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Israel in the Koran
2:47 Children of Israel! call to mind the favour which I bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you to all other nations. 2:122 O Children of Israel! call to mind the favor which I bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you to all other nations.
7:137 And We made the children of Israel, who were considered
weak (and of no account), inheritors of lands in both east and west, - lands
whereon We sent down Our blessings. The fair promise of thy Lord was fulfilled
for the Children of Israel, because they had patience and constancy, and We
leveled to the ground the great works and fine
buildings which Pharaoh and his people erected (with such pride). 17:104 And We
said thereafter to the Children of Israel, "Dwell securely in the land of
promise":
10:93 We settled the Children of Israel in a beautiful dwelling-place, and
provided for them sustenance of the best: it was after knowledge had been
granted to them.
20:80 O ye Children of Israel! We delivered you from your enemy, and We made a Covenant with you to give you the right side (the blessed side) of Mount Sinai, and We sent down to you Manna (special food) and quails.
26:59 Thus it was, but We made the Children of Israel inheritors of such things (the promised land)
45:16 We did aforetime grant to the Children of Israel the Book the Power of Command, and Prophet hood; We gave them, for Sustenance, things good and pure; and We favored them above all other nations.
44: 32 And We have chosen them (the Children of Israel) above the 'Alamîn (mankind, and jinns) and our choice was based on a deep knowledge.
32.23] And certainly We gave the Book to Moses, so be not in
doubt concerning the receiving of it, and We made it a guide for the children of
Israel.
[32.24] And We made of them Guiding Lights and leaders to guide by Our command
as they were patient, and they were certain of Our communications.
[17:104] And we said to the Children of Israel afterwards, “ scatter and live all over the world…and when the end of the world is near we will gather you again into the Promised Land”.
(Comment : This last verse proves that the Quran is declaring that it is the will of G-d himself to gather the children of Israel again in their promised land before the end days. Accordingly, No Muslim has the right to interfere with gathering the Jews in Israel again as this is the will of G-d himself. In addition, Honest analysis of the Quranic verses above leads to the conclusion that the West Bank and Gaza are better called the “occupied” Israeli land.
Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad?
Who are they and what do they want?
"Ye
are the best nation that hath been raised up unto mankind: ye command that which
is just, and ye forbid that which is unjust, and ye believe in Allah. And if
they who have received the scriptures had believed, it had surely been the
better for them: there are believers among them, but the greater part of them
are transgressors. They shall not hurt you, unless with a slight hurt; and if
they fight against you, they shall turn their backs to you, and they shall not
be helped. They are smitten with vileness wheresoever they are found; unless
they obtain security by entering into a treaty with Allah, and a treaty with
men; and they draw on themselves indignation from Allah, and they are afflicted
with poverty. This they suffer, because they disbelieved the signs of Allah, and
slew the prophets unjustly; this, because they were rebellious, and
transgressed." (Al-Imran - verses 109-111).
Israel
will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it, just as it
obliterated others before it" (The Martyr, Imam Hassan al-Banna, of blessed
memory).
"The
Islamic world is on fire. Each of us should pour some water, no matter how
little, to extinguish whatever one can without waiting for the others."
(Sheikh Amjad al-Zahawi, of blessed memory).
In
The Name Of The Most Merciful Allah
Introduction
Praise be unto Allah, to whom we resort for help, and whose forgiveness,
guidance and support we seek; Allah bless the Prophet and grant him salvation,
his companions and supporters, and to those who carried out his message and
adopted his laws - everlasting prayers and salvation as long as the earth and
heaven will last. Hereafter:
O
People:
Out of the midst of troubles and the sea of suffering, out of the palpitations
of faithful hearts and cleansed arms; out of the sense of duty, and in response
to Allah's command, the call has gone out rallying people together and making
them follow the ways of Allah, leading them to have determined will in order to
fulfill their role in life, to overcome all obstacles, and surmount the
difficulties on the way. Constant preparation has continued and so has the
readiness to sacrifice life and all that is precious for the sake of Allah.
Thus
it was that the nucleus (of the movement) was formed and started to pave its way
through the tempestuous sea of hopes and expectations, of wishes and yearnings,
of troubles and obstacles, of pain and challenges, both inside and outside.
When
the idea was ripe, the seed grew and the plant struck root in the soil of
reality, away from passing emotions, and hateful haste. The Islamic Resistance
Movement emerged to carry out its role through striving for the sake of its
Creator, its arms intertwined with those of all the fighters for the liberation
of Palestine. The spirits of its fighters meet with the spirits of all the
fighters who have sacrificed their lives on the soil of Palestine, ever since it
was conquered by the companions of the Prophet, Allah bless him and grant him
salvation, and until this day.
This
Covenant of the Islamic Resistance Movement (HAMAS), clarifies its picture,
reveals its identity, outlines its stand, explains its aims, speaks about its
hopes, and calls for its support, adoption and joining its ranks. Our struggle
against the Jews is very great and very serious. It needs all sincere efforts.
It is a step that inevitably should be followed by other steps. The Movement is
but one squadron that should be supported by more and more squadrons from this
vast Arab and Islamic world, until the enemy is vanquished and Allah's victory
is realised.
Thus
we see them coming on the horizon "and you shall learn about it
hereafter" "Allah hath written, Verily I will prevail, and my
apostles: for Allah is strong and mighty." (The Dispute - verse 21).
"Say
to them, This is my way: I invite you to Allah, by an evident demonstration;
both I and he who followeth me; and, praise be unto Allah! I am not an idolator."
(Joseph - verse 107).
Hamas
(means) strength and bravery -(according to) Al-Mua'jam al-Wasit: c1.
