Part one
Praise be to Allah Who made His Religion our shari’a and made the Right Path clear to us.
He made divine inspiration evidence and proof for approved actions and made our faith an
epitome of moderation that may defeat anyone who tries to pursue a hard line in faith. I praise
and thank my Lord (May He be extolled), and I ask for His guidance and forgiveness. He deserves all
praise, thanks and glory. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah
alone with no associate, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger; he
ordered us to follow his path and tenets, and to sacrifice our children, wealth and souls for him
and his religion –may Allah send His Salat (Graces, Honours, Mercy), Peace and Blessings upon
him. Allah sent him to clear the darkness (people were living in before Islam) and so the Right
Path became clear to us and divine proof unmistakable. May Allah also send His Salat upon his
family, Companions and the tabi’in (the contemporaries of the Companions after the death of the
Prophet [May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him]) and those who followed them in righteousness until the Day
of Judgement.
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Now then,
I urge you to observe true taqwā (fear of disobeying Allah) and adhere to Islam’s firm,
reliable grip. And be afraid of the Day when you shall be brought back to
Allâh. Then every person shall be paid what he earned, and they shall not be
dealt with unjustly. [Al-Baqarah: 281]. On that Day, only those who observed taqwā shall
be saved: Paradise will be brought near to the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2)
not far off. (It will be said): "This is what you were promised, - (it is) for
those oft-returning (to Allâh) in sincere repentance, and those who preserve
their covenant with Allâh (by obeying Him in all what He has ordered, and
worship none but Allâh Alone, i.e. follow Allâh's Religion, Islâmic
Monotheism). "Who feared the Most Beneficent (Allâh) in the Ghaib (unseen):
(i.e. in this worldly life before seeing and meeting Him), and brought a heart
turned in repentance (to Him - and absolutely free from each and every
kind of polytheism), "Enter you therein in peace and security; this is a Day
of eternal life!" [Qāf: 31-34]
Servants of Allah!
Our Prophet Muhammad (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him) brought us from his Lord (to Whom belongs Might and
Majesty) a complete, flawless and moderate shari’a that encourages neither exaggeration nor
negligence. It has been implemented by Allah’s command, and perfected in accordance with His
Wisdom. To show perfect loyalty to this shari’a and to show indefatigable preparedness to make
it prevail, our Prophet (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him) took it upon himself to safeguard its tenets and
protect its dictates against adversaries as well as friends, i.e. those who would exaggerate in
observing it or those who shun it. For any deviance befalling it, regardless of the perpetrators, be
they admirers or loathers; proponents or opponents may affect it and result in a serious schism in
it.
Defending Allah’s shari’a dictates that no compromise be made for the sake of anyone, be
they relatives, compatriots, or even a generally righteous person because faith is dearer than all,
and sunnah is more precious than loved ones. This is a divine law and the Prophet’s teaching.
Allah Almighty reproached Jonah when he left his village without permission. He threw him into
the sea then into the whale’s belly. Allah also reproached our Prophet Muhammad (May Allah’s Salat and
Peace be upon him) when he frowned and turned away when a blind man came to him. Then, when he
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asked Allah to forgive a polytheist, Allah Almighty said, It is not (proper) for the
Prophet and those who believe to ask Allâh's Forgiveness for the Mushrikûn
(polytheists, idolaters, pagans, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh) even
though they be of kin, ... [Al-Tawbah: 113] In another reproach, we read: May Allâh
forgive you (O Muhammad SAW). Why did you grant them leave (for
remaining behind, you should have persisted as regards your order to them
to proceed on Jihâd ), until those who told the truth were seen by you in a
clear light, and you had known the liars? [Al-Tawbah: 43] Reproach is well-known
in the case of Badr prisoners of war.
There is also the case of a prophet-to-prophet reproach. Moses blamed his brother Hārūn
(Aaron) for earnest concern about his Lord’s Message that he grabbed his brother by the beard
and the head.
