The Help of Allah is near - Part 5

 

We are all in need of motivational reminders, and the ongoing events in Palestine highlight our greater responsibilities as Muslims, as well as the signs of the end times. The prophecy of end times is universally accepted in Islam. There is mention of end times in Jewish and Christian scriptures. There are differences between the Islamic viewpoint and those of the other two religions. The reference here to end times will focus on Bilad-ash-Shaam which includes Palestine. We will confine ourselves to the Islamic viewpoint and examine, briefly, the fact that Muslims will be uppermost and the caliphate will be established from Jerusalem. Furthermore, Eesa bin Maryam (peace be upon him) will descend to affirm his prophethood and resolve the dispute regarding his divinity.

Proof, not only of the return of the caliphate, but indeed that caliphate will be in Jerusalem is found in a mawquf* hadith reported by Ibn Asakir, where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“This matter (the Caliphate) will be after me in Madinah, then in Al-Sham, then in the Peninsula, then in Iraq, then in the City, then in Bait ul-Maqdis. If it is in Bait ul-Maqdis, its home country is there, and no people will be able to remove it, so it will return to them forever.” Ibn Asakir, Tarikh Dimashiq 368

This hadith, although mawquf, is considered hasan with a sound chain of narrators.

Reference to “The City” in the hadith refers to Constantinople. The last caliphate was in Istanbul (Constantinople). There has not been a caliph/ate since 1924CE. The hadith points to a caliphate in Bait ul Maqdis. Bait ul Maqdis is Jerusalem. Therefore, that is the understanding that the future caliphate will be in Jerusalem because it has not been there before. This is the understanding based on hadith interpretations by scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah. For that to happen, Muslims must be in control of Jerusalem again. Therein lies the hope that victory will be soon. However, “soon” is relative as this is part of knowledge of the unseen – meaning knowledge which is with Allah and which He has not given to us. Thus no one can rightly pinpoint the exact time. Scholars have considered that we are nearing the time for the major signs which will happen after the appearance of Imam Mahdi. Furthermore, the Mahdi, who will be a caliph, will not be the first one in the new caliphate. It is already testing times, and should the Mahdi appear, then it means Ad-dajjal (antichrist) is close. Therein lies a loose reference to the current reality that the Jews are preparing for his arrival.

The current genocide in Gaza and the general oppression of the people of Palestine is a heart-wrenching matter. There is some comfort of the quality of people of Palestine as related in an authentic hadith reported in Musnad Ahmad, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“A group among my Ummah will continue to uphold the truth and will prevail, and those who oppose them will not harm them until the decree of Allah comes. They will be in Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) and its surroundings.”

. Victory is near because the people of Palestine will stand strong. Muslims should hold firm onto their faith. We are not freed of our obligation to assist as much as we can. Each will be judged according to his/her ability and how you have carried out your duty in this regard. While martyrdom is something magnanimous, it does not absolve us from assisting the Palestinians and saving lives for saving lives is a great deed. Allah decides who dies a martyr or not but imagine the martyr takes from your deeds because of your indifference in standing for justice or, worse still, your aiding and abetting a genocide.

Once the Mahdi has appeared, then soon Eesa bin Maryam will appear. The hadith describing the appearance of Eesa bin Maryam is lengthy, and beyond the scope of this piece. We may discuss it in detail another time.". Suffice for now, that this is the viewpoint of Ahlus-sunnah wa-l-Jama’ah.

In conclusion, the hadith indicates that the Caliphate will eventually be restored, with its seat in Jerusalem. The people of Palestine will continue to endure immense trials — including oppression and starvation — with unwavering resilience. They are indeed a special people, honoured for their steadfastness. We support them not to deny them the honour of martyrdom, but because our test lies in preserving life, and in establishing peace and justice where we can. Theirs and our reward is with Allah.

see next: The Cape Muslim Dialogue: The Help of Allah is near - Part 6

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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 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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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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The Line in the sand - Part 4

 

The Pope of the Roman Catholic Church has passed on. The first Jesuit Pope. At eighty-eight years old, it seems natural for someone to die seeming in good health just before then. Allah gives life and Allah takes life and, indeed, Allah knows best.

