The Help of Allah is near - Part 7

 

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned that the thing he fears for his ummah is that the riches of the world will open to them, they will compete for it and it will destroy them.

Amr ibn Awf reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By Allah, it is not poverty that I fear for you, but rather I fear you will be given the wealth of the world, just as it was given to those before you. You will compete for it just as they competed for it, and it will ruin you just as it ruined them.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim]

Is it not true that many Muslim nations, blessed with wealth, still struggle to uplift their people? Is it not true that Muslims, in general, have inclined to the comforts of this world, showing greater inclination to competing than to uplift?

It is easy to point fingers at wealthy Arab nations and ask, ‘Why are our brothers and sisters in Gaza still starving when feeding the hungry is among the best of deeds?’ Yet, we must also look inward. What about our own communities? Have we truly done enough to lift the burdens around us? In Cape Town, as an example, crime is high. Perhaps, the gang wars are rather dangerous. But how is it that we do not do enough crime prevention in our communities in general? How is it that businesses do not forge a plan to protect themselves and their customers? What if Muslim business leaders in Cape Town united for safety initiatives? Wouldn’t that be a small reflection of the unity we call for regarding Palestine? Have we forgotten the reason and purpose of creation? Is it merely to traverse the earth and accumulate wealth that is temporary anyway?

The reason for alluding to this local problem while the focus is still Palestine and Aqsa, is that there is a pattern in the behaviour of the Muslims. We have become weak or maybe careless. How much of our principles have we forsaken so that we may earn that extra dollar or hold onto a position of relative power or status? Just like we let the robber steal from our neighbour in broad daylight, the Zionist warplanes cross over our airspace to bomb a neighbouring country. Our strength has never been in copying foreign ideologies. It has always been in holding firmly to the Qur’an and Sunnah. That’s where our true dignity lies. Qatar was dealt a blow by the Zionist bombing. The Palestinians gained a victory. Yet, the response to being attacked will be telling as to our reliance upon Allah. Will we, the Muslim ummah, be the recipients of Allah’s pleasure or will we be questioned for our apathy?

Muslims have a duty to command with good and to prevent the evil. It is not merely policy but needs action. Had we that strong inclination to be the “khalifah” as Allah described us to the angels, we will act in the ideal manner to bring betterment to society and the world at large.

 The help of Allah is near. Call on Him sincerely!

 

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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?

 

See previous:  https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/06/end-game-part-7.html

 

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.

 

 See next: The Cape Muslim Dialogue: March to the Holy Land - Part 6

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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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Blow the Trumpet - Part 2

 

The enemy has long since infiltrated the religion of Islam and set about causing corruption and conflict. The people of the book have done so to their own religion. The key to checking ourselves is to review and assess our beliefs.

Bearing proper belief and adherence to Quran and Sunnah in mind, we know that correct adherence was ever weakening over the course of time. However, the need for a unified ummah, lead by a caliph, remains important.  The least semblance of caliphate was eradicated just over a century ago while the enemies of Islam were working on this for an extremely long time. Casting our minds back in history, to the time of Sayyidina Umar (Allah be pleased with him), the second caliph, then Islam spread far and wide. Today that same area that he ruled has been broken down into smaller countries, each ruling itself without any accountability to a central leader. Therein lies a major weakness. These countries did not materialise by itself and come into being except that disloyal Muslims sided with the enemy against the Caliph. Don’t mind my description of these people and have your say. The soul of Islam was sold for a penny (is this life better than the next?). No caliphate and no real further attempts to create a caliphate. The masters were pulling the strings and slowly the Muslim world regressed, further than ever before.

The creation of I*s-r-a eel on the stolen land after the massacre of the Palestinians was the ultimate insult to Muslims – without exception. This happened while these newly-formed countries were part of the newly-formed United Nations Organisation. And what is the United Nations Organisation? The most important part of understanding this organisation is to see what eemaan entails and then know that it is the antithesis of eemaan. Therefore, every organ that it spawned needs to have a similar label. Of course, good people, oblivious of the evil of the UN intent, were/are working on the ground in many a country and doing good work. Yet, it is tainted by mere association.

It is your eemaan that will save you and grant you passage into paradise. Part of eemaan in to disbelieve in taghut which means that you place no faith in organisations like the UN and you actually reject it as having any legitimacy. Does not Allah tell us that “You are the best nation evolved for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah”

See previous part : https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/04/blow-trumpet-part-1.html

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Blow the Trumpet - Part 1

 

It is long overdue that you call a spade a spade. Wisdom is required though and that is sadly lacking. Rhetoric is the order of the day as if you are living in end times.

