The Future is for Islam

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The Islamic Ummah had been left in ruins. It had been weakened and divided into small nation states. The seeds of internal conflict had been planed and nurtured. Every effort had been made to draw society far away from the essence of religion, keeping people in ignorance and luring them with worldly incentives. Attempts to reform within an Islamic frame work are still being suppressed. Religious practicing Muslims have become outcasts in their own society.

And yet it was the will of Allah, the Almighty, that this religion would survive - not only survive, but make a comeback. For at the same time that Islam is no longer “fashionable” in Muslim countries, people in the West itself are beginning to discover the truths of Islam which Muslims have neglected. And those who have not yet discovered Islam have at least noticed the great spiritual famine that has taken hold of western culture. They are now seeing before them the failure of the new freedom to bring satisfaction to the human soul. Mankind, in general, is in a state of worry, anxiety and despair. Before him is the failure of present political, social and economic systems to realize justice or to bring peace of mind to the human race. Man longs to believe in a purpose behind existence. He is finally beginning to understand the real need for a belief in God, for nothing else can take place - not a belief of mere words and rituals or of spiritual disciplines that neglect human needs, but a religion which includes every aspect of humanity: the mind, the body and the soul. And there is only one religion on earth that includes and satisfies all of these… Islam.

Allah (SWT)said in Holy Quran:

“It is He who has sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth, that He may make it prevail over all other religions, no matter how much the disbelievers detest it.” [Soorah as saff 61 : 9] .

In this verse We are given good tidings, that the future is for Islam, which will gain dominance, ascendancy and rule over all other religions.

In fact, there are several ahaadeets which show how far Islam will reach and dominate and how far it will spread, such that there is absolutely no doubt that the future is for Islam, by the permission and favour of Allah (SWT).

Once the Messanger (P.B.U.H)) of Allah was asked: Which city will be conquered first, Constantinople or Rome? So Allaah’s Messenger (PBUH) said: "The city of Heracilius will be conquered first " meaning Constantinople.

The first conquest mentioned, occurred at the hands of Sultan Fateh Mehmet al Uthmaanee in 1453, as is well known and occurred more then eight hundrad years after
the Prophet (P.B.U.H) had foretold of the conquest. So the second conquest will take place, by the permission of Allah(SWT) the Most High and it is certain and you will hear of it after a time. You can immagine the power and glory of Muslim Ummah by the will of Allah (SWT) for when the second part of the Ahaadeet is fullfilled. There is also no doubt that the fulfillment of the second conquest necessitates the return of the rightly guided Khilaafah to the Muslim Ummah, which is what he (P.B.U.H) foretold with his saying in the Hadeeth.

Hadeeth Regarding Future of Khilafah
Saheeh: Related by Ahmad (4/273), from an Nu’maan ibn Basheer(RA).
Prophethood will remain amongst you for as long as Allaah wishes it to, then Allaah will raise it up when He wishes to raise it up. Then there will be Khilaafah upon the manner of Prophethood and it will remain amongst you for as long as Allaah wishes it to, then Allaah will raise it up when He wishes to raise it up.
Then there will be harsh kingship which will remain amongst you for as long as Allaah wishes it to, then Allaah will raise it up when He wishes to raise it up. Then there will be tyrannical kingship and it will remain amongst you for as long as Allaah wishes it to, then Allaah will raise it up when He wishes to raise it up. Then there will be Khilafah upon the manner of Prophethood. Then he was silent.

In spite of the obvious difficulties which appear to us now, the obstacles will lessen as more and more people seek an improvement and turn back to reason and to Allah. And this time, when men awaken and search, they will find Islam.
How long will this take? It is not important. The reward for those who work towards that end is guaranteed by Him who created the heavens and the earth, and the result is in His hands. By the will Allah, Islam has survived its darkest hour. And by His will, it can again spread its light to every corner of the earth.

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Good article, Inshallah our future by the will of Allah (SWT) is great.

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Assalam-Alaikum,

Unity is definately required for the muslims.

