws of Islam, there is no chance of achieving unity, justice and peace in the muslim world. These people are leading us down the path of destruction with their desire for money, power and lust.

May Allah expose the munafiqeen and humiliate them along with the enemies.

- Sirat

I jsut DIGG’d this post. You, O random reader, should too to make a difference!

Some relevant rulings by Shaikh Muḥammad Ibn Ṣāliḥ al-‘Uthaymīn and others.
http://www.answering-extremism.com/trans-pub/ae_misau_1.pdf
http://www.answering-extremism.com/trans-pub/ae_saf_3.pdf
http://www.answering-extremism.com/trans-pub/ae_pc_1.pdf
http://www.answering-extremism.com/trans-pub/ae_aaas_1.pdf
http://www.answering-extremism.com/trans-pub/ae_misau_9.pdf
http://www.answering-extremism.com/trans-pub/ae_aaib_4.pdf

Don’t fall for Israeli propaganda
Linda Heard I sierra12th@yahoo.co.uk

ONCE again Israel seeks to defend the indefensible in an attempt to cloak its crimes against humanity with the mantle of self-defense. As its American-manufactured bombs and missiles pound a virtually unarmed starving population, Israeli officials appear on just about every satellite news network singing from the same propagandist song sheet.

It’s all the fault of the terror organization Hamas which refused to renew the cease-fire, “ ‘We have a duty to protect our citizens in the south from rockets and mortars”. I’ve heard several saying “When we pulled out of Gaza we hoped Palestinians would forge a functioning territory but instead they chose terror”. In answer to questions concerning so many civilian deaths, they all insist that Israel is carrying out surgical strikes against “terror infrastructure” or they will excuse Israel’s bombardment of homes with “civilians are hiding launchers in their houses”.

Israel’s former ambassador to the United Nations Dan Gillerman seemed nonplussed when one interviewer asked him whether the seven dead UNWRA student employees were launching missiles too.

Predictably, these merchants of untruths are given free rein to spin on most Western networks and disproportionate airtime as opposed to pro-Palestinian commentators.

Let’s dissect these fabricated Israeli arguments.

First, whatever one thinks of Hamas and it ideology, it was elected to office in free and internationally-monitored elections that were forced upon the Palestinian people by Washington as part of the Bush administration’s quest to democratize the Middle East.

Then, after congratulating the Palestinians on their new democracy, the US-led international community promptly condemned the new leadership as terrorist and threw its support behind Fatah, which was “ordered” to turn against Hamas. This divisive strategy worked to the extent Hamas was driven to Gaza where it has since struggled against all odds to provide its citizens with the barest minimum required to sustain life.

Those representatives of Israel who say since their country’s pullout there was no obstacle to Gaza becoming a flourishing enclave are disingenuous when Gaza’s borders are sealed and the people have no control over their coastline or airspace.

Even when the Fatah-controlled Palestinian National Authority managed Gaza, Israel did everything it could to destroy infrastructure including a $75 million airport built with donations from the EU, Japan and Morocco. And during this recent round of attacks, ministries, government buildings, police stations and a police academy were bombed which does not support Israel’s supposed wish to see a functioning Gaza.

While it is true that Hamas refused to extend the cease-fire, what incentive does it have to do so while Israel is waging a war of attrition on the people in its care? It seems residents of Gaza must choose to die slowly from starvation and lack of medicines or at the hands of the Israeli war machine. Secondly, Israel is, indeed, duty-bound to protect its citizens but just look at the numbers. Very few crude home-made rockets have resulted in casualties. I believe only one Israeli has died during this current onslaught that has robbed the lives of over 320 Palestinians and wounded up to 1,000; not including those still buried beneath rubble. Once more, Israel’s response has been disproportionate just as it was in 2006 when it slaughtered 1,200 Lebanese civilians in answer to Hezbollah’s kidnapping of IDF soldiers.

Third, when it comes to Gaza, said to be one of the most densely-populated areas of the world, there is no such thing as a surgical strike. Moreover, over half of Gaza’s population are children under 18. Even the smartest smart bombs could not cherry-pick between resistance fighters and innocents in such a packed environment. The Israeli government knows this and doesn’t care a jot, which translates to willful collective punishment, illegal under the Fourth Geneva Convention.

But like its Washington master (or is it the other way around?) Israel is not constrained by international law or the Geneva Conventions that also require an occupying nation to provide for the well being of people under its occupation and to respect their dignity. As the willful killing continues, Israel merrily ignores pleas from France, Russia, the UN, the EU and Britain to end the violence. Why should it do otherwise when it has proved time and time again that it is a law unto itself and immune from international punishment?

