End Game - part 8

 

Adding Context

The signs of the hour or end times is a lengthy discussion. The matter of ad-dajjal is but one of the ten major signs of the end of this world. However, it is important to the decree that there is much plotting and planning, by his minions, for his arrival. There are some questions that may not have been covered here and mostly, because this is but a few pages of information. There are books available on the matter.

The current conflict between Iran and Israel is necessary, especially from the Zionist viewpoint. Israel has been goading Iran from October 7^th 2023. Initially, I thought a “spark” from one of the misguided or intercepted missiles will be accidental if it landed in Arab lands. Perhaps, it may be intentional. The world is starting to tremble at the idea of an expanded war, but already America is preparing its allies for this expanded conflict. The hadith says that there will be a time when the Arabs will be few.

Allah's Messenger ﷺ said: The people would run away from the Dajjal seeking shelter in the mountains. She said: Where would be the Arabs then in that day? He said: They would be small in number. [Muslim]

Are they small in number now? Or will they literally be wiped out. This expanded war will have a devastating impact on the Arabs. Amongst other things, are they thinking about this hadith as a reason not to assist the Palestinians right now? Of course, peace is the better path, but there are people suffering already. The timeframe seems short. But it is mere speculation. The preparation for the antichrist is real, but we place our trust in Allah, because he knows best. The reality is that the world is on downward spiral. War is inevitable because the warmongers have been working non-stop. Their deception is clear for those who dare to see. They profess peace but feed the war machine no end. Now it is the turn for another gulf war. A war where the world will end up engulfed in flames.

The picture looks scarier by the day. For the layman, he must be informed. Iran will not overpower Israel. Their support structure will not allow it to happen. We have seen Iraq decimated under the false pretense that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction (WMD). A similar story line is in the making. The question is whether the Arabs will be caught in this crossfire. And if they had to choose sides, then which one? But should they choose sides?

 

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End Game - Part 7

More Mischief

Chapter 18 of Quran, i.e. Surah Al-Kahf is so important in the end times. Muslims are reading it as a protection against dajjal. There is another story in it regarding two tribes who were mischievous in a certain place. A pious and resourceful man was traveling when people approached him to protect them from the Gog and Magog. He did that and they were placed somewhere where they could not escape till about the time of dajjal.

 The lengthy hadith from part 5 and 6 continues: “Then Gog and Magog will emerge and they will, as Allah describes, "swoop down from every mound."[21:96] The first of them will pass by lake Tiberias and drink from it, then the last of them will pass by it and will say: "There was water here once." The Prophet of Allah, 'Eesa and his companions will be besieged there until the head of an ox would be dearer to any one of them than one hundred Dinar are to any one of you today. Then, the Prophet of Allah, 'Eesa and his companions will supplicate Allah. Then Allah will send a worm in their necks and the next morning they will all die as one. The Prophet of Allah 'Eesa and his companions will come down and they will not find even the space of a hand span that is free of their stink, stench and blood. They will pray to Allah, and He will send birds with necks like the necks of Bactrian camels, which will pick them up and throw them wherever Allah wills. Then Allah will send rain which will not leave any house of clay or hair, and it will wash the earth until it leaves it like a mirror (or a smooth rock)….”

This is the chronology, and this is what the scholars agree on. The hadith is clear. Whoever believes that Gog and Magog have already been released from their captivity speaks without proof and places their intellect above the words of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This though is now the end of real trouble. Eesa-bin-Maryam (Upon whom be peace) will explain to the people the truth concerning himself as being a mere mortal, a Prophet and he will reject the crucifixion. Those who still alive at that time would have withstood a tremendous amount of hardship. They will accept the explanation from Eesa-bin-Maryam and be Muslim. The world will end soon after. There is still a little bit of detail on that, but for now we focus on dajjal. We ask the question: Is the world ready for dajjal, not in an expectant way except for his minions, but have these minions complete their task already?

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End Game - Part 6

 

The Messiah

Allah created this world and everything that is in it. He is all-knowing, knowing the past, the present and the future. He also knows what would have happened if it had to happen, but did not happen. An example to this point to clear your confusion: Assuming your alarm woke you – you have a choice: get up immediately or snooze the alarm. You decide to get up. Allah knew you would do that. He also knows what would have happened had you snoozed the alarm. But remember, the snoozing of the alarm did not happen. Allah, the All-knowing, knows exactly what Dajjal is up to and He, Allah, has already designated Eesa-ibn-Maryam (upon whom be peace) to kill dajjal.