Definition
of the Movement
Ideological
Starting-Points
Article
One:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement: The Movement's programme is Islam. From it, it
draws its ideas, ways of thinking and understanding of the universe, life and
man. It resorts to it for judgement in all its conduct, and it is inspired by it
for guidance of its steps.
The
Islamic Resistance Movement's Relation With the Moslem Brotherhood Group:
Article
Two:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement is one of the wings of Moslem Brotherhood in
Palestine. Moslem Brotherhood Movement is a universal organization which
constitutes the largest Islamic movement in modern times. It is characterised by
its deep understanding, accurate comprehension and its complete embrace of all
Islamic concepts of all aspects of life, culture, creed, politics, economics,
education, society, justice and judgement, the spreading of Islam, education,
art, information, science of the occult and conversion to Islam.
Structure
and Formation
Article
Three:
The
basic structure of the Islamic Resistance Movement consists of Moslems who have
given their allegiance to Allah whom they truly worship, - "I have created
the jinn and humans only for the purpose of worshipping" - who know their
duty towards themselves, their families and country. In all that, they fear
Allah and raise the banner of Jihad in the face of the oppressors, so that they
would rid the land and the people of their uncleanliness, vileness and evils.
"But
we will oppose truth to vanity, and it shall confound the same; and behold, it
shall vanish away." (Prophets - verse 18).
Article
Four:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement welcomes every Moslem who embraces its faith,
ideology, follows its programme, keeps its secrets, and wants to belong to its
ranks and carry out the duty. Allah will certainly reward such one.
Time
and Place Extent of the Islamic Resistance Movement:
Article
Five:
Time
extent of the Islamic Resistance Movement: By adopting Islam as its way of life,
the Movement goes back to the time of the birth of the Islamic message, of the
righteous ancestor, for Allah is its target, the Prophet is its example and the
Koran is its constitution. Its extent in place is anywhere that there are
Moslems who embrace Islam as their way of life everywhere in the globe. This
being so, it extends to the depth of the earth and reaches out to the heaven.
"Dost
thou not see how Allah putteth forth a parable; representing a good word, as a
good tree, whose root is firmly fixed in the earth, and whose branches reach
unto heaven; which bringeth forth its fruit in all seasons, by the will of its
Lord? Allah propoundeth parables unto men, that they may be instructed."
(Abraham - verses 24-25).
Characteristics
and Independence:
Article
Six:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement is a distinguished Palestinian movement, whose
allegiance is to Allah, and whose way of life is Islam. It strives to raise the
banner of Allah over every inch of Palestine, for under the wing of Islam
followers of all religions can coexist in security and safety where their lives,
possessions and rights are concerned. In the absence of Islam, strife will be
rife, oppression spreads, evil prevails and schisms and wars will break out.
How
excellent was the Moslem poet, Mohamed Ikbal, when he wrote:
"If
faith is lost, there is no security and there is no life for him who does not
adhere to religion. He who accepts life without religion, has taken annihilation
as his companion for life."
The
Universality of the Islamic Resistance Movement:
Article
Seven:
As
a result of the fact that those Moslems who adhere to the ways of the Islamic
Resistance Movement spread all over the world, rally support for it and its
stands, strive towards enhancing its struggle, the Movement is a universal one.
It is well-equipped for that because of the clarity of its ideology, the
nobility of its aim and the loftiness of its objectives.
On
this basis, the Movement should be viewed and evaluated, and its role be
recognised. He who denies its right, evades supporting it and turns a blind eye
to facts, whether intentionally or unintentionally, would awaken to see that
events have overtaken him and with no logic to justify his attitude. One should
certainly learn from past examples.
The
injustice of next-of-kin is harder to bear than the smite of the Indian sword.
"We
have also sent down unto thee the book of the Koran with truth, confirming that
scripture which was revealed before it; and preserving the same safe from
corruption. Judge therefore between them according to that which Allah hath
revealed; and follow not their desires, by swerving from the truth which hath
come unto thee. Unto every of you have we given a law, and an open path; and if
Allah had pleased, he had surely made you one people; but he hath thought it fit
to give you different laws, that he might try you in that which he hath given
you respectively. Therefore strive to excel each other in good works; unto Allah
shall ye all return, and then will he declare unto you that concerning which ye
have disagreed." (The Table, verse 48).
The
Islamic Resistance Movement is one of the links in the chain of the struggle
against the Zionist invaders. It goes back to 1939, to the emergence of the
martyr Izz al-Din al Kissam and his brethren the fighters, members of Moslem
Brotherhood. It goes on to reach out and become one with another chain that
includes the struggle of the Palestinians and Moslem Brotherhood in the 1948 war
and the Jihad operations of the Moslem Brotherhood in 1968 and after.
Moreover,
if the links have been distant from each other and if obstacles, placed by those
who are the lackeys of Zionism in the way of the fighters obstructed the
continuation of the struggle, the Islamic Resistance Movement aspires to the
realisation of Allah's promise, no matter how long that should take. The
Prophet, Allah bless him and grant him salvation, has said:
"The
Day of Judgement will not come about until Moslems fight the Jews (killing the
Jews), when the Jew will hide behind stones and trees. The stones and trees will
say O Moslems, O Abdulla, there is a Jew behind me, come and kill him. Only the
Gharkad tree, (evidently a certain kind of tree) would not do that because it is
one of the trees of the Jews." (related by al-Bukhari and Moslem).
The
Slogan of the Islamic Resistance Movement:
Article
Eight:
Allah
is its target, the Prophet is its model, the Koran its constitution: Jihad is
its path and death for the sake of Allah is the loftiest of its wishes.