Unsurprisingly, the only message from the US to Israel is “try to avoid civilian casualties”, which is nothing more than lip service to international humanitarian sensitivities. In effect, the Bush administration has blessed this, by many accounts, long planned operation, cynically timed to begin during a political vacuum in Washington and close to upcoming elections when candidates need to prove they’re tough to win votes. Tragically, there may be much worse to come. Israeli government officials including Defense Minister Ehud Barak has warned the offensive could be widened as tanks line up on the border with Gaza and 6,500 IDF reservists are on standby.

Tomorrow, the Arab League is holding an emergency summit of foreign ministers to discuss the crisis. If only they will decide to do more than issue a joint statement of condemnation this time. Together they have so much clout. Now is the time for all Arab countries to gather together as one nation to say “enough is enough” before the streets of Gaza run with the blood of their desperate brothers and sisters. As the West closes its eyes and ears to Palestinian cries for help Arab leaders should heed the outraged voices on their own streets and act. Finally, the governments of Egypt and Jordan should do some soul-searching. Should they continue with peace agreements made in all good faith with a selfish, cruel state bent on destroying a people for its own ends?

Salaam, Shalom, Peace!

My sympathies are with ordinary Palestinians and Israelis who are caught up in the present mess. In the past I have disagreed with many actions taken by the Israeli government regarding the Palestinian people. However, I have to admit the present situation is a direct result of the actions of Hamas. While the religion of Islam allows one the right to defend oneself, one’s family and one’s country, Islam absolutely forbids attacking ordinary civilians – especially women and children. Though the air strikes by Israel will unfortunately result in some civilian casualties, at least they’re not deliberately attacking civilians…

Many people downplay the rocket attacks by Hamas. Even when there was supposedly a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinians, Hamas was firing rockets into Israel. Though only small and usually few, this was done on a regular basis. In total, hundreds or thousands of rockets were fired each year! Hamas sees every Israeli as a legitimate target! Each time, they were firing into civilian towns and villages close to the border with Gaza – not military targets. Hamas are breaking a very clear Islamic prohibition not to attack civilians! Even Hamas has openly stated many times, they do not recognise the State of Israel’s right to exist and we all know they would change that if it was within their power to do so… How can Israel deal with them when they behave in this fashion?

If Israel were any other country, they would also take military action against a neighbouring state or territory, that was firing rockets into their country, killing and wounding their citizens. While I do not like the situation in Gaza, I do not like the way Israel has often treated Palestinians, I can’t blame them for their recent actions towards Gaza. How can I support Hamas? They have been bad news for Palestinians even before, but especially since they came to power in Gaza. I strongly urge my fellow Muslim bothers and sisters, to think carefully how we can best serve the interests of ordinary Palestinians and not to believe the current propaganda trying to get us all to back Hamas. If it weren’t for Hamas’ rockets, would Israel be bombing Gaza now? If it wasn’t for their intolerance of Israel, wouldn’t the peace process have progressed further? These are important questions for us to consider. As Muslims we most certainly must look out for our brothers and sisters of faith around the world, but most importantly, we must do what is right! Should we support other Muslims if what they’re doing is not right? Surely we will be questioned!

The fact is Israel exists, whether we like it or not! Many Israelis have fought and died for their country over the past 60 years. The original Palestine no longer exists. Today Palestinians are a stateless people, this is truly a tragedy for them and my heart goes out to them. Any solution to their plight must take into account Israel’s existence and the present reality. Many Israelis are the third or four generation born in that land, they live in a functioning state.

Palestinians and Israelis must learn to come to terms with their present situation. If they both want to live in peace and security, they need to accept and eventually learn to love one another. They need to learn what we all need to learn. We all live together on the surface of one planet, we are all brothers and sisters. We need to share this planet and want for others what we desire for ourselves. Only when we accept this and learn to change accordingly will we find true peace, happiness and security! We will never attain this through bombs and incessant warfare, but only through changing ourselves!

Salaam,

I am ashamed to read the post of Paul above and know that fellow Muslims can fall for such propaganda.

I would encourage others to check out the iENGAGE website that advises UK Muslims on how to put their protests out there and call for action :

http://www.iengage.org.uk

Clearly the Israelis are committing Genocide.

They will be judged by humans and then by God and for this crime and all the others that they have committed they will not escape Inshallah. Others who will also face this judgement must be the Arab leaders and the European nations who refuse to speak out against these crimes against humanity.