Our Prophet Muhammad (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him) reproached his best friend Abu Bakr (May
Allah be pleased with him) and told him, “You have probably angered them!” He was referring to Salman,
Suhaib and Bilal. He also reprimanded Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) and said, “Have you
taunted him with his mother?” Again, he blamed Usāmah Ibn Zaid for killing a man after he
had uttered the shahādah1 when he saw the flash of the sword. The Prophet said, “How could
you kill him after he had said ‘lā ilāha illa Allāh (There is no deity except Allah)?’ What are
you going to do with ‘lā ilāha illa Allāh’ when it comes on Doomsday?” “He said it only to
save his life, O Allah’s Messenger!” Usāmah replied. “Have you looked into his heart?” the
Prophet asked. “What are you going to do with ‘lā ilāha illa Allāh’ when it comes on
Doomsday?” The Prophet repeated the question to him so many times that Usāmah wished he
had become a Muslim only that day.
The Prophet (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him) exonerated himself of the people that Khalid ( May Allah be
pleased with him) killed from (the tribe of) Bani Judhaimah as they were unable to say “aslamna” (We
have become Muslims) and instead said “ṣaba’nā”2 (We have renounced our religion). Many
other examples could be cited in this respect.
1 The shahādah ( الشھادة ), in this context, is the uttering of “Ash-hadu an lā ilāha illa Allāh (wa ash-hadu anna
Muhammad rasūlu Allāh” (I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah [and that Muhammad is His
Messenger]). He who utters it becomes a Muslim.
2 Ṣaba’a ( صبأ ) means to renounce one’s religion. The Arab polytheists of the time of the Prophet (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be
upon him) used it to refer to conversion to Islam, because they looked at it from the point of view of renouncing their
forefathers’ religion.
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O Muslims!
While citing the aforementioned examples, we notice some of those who are considered
righteous ‒those who think that they are sacrificing their lives in the cause of Allah‒ commit
worse sins than those committed by some dissolute villains. Their sins were much more harmful
to Islam than those perpetrated by many sinners. Such sinners have received little advice and no
denunciation.
Some righteous people have tried to justify their reticence in various ways. Some have argued
that they did not want the enemy to gloat or the delinquent to rejoice. Others have opined that
reticence has priority. They have forgotten that even prophets and the best of the Prophet’s
Companions had been reproached.
O servants of Allah!
Among the gravest evil acts perpetrated by some are the crime of unjustly accusing a Muslim
of unbelief and the crime of shedding his blood. The latter is often the consequence of the
former. Both are grave sins in Allah’s sight on account of the great harm they both pose for the
faith and the faithful. They prevent the dissemination of the message of Islam and the spread of
its Call. In addition, they are sources of the corruption inflicted on the Muslim society.
Some people might avoid alcohol consumption, adultery, usury, and other major sins.
However, Satan may deceive them into far worse sins such as unjustly accusing a Muslim of
unbelief. The Prophet (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him) said, “He who calls his brother [in Islam] ‘O
you Kafir (unbeliever)’ then one of them is a Kafir.” Alternatively, one might unlawfully shed
someone else’s blood. The Prophet (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him) said, “The Mu’min (believer) will
still be within the boundaries of his faith unless he unlawfully commits bloodshed.” [Narrated
by Bukhari]
He also said (as narrated by Al-Nasā’ī and Ibn Mājah), “The destruction of the world is
easier in the sight of Allah than the killing of a Muslim.” In line with this, Allah Almighty
says, And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell to
abide therein, and the Wrath and the Curse of Allâh are upon him, and a
great punishment is prepared for him [Al-Nisā’: 93]
Satan has despaired of those who cling to religious tenets and avoid major sins. If Satan tried
to tempt one of them into unlawfully accepting a dirham, he would not certainly be tempted.
Then, Satan lures him into accusing a Muslim of unbelief and then into killing him. Such a
person becomes a burden on the faith, and a disaster to the ummah. His sin register will outweigh
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that of a life-long delinquent. He is similar to the one who murdered Al-Husain3 (may Allah be pleased with
him) then asked whether killing a mosquito is tolerated, and those who kill Muslims and spare the
pagans.
O Muslims!
When scholars’ esteem wears thin in the youths’ eyes, and their reverence is undermined by
newspapers and columnists or by extremists and hardliners, the younger generation will be
brought up on chaotic authority. Novices and dreamers alike will inevitably step in to assume
religious authority; consequently, not only will they go astray, but they will also misguide others.