Objectives
Incentives
and Objectives:
Article
Nine:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement found itself at a time when Islam has disappeared
from life. Thus rules shook, concepts were upset, values changed and evil people
took control, oppression and darkness prevailed, cowards became like tigers:
homelands were usurped, people were scattered and were caused to wander all over
the world, the state of justice disappeared and the state of falsehood replaced
it. Nothing remained in its right place. Thus, when Islam is absent from the
arena, everything changes. From this state of affairs the incentives are drawn.
As
for the objectives: They are the fighting against the false, defeating it and
vanquishing it so that justice could prevail, homelands be retrieved and from
its mosques would the voice of the mu'azen emerge declaring the establishment of
the state of Islam, so that people and things would return each to their right
places and Allah is our helper.
"...and
if Allah had not prevented men, the one by the other, verily the earth had been
corrupted: but Allah is beneficient towards his creatures." (The Cow -
verse 251).
Article
Ten:
As
the Islamic Resistance Movement paves its way, it will back the oppressed and
support the wronged with all its might. It will spare no effort to bring about
justice and defeat injustice, in word and deed, in this place and everywhere it
can reach and have influence therein.
Strategies
and Methods
Strategies
of the Islamic Resistance Movement: Palestine Is Islamic aqf:
Article
Eleven:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement believes that the land of Palestine is an Islamic
Waqf consecrated for future Moslem generations until Judgement Day. It, or any
part of it, should not be squandered: it, or any part of it, should not be given
up. Neither a single Arab country nor all Arab countries, neither any king or
president, nor all the kings and presidents, neither any organization nor all of
them, be they Palestinian or Arab, possess the right to do that. Palestine is an
Islamic Waqf land consecrated for Moslem generations until Judgement Day. This
being so, who could claim to have the right to represent Moslem generations till
Judgement Day?
This
is the law governing the land of Palestine in the Islamic Sharia (law) and the
same goes for any land the Moslems have conquered by force, because during the
times of (Islamic) conquests, the Moslems consecrated these lands to Moslem
generations till the Day of Judgement.
It
happened like this: When the leaders of the Islamic armies conquered Syria and
Iraq, they sent to the Caliph of the Moslems, Umar bin-el-Khatab, asking for his
advice concerning the conquered land - whether they should divide it among the
soldiers, or leave it for its owners, or what? After consultations and
discussions between the Caliph of the Moslems, Omar bin-el-Khatab and companions
of the Prophet, Allah bless him and grant him salvation, it was decided that the
land should be left with its owners who could benefit by its fruit. As for the
real ownership of the land and the land itself, it should be consecrated for
Moslem generations till Judgement Day. Those who are on the land, are there only
to benefit from its fruit. This Waqf remains as long as earth and heaven remain.
Any procedure in contradiction to Islamic Sharia, where Palestine is concerned,
is null and void.
"Verily,
this is a certain truth. Wherefore praise the name of thy Lord, the great
Allah." (The Inevitable - verse 95).
Homeland
and Nationalism from the Point of View of the Islamic Resistance Movement in
Palestine:
Article
Twelve:
Nationalism,
from the point of view of the Islamic Resistance Movement, is part of the
religious creed. Nothing in nationalism is more significant or deeper than in
the case when an enemy should tread Moslem land. Resisting and quelling the
enemy become the individual duty of every Moslem, male or female. A woman can go
out to fight the enemy without her husband's permission, and so does the slave:
without his master's permission.
Nothing
of the sort is to be found in any other regime. This is an undisputed fact. If
other nationalist movements are connected with materialistic, human or regional
causes, nationalism of the Islamic Resistance Movement has all these elements as
well as the more important elements that give it soul and life. It is connected
to the source of spirit and the granter of life, hoisting in the sky of the
homeland the heavenly banner that joins earth and heaven with a strong bond.
If
Moses comes and throws his staff, both witch and magic are annulled.
"Now
is the right direction manifestly distinguished from deceit: whoever therefore
shall deny Tagut, and believe in Allah, he shall surely take hold with a strong
handle, which shall not be broken; Allah is he who heareth and seeth." (The
Cow - Verse 256).
Peaceful
Solutions, Initiatives and International Conferences:
Article
Thirteen:
Initiatives,
and so-called peaceful solutions and international conferences, are in
contradiction to the principles of the Islamic Resistance Movement. Abusing any
part of Palestine is abuse directed against part of religion. Nationalism of the
Islamic Resistance Movement is part of its religion. Its members have been fed
on that. For the sake of hoisting the banner of Allah over their homeland they
fight. "Allah will be prominent, but most people do not know."
Now
and then the call goes out for the convening of an international conference to
look for ways of solving the (Palestinian) question. Some accept, others reject
the idea, for this or other reason, with one stipulation or more for consent to
convening the conference and participating in it. Knowing the parties
constituting the conference, their past and present attitudes towards Moslem
problems, the Islamic Resistance Movement does not consider these conferences
capable of realising the demands, restoring the rights or doing justice to the
oppressed. These conferences are only ways of setting the infidels in the land
of the Moslems as arbitraters. When did the infidels do justice to the
believers?
"But
the Jews will not be pleased with thee, neither the Christians, until thou
follow their religion; say, The direction of Allah is the true direction. And
verily if thou follow their desires, after the knowledge which hath been given
thee, thou shalt find no patron or protector against Allah." (The Cow -
verse 120).
There
is no solution for the Palestinian question except through Jihad. Initiatives,
proposals and international conferences are all a waste of time and vain
endeavors. The Palestinian people know better than to consent to having their
future, rights and fate toyed with. As in said in the honourable Hadith:
"The
people of Syria are Allah's lash in His land. He wreaks His vengeance through
them against whomsoever He wishes among His slaves It is unthinkable that those
who are double-faced among them should prosper over the faithful. They will
certainly die out of grief and desperation."