In addition to any protests or posts that anyone makes, I hope that all Muslims would join me in praying for divine help from Allah for the Gazans and in that case for all down trodden Muslims; for the replacement of Arab and other leaders of Muslim countries with true and Just Muslim leaders; for justice to be imposed on the Zionist Nation of Israel for her crimes against humanity.

Salaam
JD

So, I’m wondering where all the outrage was when Hamas was attacking Israel. When rallies were held humiliating the illegally captured Israeli soldier. When Palestinian people explicitly endorsed the genocidal tactics used against civilians that Hamas uses.

Actions speak louder than words can be spoken.

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/mark-steel/mark-steel-so-what-have-the-palestinians-got-to-complain-about-1218135.html

Mark Steel: So what have the Palestinians got to complain about?

Assalaam’alaikum all

Good articles to read -

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-why-bombing-ashkelon-is-the-most-tragic-irony-1216228.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-the-self-delusion-that-plagues-both-sides-in-this-bloody-conflict-1218224.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/mark-steel/mark-steel-so-what-have-the-palestinians-got-to-complain-about-1218135.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/mary-dejevsky/mary-dejevsky-dont-overlook-israels-vulnerability-1216250.html

The last one is quite obviously a pro-Israeli piece, but it’s worthwhile reading, and indeed important to read articles from the ‘other’ side, so that we can understand their arguments and way of thinking, and therefore be able to dissect their arguments and counter-argue with greater efficiency and accuracy. Just don’t fall for their propaganda in the process. I would highly recommend that everyone interested reads Haaretz and Jerusalem Post daily, so you can find out what the Israelis are saying and be more prepared to counter it.

May Allah swt help our brothers and sisters.

Wasalaam

Yaa Sheikh Ali, jazakAllahu alf khair wa barakAllahu feek for that excellent comment. That was certainly a reality check for us all.

DAILY DUA for protection from Calamities:

As Salaamu Aleykum,

Here is the Dua I remember, but I need help in transliteration and also English translation. From what I remember this Dua was from a hadith from Abu Darda RA who was told that his house was burning while in Makkah, by 3 different people and he said NO to each of them. The 4th person came and told him “O Abu Darda the fire was very intense in Makkah with high flames all houses were burnt except yours alone” so he Abu Darda RA replied I Know Allah SWT will not do that as I heard from Prophet SAS that who so ever recites this Dua in the morning then he will be protected till the evening from all calamities and I had made the Dua today.

Alla Humma Anta Rabbi Laa Illaha Illa Anta Aleyka Tawakkaltu Wa Anta Rabbul Aarshil Kareem Masha’Allahu Kaana Wa Ma lam Yashaalam Yakun Wala Hawla Wala Khuwata Illa Billahil Aleeyul Azeem.

Aalamu Annallaha Aala Kulli Shayin Khadeerun Wa Annal laaha Khad Ahata Bi Kulli Shayin Ilm.

Allahuma Inni Aauthubika min Sharri Nafsi wa min Sharri Kulli Thaabati anta Aakhethu bi Naasiyatiha Inna Rabbi Aala Siraatin Mustaqeem.

If anyone can help correct the above its appreciated. Please pass this to ALL as well.

@salafFollower

I think you missed the whole point. you need to go back and re-read that post…. and subhaanallah, looking at your post it seems like you have underestimated the power of Du’a.

Look back into Islamic history and read the seerah of all prophets and see if the help actually came from Allah or the leaders of those societies. Do you think Muhammad sallallaho a’laihe wasallam – the best leader on the face of earth, became victorious on his own or through the help of Allah? Do you think Ibrahim a’laihe salaam called upon Allah or the leader to save himself from the fire? The point is that even if we have the most ideal leader in the history of Islam, the ultimate help lies with Allah and no one can avenge us except through the help of Allah – the lord of the worlds and the controller of all affairs.

“So, I’m wondering where all the outrage was when Hamas was attacking Israel.”

Hmm… less than 20 israeli civillians dead from rocket fire in 8 years due to palestinian rockets….
around 400 dead of which there are likely 150 + civilans due to israeli attacks in 4 – 5 DAYS…
This is not counting the many other palestinians who have died sporadically due to israeli “responses” in the meantime

U have the audacity and brazen faced hypocrisy to label the pin pricks of Hamas as an “attack” while possibly justifying the sledgehammer
israeli aggression as a “response”???

Maybe they would stop firing their relatively benign rockets if u stopped starving their entire civilian population ? Give that a thought maybe?