Unity to spread the word of Allah

Unity to fight the oppressors of Islam

Unity to give Da'wah

Unity to live under Allah's law for mankind (Shariah)

and Unity to Please Allah (swt)

Is the ONLY way to achieve this through creating a 'unified khilafah state'?

If so, how does this ideology help the muslims of today?

Lets see if this gets answered with a long khilafah 'cut and paste' job or with a real Islamic answer.

Jazakallah

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Musalman,

I would really like an answer to my above questions. Everybody who has spoken to me about the Khilafah has avoided these questions:

No cut and paste job. Just an Islam answer from your good self would do fine.

http://www3.pak.org/gupshup/smilies/smile.gif

Jazakallah

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I live in the U.S. so my horizon and geographical area of interest is the U.S. Some comments below are from that perspective.

The 'unified khilafah state' is not required to achieve what you mentioned. But it would be the "outcome" of the different actions as you mentioned. Why a state? There was never one before.

The problem with the Muslims is that for some reason we fail to rise above the petty bickering, in most part. There are actually very few people who focus on physical acts and a majority of the people who are in theoretics (myself included :-(( ). I am not really interested in the religious dialogues as I am in see what is already known, and agreed upon, in action. I can't even begin to list the areas/issues we as Muslims have to start tackling, with physical effort and not verbal effort or wishful thinking.

Collectively, we all have so much time and energy TALKING but where's the beef?

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Still no reply from Musalman or anybody else who is in favour of a khilafah state.

Brothers, please do not ignore this - I need answers.

Jazakallah

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wait till Imam Mahdi(A.S) appears.later

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Is that what you're doing?

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Cooldude… I have come across many HT members and they all say the same thing…

I came across this letter to a scholar… For your convenience the question and reply have been given below the link…
http://www.understanding-islam.com/rpol/pol-001.htm

*I have a very serious and somewhat personal situation I am in at the moment. Insha’Allah you can help me.

For some time now, I have been in contact with members of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (the party who’s aim, they say, is to re-establish the Islamic State/Khilafa). In retrospect I tend to agree with their objective, and based on my (limited) understanding of Islam, I also agree it is good to join a group to “uphold the good and forbid the evil.” (3:104) This verse is also the verse the Hizb was founded on. Because I want to do the best I can for Allah and for His chosen deen, I said to one of the members I was interested in joining the Hizb. I then started going to some open circles commonly held every week in a Masjid.

It is only recently that I find they are telling me that certain things that I did not know about were actually obligatory (fardh) upon every Muslim. They claim: It is fardh for a Muslim to join a group. But only a group like Hizb-ut-Tahrir, who’s soul aim is to re-establish the Islamic State/Khilafah upon the earth. They also claim that once a member of the Hizb, it is “fardh” to attend a private “culturing” session (as they call it), which has the purpose of making one a more, “Islamic person and a better, more politically aware Muslim”. When asked for the evidence of it being fardh to attend these weekly private meetings, they simply said that the Prophet (pbuh) used to privately “culture” certain believers in Mecca at the start of his mission (pbuh). Although I know this is true (although I would probably word it differently i.e. “teach” instead of “culture”), I do not think that the claim of it being “fardh” is necessarily true. They also quote so many Hadith now and again as “evidence” to what they say, but I am in no position to tell if the Hadith they are quoting is truly “Sahih” or not. They also claim to use the method that the Rasu’l (pbuh) used in establishing and teaching Islam to the people.

Now, they assume that I am a already member of the Hizb. And they say they will contact me in order to start the “obligatory” culturing sessions. I am reluctant to answer my phone now because I do not want to do anything that would be forbidden in Islam -
i.e. making something “fardh” when it is indeed not, which would be an invention in religion. They also claim that only their group should be joined and that all others, i.e. Jihad groups are in error as they should be working for the Khilafah (forgive me if I am using this word wrong).

I ask you to please advise me if what they say is true based on your (I find very excellent) knowledge of the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Please try and reply soon as this is a matter of some urgency - but of course, only if you have time brother.

I do not mind if you post this on your site but please do not include my name if you do.

May Allah reward you and your team for your efforts in the clarification and defense of Islam.