There is no chance of failure because Allah has power over all things. Nothing happens except that He is aware of it, and He, in His infinite wisdom, allows it . When He decrees something, then it will happen. There is no need to speculate on that actual event. So, the hadith (from part 5) continues:

“ .. While they are like that, Allah will send 'Eesa bin Maryam, who will come down at the white minaret in the east of Damascus, wearing two Mahrud [garment dyed with Wars and then Saffron], resting his hands on the wings of two angels. When he lowers his head, beads of perspiration will fall from it. Every disbeliever who smells the fragrance of his breath will die, and his breath will reach as far as his eye can see. Then he will set out and catch up with him (the Dajjal) at the gate of Ludd, and will kill him. Then the Prophet of Allah 'Eesa will come to some people whom Allah has protected, and he will wipe their faces and tell them of their status in Paradise. While they are like that, Allah will reveal to him: "O 'Eesa, I have brought forth some of My slaves whom no one will be able to kill, so take My slaves to Tur in safety."

 The gate of Ludd? Ludd is a place close to Jerusalem. It may be that Dajjal will set off on his escapades from Jerusalem and then seek to return there when he sees Eesa-bin- Maryam (upon whom be peace). There is more to be said of Eesa-bin- Maryam (upon whom be peace), but it is better we leave it for another time. Suffice to say, the time for the mischief makers is then coming to an end. But not quite yet

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End Game - part 5

 

How long will dajjal’s tyranny last

Time flies. It certainly feels like it. In truth your stay on earth is very short. Dajjal will not be here for very long. Yet his stay will feel like an eternity with all the havoc that he will wreak. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed miracles, by the permission of Allah, but it is not the biggest talking points in Islam and amongst Muslims. We, alhamdulillah, are moved by the message rather than just the miracles. But Dajjal will come with pomp and splendour, performing miracles and magic, and people will be taken in by this. This is what make people tick. Who will then trade the message (call to worship Allah alone) for the illusions presented by dajjal?

 The detail of his stay on earth

Below is part of as lengthy authentic hadith in Sunan Ibn Majah: “ ….He will emerge from Khallah, between Sham and Iraq, and will wreak havoc right and left. O slaves of Allah, remain steadfast.' We said: 'O Messenger of Allah, how long will he stay on earth?' He said: 'Forty days, one day like a year, one day like a month, one day like a week, and the rest of his days like your days.' We said: 'O Messenger of Allah, on that day which is like a year, will the prayers of one day suffice us?' He said: 'Make an estimate of time (and then observe prayer).' We said: 'How fast will he move through the earth?' He said: 'Like a rain cloud driving by the wind.' He said: 'He will come to some people and call them, and they will respond and believe in him. Then he will command the sky to rain and it will rain, and he will command the earth to produce vegetation and it will do so, and their flocks will come back in the evening with their humps taller, their udders fuller and their flanks fatter than they have ever been. Then he will come to some (other) people and call them, and they will reject him, so he will turn away from them and they will suffer drought and be left with nothing. Then he will pass through the wasteland and will say: "Bring forth your treasures," then go away, and its treasures will follow him like a swarm of bees.  …”

No doubt, he will come with trickery and deception, and it will be accepted as miracles. The gullible will be duped easily. But it will not stop at those types of people. Therefore, it is best to stay as far as possible away from him, with Madinah and Makkah being the ideal places in which to be. He will move fast, and he will traverse the earth in little time. How will be get rid of Dajjal?

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End Game - Part 4

 

Dajjal’s trip to the Holy Lands

Hajj and Umrah are blessings from Allah. It gives us the opportunity to enter the Holy Lands and take from its huge blessings. Hajj and umrah take place in Makkah, but it is the norm to travel to Madinah as part of the journey to or from hajj and umrah. These places are sacred, so will Dajjal enter these places?

 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “The False Messiah will come and he will be forbidden from entering the boundary of Medina. He will descend upon some of the salty barren areas around Medina. On that day, a man among the best of the people will say come out and say: I testify that you are the same impostor whom the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, told us about. The False Messiah will say: Do you all think if I killed you and brought you back to life, would you have any doubt in the matter? The man will say no. Then, he will kill the man and bring him back to life and the man will say when he is alive again: By Allah, I have never seen so clearly as I do today! The False Messiah will intend to kill him, for he has no authority over him.”  [Sahih Al-Bukhari]

Abu Bakra narrated: The Prophet ﷺ said, "The terror caused by Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal will not enter Medina and at that time Medina will have seven gates and there will be two angels at each gate guarding them." [Sahih al-Bukhari]

 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Ad-Dajjal will come and encamp at a place close to Medina and then Medina will shake thrice whereupon every Kafir (disbeliever) and hypocrite will go out (of Medina) towards him." [Sahih Al-Bukhari]

 Dajjal will not be alone but will have a huge group of supporters. They will all make their way to Jerusalem. The question is “will Dajjal enter Jerusalem?”.

Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger ﷺ said: The Dajjal would be followed by seventy thousand Jews of Isfahan wearing Persian shawls. [Muslim]

 What about the Arabs at that time?

Umm Sharik reported: I heard Allah's Messenger ﷺ as saying: The people would run away from the Dajjal seeking shelter in the mountains. She said: Where would be the Arabs then in that day? He said: They would be small in number. [Muslim]

 Women going out to Dajjal

Imam Ahmad reports an authentic hadith in his Musnad: Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “The False Messiah will come upon this marsh of Marriqanat (near Medina). Most of those who go out to him will be women, until a man goes back to his wife, his mother, his daughter, his sister, and his aunt to shackle them tightly, fearing they would go out to him.”

 Banu Tameem

Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says, “I have loved the Banu Tamim since I heard Rasulullah ﷺ say three things about them. I heard him say, ‘They will be the strongest against Dajjal.’ When their zakah came, Rasulullah ﷺ said, ‘This is the zakah of our people.’ and ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) had a prisoner of war from their tribe and Nabi ﷺ told her, ‘Set her free for she is one of the descendants of Isma’il.'” [Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]

 It may be good idea to make hijra to the Holy lands. However, the warning is clear that those who have hypocrisy or disbelief in their hearts, will be expelled. In any case, there may yet be more to understand.

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End Game - Part 3

 

 The appearance of Dajjaal and the Ten horsemen

The appearance of dajjal is inevitable. The appearance of dajjal, the false messiah, will coincide with the reappearance of Eesa, the son of Mary (aka Yeshu, Jesus) – on whom be peace. The Jews plotted to kill Eesa (upon whom be peace). They killed him not, nor crucified him. 

The appearance of Dajjal and the Ten horsemen

In a lengthy hadith reported in Sahih Muslim, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ describe the events at that time. The following is part of the hadith:

“ …And they would fight such a fight the like of which would not be seen, so much so that even if a bird were to pass their flanks, it would fall down dead before reaching the end of them. (There would be such a large scale massacre) that when counting would be done, (only) one out of a hundred men related to one another would be found alive. So what can be the joy at the spoils of such war and what inheritance would be divided ! They would be in this very state that they would hear of a calamity more horrible than this. And a cry would reach them: The Dajjal has taken your place among your off- spring. They will, therefore, throw away what would be in their hands and go forward sending ten horsemen, as a scouting party. Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: I know their names and the names of their forefathers and the colour of their horses. They will be best horsemen on the surface of the earth on that day or amongst the best horsemen on the surface of the earth on that day. [Sahih Muslim]

The immediate question is whether we are heading into the period as we speak. Already there is huge devastation, genocide. But this will likely escalate into something much bigger and increase the number of fatalities. Perhaps, the glimmer of hope, if one can call it that, is that these battles will be between real combatants and not include the women, children and the elderly. Nevertheless, this group, and specifically women and children, will be the target of ad-dajjal.

 

His features

Blind in one eye.  In a hadith reported by Hudhaifah: "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'The Dajjal (False Messiah) is blind in his left eye and has abundant hair. With him will be a Paradise and a Hell, but his Hell is Paradise and his Paradise is Hell.'" - Sunan ibn Majah [Grading - Sahih]

 

'Abdullah bin 'Umar RA said: One day the Messenger of Allah ﷺ mentioned Al-Masih Dajjal (the Antichrist) in the presence of the people and said, "Verily, Allah is not one-eyed but Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal is blind in the right eye which looks like a swollen grape." [Sahih Al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]

 

Anas narrated: The Prophet ﷺ said, "Allah did not send any prophet but that he warned his nation of the one-eyed liar (Ad-Dajjal). He is one-eyed while your Lord is not one-eyed, The word 'Kafir' (unbeliever) is written between his two eyes." [Sahih Al-Bukhari]

It is interesting how the like of characters like Shrek are found to be adorable. Remember Pokemon and all these weird demon creatures that you played with and you let your kids watch on television, etc. Dajjal will not be something or someone with attractive features, yet people will flock towards him. Their deception is already running through your veins. It is real. No one is spared except that you follow the guidance of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to the tee. Then, by the Mercy and permission of Allah, you will safe.

