The Condition of the Ummah - Part 5

 

Living the Truth of Islam in an Age of Noise

There is no shortage of negative voices speaking about Islam today. We live in a world where deception often presents itself as truth, and where the media amplifies whatever narrative suits it. As a result, Islamophobia is not an accident—it is nurtured. Whether one is committed in worship or Muslim in name only, simply being Muslim is sometimes enough to be labelled an enemy.

Yet the heart of our identity remains the kalimah: Laa ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasoolullah ﷺ. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad ﷺ is His final messenger. This truth alone unsettles those who prefer falsehood. Even in our current state of weakness, the ummah evokes fear. Allah reminds us in Surah al-Baqarah (2:217) that they will not stop trying to turn believers away from their faith. Strength or weakness does not change this reality.

Some believe that being a “moderate” Muslim makes them more acceptable. But the Qur’an teaches that their dissatisfaction lies not in our expression of faith, but in faith itself. The real lesson is not merely that opposition exists—it is that Muslims have not done enough to show the beauty of Islam. Instead, we have slowly absorbed the lifestyles around us, turning away from the values that once defined us.

Prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage, and modesty are now treated with suspicion, as though devotion is extremism. Yet these practices are the foundations of kindness, justice, community, and inner peace. Their purpose is to connect us to Allah while uplifting society. Still, there will always be people who oppose goodness simply because it exposes their deception.

The Qur’an speaks of such people: When they are told, “Do not spread corruption in the land,” they reply, “We are only peacemakers!” Indeed, it is they who are the corruptors… (2:11–12). We have seen this pattern repeated—those who stoke conflict often blame Muslims for the fires they themselves ignite. Media bias reinforces these narratives, shaping public perception long before truth emerges.

But Islam remains a religion of peace. Peace does not mean silence in the face of injustice; it requires a foundation of fairness and truth. Only those who fear justice will fear Islam.

Some non-Muslims who read Qur’an selectively and out of context, will learn, through experience, the beauty and peace of Islam. For that to happen, does require that Muslims rise up to fulfil their responsibility. Just a cursory glance at the world, and the suffering in Palestine and Sudan, as examples, shows that Muslims have not fulfilled their responsibility.

Hatred toward Islam will not vanish simply because we wish to be accepted. But Allah’s help is near. To benefit from it, we must return to Him—repenting, learning, and living according to His guidance. When Muslims embody the message of Islam, truth becomes clearer than any propaganda.

Islam is peace, and peace begins with us.

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The Condition of the Ummah - Part 4

 

Becoming a People of Trust

“Why would you do that?”
It’s a question we often ask when someone has betrayed our confidence. Imagine renting a home, agreeing to pay each month, then simply choosing not to. Immediately, tension fills the air. The bond between landlord and tenant is broken. The same happens when we take what isn’t ours or when we exploit someone’s kindness. These breaches of trust are like a slow-growing cancer—quietly spreading, weakening families, communities, and eventually entire nations.

Trust, or amanah, is not only a religious concept; it is the foundation of every relationship. Take the most intimate relationship—marriage. Without trust, there is suspicion. And when suspicion grows, love struggles to survive. A marriage without trust is like a body without a heartbeat. Extend that idea to friendships, workplaces, institutions, and nations. When trust collapses, everything around it follows.

Our Ummah is no different. When trust erodes among us, unity fades and fragmentation sets in. Today we see mistrust at almost every level—between individuals, between communities, and even between rulers and the people they govern. We witness leaders who fail in their duty to protect and uphold justice. We see agreements made then violated, promises broken, and lives shattered as a result. In Gaza, ceasefires are signed in ink but not in action. Can the Palestinians trust that the mediators and signatories to the agreement will enforce the ceasefire for all parties??

But before we point fingers outward, we must look inward. The condition of the Ummah is a reflection of our personal condition. If our homes are filled with broken promises, if our businesses cut corners, if our hearts lack honesty—how can we expect Allah to grant us strength on the world stage? Culture begins at home. If betrayal becomes normal in our daily lives, it eventually becomes normal in society.

So, where do we begin? By fulfilling our amanah. Pay what you owe. Keep your word. Honour the agreements you make, even if no one is watching. Build habits of sincerity and integrity. These small acts of trustworthiness become seeds for greater change.

There is hope. Allah’s mercy is vast, and He elevates those who strive toward goodness. Islam will prevail—as Allah has promised. The only question is: will we be among those honoured to carry that banner, or will we watch from the sidelines?

