Understanding Jihad (Islamic Holy War)
By Mufti Khubaib Sahib
Propagating, Publicising and informing on Jihaad
There are certain groups in the Ummah, who put all the emphasis on the spiritual
enhancement, they rigorously pursue the sittings of the ZikrulLah and the
Muraaqebah, but sadly their minds become void of the longing for the greatness
of Islam and the concern for the protection of Muslims. They consider it as a
sin even to talk about the problems facing the Muslims and they regard the
practical establishment of Islam as a waste of time.
To them slaughtering of the inner devil is vital, but they regard the
slaughtering of the enemies of Allah Ta`ala, disdainful. This limited and narrow
approach to the Religious teachings and practices, turn them away from other
essential and important Teachings of Islam.
Imaan-e-Kaamil
The Mu’min does not proclaim the Oneness of Allah Ta`ala, by his words alone,
but this belief becomes an inseparable part of his whole being. Thus he does not
bow and subjugate to any other physical or psychological entity except his
Creator, Allah Ta`ala. This Imaan instils in him the abhorrence of all the
practices of the Mushrikeen. His heart and soul becomes the centre of love,
devotion, surrender and the glorification for Allah Ta`ala alone. The faithful
grasp the truth of the insignificance of this temporary world. With this true
faith, his life, his death and his every act and deed becomes subservient to
Allah’s commandments only. He believes that only Allah Ta`ala has the power to
remove the difficulties and the obstacles in his path.
Perturbation of the USA
Guess for yourself, the Soviet Union possessed 30,000 atomic weapons, most of
them were directed at the United States, in order to eliminate this dangerous
situation the US government has established an intelligence organisation called
the CIA with a budget of billions of dollars, they are provided with every
conceivable material and training facilities for espionage and subversive
activities. Now after the disintegration of the USSR, there is still no
reduction in its budget nor in its staff, because now the US proclaims, that
though the threat from the Soviet Union has disappeared, the danger of Islamic
fundamentalism is increasing, therefore the CIA is needed more than ever. As a
result of this policy, the arrest and false prosecution of some prominent
Islamic leaders in Europe and America in the past couple of years, is the handy
work of this secret intelligence organisation.
The Danger of the Jihaad Organisations The gravest danger facing the Mujahideen are those governments, who are occupying the seats of power as a consequence of the manipulation of Anti-Islam forces, or due to the discord and disunity of the Islamic political parties, or by the inertia and the disinterest of the Muslim population. These ideological slaves of western ideology and totally devoid of any passion for Islam, will go to any length to preserve their power and their throne. These opportunists will not hesitate to use the good name of Islam for their inferior motives. They will adorn their heads with the white Islamic cap or wear Dopattah they will visit Masajid and shrines, to disguise their true colours, but as soon as they received the signal from their Kafir masters, they change their spots and blatantly disassociate themselves even from the fundamentals of Islam and do not miss any opportunity to assure their Kafir masters of their undying loyalty and gratitude. They will issue the commandments of sending the bulldozers, to demolish Masajid, they will destroy Madaaris, they will openly tear up any constitution to pieces. Based upon the fundamentals of Islam. They will turn their back from the basic principles of Islam, by declaring Values of Islam as Mullaism and retrogressive. These alive and kicking hypocrites, pose the greatest threat to Islam and Muslims.
The Nature of the Mujahideen's Relationship with the State A common practice of every government is, that they put their own people from the onset into the Movements, who as time passes by, will naturally progress to higher positions, once they occupy a position of importance, they pursue such policies which will paralyse these Movements and organisations from within. Therefore it is vital for the Mujahideen to keep a watchful eye and to be vigilant. They should pursue their independent policies. In the hope of furthering the cause they should not rely upon the facilities and resources provided by the state. They should weigh all the pros and cons very carefully, before accepting even the good and beneficial policies of the state. And after the careful and thorough examination of these policies, if they appear to be genuinely beneficial and productive, it may be accepted and adopted in such a manner, that they become the Mujahideen own policies and not as of the state. Regarding this matter the most important rule must be, that the central leadership and the decision-making personnel should not utilise any facilities provided by the state, i.e. accommodation, transport, and so on. They should try their utmost to refrain from accepting the state's handouts. These handouts causes the slow death of the conscience and the heart. Yes, the usage of such facilities is permissible only for religious need alone, providing that the majesty of the Jihaad is maintained.
The psychological preparation of the probable consequences of the Jihaad We assume that as soon as we start the Jihaad, we will be victorious immediately and as soon as we are victorious the Khilafat ul Rashidah will be established and the environment of piety and pure goodness will be enforced and upon every street and corner of the conquered land, the seal of Islam would be imprinted immediately. But when after the Jihaad these assumptions are not materialised then suddenly the Anti-Jihaad conversations rear their ugly heads, great numbers of people loose their hearts in the Jihaad. The euphoria of the victory turns into dejection, some proclaimers of instant establishment of the Khilafat ul Rashidah after the Jihaad, hide their faces with shame and guilt, and the Anti-Jihaad supporters are provided with an opportunity for heralding their abuse against the Jihaad and the Jihaad Movements.