The
Three Circles:
Article
Fourteen:
The
question of the liberation of Palestine is bound to three circles: the
Palestinian circle, the Arab circle and the Islamic circle. Each of these
circles has its role in the struggle against Zionism. Each has its duties, and
it is a horrible mistake and a sign of deep ignorance to overlook any of these
circles. Palestine is an Islamic land which has the first of the two kiblahs
(direction to which Moslems turn in praying), the third of the holy (Islamic)
sanctuaries, and the point of departure for Mohamed's midnight journey to the
seven heavens (i.e. Jerusalem).
"Praise
be unto him who transported his servant by night, from the sacred temple of
Mecca to the farther temple of Jerusalem, the circuit of which we have blessed,
that we might show him some of our signs; for Allah is he who heareth, and seeth."
(The Night-Journey - verse 1).
Since
this is the case, liberation of Palestine is then an individual duty for very
Moslem wherever he may be. On this basis, the problem should be viewed. This
should be realised by every Moslem.
The
day the problem is dealt with on this basis, when the three circles mobilize
their capabilities, the present state of affairs will change and the day of
liberation will come nearer.
"Verily
ye are stronger than they, by reason of the terror cast into their breasts from
Allah. This, because they are not people of prudence." (The Emigration -
verse 13).
The
Jihad for the Liberation of Palestine is an Individual Duty:
Article
Fifteen:
The
day that enemies usurp part of Moslem land, Jihad becomes the individual duty of
every Moslem. In face of the Jews' usurpation of Palestine, it is compulsory
that the banner of Jihad be raised. To do this requires the diffusion of Islamic
consciousness among the masses, both on the regional, Arab and Islamic levels.
It is necessary to instill the spirit of Jihad in the heart of the nation so
that they would confront the enemies and join the ranks of the fighters.
It
is necessary that scientists, educators and teachers, information and media
people, as well as the educated masses, especially the youth and sheikhs of the
Islamic movements, should take part in the operation of awakening (the masses).
It is important that basic changes be made in the school curriculum, to cleanse
it of the traces of ideological invasion that affected it as a result of the
orientalists and missionaries who infiltrated the region following the defeat of
the Crusaders at the hands of Salah el-Din (Saladin). The Crusaders realised
that it was impossible to defeat the Moslems without first having ideological
invasion pave the way by upsetting their thoughts, disfiguring their heritage
and violating their ideals. Only then could they invade with soldiers. This, in
its turn, paved the way for the imperialistic invasion that made Allenby declare
on entering Jerusalem: "Only now have the Crusades ended." General
Guru stood at Salah el-Din's grave and said: "We have returned, O Salah
el-Din." Imperialism has helped towards the strengthening of ideological
invasion, deepening, and still does, its roots. All this has paved the way
towards the loss of Palestine.
It
is necessary to instill in the minds of the Moslem generations that the
Palestinian problem is a religious problem, and should be dealt with on this
basis. Palestine contains Islamic holy sites. In it there is al- Aqsa Mosque
which is bound to the great Mosque in Mecca in an inseparable bond as long as
heaven and earth speak of Isra` (Mohammed's midnight journey to the seven
heavens) and Mi'raj (Mohammed's ascension to the seven heavens from Jerusalem).
"The
bond of one day for the sake of Allah is better than the world and whatever
there is on it. The place of one's whip in Paradise is far better than the world
and whatever there is on it. A worshipper's going and coming in the service of
Allah is better than the world and whatever there is on it." (As related by
al-Bukhari, Moslem, al-Tarmdhi and Ibn Maja).
"I
swear by the holder of Mohammed's soul that I would like to invade and be killed
for the sake of Allah, then invade and be killed, and then invade again and be
killed." (As related by al-Bukhari and Moslem).
The
Education of the Generations:
Article
Sixteen:
It
is necessary to follow Islamic orientation in educating the Islamic generations
in our region by teaching the religious duties, comprehensive study of the
Koran, the study of the Prophet's Sunna (his sayings and doings), and learning
about Islamic history and heritage from their authentic sources. This should be
done by specialised and learned people, using a curriculum that would healthily
form the thoughts and faith of the Moslem student. Side by side with this, a
comprehensive study of the enemy, his human and financial capabilities, learning
about his points of weakness and strength, and getting to know the forces
supporting and helping him, should also be included. Also, it is important to be
acquainted with the current events, to follow what is new and to study the
analysis and commentaries made of these events. Planning for the present and
future, studying every trend appearing, is a must so that the fighting Moslem
would live knowing his aim, objective and his way in the midst of what is going
on around him.
"O
my son, verily every matter, whether good or bad, though it be the weight of a
grain of mustard-seed, and be hidden in a rock, or in the heavens, or in the
earth, Allah will bring the same to light; for Allah is clear-sighted and
knowing. O my son, be constant at prayer, and command that which is just, and
forbid that which is evil: and be patient under the afflictions which shall
befall thee; for this is a duty absolutely incumbent on all men. Distort not thy
face out of contempt to men, neither walk in the earth with insolence; for Allah
loveth no arrogant, vain-glorious person." (Lokman - verses 16-18).