The easy recourse to accusing others of unbelief is, more often than not, preceded by scholars
being disparaged and attacked by the impudent, be they extremists or antagonists. However, they
are on equal footing in sin and effect. In the past four decades, we have seen some of the faithloving
Muslim youths who are earnestly concerned about their ummah repeat their past mistakes
and failures. Consequently, the ummah takes one step forward but many backward. Not a single
asset is gained without several concurrent liabilities.
This often happens in times of disasters whose details are witnessed by kind-hearted youths
who may succumb to emotion and be overwhelmed by zealotry to the stage that they may accuse
scholars of negligence in presenting what is right and of shirking their capital duties. They
witness the enemy rushing upon the ummah and the inefficacy of many Arab and Muslim
governments. Thus, some of them may rebel; others may mobilise themselves to make jihad.
Yet, some may lose confidence in their scholars. Their opinions may vary, and their inclination
may be contradictory. All this may drive a wedge in the nation’s entity that may ultimately turn
detrimental.
Some sympathizers may turn a blind eye to this defect under the pretext that these youths are
fulfilling a collective obligation4 ignored by those more responsible for it. However, the danger
among them and because of them grows, whereas good diminishes and contracts. Finally, they
will realize that they have neither travelled long nor kept their rides. Quite the opposite, they
might return home empty-handed leaving their enemy even stronger, and the crops of their
endeavour reaped by others. (Not translated) In this case, everybody bears the consequences.
Today, Syria is a living example. When the enemies of Muslims and Arabs colluded against
Syria, most of the Arab and Muslim governments failed to act or desisted from any action that
might put an end to the Syrian catastrophe. Therefore, belligerent organizations and parties
3 He is one of the two grandsons of the Prophet (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him), the other being Al-Hasan.
4 This is known in Arabic as ( فرض كفایة ). It is an obligation or a duty on the whole Muslim community. However, if it
is undertaken by some members, it would suffice the rest. If none does it, then the whole community will have
sinned. Note that farḏ ‘ain ( فرض عین ), individual duty or obligation, which is opposed to farḏ kifāyah, means a duty
that has to be done by every Muslim, such as praying five times a day.
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multiplied and rushed to take part in the war. Many good-intentioned youths were also involved.
However, intelligence agencies and the devils had some fingers in the dirty pie. It has been
discovered that the on-going struggle is partly fought between some of these organizations which
have become a fertile ground for takfīr (accusing Muslims of unbelief) and liquidations. Nay,
some of them are bent on hunting for zealous youths trying to recruit them to act against their
own countries and even their protectors.
Some scholars have failed to explain the reality of the role played by those pursuing the takfīr
path and legalizing bloodshed in re-enacting past disasters the blood of which is still fresh and
tears running.
We are certain that some of them only had good intentions, which emphasizes that this
country and its scholars were right when they warned against going blindly to sites with
unknown colours and with partisans harbouring mysterious agendas.
O you scholars!
Jihad is the apex of Islam. But the mujahideen are only fallible human beings. Criticizing
what is wrong in jihad does not entail criticizing jihad itself, nor is it meant to dampen the spirit
of jihad or deny its great effect on the life of the ummah and the glory of the faith. We have to
make it absolutely clear; we must not mince matters; we are facing a very serious problem. It is
the problem of defacing honest jihad and doing harm to true mujahideen, who are defending their
ummah and their homeland.
As we denounce the aberration of the dissolute and the presumptuousness of Islam haters, we
have to denounce counter aberration since it is much worse and more harmful to the nation. This
will keep our path clear and straight. Calling to the Way of Allah should be carried out with
kindness and compassion, without any resort to classification or calling for hostility. Try to win
them over, for this is closer to righteousness.
We are told that when Ibn Abbas debated with the Kharijites5, four thousands of them
returned to the fold. This does not normally happen with the depraved. The Caliph accepted their
return and did not punish them for defecting to the other side. This is the way to deal with
suspects, whose hands are not tarnished with unlawful blood, taking into account that their
motives are mainly well-intentioned. One of the most important reasons for victory is rank
purification. Allah described a group of people saying, Had they marched out with
you, they would have added to you nothing except disorder, and they would
5 The Arabic word for kharijites is ( الخوارج ). They were a fanatic group of Muslims who claimed that the fourth
Righteous Caliph Ali Ibn Abi Ṭālib and Mu’āwiyah as well as others were all unbelievers and should be killed. They
were responsible for the assassination of Ali (May Allah be pleased with him).