Choose to be a person of trust. Strengthen your home, your relationships, your community. When we rebuild trust at the micro level, unity naturally grows at the macro level. This is one way how we revive the Ummah— being trustworthy first.

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The Condition of the ummah - Part 3

 

Seeking Allah’s Love in a World That Distracts

Death is the one truth we all know yet often ignore. No matter who you are, it will reach you. Still, many of us live as though this life is all there is — chasing wealth, status, and comfort, while forgetting the eternal home that awaits. Those who live to please Allah long for paradise, a place far beyond human imagination. But even with that knowledge, our hearts remain attached to the temporary — a love that fades, a life that ends.

This attachment isn’t limited to the ordinary person. It touches the rich, the powerful, and even, at times, religious leaders. The Prophet Muhammadﷺ reminded us that true love for Allah is shown by following him. Allah says in the Qur’an (3:31 – interpretation of the meaning):

“Say, [O Prophet], ‘If you truly love Allah, then follow me; Allah will love you and forgive your sins. For Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.’”

Love is more than words — it’s obedience and devotion. When you love someone, you want to please them. Imagine that it is Allah who loves you — would you not strive to be on your best behaviour, to earn His pleasure every moment? Yet, look at our daily lives. How much of our time is spent away from His remembrance? How often do we choose careers or businesses that ignore His laws? Some seek profit at the cost of ethics, while others remain silent when truth must be spoken. Even leaders, who should uphold justice, often align themselves with those who oppose Islam. Who then truly loves Allah and seeks His love?

Of course, not everyone is the same. Each person’s love for Allah differs. But without actively seeking His love, we lose our purpose. We were created to call to good and forbid evil, to be agents of justice and peace. This mission begins at home — in our hearts, our families, and our communities. We don’t yet see it on the world stage.

Look at the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Palestine. Their struggle reminds us that life is fragile and death certain. But it also exposes where our loyalties lie. Are we content to watch in silence as injustice is the order of the day, or will we turn inward and strive to become people whom Allah loves — those who bring change through faith, compassion, and action?

So don’t ask, “What difference can I make?” Ask instead, “Will this please Allah? Will He be pleased with me?” If each of us begins with sincere change within ourselves, Allah will raise true leaders who will bring justice and peace. You will need to move out of your comfort zone. The journey to paradise starts with a single step — the step toward Allah’s love.

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The Condition of the Ummah - Part 2

 

When you read the Qur’an, have you ever paused to reflect on its perfection? Every verse flows without error, for it is the word of the One who is perfect—Allah. This is Allah who created us and sent us guidance. He it is who created us, informing the angels of our role on earth when He said (interpretation of the meaning):

˹Remember˺ when your Lord said to the angels, “I am going to place a successive ˹human˺ authority on earth.” They asked ˹Allah˺, “Will You place in it someone who will spread corruption there and shed blood while we glorify Your praises and sanctify You?” Allah responded, “I know what you do not know.” [Quran 2:30]

This then is our role that we must implement the laws of Allah and establish His authority. This role is to call to good and to forbid the evil. The knowledge of what is right and wrong comes from the Qur’an and Sunnah, and every Muslim is required to live by that standard. The implementation is dependent on that knowledge. Knowledge, however, is not enough. What gives it life is sincerity—because actions are judged by intentions. When the heart is sincere, Allah opens the path to good. The fruits of your intention will certainly be exposed and will weigh heavily for you or against you. You are responsible for your flock, your household, and therein lies a test whether you are Allah-conscious or wavering on that front. The same measure applies to leaders and rulers.

You and your household must incline to Allah and ward off outside influences to do otherwise. Likewise, those in positions of authority must protect their people from harm and injustice. With the Qur’an and Sunnah in their care, they are entrusted to uphold fairness, defend rights, and preserve the freedom to worship Allah. They should be the protectors of the rights and freedoms of people just as you are responsible for the wellbeing of your family. These are matters that cannot be outsourced or ignored.

In conclusion: man was created to implement the authority of Allah on earth, and Muslims bear that responsibility because we submit to His laws. Falling short in protecting our families—or, on a broader scale, the Ummah—is a failure of duty. It reflects a weakness in sincerity and consciousness of Allah. Is it not time to renew our intentions, strengthen our faith, and act upon what we know to be true? If we begin with sincerity in our homes and hearts, imagine the impact on our communities, and on the oppressed people of Palestine. True change begins when we live by the guidance of Allah.