The economic upheaval, caused by one who blows the trumpet, with a false tune ,while thinking he is trumping everyone. This, though, is organised chaos. This seemingly rogue president has been let loose on the world causing the gold price to share the jittery sentiments. The end goal is control. Yet it won’t be Trump. He has merely been set loose to create chaos which includes the Palestinian issue. How much further they will provoke Iran into a war? Well Iran is not innocent in that affair but so too neither the colonised Arab countries. Something has got to give, but the aim is Agenda 2030 and world domination. The world has been on the brink for a while now but, with no let up, it is slipping ever further into the abyss.

Wisdom dictates that you join the dots. That is not that easy a task overall, but some things are so apparent that only the heedless will miss it. The most important point for a Muslim is, without doubt, their eemaan (faith in Allah). This must be premised in the way Allah ordained it that you worship none but Allah and that you disbelieve in anything or anyone else. Allah is the sovereign. You must, in no way, commit partnership with Allah like giving Allah’s attributes to other than Allah. Having conviction on this and dying upon this belief will be your entry into paradise. Islam is against oppression in any form. It matters not whether the oppressed is Muslim or not, but that such oppression must be opposed. The organs and institutions created over the last century were not for freedom, justice and peace. It was, and is, about world domination. Then see who was behind this and how these institutions came into being. Know your history. As boring as what you think it may be, many of the answers lie in looking at recent history (last century and a bit) and joining the dots. You can go back further to get a more in-depth understanding.

The first thing for a Muslim is to assess his belief and understand what it entails. Had Muslims been firm in their eemaan, the way it ought to be, not the way Non-Muslims wish to portray Muslims, then much of the world would have been different.

 See - part 2 The Cape Muslim Dialogue: Blow the Trumpet - Part 2

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Are you reading from the wrong script?

Reading from the wrong script invariably means that you will get your lines wrong. You will miss the point, and in an examination, your will lose marks. Leaders ought to get it right more often than wrong. Sadly, real leaders, guides and teachers are few and far between.

Reading from the wrong script means you will get your lines wrong. The system under which the world, in general, lives have shaped your thoughts and ideas through many avenues including the education and political systems. It is just over a century since the demise of the last caliphate, viz. the Ottoman caliphate. That it was allowed to fall, with help from the inside, and never yet been restored, tells a story. A painful story. While everyone is worried about the elections in various countries, including USA, the truth is that the outcome is the same. The outcome is the same no matter who wins because the elected officials are not beholden to the people, but to their masters who remain “anonymous”. Ultimately, everyone is answerable to Allah and your misdeeds will not go unnoticed, and neither will the misdeeds of each and everyone. Thus, they plan, but Allah too plans, and Allah is the best of planners. However, what He, Allah, has revealed as guidance is the true script and you will be fluffing your lines if you read from the wrong script. In previous blogs (see list below), the red heifers were mentioned. The time for their sacrifice draws every closer, it may be a matter of weeks. The Jews have their plans. Their expected result is to slaughter the heifer and then proceed to build the third temple on the site of Masjid-ul-Aqsa. The building of the temple is important for the appearance of their Messiah, Ad-dajjal, the Anti-Christ. Muslims and Christians await the return of Masih-ibn-Maryam, ‘Eesa, Yeshu (or in the apparent Romanised name “Jesus”). The Muslims expect the appearance of Al-Mahdi before the return of Yeshu (peace be upon him). Wait, lets get back to Al-Aqsa and the third temple. The world, including the Arabs and Muslims in general, except a few, have been spectators to the G.e-n-o-c- I – d – e  in the occupied territory. The question that may arise very soon, if it is not already in the minds of Muslims, their monarchs and presidents, is what will be the Muslim reaction if anyone dares to destroy Masjid-al-Aqsa.

Those who wish to learn and do the right thing should learn from the right script (Quran and hadith) and abandon their reliance on their “western” education and script. Only a few will hold onto the truth. Others will be “picky and choosy” or totally abandon the truth and fluff their lines. Learn, ask questions and discuss, only for the sake of Allah.

 

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https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/03/iftar-at-third-haram.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/02/wars-and-scores.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/02/red-heifer.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/01/why-its-trump.html

 

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Iftar at the third haram

How many are aware of the demise of the Caliphate on 03 March 1924 corresponding to 27 Rajab 1342 of the Hijri calendar? And just like the youth do not relate to apartheid, there are life-changing events that are forgotten. Will the Palestinian people be forgotten as it seems that, at this rate, they are getting wiped out?

