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 5

 

Things are not always what the seem. Although for the most part, you can only act on what is apparent, know the deception is ever growing.

Trade wars! Tariff hikes to make America great. Only, that it will have such a devastating impact that nothing can trump a knock-out blow like that. Is that the story or the diversion? Is it really purely economic? In truth, with greed being the order of the day, economics certainly have a role to play. Will Europe tumble before they engage in a suicidal war with Russia? Or is this really the diversion to cause more mayhem in the Middle East, Palestine being the focal point. The rate of diversions and distractions is more mind boggling than a game of Tetris. This game is not all that stimulating apparently and there are simpler games to stimulate the brain. Perhaps, the lack of engagement might be a reason for many being clueless. Of course, Muslims are exhorted to reflect deeply on the signs of Allah in Quran that the heart may find rest or rather, contentment. Being unmindful and oblivious are certainly not traits for which anyone would sign up. The single biggest step for Muslims is to free Masjid-ul-Aqsa. If you study history, then you will know that in 1187CE, Salahuddin conquered Jerusalem. Trace his path to it and there will be important clues. Muslims lands have been colonised and there is no modern day Salahuddin leading the charge. That does not cause Muslim to lose hope and be in despair. Focus. The tariff war is a diversion or stepping stone to something bigger. There is controlled opposition on every front, even those that may be so open and are considered as leaders. No, don’t fall for being suspicious of everyone, but be wary, for if any leader strays, he is replaceable. The main task is to be informed, to learn to join the dots and to be vigilant.

On a side note (which really needs to be an important topic on its own), is to re-look at your engagement with the financial markets, starting with banks. Learn ways to protect yourself from a global financial meltdown and/or for you to lose your freedom. Joining the dots might give you the clue. The main point to realise is that man was created to manage the affairs of this world as representatives of Allah. And who can be a representative of Allah and who is disqualified? Therein lies your answer on how to tread the way ahead.

It is not about MAGA for indeed the answer to that is that you will be on the winning team when you know and submit that Allah is the Greatest. Don’t be distracted but focus on your role as defined by Allah. The starting point, in the weak state that we are, is to make dua, to boycott those who fund atrocities and to learn to join the dots.

See previous part: https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/04/blow-trumpet-part-4.html