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have hurried about in your midst (spreading corruption) and sowing sedition
among you, and there are some among you who would have listened to
them. And Allâh is the All-Knower of the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers,
etc.). [Al- Tawbah: 47]
We must distinguish the good from the bad, the mujahid from the saboteur, and the reformist
from the corruptor, bearing in mind that he who defends his homeland against the enemy is right
and is making jihad. Denunciation and censure are levelled against a group who got involved in
that path and not against all.
O Muslim Youths!
Good intentions are hardly enough in securing a good end for Islam and Muslims. Yes, a
Muslim may be excused and rewarded in certain cases. Allah may grant his servant the honour of
jihad or martyrdom that he was looking forward to. However, this does not mean that he who has
attained this has achieved victory for, or supported, Islam. Nay, some of them might go to war
just to get killed not knowing that living and life in the cause of Allah are sometimes more
beneficial for the ummah than a hasty death in the cause of Allah.
Despite the fact that shahādah (martyrdom) is the greatest goal of the jihadist, the ultimate
goal of jihad is sublimating Allah’s word in order to preclude fitnah (trial) for Muslims in their
religion, wealth and honour, and that religion (i.e. worship) is (acknowledged to be) for Allah6.
This is emphasized by what Imam Ahmad had reported in his Musnad. He reported that Abu
Umāmah (may Allah be pleased with him) asked the Prophet (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him) three times on separate
occasions to supplicate Allah to grant him shahādah (martyrdom), and in each occasion the
Prophet (May Allah’s Salat and Peace be upon him) would answer, “O Allah, keep them safe and grant them the
spoils of victory!”
Shahādah is a personal gain, whereas sacrificing life and wealth in the cause of Allah has
long-lasting benefits. He who sincerely prays Allah for Shahādah will attain it even if he dies a
normal death in his bed.
We emphasize this and approve of it at a time when the West and East are all smiles as they
watch this war raging and dragging on and on; a war that has already devoured, and is still
devouring, tender bodies and souls.
6 This expression is borrowed from the Holy Qurā’n, Surat Al-Baqarah, verse 193.
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We see the enemy rejoicing at seeing the best of Muslim youth lining up just to be killed;
those enemies are trying their best to make sure that neither party wins in order that the wheel of
death continues reaping lives.
This situation necessitates on Muslim states to do their best to bring this battle to an end since
the oppressive party that can put an end to this tragedy does not care about its people's blood or
its citizens' souls. The oppressor, in fact, is not one of them; neither is his religion theirs, nor his
grief. He is using foreigners and strangers against his own people.
O Muslim youth who are anxious to secure a bright future for their Ummah!
When somebody calls in question the integrity of the religious scholars of your Ummah, the
leaders of your country and seeks to fuel your anger at them, at your country and people, you
should know that he has taken the battle to your country, that its fuel are your countrymen and
the loser is your homeland. Be sure that our great religion will not reap any good out of this.
Never lose hope in your own people and kinsfolk, for either they have got an excuse that you
have failed to understand or that they are in a negligence which can be treated but not through
causing fighting or hatred. You have to learn a lesson from those who were implicated in such
risky paths then felt remorse when it was too late.
Servants of Allah!
All the above could be said with respect to treating an injury in a healthy body or cleaning out
a stain in a clean shiny cloth; otherwise good is abundant and our youth are generally fine and
straight. Most of them are on good right guidance that pleases the hearts of Muslims and
displeases the hearts of the hypocrites who never stop mixing good with evil and making unfair
generalisations. They have found their luck with few religious individuals to vent their
frustration on the religion itself and to market their deviations as being the real moderation.
However, what happened and is still happening is predestined by Allah; it is a test from Him and
a purification so that the believer will be distinguished from the hypocrite and the good person
from the fāsiq (corrupt) one, and so that hearts express their true inner feelings. Eventually, those
who perish [through disbelief] will perish upon evidence and those who live on [in faith] will
live upon evidence7.