The
Role of the Moslem Woman:
Article
Seventeen:
The
Moslem woman has a role no less important than that of the moslem man in the
battle of liberation. She is the maker of men. Her role in guiding and educating
the new generations is great. The enemies have realised the importance of her
role. They consider that if they are able to direct and bring her up they way
they wish, far from Islam, they would have won the battle. That is why you find
them giving these attempts constant attention through information campaigns,
films, and the school curriculum, using for that purpose their lackeys who are
infiltrated through Zionist organizations under various names and shapes, such
as Freemasons, Rotary Clubs, espionage groups and others, which are all nothing
more than cells of subversion and saboteurs. These organizations have ample
resources that enable them to play their role in societies for the purpose of
achieving the Zionist targets and to deepen the concepts that would serve the
enemy. These organizations operate in the absence of Islam and its estrangement
among its people. The Islamic peoples should perform their role in confronting
the conspiracies of these saboteurs. The day Islam is in control of guiding the
affairs of life, these organizations, hostile to humanity and Islam, will be
obliterated.
Article
Eighteen:
Woman
in the home of the fighting family, whether she is a mother or a sister, plays
the most important role in looking after the family, rearing the children and
embuing them with moral values and thoughts derived from Islam. She has to teach
them to perform the religious duties in preparation for the role of fighting
awaiting them. That is why it is necessary to pay great attention to schools and
the curriculum followed in educating Moslem girls, so that they would grow up to
be good mothers, aware of their role in the battle of liberation.
She
has to be of sufficient knowledge and understanding where the performance of
housekeeping matters are concerned, because economy and avoidance of waste of
the family budget, is one of the requirements for the ability to continue moving
forward in the difficult conditions surrounding us. She should put before her
eyes the fact that the money available to her is just like blood which should
never flow except through the veins so that both children and grown-ups could
continue to live.
"Verily,
the Moslems of either sex, and the true believers of either sex, and the devout
men, and the devout women, and the men of veracity, and the women of veracity,
and the patient men, and the patient women, and the humble men, and the humble
women, and the alms-givers of either sex who remember Allah frequently; for them
hath Allah prepared forgiveness and a great reward." (The Confederates -
verse 25).
The
Role of Islamic Art in the Battle of Liberation:
Article
Nineteen:
Art
has regulations and measures by which it can be determined whether it is Islamic
or pre-Islamic (Jahili) art. The issues of Islamic liberation are in need of
Islamic art that would take the spirit high, without raising one side of human
nature above the other, but rather raise all of them harmoniously an in
equilibrium.
Man
is a unique and wonderful creature, made out of a handful of clay and a breath
from Allah. Islamic art addresses man on this basis, while pre-Islamic art
addresses the body giving preference to the clay component in it.
The
book, the article, the bulletin, the sermon, the thesis, the popular poem, the
poetic ode, the song, the play and others, contain the characteristics of
Islamic art, then these are among the requirements of ideological mobilization,
renewed food for the journey and recreation for the soul. The road is long and
suffering is plenty. The soul will be bored, but Islamic art renews the
energies, resurrects the movement, arousing in them lofty meanings and proper
conduct. "Nothing can improve the self if it is in retreat except shifting
from one mood to another."
All
this is utterly serious and no jest, for those who are fighters do not jest.
Social
Mutual Responsibility:
Article
Twenty:
Moslem
society is a mutually responsible society. The Prophet, prayers and greetings be
unto him, said: "Blessed are the generous, whether they were in town or on
a journey, who have collected all that they had and shared it equally among
themselves."
The
Islamic spirit is what should prevail in every Moslem society. The society that
confronts a vicious enemy which acts in a way similar to Nazism, making no
differentiation between man and woman, between children and old people - such a
society is entitled to this Islamic spirit. Our enemy relies on the methods of
collective punishment. He has deprived people of their homeland and properties,
pursued them in their places of exile and gathering, breaking bones, shooting at
women, children and old people, with or without a reason. The enemy has opened
detention camps where thousands and thousands of people are thrown and kept
under sub-human conditions. Added to this, are the demolition of houses,
rendering children orphans, meting cruel sentences against thousands of young
people, and causing them to spend the best years of their lives in the dungeons
of prisons.
In
their Nazi treatment, the Jews made no exception for women or children. Their
policy of striking fear in the heart is meant for all. They attack people where
their breadwinning is concerned, extorting their money and threatening their
honour. They deal with people as if they were the worst war criminals.
Deportation from the homeland is a kind of murder.
To
counter these deeds, it is necessary that social mutual responsibility should
prevail among the people. The enemy should be faced by the people as a single
body which if one member of it should complain, the rest of the body would
respond by feeling the same pains.
Article
Twenty-One:
Mutual
social responsibility means extending assistance, financial or moral, to all
those who are in need and joining in the execution of some of the work. Members
of the Islamic Resistance Movement should consider the interests of the masses
as their own personal interests. They must spare no effort in achieving and
preserving them. They must prevent any foul play with the future of the upcoming
generations and anything that could cause loss to society. The masses are part
of them and they are part of the masses. Their strength is theirs, and their
future is theirs. Members of the Islamic Resistance Movement should share the
people's joy and grief, adopt the demands of the public and whatever means by
which they could be realised. The day that such a spirit prevails, brotherliness
would deepen, cooperation, sympathy and unity will be enhanced and the ranks
will be solidified to confront the enemies.
Supportive
Forces Behind the Enemy:
Article
Twenty-Two:
For
a long time, the enemies have been planning, skillfully and with precision, for
the achievement of what they have attained. They took into consideration the
causes affecting the current of events. They strived to amass great and
substantive material wealth which they devoted to the realisation of their
dream. With their money, they took control of the world media, news agencies,
the press, publishing houses, broadcasting stations, and others. With their
money they stirred revolutions in various parts of the world with the purpose of
achieving their interests and reaping the fruit therein. They were behind the
French Revolution, the Communist revolution and most of the revolutions we heard
and hear about, here and there. With their money they formed secret societies,
such as Freemasons, Rotary Clubs, the Lions and others in different parts of the
world for the purpose of sabotaging societies and achieving Zionist interests.