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The Condition of the Ummah - Part 1

 

Are you a failure because you failed at something before — perhaps an exam or a marriage? For the believer, those are not failures, but tests, lessons, and reminders. You are not immune to shortcomings, for only Allah is perfect. He is the One who created everything, including you and me, and to Him we shall all return. He is the Most Merciful, and the believer does not despair in His mercy. Rather, he repents and returns to Allah, seeking closeness to Him and striving to earn His love.

Allah tells us in the Qur’an (39:53):

Say, ˹O Prophet, that Allah says,˺ “O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

The real failure is to not repent and seek the mercy of Allah.

Today, many are analysing the first phase of the peace agreement between the Palestinians of Gaza and the Zionists. Questions arise — some spoken, others unspoken — about the catalyst for the genocide that took place over the past two years. Various explanations will be offered, even drawing comparisons to the Treaty of Hudaibiyah. Yet the more serious question is: what about us? What role have we played, or failed to play? Before blaming others, introspection is needed. What will be our condition before Allah on the Day of Reckoning?

If we fail that test on that Day, then it may well be because of our condition right now. It is not enough to believe that we are “the best community raised for mankind” when we neglect what follows in the same ayah of the Qur’an.

Allah says in the Qur’an (3:110):

You are the best community ever raised for humanity—you encourage good, forbid evil, and believe in Allah.

It is the responsibility of those who claim to belong to this best community to enjoin good and forbid evil. Collectively, are we not failing in this duty? And on an individual level, are we truly playing our role in being of that best community? Therein lies the measure of success or failure.

Is our failure to come to the aid of the Palestinians not, in reality, a consequence of our failure to live by the laws of Allah?

Before anyone — especially non-Muslims reading this — suggests that Sharee‘ah can be implemented fully in lands ruled by non-Muslims, that is not the point being made here. It is the responsibility of majority Muslim nations to implement Sharee‘ah. Nevertheless, each of us must strive to live according to it — following the Qur’an and Sunnah and advising others with goodness.

When we do so sincerely, we will earn the love and mercy of Allah. Success belongs to such people — both in this life and in the Hereafter.

To summarise: we failed the Palestinians because we failed ourselves. Yet this failure is only temporary — if we return to Allah in repentance. If we then live up to being the “best community for mankind,” we will improve our own condition, call others to good, and work to prevent evil.

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The Help of Allah is near - Part 8

 

The Nearness of Allah and the State of the Ummah

The revelation of the Qur’an and the Prophethood of our beloved leader, Muhammad ﷺ, marks the completion of Allah’s favour upon us. There will be no new message, no fresh revelation. Whatever answers we seek already lie in what has been revealed. The key is our nearness to Allah — for true understanding of the deen comes only to those who draw close to Him. If our current condition is any indication, it shows just how far we’ve drifted from that nearness.

Today, Islam and Muslims are blamed for much of what happens in the world. We are made scapegoats through propaganda and the dumbing down of the masses. Yet, amidst all the noise, there remains a glimmer of hope — ordinary people around the world have shown humanity in their response to the genocide in Gaza. Not necessarily the leaders, but the people. It’s a sign that truth still finds its way to hearts.

Now, as the world turns its eyes to the so-called “peace proposals” for Gaza, we pray that the Palestinians are not capitulating, but preparing for their victory parade. But what about the rest of the Muslims? Where do we stand? The truth is painful — many of us are in a state of heedlessness. While Allah has perfected our religion, our failure to live by the Qur’an and Sunnah reflects our ingratitude for His guidance.

Allah reminds us in the Qur’an:

“When will the help of Allah come? Indeed, the help of Allah is near.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:214)

This verse speaks to the test of the believers. The help of Allah is near — but it is not given freely. It is tied to faith, patience, and a heart set on paradise. And that is where we have faltered. Too many of us live as if paradise is a distant dream, not our ultimate goal. The love of this world has overtaken our hearts, and our children are being raised in that same distraction.

Do we even understand this heedlessness? The occupiers of Palestine struggled to contain the Sumud Flotilla — imagine if we had doubled that number of boats! Yet our energy is spent chasing comfort and recognition, not striving for Allah’s pleasure. To enter paradise, we must love Allah, and for Allah to love us, we must follow the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The only way to do that is to seek — to ask at every turn: What does the Qur’an and Sunnah say about this?

The Palestinian struggle is not only about land; it reflects our own spiritual struggle. It shows how far we have turned away from the guidance of Allah. Still, there remain those who hold firmly to the rope of Allah — who seek His love, and through that, entry into paradise.

It is now our turn. Each of us must set our goal and return to Allah. Victory will surely come to the believers. The only question is: will we be part of that victory parade, or will we still be busy hustling for our share of this fleeting world?