Allah's religion shall definitely prevail; it does not need us to give it victory, but we need it to
promote it and raise it above everything and everyone.
7 This expression is borrowed from the Holy Qur’ān, surat Al-Anfāl, verse 42.
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O Allah! Show us the Truth as truth and guide us to follow it, and show us evil as evil and
guide us to avoid it! O Allah! Guide us by Your will to the truth of which people hold
contradictory views for You guide whomever You will to a straight path!
May Allah bless you and me by the Glorious Qur'ān and benefit us with the Sunnah of the
Master of all Messengers! I say this and seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah for me and for
you.
Part Two
All the praises and thanks are to Allah, to whom belongs all that is in
the heavens and all that is in the earth. He is all the praises and thanks in
the Hereafter, and He is the All-wise the All-aware. (1). He knows that
which goes into the earth and that which comes forth from it, and that
which descends from the heaven and that which ascends to it. And He is the
Most Merciful, the Oft-Forgiving. [Saba': 1-2]. I praise my Lord (May He be extolled) and thank
Him and ask for His forgiveness! I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except
Allah alone with no associate and that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger! May Allah
send His Salat (Graces, Honours, and Mercy), Peace and Blessing upon him, his family, his
Companions, the tabi'īn (the contemporaries of the Companions of the Prophet [May Allah’s Salat and Peace
be upon him] after his death), and those who follow them in righteousness till the Day of Judgement!
(Not translated)
O Muslims!
Seeking truth and justice is a natural disposition in man. During the pre-Islamic era and after
the advent of Islam people used to hasten to charters, rules, and orders that would protect rights
and establish justice. However, some people adopt falsehood as truth till they reach their goals
though these go against justice.
What draws the attention nowadays is the fast pace of events and their turbulence, the speed
of transformations and their disparity. These are transformations and changes in thought,
principles, and policies and a withdrawal from charters, values, and treaties. You could see the
positions (stands) of many states and individuals like the waves of a tumultuous sea, and you
could see peoples and principles among them as a bird's nest being jerked around by these
positions till it is torn out while nobody cares about it.
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Thus, who was a devil yesterday under the banner of religion has become today a dear friend
with no heed paid to religion! Since religion is taken merely as a means to achieve (worldly)
goals. There is no consideration either for those peoples whose lives have been torn apart, the
bloodshed, the values and covenants for these do not really matter as they are merely means used
to achieve certain goals and greed. This is indeed the reality of man when he distances himself
from Allah’s way.
Thanks are due to events, for they have revealed the ugly face of the materialistic civilization
and the truth and reality of many organizations, parties, and policies as well. These events have
shown that their celebration of human rights, defense of the truth, and advocating rights of the
oppressed are only false slogans. Moreover these events showed men of values and principles
who take the side of truth, righteousness, and justice even though they might be alone.
Muslims had joined world associations and international organizations, but what did they
reap? Was their blood protected, and their rights kept? Or were these trodden by those who are
powerful in such a shameless and disconcerting manner?!
The Muslim world nowadays is being hit strongly, and the executioners want to suffocate it
and achieve their greed mercilessly. There is Palestine and our occupied Aqsa Mosque being
sold and bought, its lands (with trees and plants) shovelled away, and its people displaced. Still,
there is no just decision!!
Look at Syria! It is witnessing its plight with millions of homeless people and hundreds of
thousands of dead and injured!!
The world is getting together to secure its selfish greed while turning a blind eye to a crystal
clear oppression, and it is never keeping its convents and treaties.
Against these events and changes, a Muslim needs certain clear landmarks and truths to stick
to and a safe haven to sail into lest his boat sinks by tumultuous storms. There is no haven safer
than resorting to Allah Almighty, asking for His forgiveness, supplicating Him and relying on
Him. He is the best Lord and the best Supporter; therefore, hasten your escape to Allah.