With their money they were able to control imperialistic countries and instigate
them to colonize many countries in order to enable them to exploit their
resources and spread corruption there.
You
may speak as much as you want about regional and world wars. They were behind
World War I, when they were able to destroy the Islamic Caliphate, making
financial gains and controlling resources. They obtained the Balfour
Declaration, formed the League of Nations through which they could rule the
world. They were behind World War II, through which they made huge financial
gains by trading in armaments, and paved the way for the establishment of their
state. It was they who instigated the replacement of the League of Nations with
the United Nations and the Security Council to enable them to rule the world
through them. There is no war going on anywhere, without having their finger in
it.
"So
often as they shall kindle a fire for war, Allah shall extinguish it; and they
shall set their minds to act corruptly in the earth, but Allah loveth not the
corrupt doers." (The Table - verse 64).
The
imperialistic forces in the Capitalist West and Communist East, support the
enemy with all their might, in money and in men. These forces take turns in
doing that. The day Islam appears, the forces of infidelity would unite to
challenge it, for the infidels are of one nation.
"O
true believers, contract not an intimate friendship with any besides yourselves:
they will not fail to corrupt you. They wish for that which may cause you to
perish: their hatred hath already appeared from out of their mouths; but what
their breasts conceal is yet more inveterate. We have already shown you signs of
their ill will towards you, if ye understand." (The Family of Imran - verse
118).
It
is not in vain that the verse is ended with Allah's words "if ye
understand."
Our
Attitudes Towards:
A.
Islamic Movements:
Article
Twenty-Three:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement views other Islamic movements with respect and
appreciation. If it were at variance with them on one point or opinion, it is in
agreement with them on other points and understandings. It considers these
movements, if they reveal good intentions and dedication to Allah, that they
fall into the category of those who are trying hard since they act within the
Islamic circle. Each active person has his share.
The
Islamic Resistance Movement considers all these movements as a fund for itself.
It prays to Allah for guidance and directions for all and it spares no effort to
keep the banner of unity raised, ever striving for its realisation in accordance
with the Koran and the Prophet's directives.
"And
cleave all of you unto the covenant of Allah, and depart not from it, and
remember the favour of Allah towards you: since ye were enemies, and he
reconciled your hearts, and ye became companions and brethren by his favour: and
ye were on the brink of a pit of fire, and he delivered you thence. Allah
declareth unto you his signs, that ye may be directed." (The Family of
Imran - Verse 102).
Article
Twenty-Four:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement does not allow slandering or speaking ill of
individuals or groups, for the believer does not indulge in such malpractices.
It is necessary to differentiate between this behaviour and the stands taken by
certain individuals and groups. Whenever those stands are erroneous, the Islamic
Resistance Movement preserves the right to expound the error and to warn against
it. It will strive to show the right path and to judge the case in question with
objectivity. Wise conduct is indeed the target of the believer who follows it
wherever he discerns it.
"Allah
loveth not the speaking ill of anyone in public, unless he who is injured call
for assistance; and Allah heareth and knoweth: whether ye publish a good action,
or conceal it, or forgive evil, verily Allah is gracious and powerful."
(Women - verses 147-148).
B.
Nationalist Movements in the Palestinian Arena:
Article
Twenty-Five:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement respects these movements and appreciates their
circumstances and the conditions surrounding and affecting them. It encourages
them as long as they do not give their allegiance to the Communist East or the
Crusading West. It confirms to all those who are integrated in it, or
sympathetic towards it, that the Islamic Resistance Movement is a fighting
movement that has a moral and enlightened look of life and the way it should
cooperate with the other (movements). It detests opportunism and desires only
the good of people, individuals and groups alike. It does not seek material
gains, personal fame, nor does it look for a reward from others. It works with
its own resources and whatever is at its disposal "and prepare for them
whatever force you can", for the fulfilment of the duty, and the earning of
Allah's favour. It has no other desire than that.
The
Movement assures all the nationalist trends operating in the Palestinian arena
for the liberation of Palestine, that it is there for their support and
assistance. It will never be more than that, both in words and deeds, now and in
the future. It is there to bring together and not to divide, to preserve and not
to squander, to unify and not to throw asunder. It evaluates every good word,
sincere effort and good offices. It closes the door in the face of side
disagreements and does not lend an ear to rumours and slanders, while at the
same time fully realising the right for self-defence.
Anything
contrary or contradictory to these trends, is a lie disseminated by enemies or
their lackeys for the purpose of sowing confusion, disrupting the ranks and
occupy them with side issues.
"O
true believers, if a wicked man come unto you with a tale, inquire strictly into
the truth thereof; lest ye hurt people through ignorance, and afterwards repent
of what ye have done." (The Inner Apartments - verse 6).
Article
Twenty-Six:
In
viewing the Palestinian nationalist movements that give allegiance neither to
the East nor the West, in this positive way, the Islamic Resistance Movement
does not refrain from discussing new situations on the regional or international
levels where the Palestinian question is concerned. It does that in such an
objective manner revealing the extent of how much it is in harmony or
contradiction with the national interests in the light of the Islamic point of
view.
C.
The Palestinian Liberation Organization:
Article
Twenty-Seven:
The
Palestinian Liberation Organization
is the closest to the heart of the Islamic Resistance Movement. It contains the
father and the brother, the next of kin and the friend. The Moslem does not
estrange himself from his father, brother, next of kin or friend. Our homeland
is one, our situation is one, our fate is one and the enemy is a joint enemy to
all of us.
Because
of the situations surrounding the formation of the Organization, of the
ideological confusion prevailing in the Arab world as a result of the
ideological invasion under whose influence the Arab world has fallen since the
defeat of the Crusaders and which was, and still is, intensified through
orientalists, missionaries and imperialists, the Organization adopted the idea
of the secular state. And that it how we view it.