Regards and Jazaak Allah *

Reply

The following points may help you take your decision. Obviously, in case any point requires any further elaboration, feel absolutely free in writing back to me.

1.The first thing that should be remembered is that a group may hold the creation/establishment or ‘re-establishment’ of an Islamic state or “Khilafah” (as some insist upon using) as its basic objective or purpose and an individual may agree with such a group, as well. Nevertheless, the important thing is that the establishment/re-establishment of an Islamic state is neither the basic objective of Islamic teachings nor is it based on Islamic teachings. In other words, there is no clear directive of the Qur’an or one ascribed he Prophet (pbuh), in which it is said that the creation/establishment/re-establishment of an Islamic state is obligatory upon Muslims or a requirement of Islam. It is the responsibility of those who consider the
creation/establishment/re-establishment of an Islamic state to be obligatory upon all Muslims to provide clear directive from
the Qur’an and the Sunnah to the stated effect.

2.As far as the directive of “promoting good” and “forbidding evil” is concerned, once again, compliance with this directive does not necessitate joining or forming a group for this purpose (though it would not be prohibited to so). An individual is required to comply with this directive in his individual capacity; an informal collectivity, like a group of Muslims may comply with this directive (informally) in their informal collective capacity; while, a formal collectivity of Muslims, like an Islamic state, is required to comply with this directive (formally) in its formal collective capacity. Thus, the directive of “Promoting Good” and “Forbidding Evil”, per se, does not necessitate joining or establishing a group for the stated purpose.

3.Whoever claims that it is ‘Fardh’ (i.e. obligatory) for a Muslim to join any given group, has either to provide his basis of holding such an activity as “Fardh” from the clear directives of the Qur’an and the Sunnah or to openly declare that he is a prophet of God. For no one, besides a prophet of God, has the right to declare anything to be ‘Fardh’ or ‘Haraam’ in God’s religion.

4.The above also holds true for the ‘Culturing Sessions’.

As should be clear from the above points, according to my present knowledge of the directives of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, I do not agree with the idea that you have represented in your letter. I would, nevertheless, be completely willing and open to learning any new aspects of Islam, which may have remained hidden from me.

Regards,

The Learner

They shoot partypoopers, don’t they?

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Cooldude, tell me of your experiences with these ppl...

My Islamic Society was on the verge of being banned by the uni due to HT activity...

Their actions and statements just do not make sense... Strictly speaking, some members here have lied in the past frequently when it is convenient for them to do so...

I just cannot understand their mentality, although I have tried many times...

How about yourself?

They shoot partypoopers, don't they?

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Thanks for sharing that - I think they are banned from all UK Universities.

My experience from them has been good, i.e. the Brothers there have good intentions, but what they are being taught is a very biased view of Islam.

They try and convince me that creating a Khilafah state is the only way to go to solve the problems of the muslims. the 'Islamic System' as it is called.

It is the same as thinking that the only thing a muslim should do is fight (Jihad). Islam is much more than that and should be taken as a whole.

From my understanding, Islam survived 1400 years without 'One Khilafah state'. There were many invidual states, with different rulers - all implementing shariah.

Whilst it is very important for us to live under Allah's law for mankind (shariah), it is also obligatory on us to pray, fast, give zakat, fight for islam, be good to out parents, provide for our families etc etc.

These brothers don't talk about anything apart from the khilafah.

This really saddens me as there is a lot of energy that is being wasted.

Why not give da'wa to muslims first?
Why not teach the importance of Quran first?
Why not learn to Fear and Respect Allah first?
Why not try to limit the oppression against the muslims first?

Clearly, less talk, more action is the issue here.

May Allah guide us to the correct path, Ameen

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Thats the problem you see... they think they are doing dawah to muslims...

But dawah by definition is inviting non-muslims to Islam... So already they manage to hang themselves well and proper... If they want to do dawah then they should go out into the world and invite non-muslims...

But from what I've seen is that they trash somebody else's beliefs in order to propagate their biased views on Islam... which suggests simply that there is a lack of basic decency in the HT camp.