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End Game - Part 2

 

Ad-Dajjal – The Antichrist

Iblees is the one who refused to bow down to Adam (upon whom be peace) and is the eternally cursed. We commonly refer to him as shaytaan but he has hordes of helpers (shayateen). Iblees is from the Jinn but shayateen is not limited to jinn as certainly humans can fall under this category as well. Ad-dajjaal is a human and he will be specifically sent at the end of time while Iblees existed and was active from even before the time of Adam (upon whom be peace).

 

In a hasan hadith reported in Musnad Ahmad: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Verily, preceding the False Messiah will be years of deception, in which the truthful are belied, the liars are believed, the trustworthy are discredited, the treacherous are trusted, and the disgraceful speak.” It was said, “Who are the disgraceful?” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Little wicked men who speak about the affairs of common people.”

 

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "The flourishing of Jerusalem will mark the desertion of Yathrib (Madinah). The desertion of Yathrib will mark the start of al-malhamah (the great war that will start between Ar-Rum and the Muslim forces before Muslims conquer Constantinople for the second time). The start of al-malhamah will mark the conquering of Constantinople. The conquering of Constantinople will mark the appearance of Dajjal." - Sahih Al-Jami' as-Saghir

This hadith gives the time for the appearance of Dajjal – the antichrist. The significant event to give rise to other events and situations and eventually to the appearance of ad-Dajjal, is the malhama. While Christians may refer to this war as Armageddon, there are differences between the Muslim view and the Christian view. Suffice to understand, at this point, when dajjal will appear.

The period of dajjal will be the most difficult period in the history of mankind.

 Protection against Dajjal

The period of Dajjal will be a difficult and, indeed, defining period for those who live at that time. He will mislead many and already the signs are clear of the current deception confounding people. Many have gone astray and many more will. However, consider the scenario that those who survive this period, will then live through a period of peace. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us ways to protect against dajjal.

Daily prayer - The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Seek refuge with Allah from the torment of the Fire and the torment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of Al-Masihid-Dajjal." - Sunan An-Nasa'i [Grade: Sahih]

It is recommended to recite this is the last tashahhud (in the last sitting position in prayer) before the tasleem (the end) of prayer

 Surah Al-Kahf

In many narrations of hadith, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to read and memorise Surah Kahf (the 18^th chapter of Quran). He advised to learn specifically either the first ten verses or the last ten verses. Surah Kahf is to be recited every Friday.

 Having watched all these sci-fi horror movies, or the fairy tales with dragons and demons, you may not quite absorb the severity of the situation. However, the concern should always be “in which state am I going to die and meet my Creator?”. This period in which we live is already a time of mass deception and that will only get worse with his appearance. People will lose their eemaan (faith) and die in that condition. You may have studied for examinations and immerse yourself in it to understand the material and get a good pass mark. This is the time, if you have not already immersed yourself in your worship of Allah so that He say love you which will be the best protection against dajjal. In gaining Allah’s love, you have to follow Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and of his teachings is that of seeking protection against dajjal.

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End Game - Part 1

 

 Stranglehold

Ignorance is often considered the best way to stay out of trouble or to plead innocence. Yet ignorance is just a means to avoid the truth. People gossip and readily take on that responsibility as if that is a minor sin. That already proves their ignorance about the laws of Allah, the ignorance of what it takes to do good. Of course, humans falter, but being ignorant will result in you not repenting. However much you think you remain ignorant, satan will abuse even that situation and cause you to slip further into sin. Whether it is the end of the world or your death, it will happen and it will happen soon. You have to prepare for both because, death will come, and the Day of reckoning will come.

The first sin committed by mankind resulted from the whisper of satan. Thus, know well that satan is ever whispering, be it the human satan or the one from jinn-kind. Mainstream media show images and whisper commentary, and it fills your mind while you are not sure whether or not to use a filter. And then it is what quality of filter do you have. Be educated on what the best of guides and teachers brought to us. That teacher, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ brought revelation from Allah. He taught us about a time like this. He also said that the best of places are the masajid and the worst of places are the markets.

“The most beloved of places to Allah are the mosques, and the most hated of places to Allah are the markets.”  - Sahih Muslim

Is this because Allah is remembered much in the places of worship and not so in the markets? What is your focus in the market? Consider your own position.

The Jews are preparing for the antichrist. How much do you know about the antichrist? Have you been dumbed down by the movie industry to imagine just another sci-fi horror movie? How much has that helped you and how much will it help you going forward. Ignorance is the void that satan will fill for you unless you make a concerted effort to learn and gain knowledge on the correctness of worship in its complete form. You should equip yourself with beneficial knowledge, starting, as Allah starts Quran, with the knowledge about Allah. There are many capable teachers. Your sincerity will guide you to the truth.

