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

See part 1: https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-help-of-allah-is-near-part-1.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

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

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Blow the Trumpet - Part 3

 

There has never been a case that masajid (plural of masjid meaning mosque) were closed except in the year 2020CE. In annotating the year as CE and not AD is part of eemaan. Who will reflect on this? It is long overdue to call a spade a spade.

In 1948 saw the creation of a state in occupied Palestine. Many will call it a “z i o n ist” state. So, they differentiate between Jews and Zionists. That is another discussion, but far beyond this post. What is clear though that the same people (and their ilk and offspring) who created this state, also had the run of the show in the United States of America and elsewhere. Did they have a hand in the creation of the UN and its various structures? Which country gets the most aid from the USA? Who supplies them with weapons, etc? Do you have an inkling of who these people are? Now what if the same people run industries like big pharma? Who benefits most from the “medical” emergency of 2020? Do you see a connection? Are they not the same people? Did these people cause you to close the masajid? Did you distance yourself even from close family, like your parents? If you look to Palestine – especially now, can you see that what is transpiring there because of these people who can destroy you and your family? The most important thing that will benefit you is your eemaan. Is eemaan not that we worship Allah alone, knowing that He is our Lord, the Nourisher, Cherisher, Provider and Healer, amongst His many attributes? Is eemaan not to forsake and disbelieve in anyone or anything else?

The time to join the dots is long overdue. While some have seen the error in their ways concerning this point, the subject is pretty much taboo in our society, except by going with the official narrative. People get on platforms shouting for Palestine while at the same time adhering to the protocols of the very same people inflicting great harm on the Palestinians. This brings us, briefly, onto the subject of boycott. While Muslims, at best, are enacting the weakest form of eemaan when it comes to seeing a wrong and then enjoining the right, by making dua, there is opportunity to do a little more. How about watching what we spend in assisting the killing of Palestinians? How about concerning yourself with restricting yourself a little. Muslims have just fasted by abstaining from even halal (permissible) food during daylight hours. How about fasting from products that is not essential to you in the least, products for which there are replacements or product that you can live without, products to which you are addicted only and not essential? And if you can do more, then do more, or will you remain heedless?

While on the subject of economics, it looks dire for world economics at present. Fasting should have taught us much, and the main lesson is Allah-consciousness. Look at the field of economics and see if and how it aligns to Islam. Being Allah-conscious will make you aware because of your strong eemaan, being conscious of what pleases Allah and striving to do so.

See previous part 2: https://capemuslimspeak.blogspot.com/2025/04/blow-trumpet-part-2.html

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