Advantageous Structure for the Jihad Organisations Now we would like to divert the attention of the Mujahideen to some of the organisational matters, the implementation of which are vital for the Jihaad organisations and any apathy towards these policies would be disadvantageous. Nowadays, two types of administrative systems are in operation. The first type of system is, the administrative system of religious political groups. This system is mostly based upon prevailing democratic concepts. Many principles, rules and terminology, used by them are the same as used by the political parties.
Anti-Islamic policies of India Hindu men aside, even the Hindu women are openly declaring of their intentions of chanting their religious slogan of hari rama in all the Masajid of India. Hundreds of thousands Hindus attend regularly the hysterical speeches of Uma Bharti and Sadhvi Rutumbhara and then defiantly and openly, participate in their idolatrous, Anti-Muslim joint resolutions. Today Muslimun of India are living with the same fear and oppression, in which Muslimun of the Soviet Union had lived for a long time. For Muslimun of India, who were the masters of this country in the past, the future seems bleak.
Financing the Jihaad The virtues of providing financial support to the Mujahideen abounds in the Holy Quraan and the Revered Sunnah. And the virtues of spending in the Jihaad and the Thawab of such spending and the admonition for those who do not participate in such a virtuous deed, also abound in the Holy Quraan and the Revered Sunnah. The need for financial resources is as important in the Jihaad as for the need for manpower. Therefore the Jihaad organisations ought to establish a substantial and sound Financial Department, taking into full account the prevailing situation.
Kind to each other Today in the world generally and in the Muslim community specifically, quarrels, discord and disunity is rampant. As a result of which the Unity of the Muslim Ummah is shattered and the Ummah is divided into various nationalities, tribes, regions and ideologies and every new dawn increases this division. Such divisive nationalism and bigotry which has been routed out by Allah’s Last Rasool SallalLahu Alayhi Wasallam and to smash these idols of nationalism and bigotry, the great principle of “All the Mu’mins are brothers” was revealed in the Holy Quraan.
Schemes in Ruins They are frightened of these youths who prefer a celestial bride to the wine and women of the west. They are scared of these brave ones whose slogans is “our path, our way is the Jihaad, the Jihaad”. They are afraid of these travellers on the path of the Truth and the equity, who pass through countries and frontiers not in search of wealth or property but for the protection of the Muslims. Today the US and Europe are trying their hardest to give an impression to the Muslims, that the fundamentalists and the pro-Jihaad Muslims are to be blamed for all the troubles of the Muslim Ummah, while the truth is that because of the Mujahideen, Muslims are protected from many impending sufferings and holocausts. If, Allah forbids, this strong Muslim defence line was not in its place, then one trembles at the thought of the magnitude of violence and barbarity that would have befallen upon the Muslim Ummah. Figure it out for your self, the total control of the oil wealth is in the hands of Muslims. Can that be tolerated by the US and her Zionist allies?
Mujahideen & Training Generally the military training ought to be acquired by every healthy Muslim.
Even the disabled Muslim could perform various military duties, due to the
modern method of warfare. Specifically, each and every member of the Jihaad
Movements and organisations, must obtain the highest standard of military
training and ought to acquire first-hand experience of actual combat. After this
necessary training they ought to serve whichever section they are assigned.
The most vital, important and sensitive section among the Jihaad organisation is
the armed forces section. The activities of this section is spread from the
training centres to the interiors of the enemy territories. The area of its
activities is very wide. This is the heart of every Jihaad activity, while all
the other sections exist for the promotion and development of this section.
Therefore it also carries heavy responsibilities.
The Distinction Between The Jihaad And Acts of Violence The honoured Mujahideen ought not to forget, that the Jihaad is an act of Divine Worship and at the core of every Act of Worship, lie the vital requirements of purity and sincerity of the heart. Every Act of Devotion must be performed for the sole purpose of obtaining Approval and blessings of Allah Ta`ala and must be totally in accord with the Revered Sharee`ah. The Mujahideen’s intentions always ought to be to please Allah Ta`ala alone. Their hearts and souls ought to be free from false pride, arrogance, haughtiness and insolence, so that their great Act of Devotion and Worship remains protected and acceptable in the Court of Allah Ta`ala. Anyone who sacrifices his life with the sole intention of becoming famous, would be the first person to be shoved into the hellfire, therefore the Mujahideen ought not to be haughty and insolent because of their great deeds and ought not advertise their deeds without any necessary reasons. The pronouncement of the events of the Jihaad, for the sole purpose of propagation ought to be narrated with the minimal mentioning of personal achievements, instead the greatness of the Jihaad and the help and the victory of Allah Ta`ala ought to be prominent in all such propagation.
Submitted by a Mujahid