Just as people debate the importance of the Caliphate, so too there are “debates” about the “need” and the “how” to support the Palestinians. Of course, imagine Jerusalem without Palestinians. Will that be the end of Masjid-al-Aqsa? An example of how we have strayed, i.e. how we have lost our connection to what is important, is the matter of “Ramadan Expo’s”. I thought it was a place where the basics and importance of Ramadan are covered. Rather, it is but a market. By all means have your market, but why associate it to Ramadan since it has nothing to do with Ramadan. We have trivialised some matters and forgotten others. Will you remember the starving Palestinians when you break your fast? Do you understand that the fall of the Caliphate gave rise to monarchs and presidents of “countries” whose role is to justify the division of the ummah, based on nationality. It created a vacuum in which Muslims have no leader. It seemingly removed the duty to defend Muslims. And further to the geographical divide after Muslims rebelled against the Ottoman empire and sided with the British and French so that they can get their fiefdom, the enemies of Islam did not stop there. Muslims are not bound by geographical boundaries, so the enemies of Islam infiltrated further, in many guises, and sought to corrupt the religion of Islam. This is a heavy subject of which we cannot cover the details in a short space of time except to warn against it. The pointing of fingers at Arab leaders has its merits, but self-reflection is important. Your belief must not be corrupted. Things that you may find trivial, may well be far more important than you think. And yet, belief is corrupted. Ramadan is such a month that you must reflect, repent and attain Allah-consciousness. The latter is the goal. Allah is Lord and deifying anyone by giving them attributes that belong only to Allah, is a grave sin. Keep matters simple and worship Allah alone. Reflect on the issues affecting the ummah and the world at large. Remember those suffering and assist to alleviate their plight, especially the Palestinians. Return to the pristine teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ upon whom was revealed Quran in the month of Ramadan, and who taught us also through his sunnah.   Avoid innovation for it distorts the teaching of Rasoolullah ﷺ.

Let us, through our sincere actions, be the reason Allah not only saves the Palestinians, but grants us ease from calamity and grants peace. Let us have iftar (break fast) in Jerusalem.

 

 

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https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/02/toxic.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/02/red-heifer.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/01/why-its-trump.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2023/03/suicide-at-cape.html

 

 

 

 

 

Wars and Scores

 

The naivety of man is to consider matters totally independent of each other, e.g proclaiming justice while feeding on the poison of the unjust and evil.

This needs to be unpacked, but we will deal with it in short breathes. Consider the two world wars and their impact on Muslims. A need to join the dots and formulating a new question on the historical impact on Muslims of the ages or specifically over the last say, two hundred years or shall we make it one hundred and twenty years. History books will paint a picture and within it will be certain protagonists. To a large extent, it will be hard to argue that those mentioned were not protagonists. The set up and framework within certain events happened is so plausible that it must be accepted as the main plot. The reason for both world wars are clearly documented and you found no reason to see it any differently. Cast a glancing eye to the Muslim world in both these wars and you will start to see who were the ultimate victims of both wars. Germany was the main player in both wars, but they recovered both times and are thriving overall even they lost both wars. The first world war resulted in the demise of the Ottoman empire and with it the Caliphate. The allies 1, Muslims 0. Along came the very many Arab kingdoms and states, all as a result of the Sykes-Picot agreement. And in between came the Balfour declaration while Palestine became a British protectorate. Can we say Allies 2, Muslims 0? Fast forward to the second world war in which Turkey, the remaining land of the erstwhile Ottoman empire, did not partake. Germany was at it again and a certain Adolf Hitler. The Allies were victorious and even though the Muslim involvement in the war was negligible, the result by 1948 was: Allies 3 Muslims 0. The state of Is-rale was formed in occupied Falasteen. Thus, the results of the wars were heavily against Muslims while they were, at no time, protagonists in the war.

Today, the Palestinians are facing geno   cide at the hands of the Allies. No one is willing to help. The International Court of Justice is an organ of the United Nations - UNO (more on this another time)  - while the UNO is proven to be an institution of injustice. Is this Allies 4 Muslims 0, for certainly nought has come from so-called Muslim countries. Is this latest Rafah situation game over? This needs further discussion and elaboration. We conclude this note affirming our belief that Allah is in control and victory will come. He decides on when it will happen, but, for sure, that we must seek forgiveness, repent and give up sins and innovation, to gain the pleasure of Allah. The enemy is rejoicing in our misguidance (in following their way) while fear will grip their hearts when Muslims are firm on their deen.

And Allah knows best

·        The term Allies is used. Effectively, as things stand now, it is pretty much NATO. Nato though was formed in 1949. NATO can be seen as Allies minus Russia. Japan is not part of NATO but has an alliance with NATO.

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