The line in the sand dictates that Muslims stick firmly to this line and avoid the deviating lines which has a satan at its head. So, what is deviation? What will save you? It is time to unlearn old things and learn the true knowledge. The world landscape is changing but Muslims have been dragged in so deep into this mischievous system, that is hard to see right from wrong. Muslims applaud other Muslims who have reached senior positions in many fields across the globe and spectrum. The applause many times because of blinkers. Career, title and position are important – or so you have been taught. Society, duped over generations, laud your achievements. Yet, here we are, a weak and divided ummah. So why have you studied and what are you contributing? Shall we join the dots and see that your achievements join the dots of the miscreants instead of breaking them? How did our education system – globally – come about? Is our education designed to suit those that have designs to oppress us? Are we currently oppressed? What is your understanding of oppression? There is work to be done to join the dots. Time is running out though, for you to save yourself and your family from the fire. At least, let us die on true eemaan and may we leave pristine Islam as our legacy to your offspring.

As for saying “rest in peace”, then that is not something that a Muslim says. What we say is that Allah shower the deceased with His mercy and grant him/her entrance into paradise. Who is eligible for paradise? It is in our speech and action that we follow Prophet Muhammad ﷺ  as our teacher and example. Doing this is part of the rectification of ourselves and inclining to the obedience to Allah and His messenger, Muhammad ﷺ. The bottom line is that our education and what flows from it, must be for the sake of Allah. Allah is the Provider, Nourisher and Sustainer and upon Him we depend. Let not the wealth be a rope around our necks, rather let it be our wings to paradise. The doctor or his medication does not cure, Allah cures. Hence let our dependence be on Allah and medicine only be the means. Shall I stop for now? Follow Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and earn the love of Allah and who better to love you than Allah. Peace will descend upon you. Following other than this path will invite stress, fear and much misguidance. Every deviation from the straight path has a satan at its head. And deception is a key tool of satan.

Reflect. Unlearn and relearn. My aim is merely to remind and create some awareness. You must learn from reputable sources. Be constantly aware of that line in the sand that you stay on the path of guidance. Pray for me as I pray for you. I will endeavour to touch on the end times in another post at another time, if there is interest in-sha-Allah.

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The line in the Sand - Part 2

 

Studying history, Islamic history, will outline, at least, the matters that deeply affect us today and how that came about. Belief, your eemaan (faith in Allah) is the most important blessing. The hadith says that a time will come when holding onto your faith will be like holding onto a hot coal (research the hadith, learn more about it and reflect upon it).

Perhaps it is an opportune time to reflect on the first lot of concerning matters. Allah tells us in Quran about a refrain of the disbelievers when they said words to the effect that they follow only what they found the fathers doing. They follow tradition or incorrect beliefs. So do you say “we always did it like this” or “I was taught this way”, rather than “what does Allah and His messenger ﷺ say”. This issue does reflect on matters of belief because it means that with the right belief you will always strive to “obey Allah and His messenger ﷺ ”. Tradition and culture is, of course, permissible, if it is in no way contradicting the pristine teachings of Islam. Upon reflection, one of the lessons that probably everybody can take from this is that you have to unlearn certain things. Your obedience to Allah and His messenger ﷺ  is paramount. Many have spent twelve years or more at school and then at tertiary educational institutions. How much of that knowledge is sound and how much must be discarded? Take a moment to reflect. These posts will not do justice to the many changes you and I have to contemplate and make to unlearn, relearn and improve. The most important thing is to strive to do your utmost and learn to join the dots. That one dot of honey satan put on that sheet has tentacles and how many strayed since.

That brings us to a hadith which states that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ drew a line in the sand and then drew other lines off it, warning us that at the head of every line (that deviated off the main line) is a satan. What else is of immediate concern to us, some of which look right but is in error? Dress-code, both male and female: how much do you imitate others, extravagance, calling yourself hijabi when indeed it does not conform to proper standard. Careers and jobs – which jobs are haram or working for which companies are prohibited? What about politics? What about allegiances? What about charity? What about social events?  And the list goes on.

This is about jihad-un-nafs (the struggle within yourself to correct yourself for Allah’s sake). How are we going to contribute to the rectification of the ummah when we are in need of correction ourselves? When then will the ummah be ready to take its rightful place as envoys of Allah on this earth? While you are busy rectifying yourself, you need to learn to join the dots and avoid a relapse because of satan’s and his cohorts’ incessant attempts to remove you from the obedience of Allah.

See part 1: https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-line-in-sand-part-1.html

 

See part 3: https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-line-in-sand-part-3.html

Blind following of misguidance - Part 6

The predominant reason for people falling into misguidance is their lack of grounding in aqeedah (belief). When a scholar makes a mistake, then because you understand that they are not infallible, you don’t have to necessarily hold them accountable. I use the word “necessarily” only as a qualification that not all mistakes can be overlooked without it being important to correct it.