Islam is a faith, legislation and deeply rooted principles a Muslim lives by and for and stands
to defend. Indeed, our future is bound by being faithful and sincere to our religion. However,
holding tight to truth and right requires strenuous responsibilities Muslims can withstand. They
can exercise patience vis-à-vis the discouragements of those who betray, impede and oppose
them: O you who believe! Take care of your ownselves (do righteous deeds
and fear Allah much). If you (follow) the right guidance [and enjoin what is
right (Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbid
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what is wrong (polytheism, disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden)] no
hurt can come to you from those who are in error. [Al-Māidah: 105]
O Muslims!
A true Muslim does not get disheartened or perplexed; he does not get weak nor does he
hesitate, for he trusts Allah (May He be extolled) and has complete faith in Him, And indeed We
have written in AZ-Zabur [i.e. all the revealed Holy Books – the Taurat
(Torah), the Injeel (Gospel), the Psalms, the Qur'an) after (We have already
written in) Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz (the Book that is in the heaven with Allah),
that My righteous slaves shall inherit the land (i.e. the land of Paradise).
[Al-Anbiyā: 105]
People remained for some time unable to distinguish right from falsehood and attracted to
slogans. However, Allah's Sunnah and wisdom remain unabated: Allah will not leave the
believers in the state in which you are now, until He distinguishes the wicked
from the good. Nor will Allah disclose to you the secrets of the Ghaib
(Unseen). [Āl-‘Imrān: 179]
Calamities perhaps train people to be strong and patient. They can polish the very natures of
people who have indulged in luxury and desires: ….and it may be that you dislike a
thing which is good for you. [Al-Baqarah: 216]
What we surely believe in is that Allah wants good for this Ummah and that its destiny is
going to be better even though it may be affected by evil and harm and may have repeatedly
suffered from calamities. How much we are in need to trust Allah, rely on Him and have
complete faith in Him, while, at the same time, try our best to achieve victory.
O Muslims!
Some of the big signs (of preparing for victory) include: unity and cooperation, and
abandoning disunity and disagreement. Unity is an urgent, great Islamic need, for the worst kind
of disunity is that in religion.
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Also, you have to beware of false rumours and disquieting news, for they are a destructive
axe to unity and agreement. How many a short-sighted word or an uncalculated behaviour
became a fuel that could set one’s own home on fire, lead to disorder, corruption, insecurity,
instability, attack on persons and possessions in a state of total chaos and blindness.
O Muslims!
Muslim countries are targeted and the current situation features many means of destruction
and dispersion. A Muslim is supposed to avoid what may promote wrath and enmity. He should
beware of the lying media, avoid what fills his heart with wrath on his people and country. Allah
Almighty has prohibited keeping company to whimsical, suspicious and corrupt people.
O servants of Allah!
In a final gesture about Shām narrated by Ibn Rajab –may Allah bless his soul‒ he said:
"Omar Ibn Al-Khattab –may Allah be pleased with him‒ used to write to the people of Shām at
the start of winter advising them thus: winter has come and it is an enemy; therefore, be ready
for it in terms of wool, shoes, and socks; make wool your clothes and covers, for cold is an
enemy that is fast in coming (into the body) late in leaving it. Omar used to write to the people of
Shām when it was conquered during his time; he was afraid that the companions (of the Prophet)
there and others might be hurt by the cold they were not used to."
Omar Al-fārūq8 sensed the enmity of cold to those who were in Shām at that time in spite of
the security and welfare they were enjoying there. Today, however, security has departed from
these homelands, houses have been destroyed, and homes are being replaced by rags and tents
which do not protect against bitter cold or rain.
Wars, homelessness, cold, hunger, and siege have rushed madly on the people of Shām. Many
have let them down and have not tried to save their lives and wipe off their tears. They did not
successfully deter their enemy who is oppressing them.
At least, Muslims who are financially capable must do their duties towards the people of
Shām, both refugees and residents, especially now that cold is bitter, rain is constant, and snow
has covered them with its fatal quilt. Therefore, the least that Muslims can do in order to expiate
their letting down of their brothers is to donate clothes and food to protect them against hunger
and cold.
8 Al-Fārūq ( الفاروق ) is a title given to Omar Ibn Al-Khaṭāb (May Allah be pleased with him). The word actually means someone
who discriminates good from evil or right from wrong.