A pulverised Muslim leadership

Once again the tragic pulverization of the Muslim leadership has revealed itself in the mumblings and fumblings that have followed the launch of the new Israeli military campaign to annihilate the Palestinian people that dare to seek an end to Israel’s illegal occupation of their lands – or even those that simply dare to exist with a modicum of self-respecting defiance of Israeli fascism. Over 400 people killed so far by Israel’s military machine, so carefully aided and abetted by the US and its European allies. So where are the voices of the Muslim world? Where is some action to show that they will not allow Israel to commit genocide of the Palestinians? A few muted declaratory protests are all that have come so far. Is the Muslim World really so helpless in the face of Israeli abuse backed by the US?

No. The helplessness of the Muslim world is a myth. The reality is that the Muslim leadership – primarily Arab in the context of Palestine – has chosen to be pulverized into submission to the US and its more belligerent western allies…..

AbuUzma said:

I believe we need to be smart and get to drawing boards, by establishing a true relationship with our force (Allah s.w.t), we do not need any weapons, we do not need any soldiers, we do not need any media, we do not need any words to fight, we ONLY NEED ALLAH (s.w.t), His Mercy, His Blessings, and His Force. InshaAllah, we will be victorious even without a fist fight, Ameen. Allah Akbar!

Mashallah! What a correct understanding of our deen! How different is this from the sufis who, when the Europians came to colonize them, said “this is the Will of Allah”! No need to do anything. Just do dhikr! Allahu Akbar! Subhanallah! No need to plan, to prepare, to use the asbaab. Just sit like sufis on your musalla’s, and weep and cry and think that this is the only way to strenghten your relationship with Allah. No need to master the modern sciences and technology. No need to work towards concrete goals and objectives. We are MUSLIMS. We rely on Allah to do all of these things for us while we SIT and do dhikr!

So, next time your child slips and cuts his head, and starts bleeding, no need to call 911 and take him to the hospital. After all, no calamity befalls you except that YOUR HANDS have earned it. It is all because of YOUR sins that your child got injured. Let him bleed to death. Head for the musalla and start saying istighfar. When Allah accpets your repentance and your relationship with Allah becomes strong, then your child will stop bleeding. We are muslims, we have true tuwakkal on Allah – so yes, no need for medicine, doctors, hospitalsetc. We don’t need these things, do we? We are MUSLIMS!!

THIS IS HOW THE SCHOLARS ARE BRAINWASHING OUR NEXT GENERATION. WAKE UP!! STOP BEING SUFIS IN SALAFI CLOTHING!! IN THIS WORLD YOU GET WHAT YOU WORK FOR!!

ADVANCING IN ECONOMICS AND TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY AND POLITICAL THOUGHT ARE ALL NOBLE GOALS AND IBADAH AND A WAY TO STRNGTHEN YOUR RLEATIONSHIP WITH ALLAH IF DONE FOR HIS SAKE!! WAKE UP!!

To salafFollower

Just have a look at List of recognized polymaths….

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymath

You will find that from 8AD to late 16AD it was dominated my by Muslims. That’s why they were successful. From 17AD the tide turned and with it came the demise of Muslims, But a Maulvi/Imam will tell you the reason for this demise was that Muslims were far from their religion. As they say in Urdu, Maulvi ki dur majsid tak. (An Imam can race up to the masjid).

One lesson I take away from this list of people, is that if it was possible for these people to excel in more then one field and practice their deen (Ibn Khaldoun) then its possible in our time too.

Not just Deen and Not just Dunyia. But BOTH.

Br. Imran: you hit the nail on the head.

The point is that in the past our true scholars like ibn taymiyyah and others were masters of *all* the sciences – religious and “secular” – and were in touch with the social, economic, and political problems of the common muslims and provided concrete, tangible, practical solutions through example. Witness Ibn Taymiha going into the battle field headfirst and comign out of it last. Therefore, they did not have the need to justify their ineptitude and cowardice to the people under the cloak of “its all your fault you are not good muslims’. The truth is that the average common muslim today is no more ignorant/deviant than in those times. The difference is in the leadership.

Of course, we need to make dua
Of course, we need to correct our aqeedah and our worship
Of course, we need to increase in taqwah and good deeds

But civilizations are not built on individual piety alone. Unfortunately, the modern salafi movement, since it is financially supported by tyranical regimes, has as a pillar of its teachings that Muslims must not conern themselves with politics and must not think about organizing themselves politically – as this will present a direct threat to those regimes. All this, of course , is justified through religious verdicts because once you are inclined to a particular opinion you can easily find justification and interpretation for it from the texts – and of course an aura of humility and respect is forced upon the submissive disciples lest they question that interpretation. Otherwise, you are labeled a hypocrite, deviant, fitna monger etc. etc.