In this age of mass deception, a good starting point is to understand what the antichrist is about and then work back, from his prophesised time of appearance to now. How long will it be before his appearance? As for what is happening globally and more specifically in the Middle East, the arrogance of the Zionists is growing by the day. To this end, it is appropriate to raise again the issue of ad-Dajjal and share some information on him (in the next post). Always seek the Protection of Allah against the trial of dajjal for it will be a heavy test. And remember, when that time comes, it will not be a movie. Therefore, you must already be alert,

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March to the Holy Land - Part 8

 

 Arrogance is the mistake

Knowledge is taken away from the ummah by the passing of the scholars. The masses have been further dumbed down by their education and their inclination to the tools of satan. The debate here will not be about technology itself but by its application. Added to this is the weakness of belief of Muslims. It is all interrelated. Thus, it is for you to understand that this conflict between Iran and Israel has little, if any impact on Muslims, as a whole, and Islam. Except, of course, as mentioned, if a spark from a downed missile lands in Muslims lands. Therein lies the danger for everybody.

It may be that it should not be seen as a danger for Muslims, but as a blessing. Your faith will speak much to it. Regime change in Iran, or not, has little immediate meaning for us. The greater plan of the Zionists is set to come into play. Many believe the Zionists are arrogant enough to allow the war to spill over to include the entire Middle East. This may be the case, since they are/were preparing for the antichrist, the false messiah. In understanding the ahadith on end times, the signs of the hour, then the malhama happens before then, i.e. the coming of ad-Dajjal. His advent is the start of a most difficult period. Is this, his appearance, the reason for the Zionist arrogance? Time will tell. However, irrespective of the imminent coming of ad-Dajjal or not, their arrogance cannot be disputed.

The need for humanitarian aid into Gaza is of absolute great importance. The march to Rafah to highlight this point is necessary. Obstacles and blockades are placed even in the way of this peaceful protest from people who embarked on it from all over the world. It is naïve to think that this momentum will die down. And if it does not die down, but escalates, then the least of the casualties will be the leaders and rulers of these lands. One, therefore, hopes for a peaceful and humanitarian solution. Anything short of that, will have unnecessary consequences. I am not keen to live at the time of Ad-Dajjal, and perhaps I won’t, but the current situation seems dire. Perhaps, Allah will bring about a solution in the apparent quiet of the night with the prayer of the oppressed being key. You are reminded of your focus.

Israel will not be able to fire all these missiles and drop all these bombs were it not for America and its allies who, for the least part, are the suppliers. Thus, consider that any war will be protracted as long as Iran have not capitulated. There is little reason to rejoice either way. Quds must be liberated. But who will? If ever there is a bomb to be dropped, it is this one: The Shi’a have no interest in Masjid-ul-Aqsa and do not consider it sacred. The march to the Holy lands will happen. The question is whether it will be led by the Mahdi or will Muslims be strong enough to do so before then. Allah knows the timeline best. Our efforts are to strive by planting seeds that will sprout, starting with our families. Educate yourself for His sake. Ready yourself.

 

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March to the Holy Land - Part 7

 

End Goal

The march to the Holy Lands is something that will happen. The convoy and march to Rafah is not the ultimate march. Jerusalem and Aqsa will be liberated as Sayyidina Umar (Allah be pleased with him) and a second time under the leadership of Sultan Salahuddin. However, the distraction currently is the confrontation between Israel and Iran. At this moment in time, the peaceful humanitarian minded march is being impeded in Egypt. There is tension. No one can afford a mistake, least of all the tyrants and their lackeys.

One mistake is a spark from this “conflict” between Israel and Iran landing in between these two countries. Flames will erupt from this spark. The truth of it all is somewhere in the middle. The question for you is “what is your focus?” and is it the right focus. The strikes on Gaza continue unabated claiming multiple lives with each hit. Jordan, that minute little kingdom, which is like a province of Israel, is apparently intercepting the Iranian missiles intended for Israel. Jordan can, of course, protect its airspace. The focus! Is it that Israel banned all worshippers from Aqsa and were prevented from attending the Jumu’ah (Friday congregational prayer)? Will Gaza disappear while a “war” is waged on the grounds or Iran’s nuclear capability? Is the USA and Donald Trump not the main protagonist of discussions and deals with Iran? Yeah, each line has a different emphasis as if it is to confuse you.