Great scholars of the past have made mistakes, but when it comes to mistakes of belief then you have to be a little wary. More so when someone repeats those type of mistakes. When mistakes in aqeedah are not questioned, and you carry on as normal, then this is when you can call such a group a cult. A cult: a system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object. So, therein lies a danger for those not well grounded in belief.

Every scholar has its limits in knowledge to the extent that grand imams like Imam Malik bin Anas who often would answer “I do not know” to questions even though he had such a high stature. Actually, it is through his knowledge and his accompanied diligence and humility that he gained that rank. Today, everyone has answers for everything, and their knowledge is less than a drop in the ocean of true scholars. The view of the great imams was always that if I say something which is not in conformity with an authentic hadith, then my understanding is null and void and you must take the authentic hadith. Another point that is important is how, from a knowledge (transmission) point of view, we arrived here. This is an important point because, in short, there is a chain (of transmitters, narrators, teachers) that preserved knowledge for us. Any scholar, worth his salt, will know this and not belittle this. Such a person is lacking. Yet, it is cultish behaviour to not be teachable on the truth but hang onto every dear word of your sheikh.

The primary sources of information are Quran and Sunnah. These cannot be disputed except by the ignorant who lack understanding and have issues in belief. The influence of orientalists has caused some to question or belittle hadith. However, this is in itself a core aqeedah issue which can be decisive whether or not you are within the fold of Islam.

 

See previous: https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/01/blind-following-of-misguidance-part-5.html

 

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Blind following of Misguidance – Part 5

 

The doctrine of the Trinity was first established 325CE. I will leave you to fill in the blanks, but it certainly was not the universally accepted in Christendom until that time. Even then there were, and still are today, unitarians. Why is this important?          

Actually, this post has little to do with Christianity. Rather, it is to do with Muslims and them not making those mistakes, but rather understand the methodology of how knowledge is transmitted and what the main sources are of knowledge in Islam. That said, like the issue of Trinity being a fundamental belief of Christians, Muslims believe that to be a flawed belief. What is the Muslim belief? To believe that there is no deity worthy of worship and that Muhammad ﷺ is His messenger. Understanding the “no deity” is important because this must include, in proper understanding, the rejection of all false deities, in whatever shape or form. Then it is to accept the Messenger, Muhammad ﷺ, and follow him, for without that, your testimony of faith has shortcomings, and you cannot be a believer. This is the view of Ahlus Sunnah wal jama’ah. As for the pillars of eemaan (faith), then it includes the acceptance of all Messengers, sent by Allah, and divinely revealed books. Any deviation to this is a deviation from true eemaan and thus from Islam. Those who reject and curse the companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ have rejected ayaat from Quran and thus they have not fulfilled the requirements of basic beliefs and nullifies the testimony of faith. There are clergy (I think it is a better word to use in this instance) who proclaim that those who utter the shahadah (testimony of faith) are Muslim, without proper understanding and analysis. Muslims judge by what is apparent and not what is hidden. Utterances of kufr (disbelief) are apparent and cannot be excused without being rectified or drawing a verdict of kufr. There are acts of kufr which does not cause you to be out of the fold of Islam. Then there are acts and utterances which directly impacts your aqeedah (beliefs) which put you out of the fold of Islam. Some things are best explained with caution in the public domain.

In short, the Shi’a issue is, unfortunately, not well understood in the community. They are not of us, and we are not of them for their beliefs are not in line with Ahlus-sunnah. Even if you claim to be Sunni, and you do not honour the companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, then you have serious issues with your aqeedah. On other matters, you see people praying to the dead, as intermediaries, while at a point there was, in a community, people praying “unknowingly” to a donkey. Still, how can some still consider praiseworthy – Allah help us. This is how we are moving away from proper aqeedah because more emphasis is placed on the word of “clergy” than proper sources of knowledge. There are many more such cases of misguidance.

Understanding the issue of aqeedah is to also look at the Jews and Christians and see the mistakes they made. Sticking to the basics is easier and better. Avoid taghut and the mere words of people/clergy. Strengthen your eemaan with true understanding of aqeedah and the acceptance thereof. Seek out those who are firm on aqeedah and learn from them.

 

We pray for His guidance and protection.