And whosoever thinks that such political movements can have no effect, then just look at the American civil rights movement. All it takes, though, are leaders who are willing to be beaten, imprsoned, bitten by dogs for their people. When the people see that their leaders are willign to sacrifice for THEM, that they actually *CARE* about them, that they actually want to remove *INJUSTICE* and *OPPRESSION* from them, they will rally behind such leaders. Do we have such leaders? No, we only have ‘shuyookh’ who huff and puff and blow a lot of gas but have not done anything practically. Of course, most of them came to the US seeking comforts, so why shoudl they sacrifice? And I DO find it amazing that our shyookh care so much of the people of USA that all of them flock here for ‘dawah’. Don’t the people of Africa, South America, and South Asia deserve to be ‘guided’? Why is every graduate from Madinah lined up to come to the USA for ‘dawah’?

I mention these things not out of disrepect, but so that the nubile devotees on this forum realize that our scholars are also *HUMAN* who have their desires and failings. They are not superhuman, they are not angels, and their every word and verdict is not required to be obeyed without questioning. Do NOT worship the scholars. Worship the LORD of those scholars.

If one of the major scholars to

For those in Chicago:

What: An Emergency Rally & March Calling for the End of Israel’s Brutal Aggression in Gaza

When: Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:00 PM Sharp

Where: Begin at Tribune Plaza, 435 N. Michigan Avenue & then march to the
Israeli Consulate

Why: To stop the murder of innocent Palestinians in Gaza!
To demand a balanced American foreign policy towards the Israel-Palestine Conflict!
To end the Israeli occupation of Palestine!

Jazakallah khair for the eloquent advice. I appreciate and respect your point of view.

There is unfortunately no easy or quick solution to this problem. The sooner we understand this and begin making the necessary changes with Allah’s help, the sooner we will start to see the light. I just hope that we can do it before another atrocity of this nature (Gaza) happens again while we sit back and debate.

What are those necessary changes? Please could you enumerate them for me?

This is from MANA:

MANA Calls for an End to the Israeli Attacks in Gaza

-Edited. Br.Abdul-Alim, inshallah, I plan to put a post together with MANA’s alert and other ways to help, incl writing to elected reps.and media inshallah. -Amad

As Salaam Alaykum,

Donate generously to support the residents of Gaza at:

Islamic Relief USA: http://www.irw.org/campaigns/palestinecrisis08

KinderUSA: http://www.kinderusa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=2

Palestine Children’s Relief Fund: http://www.pcrf.net/can/can2.html

American Near East Refugee Aid:

https://secure2.convio.net/anera/site/Donation2?df_id=1280&1280.donation=form1

Was Salaam

As Salaam Alaykum,
By the way Dr. Ali Shiehata, I enjoyed your book “The Trade which shall never fail”.
Was Salaam,

Taken from a Thread posted by a member of Sunniforum.

http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41581&page=6

Allah is just. As an Ummah this is nothing short of what we deserve.
It is only a matter of time that it will reach those of us who are still living in comfort – unless there are drastic changes made within ourselves and those around us. The problem is not the enemy. It is us.

Only through His pleasure, through His mercy, through His help will we gain success. Allah is just, and this is His justice. Let us ask ourselves one question. How much of His guidance, and the sunnah of His prophet (pbuh) have we as an Ummah adopted. What percentage of our actions resemble those actions as exactly practised by the early generations – actions in which there are not doubt as to their merits. What good reasons exist for Allah to grant us His help?

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “You people should continue to enjoin people towards the doing of righteous deeds and you should continue to prohibit them from evil; otherwise Allah will put into authority over you the worst of people to rule over you. At such time the best from among you will pray to Allah (for deliverance) and your prayers will go unanswered.’.’

-Edited. Pls only add excerpts. jazakillahkhair.

Shaykh ‘Abdul-’Azeez Ibn ‘Abdullaah Aal ash-Shaykh.

All perfect praise is for Allaah The Lord of All that exists, and may His blessings and good mention be upon the best of His Prophets and Messengers; our Prophet Muhammad, and also his family and his companions and those who follow them upon good; upto the Last Day.

To Proceed:

The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Verdicts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has followed – with all sorrow and pain- what has occurred, and is still going on against our Muslim brethren in Palestine – and specifically in Gaza. That which is [actions] of oppression, and killing of children, and women and old people! And [it is] transgression on that which is sacred [innocent], and the destruction of infrastructure and institutions, and the terrorizing of innocent people. And there is no doubt that this is a crime and oppression on the rights of the Palestinian nation.