Secularism
completely contradicts religious ideology. Attitudes, conduct and decisions stem
from ideologies.
That
is why, with all our appreciation for The
Palestinian Liberation Organization - and what it can develop
into - and without belittling its role in the Arab-Israeli conflict, we are
unable to exchange the present or future Islamic Palestine with the secular
idea. The Islamic nature of Palestine is part of our religion and whoever takes
his religion lightly is a loser.
"Who
will be adverse to the religion of Abraham, but he whose mind is infatuated?
(The Cow - verse 130).
The
day The
Palestinian Liberation Organization adopts Islam as its way of
life, we will become its soldiers, and fuel for its fire that will burn the
enemies.
Until
such a day, and we pray to Allah that it will be soon, the Islamic Resistance
Movement's stand towards the PLO
is that of the son towards his father, the brother towards his brother, and the
relative to relative, suffers his pain and supports him in confronting the
enemies, wishing him to be wise and well-guided.
"Stand
by your brother, for he who is brotherless is like the fighter who goes to
battle without arms. One's cousin is the wing one flies with - could the bird
fly without wings?"
D.
Arab and Islamic Countries:
Article
Twenty-Eight:
The
Zionist invasion is a vicious invasion. It does not refrain from resorting to
all methods, using all evil and contemptible ways to achieve its end. It relies
greatly in its infiltration and espionage operations on the secret organizations
it gave rise to, such as the Freemasons, The Rotary and Lions clubs, and other
sabotage groups. All these organizations, whether secret or open, work in the
interest of Zionism and according to its instructions. They aim at undermining
societies, destroying values, corrupting consciences, deteriorating character
and annihilating Islam. It is behind the drug trade and alcoholism in all its
kinds so as to facilitate its control and expansion.
Arab
countries surrounding Israel are asked to open their borders before the fighters
from among the Arab and Islamic nations so that they could consolidate their
efforts with those of their Moslem brethren in Palestine.
As
for the other Arab and Islamic countries, they are asked to facilitate the
movement of the fighters from and to it, and this is the least thing they could
do.
We
should not forget to remind every Moslem that when the Jews conquered the Holy
City in 1967, they stood on the threshold of the Aqsa Mosque and proclaimed that
"Mohammed is dead, and his descendants are all women."
Israel,
Judaism and Jews challenge Islam and the Moslem people. "May the cowards
never sleep."
E.
Nationalist and Religious Groupings, Institutions, Intellectuals, The Arab and
Islamic World:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement hopes that all these groupings will side with it in
all spheres, would support it, adopt its stand and solidify its activities and
moves, work towards rallying support for it so that the Islamic people will be a
base and a stay for it, supplying it with strategic depth an all human material
and informative spheres, in time and in place. This should be done through the
convening of solidarity conferences, the issuing of explanatory bulletins,
favourable articles and booklets, enlightening the masses regarding the
Palestinian issue, clarifying what confronts it and the conspiracies woven
around it. They should mobilize the Islamic nations, ideologically,
educationally and culturally, so that these peoples would be equipped to perform
their role in the decisive battle of liberation, just as they did when they
vanquished the Crusaders and the Tatars and saved human civilization. Indeed,
that is not difficult for Allah.
"Allah
hath written, Verily I will prevail, and my apostles: for Allah is strong and
mighty." (The Dispute - verse 21).
Article
Thirty:
Writers,
intellectuals, media people, orators, educaters and teachers, and all the
various sectors in the Arab and Islamic world - all of them are called upon to
perform their role, and to fulfill their duty, because of the ferocity of the
Zionist offensive and the Zionist influence in many countries exercised through
financial and media control, as well as the consequences that all this lead to
in the greater part of the world.
Jihad
is not confined to the carrying of arms and the confrontation of the enemy. The
effective word, the good article, the useful book, support and solidarity -
together with the presence of sincere purpose for the hoisting of Allah's banner
higher and higher - all these are elements of the Jihad for Allah's sake.
"Whosoever
mobilises a fighter for the sake of Allah is himself a fighter. Whosoever
supports the relatives of a fighter, he himself is a fighter." (related by
al-Bukhari, Moslem, Abu-Dawood and al-Tarmadhi).
F.
Followers of Other Religions: The Islamic Resistance Movement Is A Humanistic
Movement:
Article
Thirty-One:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement is a humanistic movement. It takes care of human
rights and is guided by Islamic tolerance when dealing with the followers of
other religions. It does not antagonize anyone of them except if it is
antagonized by it or stands in its way to hamper its moves and waste its
efforts.
Under
the wing of Islam, it is possible for the followers of the three religions -
Islam, Christianity and Judaism - to coexist in peace and quiet with each other.
Peace and quiet would not be possible except under the wing of Islam. Past and
present history are the best witness to that.
It
is the duty of the followers of other religions to stop disputing the
sovereignty of Islam in this region, because the day these followers should take
over there will be nothing but carnage, displacement and terror. Everyone of
them is at variance with his fellow-religionists, not to speak about followers
of other religionists. Past and present history are full of examples to prove
this fact.
"They
will not fight against you in a body, except in fenced towns, or from behind
walls. Their strength in war among themselves is great: thou thinkest them to be
united; but their hearts are divided. This, because they are people who do not
understand." (The Emigration - verse 14).
Islam
confers upon everyone his legitimate rights. Islam prevents the incursion on
other people's rights. The Zionist Nazi activities against our people will not
last for long. "For the state of injustice lasts but one day, while the
state of justice lasts till Doomsday."
"As
to those who have not borne arms against you on account of religion, nor turned
you out of your dwellings, Allah forbiddeth you not to deal kindly with them,
and to behave justly towards them; for Allah loveth those who act justly."
