Latest Message From Ikhwan Mujahideen In Ambon  

Shawwāl  19, 1432 A.H, Sunday, September 18, 2011

AMBON, Indonesia – The condition of Ambon after the riots, Sunday (11/09/2011), is not entirely conducive as reported. The correspondent of Arrahmah.com reported that the roads in Ambon are still deserted. The vehicles of the Christian people still do not dare to enter the areas of the Muslims. Meanwhile, the police raids against the ikhwans who wanted to depart to Ambon continued to be made at all points that could lead Ambon. The Ikhwan Mujahideen from amongst the Muhajireen and Ansar continued to hold out in Ambon. The following is an appeal from them.

The Appeal Of The Mujahideen In Ambon

The correspondent of Arrahmah.com from the scene has conveyed an appeal from the Mujahideen, especially in addressing the events that have happened in Ambon. They appeal to the ikhwans outside Ambon so that:

They are not to instantly believe the news delivered by certain parties who are said to be acting on behalf of the Mujahideen, because some news that have been exposed to ikhwans through the SMS are incorrect and do not fit the facts. Due to that, there should be a tabayyun (check and recheck) with the trusted party on the ground.

Not to entertain the request for funds from parties that claimed to act on behalf of the Mujahideen, because in circumstances like these many parties are exploiting the situation for personal gain. In this case, we the Ikhwan Muhajireen and Ansar who are in Ambon have never requested funds from parties outside Ambon. We are still trying to anticipate the problems that exist with the capabilities that Allah gives to us.

Make do'a for us, the Mujahideen from the Muhajireen and Ansar, who are still holding out in Ambon.

The correspondent of Arrahmah.com there also appeal, if anyone wants to channel funds, make sure it's given to the rightful parties who are in the actual scene from amongst the Mujahideen whose aqeedah and manhaj are saheeh.

The Apparatuses Continued To Do The 'Sweeping'

Meanwhile, the apparatuses continued to do the 'sweeping' by raiding and searching all passenger ships that want to go to Ambon.

From Madura, the correspondent of Arrahmah.com reported that the 'sweepings' by the apparatuses are being carried out at some access points exiting Madura, including the Bangkalan Terminal, the Kamal Port and the Suramadu Bridge. The sweepings are performed on all public transport vehicles and passengers leaving Madura. Passengers of public transportation are even asked their purposes, and their luggage and bodies are checked. The targets of the sweeping are sharp weapons, guns and pistols, as well as explosive materials.

Meanwhile, the desires of the Muslims to help their Muslim brothers in Ambon are very intense, despite the sweeping and raid carried out by the apparatuses. In fact, a number Islamic mass organizations and their figures have issued fatwas making jihad to Ambon compulsory, when the Islamic ummah are persecuted.

The Front Pembela Islam (FPI) or Islamic Defenders Front of Bekasi Raya has given an ultimatum to the security forces and government to immediately resolve the case of the bloody riots in Ambon. If it is still not resolved within one month, they will dispatch their laskar (Islamic soldiers) to conduct jihad in Ambon. The statement was delivered by the General Chairman of the FPI of Bekasi Raya, KH Murhali Barda in between the peaceful protests expressing their care for the plights of the Muslims in Ambon, at the Islamic Centre, Friday (16/9/2011).

“In one month from now, the Ambon case must already be resolved. If it is not resolved, whether allowed or not, yes bismillah, we will advance to Ambon,” he said.

The Amir of Jama’ah Ansarut Tauhid (JAT) Ustadz Abu Bakar Ba’asyir issued a fatwa on the necessity of Jihad to Ambon when the Muslims are being persecuted in the riots that have the nuance of an inter-religious/groups conflict. After receiving information from various parties about the Ambon riots, Ustadz Abu reminded the Islamic Ummah to constantly be wary of the characteristics of the kafir, which is contained in the Qur’an.

“The kafir certainly do not like Islam, given the opportunities, they would always want to exterminate the Muslims, they do not care whether it is the hard-lined Islam or soft-lined Islam. To them what's important is either you want to become Christian or be killed,” he explained on Tuesday (13/9/2011).

The Majelis Mujahideen has also issued a statement related to the riots in Ambon, one of which reads:

“The Muslims in Indonesia must be informed when the case is engineered towards hostility against the Ambonese Muslims caused by the discriminatory attitudes of the police and security personnels. Therefore, the Majelis Mujahidin proclaims jihad against anyone who attacks the Muslims in Ambon. The readiness of the Muslims to help their brothers and sisters in Ambon must be prepared.”

In an interview with the RRI, the leader of Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI), Muhammad Rusli also said:

“The government should seriously deal with the conflict in Ambon, if they do not want the conflict to become widespread, the enthusiasm of the Muslims to go to Ambon to defend theirs brothers is the fitrah (natural instinct) of the Muslims.”

It is as it should that Muslims help each other, because they are brothers, like one single body. Rasulullah SAW said:

“The likeness of the believers in their affection, compassion and love for one another is like one single body. If a part of it suffers from pain, the whole body will suffer in pain and not be able to sleep.” (Muttafaqun ‘Alaih from al-Nu’man bin Basyir)

Wallahu’alam bis sawab!

(M Fachry/arrahmah.com)