And at this sorrowful event; it is an obligation on the Muslims to be with their Palestinian brethren, and to help and aid them, and to make an effort to lift the oppression against them – through any means which is of their reach – so as to actualize the Islamic bond, and the ties of ‘Eeman.

Source : The Madeenah Journal

http://www.al-madina.com/node/89303

-Edited. Pls only post excerpts. jazakallahkhair.

Don’t know if anyone posted this story. Brief summary, Israel raid broke the ceasefire in the first place:

Click for article here

i’am realy sad for the people of GAZA and all what can i say is that we must ask ALLAH for them و ذلك أضعف الإيمان

Asalamualikum,

After all of this destruction and chaos, Israel continues and shows no signs of stopping its offensive. We have noticed that the current stance of the US is in complete support with the Israelis, and of course the Bush administration has placed all of the blame on Hamas with no recognition of the disproportionate attacks of Israel. With hundreds of Palestinians murdered from the start of their massacre campaign thousands injured and only 5 Israelis have died! For a country such as Israel that has claimed to cling to diplomatic measures to reach peace its manifest that such claims have no weight in light of what they have done. We have also seen that the Mumbai attacks have caused an increase of friction between Pakistan and India, which have a known history of military confrontations. Upon cessation of the Mumbai attacks President Elect-Obama clearly stated his stance on the Mumbai attacks, stating that they were deplorable and were acts of terrors against the innocent.

This now brings us to the issue of Obama and the situation at Gaza as well as the entire region. Many Muslims have said that they regret voting for Obama since he has not made any statements, so does Obama’s current position show his future stance on Gaza and on the Middle-East Foreign Policy? We have to keep in mind that Obama without hesitation made his statement against the Mumbai attacks!

A Proclamation to the People Over the Events in Palestine

By: A group of Scholars and callers in Egypt

1/4/2009

All praise is due to Allāh, Lord of the Worlds. There is no deity worthy of worship but Him, the All-Powerful, the Able, the All-Mighty, the Triumphant, the One, the Subduer. Nothing escapes him on the Earth or in the heavens. And may the Blessings and Peace [of Allāh] be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the slave of Allāh and His Messenger, the Imām of the Mujāhidīn and the commander of the conquerors.

Indeed the events occurring now on one of the lands of Islām and the Muslims, in the land of Ghazzah (Gaza) in Palestine the Resistant, from unconcealed transgression and massacres, are spurned by all values and morals, and are rejected by all humanity. [These events] forced those of us who have signed this proclamation – a group of the scholars and callers of our beloved Egypt – to clarify our opinion so as to have an excuse in front of Allāh ‘Azza Wa Jall, and in clarification to the people.

Firstly: Indeed the blessed land of Palestine, which Allāh has blessed in His Book, is an Islāmic land in every sense of the word. Within it was the first of the two Qiblahs, and in it is the second of the two Masjids and the third of the holy sanctuaries, and it was the place of our Messenger’s, صلى الله عليه و سلم, ascension. Therefore, it is not permissible for anyone, whoever he may be, to give up this land, or even a part of it, to the non-Muslims.

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي أَسْرَى بِعَبْدِهِ لَيْلاً مِّنَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ الأَقْصَى الَّذِي بَارَكْنَا حَوْلَهُ لِنُرِيَهُ مِنْ آيَاتِنَا إِنَّهُ هُوَ السَّمِيعُ البَصِيرُ

Glorified (and Exalted) is He (Allāh) [above all that (evil) they associate with Him] Who took His slave (Muhammad) for a journey by night from Al-Masjid-al-Harām (at Makkah) to Al-Masjid-al-Aqsā (in Jerusalem), the neighborhood whereof We have blessed, in order that We might show him (Muhammad) of Our Ayāt Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer [Al-Isrā’; 1]

Secondly: The global zionist movement manifested in the state of Israel, they are the people strongest in enmity towards the believers throughout their history. Their enmity to Allāh and His Prophets and Messengers is overflowing, and they are behind every evil, and behind every corruption. They nullified the covenants and they made the prohibited permissible, and betrayed and made an example of everyone who dealt with them and came close to them. And they usurped the land of Palestine at the expense of its humble people and Muslim inhabitants, with continuous oppressive, transgressive support from the west.