 

The task at hand is huge and tough. Focus is required. The end goal understood. Reflect on your contribution. And if you understand the end goal and what the focus ought to be, perhaps you will be firm in your contribution. A simple example is that a small sacrifice is to boycott a famous beverage. Of course, it may not be possible to boycott everything, but surely you can do luxuries. Some have spent money traveling to Egypt to march towards Rafah. That is a sacrifice. How do you not know about it? Is the sad reality that you have not partaken in a chat group or some other type of grouping where real issues are discussed? At least important issues can be highlighted. It appears that there is a serious amount of work to be done to educate people. However, to educate people, there should also be the willingness to be educated. Aqsa has been closed. Is Aqsa under threat during the Israel-Iran conflict? 

The real end goal is to meet Allah with a contented heart. On the way to do that, it must be to implement Allah’s laws – to invite to good and to prevent evil. You must stand for justice and oppose oppression. Ask the right questions from the right people, understand the end goal and play a meaningful role in achieving this. It is good versus evil. On which side are you? Can you be focused and not be distracted by side-shows. 

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March to the Holy Land - Part 6

 

1.  Iran Nuclear

The latest strike on Iran by the Zionist state is an interesting development. Context is key but deception is overwhelming. The sparring before has had a follow up. When and how will Iran respond. While we touched on the developments and creation of the Arab states over the last century, a neighbouring nation needs some examination too. They are not Arab. These Persians, at some point, reverted to Islam until a couple of centuries ago when they became Shi’a (except for a few).

 

Who are the Shi’a? This is a brief introduction to them. It started as a political grouping favouring ‘Ali bin Abee Taalib (Allah be pleased with him) and the Ahlul Bayt as the rightful successors and claimants to the Caliphate upon the demise of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It evolved over time to be rather distinct from what is commonly known as Sunni Islam. Of the Shi’a beliefs are that many of the companions apostatised after Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. These companions, starting with Abu Bakr and Umar and including Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ wives, and essentially Ayeshah (Allah be pleased with them) are to be cursed. They reject the hadith of the Ahlus Sunnah and have their own hadith. Hadith is a subject that have strict rules. If then they reject the majority of the companions, then from where do they get their hadith? There are twelve imams who are from Ahlul Bayt. There are different sects within Shiasm with the twelvers (those following the 12 Imams) being the dominant group. Another interesting point is that do not consider Masjid-ul-Aqsa as having any importance in Islam.

 

Then why are they at odds with the Zionist state? Why are they supporting the Palestinians? This brings us to an authentic hadith in Sahih Muslim where Prophet Muhammad said: “The Dajjal would be followed by seventy thousand Jews of Isfahan wearing Persian shawls.” Early reports following the recent attack on Iran was that there was much help from inside Iran. Is this latest attack a false flag or is it an attempt to draw the whole region into this conflict? From October 7^th 2023, attempts have been made to draw Iran into this conflict. Has Iran rightly resisted the temptation or is the agenda a little bit more complex? Until Iran shows clear intent in causing real damage to Israel, their role will be considered as being complicit to the Zionist actions. However, it is a major concern if this does translate into a major regional war but it will mean the end of Israel. Are the Zionists that arrogant that they will risk annihilation? Let’s park that question for a moment.

The march to Palestine is happening. This is not to be taken lightly. Will they stop it and who is “they”?

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March to the Holy Land - Part 5

Apostates or Sell-outs

Emotion has a role to play in everyday life. Most importantly, your action must always be to please Allah. Therefore, whatever decision and course of action you take, it must be based on the Shari’ah. The previous post gave a glimpse of at what point the Arab world took a turn which looks like a turn into the hands of colonialists. Have they freed themselves from this grip?  Either way, you think it is damning. The labels bandied about are anything but good. However, how much of it is emotion, how much is ignorance and how much is learned and informed?

 Syria and Iraq are two countries that have been beset by war and strife. It is easy to sideline them in the immediate discussion. They are, nevertheless, products of the Sykes-Picot Agreement. The west’s propaganda and disinformation machine has been continuing non-stop, ensuring that the Muslim ummah stay divided. They have divided us geographically, installing rulers aligned to their liking. They have meddled in our religious affairs, radicalising the beard and hijab. Muslims are confused largely due to ignorance and, mostly, have to take the blame themselves. A point that cannot be lost is that Muslims have adopted their system and their way of life which impacted negatively on true Islamic education and, consequently, firm belief. After all, acquiring knowledge is an act of worship which should bring you closer to Allah.