 

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Blind following of Misguidance - Part 3

 

I was once asked how is it that intelligent people reject Islam/truth. The simple answer is about guidance. Allah guides whom He wills. Certainly, the sincere will be guided, for Allah is not unjust and He is all-aware, All-knowing.

Pride is something where you consider yourself better than another. This is a recipe for failure and humiliation. Over the centuries, Islam has experienced its own share of egomaniacs. Being on the right path is a mercy from Allah.  One of the ways to spot these people, is when they make statements relating to religion, they do so without proofs or by using contrived proofs. A group (eventually split in 2) were declared outside the fold of Islam because of falsities, contradicting Quran and Hadith, regarding Prophet Eesa (Yeshu) pbuh. There are more commonly known and Qadianis and Ahmadis. Now, there is a new claim by a certain individual who claims that Prophet Eesa (pbuh) died on the cross. This is total blasphemy. However, this individual wants to spin it such that he died for a second or millisecond, that he asserts this position while the Quran clearly says that Prophet Eesa pbuh was neither crucified nor killed. This is a major deviation to believe differently for now you are challenging the Quran.

Another error is that Orthodox Christians are believers. This is easily repudiated and there are plenty of examples in Quran. Thus, this statement is contrary to the Quran. So, by now you know the answer to this. In short, none are believers if they do not accept Muhammad ﷺ as a Prophet of Allah.

As for the Shi’a and having prayers with them, then you have aqeedah (belief) issues. This is related to eemaan (faith). Any person claiming to be a person of knowledge, have opened to the doors to deviation and misguidance. Only those with pride will remain stubborn upon this misguidance. The Shia issue is lengthy, and I don’t intend to cover that in more detail here, but I am happy to take that offline. Simple reason is that there is enough good information available and credible scholars to which this subject can be referred.

There are other deviants and some of those practices need to be highlighted (in further posts). The main issue is that of aqeedah. Unless you learn and understand aqeedah from authentic sources (with clear unadulterated proofs), then you will open yourself up to following misguidance. Added to this is that you must be principled. Religion is not something with which you play and be whimsical about. Your sincerity is important. Ego and pride are damaging traits and will lead to failure and humiliation. Humility and submission to His will and guidance is key to success and eventually paradise.

Those who ask, cannot claim ignorance. Those who hide lest they be exposed to the truth, have pride. Humility is from the means of acceptance of truth and gaining affection of the believers.

 

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In death, there is life

In death, there is life. Sometimes it takes a while to extract all the benefits of a statement, however small the statement may be.

Recently, I dreamt of an acquaintance of mine accepting Islam. I don’t know the reason why she accepted Islam – albeit a dream. Yet the ongoing genocide in Gaza has been the reason why many thousands of people, all over the world, have accepted Islam in recent months. Islam is a simple, yet comprehensive religion. At the core of the religion is faith. It is the religion and the faith practised and taught by all the prophets from Adam to Abraham to Moses to Jesus to Muhammad (peace be upon them all). The credo that there is only One God, Allah. This is what the people of Gaza die upon. This is upon which they withstand the occupiers. Right now, Islam is spreading like wildfire throughout Europe, as an example. Muslims have no need to lie about the beliefs of others, because these people will confess to what is said about them and their beliefs. The same cannot be said of those who feel threatened by Islam and Muslims, making up lies about Islam and Muslims. And those who feel threatened by Muslims, for the most part, are ignorant of Islam and have fallen prey to the lies spewed by some non-Muslims. This is not the forum to be absolutely specific about the lies being spread, but you are welcome to arrange a forum for us to discuss further.

While many people are flocking to Islam, Muslims born into Islam need to reflect at the character of the people of Gaza and the many thousands that have recently entered into Islam. Islam starts with belief, and it is upon which you and I, as Muslims, should die. You and I have not yet been tested with our belief, yet for many that belief is already wavering. Consider whether those entering Islam in their hordes are replacing some of us or whether we will be blessed with a good ending, i.e. that we die in complete faith, upholding Quran and Sunnah, that our faith is never in question, by the Grace and Mercy of Allah, neither did we distort the religion in any way. In death there is life, for an eternal life of bliss is awaiting the believer in paradise and martyrdom deserves nothing else but paradise.

 

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Your reality is the Test

Al Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza, the largest hospital in Palestine, is now out of service after the Israeli army destroyed almost all its buildings and killed or arrested most of its medical personnel.