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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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The Help of Allah is Near - Part 4

 

The “intention” of acknowledging a Palestinian state if Israel does not allow aid, specifically food, to enter Gaza and feeds it starving population, is not a genuine “call to action”. A two-state solution is also being proposed. Can anyone witness such starvation and remain in a state in inertia. The denial of aid entering Gaza has been intensified with time. The immediate neighbouring Arab countries, Jordan and Egypt, blame the Zionists and claim innocence in this denial of aid entering Gaza.

France and Britain are amongst those who meekly suggest that Palestine be recognised even though there is ample evidence of its existence prior to 1948. The state of Israel was the creation of Britain and its allies, and they are all accountable. Does this mean that they are all complicit to this heinous crime? Yet, here they are acting is they have the Palestinian interest at heart, as if they are humane, seeking a peaceful outcome. Allah says in Quran:

When they are told, “Do not spread corruption in the land,” they reply, “We are only peace-makers!” Indeed, it is they who are the corruptors, but they fail to perceive it. [Quran 11-12]

Is there a right-minded, fair-minded person alive today who accepts the savage ill-treatment -of another human being? The one who believes it is acceptable to deliberately starve a people, literally to death, has lost all humanity. You judge for yourself then regarding the person who has the means to end the starvation but does not act on it. The USA, UK and its allies have supplied bombs to Israel which then rained down on Gaza. This bombardment was, and still is, in the full view of the world. Laws are passed to silence those who dare speak out against it. Now we are watching a man-made famine taking the lives of people, mostly children, amongst the ruins of their neighbourhoods. Not too far off is Jerusalem, a holy place to three major religions. Thus, a heinous crime is being committed in the precincts of Jerusalem; indeed, it is taking place in the holy land.

Allah speaks of Aqsa when He says:

“Glory be to the One Who took His servant ˹Muḥammad˺ by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque whose surroundings We have blessed …” [Quran 17:1]

It matters not that you are Muslim, Christian or Jew, but if you support a group of people that have exacted such brutality on others and starves them, then you cannot be one who submits to the God of Abraham and Moses – peace be upon them. Truth is superior and should be superior if you do consider yourself a believer. No one’s lineage spares them from justice if they act unjustly. All that you are required to do is call out those who disobey God’s law. Make your voices heard. Use all the platforms at your disposal. That call includes that food and other aid should be allowed freely into Gaza and save the people from a deadly starvation. While you may wish to argue the point that “Israel has a right to defend themselves”, there certainly must be limits. Don’t you think so? Shall we subject every woman and child to these extreme conditions?

We mentioned those who were responsible for the creation of Israel. The same people supplied bombs that killed many thousands in Gaza. They have not actively engaged to ensure aid, food, reach the people in Gaza. Are they complicit? Is your silence consent to starve the people of Gaza? Or are you a believer? Almighty God does not sleep. There will be a day of reckoning.

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The Help of Allah is near - Part 3

 

As the bombs fall over Gaza, the cry for unity among Muslims grows louder. Yet unity remains elusive. Why?

The Muslim ummah today is fragmented and weakened, but there is hope on the horizon. The issue of Palestine may serve as a crucial turning point for the Muslim ummah. There are serious issues to contend with which will bring unity and strength to the ummah. There will always be stragglers, some of whom may fall by the wayside and others will dust themselves off and be role players in the service of the ummah.

The catastrophic situation in Palestine may yet be the catalyst for Islamic revival. While the colonialists have dominated and become masters over much of the world and even shaped religious views, it is time for the Muslim ummah to awaken. People devout on their religion have limited it to mere rituals. The defence of Muslims and the oppressed in general has been neglected and even abandoned. What then will be the true essence of the revival? It is in our faith. In understanding that concept well enough, it must be integral to our lives. That faith that is based on the concept of the testimony of faith being “there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad ﷺ is His messenger”. Muhammad ﷺ is the final messenger to whom was revealed Quran and something like it, being his sunnah. We may add the Prophet Eesa (Yeshu/Jesus) – peace be upon him – is a messenger of Allah. He preceded Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. We accept and revere him. The true expression of this declaration of faith will result in the unity of the ummah.