Verily, you will find the strongest among men in enmity to the believers (Muslims) the Jews and those who are Al-Mushrikūn [Al-Mā’idah; 82]

And these Israeli zionists are an occupying gang who usurped the land of Palestine, but the rights must be returned to its people no matter the length of the time that has passed, and we will not be pleased with and we will not accept this tyrannical occupation of this Holy Land by this gang of zionists.

Third: Al-Jihād in the Path of Allāh and armed resistance is the strategic option for the return of the usurped land and the plundered rights. The zionists do not know the language of dialogue and do not understand the meaning of peace. Their Manhaj (methodology) is that of killing and causing corruption upon the earth. Therefore, we believe and we are certain that the only language they understand is the language of Jihād, by all of its ways. And Jihād should not be stopped except after the expulsion of the last Zionist from the land of Palestine.

And make ready against them all you can of power, including steeds of war (tanks, planes, missiles, artillery) to threaten the enemy of Allāh and your enemy [Al-Anfāl; 60]

Fourthly: Those who took the path of Jihād and resistance as their path, and carried their souls upon their palms and put forth their martyrs and their wealth and sacrificed what is expensive and dear to them as a price in order to free this land, despite the military apparatus that is possessed by the enemy and despite their criminal offensive power that makes its blind hatred towards everything that is Muslim known, these people are from the Victorious Party by the Permission of Allāh, and they are worthy of support and assistance and aid.

Fifthly: And here we remind and we assert that the role of the masses is in aiding this cause, and their Shar’ī obligation that our Religion has mandated for us is Jihād in the Path of Allāh in every sense of the word, and offering financial aid and boycotting Israel in every possible way, economically, politically, culturally on an equal level, as well as boycotting those who prop up Israel in the East or the West, and rejecting normalization [of relations] in every way. And we assert the prohibition of interacting with the zionist entities and those who prop them up in any of the ways of interaction and normalization.

And it is obligatory for us to stand under His Ta’ālā’s Statement,

So do not become weak (against your enemy), nor be sad, and you will be superior (in victory) if you are indeed (true) believers. If a wound (and killing) has touched you, be sure a similar wound (and killing) has touched the others. And so are the days (good and not so good), We give to men by turns, that Allāh may test those who believe, and that He may take martyrs from among you. And Allāh likes not the Thālimūn (wrong-doers) [Āl-’Imrān; 139-140]

And it is upon the entire Ummah to unify and gather like the heart of one man, everyone undertaking what is obligatory upon him, and leaving all forms of hated difference which hinders Jihād in the Path of Allāh.

وَاعْتَصِمُواْ بِحَبْلِ اللّهِ جَمِيعاً وَلاَ تَفَرَّقُواْ وَاذْكُرُواْ نِعْمَتَ اللّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذْ كُنتُمْ أَعْدَاء فَأَلَّفَ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِكُمْ فَأَصْبَحْتُم بِنِعْمَتِهِ إِخْوَاناً

And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allāh (i.e. this Qur’ān), and be not divided among yourselves, and remember Allāh’s Favor on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together, so that, by His Grace, you became brethren [Āl-’Imrān; 103]

This is a proclamation to the people, and it is upon everyone to shoulder the responsibility. And as for the honored Mujāhidīn in Palestine’s Ghazzah, and in any area of the usurped Muslim lands, then we say to them, indeed you have paid your blood as a tax of faith and honor and nobility, so be steadfast and persevere and have patience, and Allāh is with you and will not make your actions in vain.

الَّذِينَ قَالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُواْ لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزَادَهُمْ إِيمَاناً وَقَالُواْ حَسْبُنَا اللّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ

Those (i.e. believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said, “Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great army), therefore, fear them.” But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they said: “Allāh (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us) [Āl-’Imrān; 173]

The signatories:

1 – Dr. Nasr Farīd Wāsil
2 – Dr. Zaghlūl An-Najjār
3 – Dr. ‘Abdus-Sattār Fat’h-Allāh Sa’īd
4 – Dr. Muhammad ‘Umārah
5 – Dr. Muhammad ‘Abdul-Mun’im Al-Barrī
6 – Dr. Abdul-Fattāh Ash-Shaykh
7 – Dr. Safwat Hijāzī
8 – Shaykh Jamāl Qutb
9 – Shaykh Ahmad Al-Mihlāwī
10 – Dr. Abdul-Halīm ‘Uways
11 – Dr. Muhammad Ra’fat ‘Uthmān
12 – Dr. ‘Abdullāh Barakāt
13 – Dr. ‘Abdullāh Samak
14 – Shaykh Abū Ishāq Al-Huwaynī
15 – Shaykh Hāzim Salāh Abū Ismā’īl
16 – Shaykh Muhammad Jibrīl
17 – Dr. Salāh Sultān
18 – Shaykh Ahmad Halīl
19 – Dr. Muhammad As-Saghīr
20 – Shaykh Sālim Abūl-Futūh
21 – Dr. Ahmad Al-’Assāl
22 – Dr. Hāzim As-Sarsāwī
23 – Dr. ‘Abdur-Rahmān Fawdah
24 – Shaykh Muhammad Mustafā
25 – Dr. Husayn Shajā’ah
26 – Dr. Sālih Hārūn
27 – Shaykh Salāmah ‘Abdul-Qawī
28 – Dr. Jamāl ‘Abdul-Hādī
29 – Dr. Hasan ‘Abdū
30 – Shaykh Muhammad ‘Abdul-Fattāh
31 – Dr. Ahmad Abū Khadījah
32 – Dr. ‘Alā’ As-Sayyid ‘Abdur-Rahīm
33 – Dr. ‘Umar Ibn ‘Abdil-’Azīz
34 – Shaykh Rajab Zakī
35 – Dr. Māzin As-Sarsāwī
36 – Shaykh Ahmad Sabrī
37 – Shaykh Ahmad Al-Juhaynī
38 – Shaykh Mathhar Amīn
39 – Shaykh ‘Alī Abul-Hasan
40 – Shaykh Mustafā Al-Azharī

-Edited. The proclamation speaks for itself.

@ David:

Let me ask you several questions.

1. You mentioned that Israel has a sophisticated warning system and that is most likely apparent as they have some of the most advanced weapons on earth. My question is that with this sophistication, it cannot defend itself with “anti-Rocket” defense? They have illegal nuclear weapons and they cannot defend against home made rockets through anti rocket defense?

2. Regarding use of disproportionality, If someone threw rocks through your home windows (which could cause a casualty), what would be the first thing you would do? Maybe call the police, move from the place where the rocks are being thrown and go to the authorities to report the case. Or would you take out your sophisticated arsenal of weaponry and indiscreminantly start shooting and killing at the rock thrower, at his house, at his family and then try to make a claim that you are defending yourself and you also claim that you are sorry for killing his family and children, but you were really targetting the rock thrower?

3. Democracy, rule of law, international law, human rights do not allow reciprocity of more than an eye for an eye, do you believe that Isreal is justified and exempt from this rule?

4. If you were a Palistinian who had your land and home stripped from you, then you were confined to a small piece of land stripped of its resources, then you were boycotted and deprived of all the essential needs of a human being, then you were attacked, your children were killed before own eyes by bombs that are internationaly outlawed (uranium depleted, white phosphorus), then I wonder if you would see the situation in the same light? I think every person trying to understand this conflict should consider this and put themselves in the situation to only get a slight glimpse of what these poor victims of a holocaust are going through (and i would say the same for the innocent jewish victims of their own holocaust in germany)

5. I don’t think any country on earth would want to follow the example of Israel..you think that 600 people being killed are so few? The loss of one innocent life is more sacred than the holiest of sanctities, when we become blinded by our aggression, tyranny, we lose sight for value of human life…

I commend your wish for lasting peace as i believe that is what all people of conscience strive for, but as an advice, i remind you that justice is a precondition to peace, so we have to focus and join our efforts on justice in order to arrive at peace..

I took the time to write out a lengthy response and then I clicked a link and it was deleted. I’ll just have to say that I red Rumay and MMA’s responses to my post, thought about it, and easily decided that your data or your logic are wrong. I’ll re-write at least my favorite part of the response:

Rumay wrote: “3. Democracy, rule of law, international law, human rights do not allow reciprocity of more than an eye for an eye, do you believe that Isreal is justified and exempt from this rule?”

To which I say, where did you read this? I think you are completely wrong. Most of the time you can’t even quantify what damage has been done, so how would you even judge what an eye for an eye even means? So yes, I believe Israel and the rest of the world is exempt from this silly rule.

But the real reason I came back to this site (I’ll be honest in saying that I will probably never be back) is to promote a Youtube channel managed by the IDF. Consider it an excellent primary source for information peppered with propaganda. Check out the terrorists launching rockets from a school! Check out how the Mosque explodes not just once, from the Israeli missile, but many time as the weapons stored inside ignite! Then you can maybe reconsider whose hands are stained with civilian blood.

Watch this video

Israeli war criminals in Gaza using white phosphorus-Boycott Israel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of7DL115ES8