And helping other muslims who are in crisis around the world is also another hot topic for them... except that they do not put their money where their mouth is. If they happen to be so concerned about it, then they should be there helping them. Again, they have their excuses. Whether they are good excuses or not is a different issue.

They shoot partypoopers, don't they?

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Asslamu Alikum, my dear brothers and sisters,

Let me try to give answer to the questions that my brother CoolDude has posted in light of the “Purpose of our Creation”. Please read it full. Also, please refer to my post in Religion under heading of “Why did Allah (SWT) created Mankind”

Allah (SWT) says in Quran: Sura Az-Zariyat verse 56

“WA MA KHALAQ TUL JINN’A WAL INS’A ILLAH LA YA’BUDOON.”
I (ALLAH) have created the Jinn and Humankind only for my worship.

So the only purpose of our creation is to worship Allah (SWT), lets clarify the word “WORSHIP”. Worship comes from an English word meaning “Honor”, the Arabic word used in Quran comes from the word “IBAADAT” which is derived from the word “AB’D”. The word Ab’d mean “Slave”. Example: “Abd al Allah” the name of Prophet’s (PBUH) father, meaning “Slave of Allah” So the entire humanity is the slave of Allah.

Let us now try to understand the relationship between a slave and his master, obviously the slave (humans) does not have any say so in front of his master (Allah). A slave has to confirm to his master’s will. Now how does a slave confirm to his master’s will, very simple by “SUBMITTING TO THE WILL OF ALLAH”. Which is the meaning of the word “ISLAM”.

This establishes that following Islam {Quran + Sunnah [Hadeeth and Tradition of Holy Prophet (PBUH)]} is doing IBAADAT of Allah (SWT), meaning that we (slaves) have chosen to confirm to our master’s (Allah) will by “SUBMITTING TO THE WILL OF ALLAH”.

Now lets answer one question. Is Islam only a Religion or is it a complete and universal code of life prescribed as a mode of IBAADAT by our master Allah (SWT). Obviously, we all know that Islam is more then just a religion it not only teaches spiritual but as well as practical aspects of the life. Thus, Islam is a complete and universal code of life and it includes all aspects of life.

Giving Da’wa, teach the importance of Quran, learn to fear and respect Allah (SWT), try to limit the oppression against the Muslims, talk about Taqwa , prayer and our beloved Prophet (PBUH) are all different aspects of Islam.

BUT

Islam also teaches us as how we (Muslims) should conduct our affairs, in matters of Defense (Jihad), Economic (Riba Free) and POLITICAL spheres etc. etc. As Allah (SWT) says in Quran:

3:103 " And hold fast, All TOGETHER, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be NOT DIVIDED AMONG YOURSELVES; … "
3:105 "Be NOT like those WHO ARE DIVIDED AMONGST THEMSELVES and fall into disputations … "
23:52: “And verily this Ummah of yours IS A SINGLE UMMAH and I am your Lord and Cherisher: therefore Fear Me (and no other)”

Now this “SINGLE UMMAH” means that the affairs of this Ummah should be carried out as per the instruction of our master Allah (SWT) , where Muslims would serve the purpose of creation, where the political system is based on Khalifa, the defence is conducted on the basis of Jihad and therefore Islam is the rule of the land in every aspect of life, be it the rights of Allah(SWT) (HUQOOQ-AL-ALLAH)or the rights of fellow human beings (HUQOOQ-AL-IBAD).

So, my dear brothers and sisters Khalifa State is only one of many aspects of Islam that we should strive to fulfill and please our master Allah (SWT). Islam does not end at establishing a Khalifa State. Surly learning Islam is like diving into the ocean of an infinite knowledge. It is our collective responsibility to fulfill our master Allah’s (SWT) will in this respect as well along with other aspects of Islam, because fulfilling our master’s will is IBAADAT. Thinking and striving to fulfill this aspect of Islam is also IBAADAT. Why do we want to neglect this aspect of Islam. Now what should be the structure of the future Khalifa State? That responsibility lies on the shoulders of our learned scholar’s who specializes in this, surely no single person can claim to be the authority on every aspect of Islam (Holy Prophet (PBUH) being exceptional). So, objectively it is the responsibilities of the Economic scholars to solve the economic problem facing this Ummah, like wise it is the responsibility of the Political scholars to advise our current leaders that what steps should be taken at this point in time in order to move towards the goal of a unified Ummah with Khalifa (a term as well a concept) as its leader in future. Surely coming of Khilafah is foretold by our beloved Prophet (PBUH) in the following Hadeeth, so why should’nt we work on this very important but not the only aspect of Islam.