Our unity is based on the Kalimah – the testimony of faith. Any division caused in the ummah questions our unwavering attachment to the kalimah and what it entails. Of course, people make mistakes but to teach division is unacceptable. Notes like these cannot always go into every detail, but broadly speaking, unity is the goal while division is understood for its harm and even sinfulness. Allah commands us:

“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided….” [Quran 3:103]

An expression of unity is the congregational prayer. This is a lesson you can carry beyond the prayer itself.. Your prayer in congregation brings you together to pray in one direction, following one imam, while standing shoulder to shoulder, performing the prayer in the manner taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Understand that “Pray as you see me pray” is but one way of reminding us that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is our teacher and example. This is the principle that whatever he taught us, you reply “We hear and we obey”. This means that whenever an authentic hadith is quoted,  you know and understand that you have no further say in it whether your imam or shaikh said something different or not. Your response should always be “We hear and we obey”. Allah says:

It is not for a believing man or woman—when Allah and His Messenger decree a matter—to have any other choice in that matter. Indeed, whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has clearly gone astray [Quran 33:36]

This is the step to unity. The second pillar of Islam is “Salah” (prayer). Take the lessons from it and understand unity from it. Of course, you will better understand it when you live it by frequenting the masajid (sing – masjid = mosque) for congregational prayer, the first expression of unity in action.

You will agree that had there been unity as was in the early years of Islam, the Palestinian issue will either not have been an issue or it will have been resolved a very long time ago. Yet, here we are. There is an issue on Palestine. This issue has stirred some awareness in you. Be part of the solution. The basics are simple. Let’s start with the pillars of Islam: The Testimony of faith – understand it well and live it. Part of living it, is to be punctual and sincere in your daily prayers and offering it in congregation has enormous rewards and benefits. Let your next prayer in congregation be more than routine. Let it be a step toward unity, a stand for justice, and a pledge to revive the ummah.

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The Help of Allah is near - Part 2

 

The most obscene idea is Bibi nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Having said that, the Nobel prize for us is meaningless. However, to mention Donald Trump positively in relation to peace is the worst of deceit. And there you have it. The world is filled with deceit and those who get the most “front page” coverage are the purveyors of deceit. Of course, there is no difference between mainstream media and these people they portray.

How do we counter mainstream media. Perhaps start off with placing little emphasis on it and minimising your exposure to it. The alternative: social media. Social media can lead to much distraction as it is filled, for the most part, with meaningless content. Those who actively use social media should up their game and bring forth the truth on matters such as Palestine. The true humanitarians and believers are large in number enough to swamp the various platforms. It is firstly about raising awareness about the plight of the Palestinians, Masjid-al-Aqsa and the very many evil plots from the Zionists, their lackeys and supporters.

The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu for crimes against humanity. It is thus preposterous that such an individual can even, in the slightest, suggest who should get an honour for peace. Then who is he nominating? Donald Trump. This is the President of the United States of America who supplies the very same Bibi with bombs. And are these not then the bombs that are destined for the people of Gaza? And is this not the bombing that resulted in the warrant of arrest. Trump’s approach on immigration and tariffs is causing much unease and tension, both in the US and with its trading partners. He is hardly a man of peace. A reminder that Quran tells us about these people:

When they are told, “Do not spread corruption in the land,” they reply, “We are only peace-makers!, Indeed, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.” Quran 2:11-12

Bibi faces corruption charges in his own country while the American people are saddled with a divisive Trump. What good can come for the people of Gaza and Palestine as a whole, when these individuals are involved. Raise the volume in calling them out. Use social media responsibly by standing for justice which means supporting the oppressed people of Palestine. Any nomination, by Bibi, for a peace award must be rejected with the contempt it deserves.

Let the memes flow. Challenge false narratives. Amplify Palestinian voices.

See part 3 : The Cape Muslim Dialogue: The Help of Allah is near - Part 3

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The help of Allah is near - Part 1

 

The is much to talk about that there seems to be too little time for that. You cannot drop your guard and, least of all, your God. Yet, everything is related to the Middle East, Palestine to be exact. When satan was ordered to bow down to Adam (peace be upon him), he refused. Was or is he above the law? Nay, he has been given respite.

The primary aim of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security. Yet here we are in 2025, and one of its members in the Middle East, Israel, has failed to subject themselves to UN Resolutions against them. While the UN is toothless because its setup is less than ideal, there is a God. Some of these players may not believe in God, but He is true, and he has given them respite, much like He has given satan respite. The victims are rewarded with paradise, but the perpetrators, they have given more rope in their trespass.  The voices of the oppressed, the voices of the people of Palestine, the voices of the people of Gaza must be heard. It should ring in your ears so that you may act for justice. The UN won’t act. As always, Allah is the one to whom we supplicate.