The Palestinian issue and that of Masjid-ul-Aqsa are burning points. All eyes are on the Arab leaders who seem unmoved by the current situation. This is not reason for making anyone apostate. Whatever the ruling is, though, it is beyond us, in our positions. You are not in those lands, and it is a matter that you cannot, therefore, fix except with prayer. The one time that you will make effort to get there is when the Mahdi comes. That now is only in the knowledge of Allah. You may wish to label the rulers with all sorts of names, but it must be understood in relation to history.  It does end with us looking for solutions. How ready are you to march to Palestine?  More than the immediate action that is necessary for those far away from the Holy Lands, is the mindset. Had the tables been turned, and understanding a bit of history, would you truly have made a different decision to the Arab leaders then.

 Be grateful for being Muslim and having eemaan (faith). Is not the role of the Muslim to invite to good and prevent the evil? Then, as a start you must live Islam. Break the shackles of a system bent on subjugating you and diluting your beliefs. With that in mind, your position, in reflecting upon yourself, is similar to the leaders of the Muslim and Arab world, i.e. to need to break free from the grip that others have over you. That grip which is hindering you from doing greater good and removing evil. In no way do I wish to free the Arab leaders from blame. Rather, the reality is that it is beyond our immediate control. Right now, our priority is marching to the Holy Land. Perhaps it is literal, perhaps it is figurative. Those who strive in Allah’s path, know that victory is near.

 

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March to the Holy Land - Part 4

 

Arab Land

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ established the Islamic state in Medinah. After his passing, the baton of leadership was given to Abu Bakr (Allah be pleased with him) as the first Caliph of the Muslims. The caliphate expanded far and wide during the reign of Umar ibn al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with him). He was followed by Uthman and then Ali (Allah be pleased with them). It was after this that the next caliph, Mu’awiyah appointed his son, Yazeed, to succeed him. This gave rise to the Umayyad dynasty. They were eventually ousted and replaced by the Abbasid dynasty. Alongside came the Fatimid dynasty, and, for a short while, the Mamluks. The Ottoman empire was the last to hold the caliphate which was abolished with their demise.

You may have your own view of the Ottoman Empire. The debate is not about the religiosity or the beliefs of the Ottomans. Unless you wish to declare them Non-Muslim, a heavy call, then that argument is different. However, they had the caliphate and that was enough for Muslims. It was the goal of the Western powers and the Czar-led Russia to destroy the Ottoman empire and more importantly, the Caliphate. Their meddling in the affairs of the Ottomans led to Sultan Abdul Hamid II to be deposed. While the Ottomans were already reeling from the constant barrage from these foreign powers, the final blow really was the deposing of Sultan Abdul Hamid. The few years it survived beyond him was largely just the last breathes of the empire. Two things happened then. The Ottomans made the mistake of entering World War I. Having already stirred the flames of rebellion in Arab lands, the Ottomans entering the war gave the British more reason to continue on this path and with greater vigour.

Read into it what you will, but your lineage means nothing by Allah, but rather it is your Allah-consciousness. One of the Arabs who rebelled was Sharif Hussein, a descendant of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Perhaps rebellion is one thing, but to enter into an alliance with the British and then kill your fellow Muslims, is quite another thing. This is how the Arab states effectively became colonies of the West. Sure, they have independence and sovereignty for all to see, but I will leave it to you to make sense of it, if only looking the current Middle Eastern situation. The few blanks to be filled in: The Sykes Picot agreement took precedence over any agreement that Hussein had with the British. Palestine was lost and placed under British rule for the establishment of a Zionist state. The British also had an arrangement with the Al-Saud family. The result, Sharif Hussein ended up in Trans-Jordan (now Jordan) where his son, Abdullah, was given temporary rule by the British. Sharif’s other son, Faizal, eventually became king of Iraq. Weird story that. Abdul-Aziz bin Saud took over the Hejaz and proclaimed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The bottom line is that the hand that fueled the flames that lead to the demise of the Ottoman Empire and the Caliphate, is very much still exerting influence in that region. Now, going back to the Balfour declaration and the Sykes-Picot agreement, where is the Arab agreement? With whom were these agreements and what exactly did/does it contain?

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March to the Holy Land - Part 3

 

Humanitarian Aid

The flotilla was seized. Those aboard were arrested and taken to the occupied lands. Four were deported and the rest remains in prison. These prisoners are from other sovereign countries who should demand their release. After all, they were captured in international waters. Were things to be on a knife’s edge, you would think that someone might suffer a cut, but the knife may appear blunt. It, being a blunt object, can yet cause considerable damage. It may be that this will all disappear into the background without much fuss and bother.