Hadeeth Regarding Future of Khilafah
Saheeh: Related by Ahmad (4/273), from an Nu’maan ibn Basheer(RA).
Prophethood will remain amongst you for as long as Allah wishes it to, then Allah will raise it up when He wishes to raise it up. Then there will be Khilafah upon the manner of Prophethood and it will remain amongst you for as long as Allah wishes it to, then Allah will raise it up when He wishes to raise it up.
Then there will be harsh kingship which will remain amongst you for as long as Allaah wishes it to, then Allaah will raise it up when He wishes to raise it up. Then there will be tyrannical kingship and it will remain amongst you for as long as Allaah wishes it to, then Allaah will raise it up when He wishes to raise it up. Then there will be Khilafah upon the manner of Prophethood. Then he was silent.

So my dear brothers and sisters we do not have to imagine the Khilafah in conventional terms, only Allah (SWT) knows the framework and structure of our future Khilaafh. Allah (SWT) do not record a “GUNNAH” unless we commit a forbidden deed, but he puts a “SWAAB” on our record even if we think about a good deed, not only that He (SWT) multiplies it. Therefore thinking and striving to establish Khilafa is the will of our master Allah (SWT) and fulfilling his objectives is IBAADAT, and we will be rewarded for it.

JazakAllah Khair

Oh Allah (SWT) please, forgive this humble servant of yours for if this servant has made any mistakes in the above text.

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CoolDude brother did you find the answer to your questions in my last post.

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Another cut and paste job.

You didn't answer my questions.

What can I do today or tommorow to help the muslims?

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Brother, if you have intentions of helping the muslims, then give da'wah first

Talk about Allah, Talk about the virtues of Quran, Talk about being a good muslim.

Why do you just talk about khilafah?

Jazakallah

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Brother CoolDude the above reply is not a cut and paste job, it is my own words, please read it in full, it is very spicific to your questions. I wrote it in reply to your questions earlier posted. Read your post first and then read my reply.

Your questions about give da'wah first, Talk about Allah, Talk about the virtues of Quran, Talk about being a good muslim are all in my reply. Please read it in full.

[This message has been edited by Musalman (edited November 09, 2000).]

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Originally posted by CoolDude:
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What can I do today or tommorow to help the muslims?**
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Any act starts from home, then external family, then neighborhood, then city, then state, then country.

I empathize with the suffering of the Muslims away from where I live but my actions will carry the most effect in the neighborhood/city where I live. The perception of the local population, based on experiencing my actions as a Muslim, will help in begining to change the non-muslim attitudes, perceptions and behaviors towards Muslims.

Helping Muslims, far away, is a must for us but local participation must also be performed.

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jannu, you reminded me of something Imam Hassan Al Banna said once. He said, "When the knowledge of Allah touches the heart of a human being, it would be transformed from one state to another. When the heart is transformed, the individual would be transformed. When the individual would be transformed, the family would be transformed. When the family is transformed, the community would be transformed. Indeed, the community is just a collection of families and individuals."

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Originally posted by Girl from Quraysh:
jannu, you reminded me of something Imam Hassan Al Banna said once. He said, *"When the knowledge of Allah touches the heart of a human being, it would be transformed from one state to another. When the heart is transformed, the individual would be transformed. When the individual would be transformed, the family would be transformed. When the family is transformed, the community would be transformed. Indeed, the community is just a collection of families and individuals."*
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Everyone, please read the above carefully. Wouldn't it be awsome if people understood this properly (including myself)?