Imagine standing in line for food, starving, then not only do you stare death in the face from starvation, but too from the killing machinery of those who claim to provide aid to you. There is no food. There are no medical supplies. There are no hospitals. The Israelis have questioned the humanity of Iran for bombing a hospital in Tel Aviv. Absurd is too mild a word for one making that statement while destroying over thirty hospitals in Gaza. We feel helpless in our efforts to support the people of Gaza. Our humanitarian aid is not reaching them. The least we can do is speak out against the injustice and the oppression they are facing.

The call to boycott certain products loses some effect when our business-people still look to make profits off products from entities supporting the occupiers. At the end of the day, even if you stand alone, you must stand for justice. There are so many examples of how we should keep calling to good, that is what we must do. Calling to good, in this case, necessitates pointing out the gen- o – ci dal behaviour of the Zionists.

No Muslim can ever be antisemitic because Quran is a semitic language. Those who call you an antisemite for standing with the oppressed people of Palestine, is blatantly lying and it is slander. There are Christian Palestinians too and they are not spared any different to the Muslim. We are all in it together. How many messages like this have you read and closed without sharing? We all need to do more. One click is the easiest action. Let’s make a difference.

What about the ceasefire - we take a look at that soon!

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. 

 See next: https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/06/march-to-holy-land-part-8.html

See previous: https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/06/march-to-holy-land-part-6.html

Blow the Trumpet - Part 4

 

The world economy appears to be in tatters as tariff hikes will create trade wars, recessions and even collapse of economies. It is time to buckle up and cut the extravagance and luxury. Is Palestine not enough of an example of how even aid is blocked while the aid is available. That situation is a strong and important lesson for us.

Those people have been schooled in patience and their eemaan is strong. Had that happened to you, what will be your situation. Indeed, eemaan is key. And what is eemaan? The chaos created through these tariff hikes is orchestrated, just like they orchestrated much of what we experienced on the world stage and, in fact, locally. Debt is a burden, but it is part of the system that debt is spread far and wide. That raises the point of the role of banking. Look at the history of banking and who has been running banking forever and a day? Ah yes, the same people. So, did debt free you or enslave you? And you believe it is purely just economics? Perhaps you are right, but can you define economics and from where did you get your definition? The dust of that evil, usury, has reached us all. Being engaged in it is the norm and you will, no doubt, argue that we cannot get away from it. However, does it mean that you now have to follow the purveyors of this system in their manner of trade and dealing? Is it not true that many people are more concerned about what they leave, materially, in their will than the eemaan of their children. So, it comes back to understanding that the most important thing, nay the only thing, that will benefit you is eemaan.  Sadly, your pension fund would have taken a beating over the last few weeks. Besides that, governments are always keen to get their hands on your pension. The drawing board to correct things are ever waiting. Had there been a greater focus on eemaan, then this post would not have been necessary, and solutions, methodologies and understanding would have been clear. While there has been some attempt to correct matters, it is not even the tip of the iceberg. A note on banking for a moment, is that it is pure exploitation, of the highest order, where the customer carries the risk for a tiny fraction of what the bank makes.

Join the dots and you will find the same people are running the show and you are included in the system. Eemaan means that you act for the sake of Allah and, most certainly, His system is the system of success. What is success for you?

See previous part:  https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/04/blow-trumpet-part-3.html

 see next part: The Cape Muslim Dialogue: Blow the Trumpet - Part 5

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Islamophobic Olympics

 

Your life is shaped by what you did yesterday and how it continues depends on what you do today. No, this is not that kind of motivational note but do read on. The world is shaped by events of before and what tomorrow holds, depends on what happens today.

The Olympics is currently being held in France, the breeding ground of the Crusaders, with one theme being Islamophobia. There is, of course, the overall attack on religion. Islamophobia is driven by whatever propaganda they can push out. One important historical point to note is that the Crusades were driven by Islamophobes. At that point in time, people in Western Europe were not really Christian but had to be because of feudalism. Their understanding of their own religion was sub-minimal.  Driven by economics and hunger for power, uncivilised Western Europe had to transform. It was therefore easy to round up thousands of men to fight. Hardly understanding their own religion, they were fed garbage about Islam to make Muslims the enemy and give them more reason to fight. Millions died because of the crusades with Crusaders killing Christians too. This is an example of Islamophobia in Europe. These same lies about Islam is still spread today and even with information available at everyone’s fingertips, Islamophobes are still created because it is part of the teaching of other religions. Atheists will criticise and oppose every religion but still are harshest against Islam, because of the ready disinformation being spread.