The next issue on the agenda is the supposed impending conflict with Iran. Every effort is being made to take the focus off Gaza. Yet people are dying by bombing and gunfire. Now, as the situation become dire, starvation becomes the cause of death for many. Shall we not be reminded and then remind others too of the words of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when he said: ‘O people! Spread (the greeting of) Salam, feed others, uphold the ties of kinship, and pray during the night when people are sleeping, and you will enter Paradise with Salam.” – Sunan ibn Majah – Sahih. Feed others. Of course, there are people on our doorstep, and they must be fed. Are we not doing this sufficiently that our donations are not reaching the people of Palestine neither? In case you misunderstood, nothing happens except by the permission of Allāh. Sometimes, you look at the situation and you ask whether Allah is rejecting us. The people of Palestine are role models in patience and perseverance. Such are the people of Paradise. Our humanitarian aid is not merely shouting at others, but that we learn a few things. Repentance is the perfect starting point. To repent, you need to acknowledge your faults. Reflect, repent and perhaps through that Allāh will make us part of the solution and not merely onlookers. Learn sabr, learn patience.  Learn Quran and do not, in even an atom’s weight, make fun of it. Learn the sunnah. Understand history.

Allah tells us in Quran 2:214 that we will be tested. How much of a test are we undergoing now. How reliant and dependent are we on Allāh. Shall we not immerse ourselves in being solution oriented such that Allāh will answer us “indeed, the help of Allāh is near”. There is an enemy out there who is setting the scene for Ad-Dajjal, the Antichrist. That will be the most difficult time since the creation of man. Allah knows when this will happen. A hint though, is that this will happen when the world is filled with evil and corruption. Plant that one seed now and turn the tide on corruption and evil so that perhaps the advent of ad-dajjal is delayed. And with all this effort, may Allah at least grant that the humanitarian aid reaches the Palestinians in good order and safely.

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March to the Holy Land - Part 2

 

Flotilla

The dire Palestinian situation has much to analyse. The solution is simple but implementing the solution has many obstacles. Organs of the United Nations and others have declared the situation a genocide. The most important issue right now, is saving lives. Aid in the form of food, water and medicinal supplies are crucial. Not nearly enough is done, and when it is done, the Palestinians get killed at that moment in time too. Along comes the flotilla.

As with all things, there are well-meaning people whose humanitarian hearts are in the right place, i.e. they do not see it as merely a religious war, but as a humanitarian catastrophe. However, there are also opportunity for “controlled opposition” to join the ranks and join the flotilla. Nothing is as it seems because those bent on deception, being well-schooled in deception, infiltrate those doing good. Taking a stand, while it is not popular, is impactful. Of course, it needs to be for good, for justice. And the flotilla is for a good cause. The current refrain is that “if they can do it while being non-Muslim, where are the Muslim rulers?”. That is a fair question. The answer is obvious and while it is obvious, there is a need for further analysis. At the same time there is a march across North Africa to Rafah. How this will pan out, will soon be known. However, the idea is good and this, from its impact, can be more meaningful. Good versus Evil can only have one winner. It is a matter of timing. In April 2024, the idea of a march onto the Holy Land was already raised. Palestine will be free.

The Balfour declaration, in 1917, decided that Palestine must become the homeland for the Jews. More than a century later, the displacement of the original people, the Palestinians, continues unabated. It is the land of the Palestinians, and it always has been. No doubt, they have every right to resist. However, the latest attempts to annihilate them have likely been more brutal than every before, In fact, even military experts cannot believe that they are able to resist after the large-scale bombs being dropped on them. What will be the outcome? Good will overpower evil. The question is “when?”. We will need to unpack this too. For now, know that there are both Muslim and Christian Palestinians. The solution must include all victims. There may be victims among Jews too. Before the Balfour declaration, Palestine was a land where Muslims, Christians and Jews live peacefully, side-by-side. Then Palestine was under Muslim rule.

We welcome the flotilla and those who strive for a good cause. We never over praise, nor get carried away by euphoria and influencers (in their many guises). Calm down, there is yet a job to be done. No, this keyboard warrior was not near the flotilla or the North African march. Each has a role to play. The question rebounds and it is about your role. You are looking at the Arab nations and their state of inertia. The one action you do is lifting a pointing finger at them. Their condition did not start now. A most heartfelt advice from our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is: “Even if the Resurrection were established upon one of you while he has in his hand a sapling, let him plant it.” Musnad Aḥmad 12902

  You ought to strive to the end, for Allah’s sake. So, even when things look like it is over and there is nothing you can do, plant that seed in your hand. In our situation, invite others to good and keep looking for solutions in which you can play a role. The least of it is prayer and an excellent time for prayer is in the middle of the night.

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