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All Muslims must give whatever they can so their brothers and sisters will be contented and
in no need of the help of others, especially that death is roaming among their camps harvesting
with its scythe the souls of children, the elderly, and women.
It is not an aspect of manhood or religion to check our children before they go to bed and find
that we have made available for them heat and covers and that they are sleeping safely at home
while the souls of the children of our brothers and sisters there are clattering. They are dying
before their fathers' eyes. These fathers can do nothing except shed rattling tears to accompany
this tragedy and seal up this sad chapter of the child's short life.
Stand in support of your brothers and sisters ‒may Allah help you and them‒ and give what
can ward off calamity from you and them.
O Allah! Have mercy on our brothers and sisters, for You are Most Compassionate and All-
Knowing of their conditions! O Allah! Have mercy on our brothers and sisters, for You are Most
Compassionate and All-Knowing of their conditions!
O servants of Allah!
I advise you to send your salat and peace on the best and the purest of all mankind,
Muhammad Ibn Abdullah, Al Hashimi, Al Qurashi.
O Allah! Send Your Salat (Graces, Honours, Mercy), Peace and Blessing on Your servant and
Messenger, Muhammad, on his good and pure family, on his sincere and audacious Companions,
and on those who followed them in righteousness until the Day of Judgement!
O Allah! Grant glory to Islam and victory to Muslims and fail tyrants, infidels and corruptors!
O Allah! Foreordain for this nation (the nation of Islam) a matter (an affair) of rationality
(guidance) where the people of piety are honoured and those of sins are guided, and where alma’rūf
(promotion of good deeds) is promoted and al-munkar (promulgation of evil deeds) is
prevented! O Lord of the worlds!
O Allah! Make preoccupied with their own evil those who wish to harm Islam and Muslims!
O Allah! Make preoccupied with their own evil those who wish to harm Islam and Muslims!
Turn their plots and their cunning against them and make it the cause of their own destruction! O
Lord of the worlds!
O Allah! Grant victory to the Mujahideen in Your cause in Palestine and wherever they may
be, O Lord of the worlds! O Allah! Lift the siege around them, improve their conditions, and
suppress their enemy! O Allah! Liberate Al-Aqsā Mosque from the oppressors’ injustice and the
occupiers’ aggression!
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O Allah! Have mercy on our brothers and sisters in Syria! O Allah! Lift their distress and
grant them speedy relief! O Allah! Have mercy on them, for they are defenceless! O Allah!
Mend their breakage and take charge of their case!
O You, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate! Spare their blood, replace their fear with
safety, protect their honour, bring them close together, feed their hungry, grant them boldness,
strength and victory against their oppressors!
O Allah! Set right their conditions, unite them around righteousness, and protect them against
the evil-doers amongst them!
O Allah! Defeat the tyrants and oppressors and those who side with them! O Allah! Grant
victory to Your Religion, Your Holy Book, Your Prophet’s Sunnah, and Your true servants!
O Allah! Guide our leader to do whatever you love and accept! O Allah! Guide him to piety
and righteousness! O Allah! Grant him, his Crown Prince, his brothers and assistants success to
do what is good for the people and the country!
O Allah! Spread security and prosperity over our homeland and all Muslim homelands!
Protect us against the evil of evil-doers and the wickedness of the dissolute!
Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter
that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire![Al-Baqarah:
201],Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and our transgressions (in keeping our
duties to You), establish our feet firmly, and give us victory over the
disbelieving folks. [Āl ͑Imrān: 147]
O Allah! Forgive our sins, cover our flaws, make easy our affairs and make come true our
wishes in what pleases You! O Allah! Forgive our sins, those of our parents, our grandparents,
our wives and children, You are All-Hearing!
We ask Allah for forgiveness! We ask Allah for forgiveness! Allah is the only deity, the
Living, the Subsisting, and we repent to Him!
O Allah! You are Allah, and there is no deity worthy of worship but You! You are the Self-
Sufficient while we (humans) are destitute! Do send down rain on us and save us from despair!
O Allah! Send rain down on us! O Allah! Send rain down on us! O Allah! Send rain down on us!
Bestow upon us expedient rain, a blissful, flowing, widespread, useful and harmless rain, one