The Olympics is in full swing and Islamophobic France, the hosts, still have the attention of Muslims as interested viewers of the event. That you cheer Muslim participants in the event is no justification. The picture is starker than you think. How you deal with Islamophobia will determine how you practise your religion tomorrow and will determine the religion of your children. The recent past has much evidence of single acts of Islamophobia to wars against Muslims. Know your history and prepare yourself well for tomorrow by your action today.

Death is certain and if you are a believer, then Allah reminds you to be Allah-conscious and that when you meet with death, you do so while you have eemaan (faith in Allah).

 PS! effectively, genocide was celebrated.

Do read, share and comment on these links below:

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/07/what-is-with-your-superstition.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/07/real-entertainment.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/07/in-death-there-is-life.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/06/see-this-example.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/05/resilience-and-reversion.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-march-to-holy-land.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/03/bold-question.html

 

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The Plot Thickens

 It was an assassination. If it was, then there must be motive. Were the perpetrators from within the country or from a hostile country? How did they do it?

The good thing about understanding eschatology (referring to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim beliefs about the end of history) is that man’s stupidity is exposed. In truth, their lack of faith and God-consciousness is exposed. Eschatology per the three religions mentioned, differ, largely because the ultimate belief systems differ. It is mindboggling that decent God-fearing people will be intent on destroying life on earth as well at the earth itself. Thus, it is fairly apparent that Satan’s prints are all over much of current life on earth. His minions have taken control of most of the world and is systematically going through the motions of destroying it. You have fallen for the hoax of global warming and “excessive” carbon emissions while nothing of the sort is actually happening. There are carbon emissions, but plant life needs carbon dioxide. Of course, pollution is a problem with much of it stemming from the use of artificial products such as plastics. While you often talk about alternatives as the second-best thing, biodegradable packaging, as an example, should be the primary option and everything else alternatives. Food and medicines are primarily no longer organic while organic is seen as the alternative. Should not Allah’s way be the primary way and not to deviate from it except in extreme circumstances? Am I digressing from the assassination plot? Yeah. The world is hell-bent on self-destruction. Notice the same players. Good will always fight evil but evil, naively, thinks it can win. Rather, the minions of Satan thinks they can win while Satan is well aware of the truth and the consequences. Since the latest round of genocide, somehow it appears that Iran is being provoked to enter into a war. It may well be that Iran is party to this plan which ultimately is to get the middle east into a war. Did Iran not play along or was the ex-President too willing to play along? The answer to this may indicate who the possible assassins are, if indeed you think it may well be an assassination.

Iran has a place in eschatology. Eschatology is such a subject that at some point you will know how close the world is to its end. For now, it is mere speculation. The end seems near, but it can be really very far off. The messiah is a sign except it means different things for Jews, Muslims and Christians. One question to ponder is whether the real Jews, the semitic Jews have fallen for the deception of the Ashkenazi Jews? Wait, what? What’s the difference? – Another time if you need more information. Ultimately, the Jews and Christians will believe in Yeshu (Eesa/Jesus) – peace be upon him, before the world ends.

 

You need to also read, share and comment on these links below:

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-final-episode.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/05/time-for-hijrah.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-other-side-of-open-door.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-march-to-holy-land.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/03/bold-question.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/03/ar-you-reading-from-wrong-script.html

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

 

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Mother's Day

 

You have demonstrated that your enemies really don’t have to fear you. They have carte blanche over their actions in Gaza because they know they don’t have to fear you.

And you go away saying that “of course, we are not a violent people” and “Islam is a religion of peace”. Let’s park that for a moment but you need to understand that Islam is a complete way of life. It is true that the world, including Muslims, have fallen into a trap and because it has already become generational, it is not easy to completely remove this and extricate ourselves from it. However, Islam is a complete way of life, and every Muslim should strive fully to live accordingly. Muslims have abdicated responsibility for being those “who enjoin good and forbid evil” because they have submitted to a system beyond Islam. How then can you be feared for justice, per Allah’s decree, if it is not your priority because you see the world through western eyes? What is to be feared? It is not Islam that is to be feared but the perpetrators of injustice and genocide ought to fear justice, the justice that Allah wants to be implemented, i.e. no one should harm the innocent else they will face the justice that Allah has commanded. Were you to take an example of the feebleness of Muslims and their adherence to practices foreign to Islam, then you look at one of the great injunctions in Islam and that is the care of parents. Quran makes mention of parents and their status by Allah and how they should be honoured and treated. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ makes mention of parents in numerous narrations. Nowhere does Quran and Sunnah teach us about singling out one day for either mothers or fathers. Yet, we see that from outside of Islam. Had you been in your numbers in marching on Gaza as you were celebrating an event foreign to Islam, then it is likely Allah would have granted us victory. Sure, you are more inclined or in a position to spoil your parents at some times more than others, but does these occasions have to be manifested on a particular date and, in a manner, from outside of Islam. As long as you take lesson from outside Islam, while Islam has emphatic guidance on the topic, then what does that show you? Islam teaches us about the rights and obligations towards every person in society. Yet if you take lesson from outside of Islam, then what does your enemy have to fear? You fall for any gimmick and ploy. Do you have to wait for Mother’s day to flood social media with messages for your mother? Why use social media to do this in the first place? Honour your mother every day. Her status and rank do not increase through posts on social media. Likewise, your father. Honour your father every day. Pray for them every day. What better reward for a parent than to have an obedient, Allah-conscious child. And what about the parent who raises a martyr?