 Sometimes I wonder what our situation would have been like had we lived in the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ or even Yeshu or Moshe (peace be upon them both). Today, many have the full truth of their, the Prophets’, teaching but opt to dilute it or reject it outright. There is a need to understand the reality in the sight of Allah versus the deception of this world while the latter is painted and presented as reality.

You have been sucked in by the system. Consequently, you struggle to join the dots, if you are even trying at all. You are looking for solutions through and within the system while the reality is that which is in the Deen (religion) of Allah, Islam. This modern-day system has been long in the making from the time Satan became the accursed. Over time, he had many minions and today it seems likely that the world is ready for self-destruction. A genocide is taking place and, like the viewing of a movie or a sports event with worldwide audiences, there is no concrete reaction to it. The organs and institutions set up for world peace and the protection of people was set up by the very same people who created a new country with new people in a land where people have always lived and was living at that time. A country was formed on the displacement of a people. That not being enough, a genocide is taking place before our very eyes. Have you exerted enough of yourself to say that you are fully supportive of the people of Palestine? Unless you start to think differently from the indoctrination (that so-called education) from your schooling, your exposure to movies and television, even reading of books, to the politics (including the political system), to the laws governing us, to the economic system, and much more, then you are still using their system to find solutions to play a meaningful role. Even religion has been changed that few know the pristine religion of Islam while they defend every innovation into the religion and spend little time to emulate Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions (Allah be pleased with them).

You cannot abrogate responsibility. You cannot find ultimate solutions within the system. The democratic system will seemingly give you wins in some areas but, overall, it carries more harm than good, if any good really. There are people dying. The world is in chaos. Muslims ought to command with good and forbid evil and it requires action. Allah will not change the condition of a people unless and until they change themselves. A caliphate awaits and it will not be based on democracy. See the signs? You cannot wait for that time. You must act now. Allah guides the sincere.

You will watch the destruction of Majid-ul-Aqsa in the same way you are watching the destruction of Gaza, its people, its hospitals, its schools and universities. Say it isn’t so.

 

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Bold Question

 Sometimes you have to ask the bold question like “have you thought of how and when you are going to die?” Pretty morbid, right?

The story of the red heifer remains important as the expectant Jews and some Christians prepare for the imminent slaughter and sacrifice of the unblemished red heifer, a female cow. This event will signal that the third temple must be built on the site of Masjid-ul-Aqsa. Thus, it is expected that the Jews will storm Al-Aqsa in numbers to destroy it once the sacrifice has been concluded and the ashes strewn over the entire Aqsa precinct. For the Christians, they are looking forward to the return of Yeshu* (peace be upon him). Muslims expect Eesa (peace upon him too) but we do not have to do any ritual for that to happen. It is in Allah’s hands to decide. How we pray that the time is not yet here and that they find a white hair or two on the red heifer which will make it blemished and not suitable for sacrifice. Why might you want that to happen when the appearance of the Antichrist and the coming of Yeshu (peace be upon him) is inevitable. For starters, it will mean that evil is so widespread while there are only a few true believers. It means that we have not done enough to stem the flow of evil and consequently the world is fertile for the shenanigans of the Antichrist (ad-dajjal). The importance of Prophet Yeshu’s (peace be upon him) coming is because he is obligated with the responsibility to kill the antichrist. People have generally not been connecting the dots, but the minions of the antichrist really do have the world in its grasp. It is never too late to change things since a believer never despairs but continues to command with good and forbid the evil.  A believer knows that matters of the unseen is only in the domain of Allah. This includes, of course, when the world will end, and we don’t know this. It is our duty to proclaim and spread the truth until our last breath. The sad reality is that you don’t hear these matters being discussed from our pulpits. While some may wish to argue against such a need, then understand in the current situation in Palestine it makes every sense why these matters must be unpacked. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions, over 1400 years ago, how to seek protection against dajjal. How is it then possible that people are not reminded about it from the pulpit?  

The starting point for Islam was Tauheed, Belief in the Oneness of Allah. Coupled to that belief is the necessary disbelief in taghut (that which calls to worship other than the worship of Allah). It is in your firmness on this that will increase your eemaan (faith) which, accompanied with the correct good action, will gain you the satisfaction of Allah. And perhaps with our firm intentions, our repentance, and prayers, that Allah will bring clear victory soon.

Note: it is important to familiarise yourself with Al-Aqsa compound

 

*Yeshu is the Aramaic name while Jesus is the Roman name

 

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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/2024/02/wars-and-scores.html

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