You will dismiss this note but know that from one borrowing from outside of Islam, you will have a lifestyle of borrowing from outside of Islam. Will your life be mere rituals? We pray for understanding. We pray to be that ummah Allah wants us to be. We thank Allah for our parents and those of us born Muslim, we ask Allah to bless our parents abundantly for placing the kalimah (the testimony of faith) on our tongues.

You need to also read, share and comment on these links below:

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-final-episode.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/05/time-for-hijrah.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-other-side-of-open-door.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-march-to-holy-land.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/03/bold-question.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/03/ar-you-reading-from-wrong-script.html

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

 

 

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The Final Episode

 It is now called the “Final Episode”. The last vestiges of the Gaza Strip are under attack while an agreement to a ceasefire is ignored. There is, however, at least traces of discord in the enemy ranks.

Indeed, the world is on the cusp of passing the test of humanity or be damned for its inability to act against genocide. The Muslim world and specifically the Arabs are bound by the Sykes-Picot agreement which created their kingdoms and fiefdoms. For now, no help will be coming from the Arabs. But as much as you wish to throw stones at these leaders, little is different in many parts of the world, even in Muslim-minority countries. You will see sloganeering, speeches and some marches in support of Palestine. Those non-Muslims that fear Muslims are wrong on so many fronts. Firstly, because the only fear a non-Muslim should have of a Muslim is that if the former is unjust that Muslims will demand justice. It is a myth that non-Muslims should fear Muslims otherwise. Sadly though, Muslims have, in effect, abdicated their responsibility, that responsibility to bring justice and peace to the world because they adhere to institutions like the United Nations. The United Nations has seen a genocide play out for the past 7 months (and more) and have not acted expeditiously. Some non-Muslims, specifically Christians, are not pro-Palestinian (an act of calling for justice) or not supportive of Muslims because they fear Shari’ah law. What is Shari’ah law that they fear? Is it that they fear the death penalty for murderers and rapists? Is it that they fear not having freedom of religion (atheists included – even they have freedom of religion) while the Quran clearly states that there is no compulsion in religion? These non-Muslims speak out of ignorance because Muslims have made little effort to explain it. Islam is the only religion that reveres Isho (Eesa or Jesus)- peace be upon him, but importantly does not deify him. As for what has now started in Rafah too, it is the final onslaught of what remains of Gaza. The displacement of people who have already been displaced from the other parts of Gaza, means that their only hope to stay in Palestine is to be buried there. They will be martyrs, but what about you and I? What will the world be like without the Gaza of the Palestinians? How will you continue to live normal lives? What is normal anyway? Will you continue to accept a system that has made the world mere spectators for, at least, the past 75 years? Will you continue an education system that teaches Darwinism and other ideologies other than Islam? The list goes on. Rafah should be the turning point.

The cracks in the enemy are showing. People are taking to the streets worldwide. The American campuses are alive to the humanitarian crisis and genocide and are opposing their government or rather imploring their government to act justly. People are accepting Islam purely because of the faith shown by the Palestinians. Governments are acting against their own people to quell this uprising. Locally, the Zionist influence on the South African elections (May 2024) will not go away. What are you doing?

The agreement currently on the table (as of two days ago) is acceptable to the Palestinians but the aggressor seems less interested. One way of contributing is to change something in your life, not just merely a day of fasting or a supplication, but repentance (by giving up something sinful) and/or by engaging in more good deeds. Commit to Quran and sunnah and avoid those practices which are newly invented matters.

 

You need to also read, share and comment on these links below:

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/05/time-for-hijrah.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-other-side-of-open-door.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/04/activating-self-destruct-key.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-march-to-holy-land.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/03/bold-question.html

https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2024/03/ar-you-reading-from-wrong-script.html

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

 

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