(The Tried - verse 8).
The
Attempt to Isolate the Palestinian People:
Article
Thirty-Two:
World
Zionism, together with imperialistic powers, try through a studied plan and an
intelligent strategy to remove one Arab state after another from the circle of
struggle against Zionism, in order to have it finally face the Palestinian
people only. Egypt was, to a great extent, removed from the circle of the
struggle, through the treacherous Camp David Agreement. They are trying to draw
other Arab countries into similar agreements and to bring them outside the
circle of struggle.
The
Islamic Resistance Movement calls on Arab and Islamic nations to take up the
line of serious and persevering action to prevent the success of this horrendous
plan, to warn the people of the danger eminating from leaving the circle of
struggle against Zionism. Today it is Palestine, tomorrow it will be one country
or another. The Zionist plan is limitless. After Palestine, the Zionists aspire
to expand from the Nile to the Euphrates. When they will have digested the
region they overtook, they will aspire to further expansion, and so on. Their
plan is embodied in the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion", and their
present conduct is the best proof of what we are saying.
Leaving
the circle of struggle with Zionism is high treason, and cursed be he who does
that. "for whoso shall turn his back unto them on that day, unless he
turneth aside to fight, or retreateth to another party of the faithful, shall
draw on himself the indignation of Allah, and his abode shall be hell; an ill
journey shall it be thither." (The Spoils - verse 16). There is no way out
except by concentrating all powers and energies to face this Nazi, vicious Tatar
invasion. The alternative is loss of one's country, the dispersion of citizens,
the spread of vice on earth and the destruction of religious values. Let every
person know that he is responsible before Allah, for "the doer of the
slightest good deed is rewarded in like, and the does of the slightest evil deed
is also rewarded in like."
The
Islamic Resistance Movement consider itself to be the spearhead of the circle of
struggle with world Zionism and a step on the road. The Movement adds its
efforts to the efforts of all those who are active in the Palestinian arena.
Arab and Islamic Peoples should augment by further steps on their part; Islamic
groupings all over the Arab world should also do the same, since all of these
are the best-equipped for the future role in the fight with the warmongering
Jews.
"..and
we have put enmity and hatred between them, until the day of resurrection. So
often as they shall kindle a fire of war, Allah shall extinguish it; and they
shall set their minds to act corruptly in the earth, but Allah loveth not the
corrupt doers." (The Table - verse 64).
Article
Thirty-Three:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement, being based on the common coordinated and
interdependent conceptions of the laws of the universe, and flowing in the
stream of destiny in confronting and fighting the enemies in defence of the
Moslems and Islamic civilization and sacred sites, the first among which is the
Aqsa Mosque, urges the Arab and Islamic peoples, their governments, popular and
official groupings, to fear Allah where their view of the Islamic Resistance
Movement and their dealings with it are concerned. They should back and support
it, as Allah wants them to, extending to it more and more funds till Allah's
purpose is achieved when ranks will close up, fighters join other fighters and
masses everywhere in the Islamic world will come forward in response to the call
of duty while loudly proclaiming: Hail to Jihad. Their cry will reach the
heavens and will go on being resounded until liberation is achieved, the
invaders vanquished and Allah's victory comes about.
"And
Allah will certainly assist him who shall be on his side: for Allah is strong
and mighty." (The Pilgrimage - verse 40).
The
Testimony of History
Across
History in Confronting the Invaders:
Article
Thirty-Four:
Palestine
is the navel of the globe and the crossroad of the continents. Since the dawn of
history, it has been the target of expansionists. The Prophet, Allah bless him
and grant him salvation, had himself pointed to this fact in the noble Hadith in
which he called on his honourable companion, Ma'adh ben-Jabal, saying: O Ma'ath,
Allah throw open before you, when I am gone, Syria, from Al-Arish to the
Euphrates. Its men, women and slaves will stay firmly there till the Day of
Judgement. Whoever of you should choose one of the Syrian shores, or the Holy
Land, he will be in constant struggle till the Day of Judgement."
Expansionists
have more than once put their eye on Palestine which they attacked with their
armies to fulfill their designs on it. Thus it was that the Crusaders came with
their armies, bringing with them their creed and carrying their Cross. They were
able to defeat the Moslems for a while, but the Moslems were able to retrieve
the land only when they stood under the wing of their religious banner, united
their word, hallowed the name of Allah and surged out fighting under the
leadership of Salah ed-Din al-Ayyubi. They fought for almost twenty years and at
the end the Crusaders were defeated and Palestine was liberated.
"Say
unto those who believe not, Ye shall be overcome, and thrown together into hell;
an unhappy couch it shall be." (The Family of Imran - verse 12).
This
is the only way to liberate Palestine. There is no doubt about the testimony of
history. It is one of the laws of the universe and one of the rules of
existence. Nothing can overcome iron except iron. Their false futile creed can
only be defeated by the righteous Islamic creed. A creed could not be fought
except by a creed, and in the last analysis, victory is for the just, for
justice is certainly victorious.
"Our
word hath formerly been given unto our servants the apostles; that they should
certainly be assisted against the infidels, and that our armies should surely be
the conquerors." (Those Who Rank Themselves - verses 171-172).
Article
Thirty-Five:
The
Islamic Resistance Movement views seriously the defeat of the Crusaders at the
hands of Salah ed-Din al-Ayyubi and the rescuing of Palestine from their hands,
as well as the defeat of the Tatars at Ein Galot, breaking their power at the
hands of Qataz and Al-Dhaher Bivers and saving the Arab world from the Tatar
onslaught which aimed at the destruction of every meaning of human civilization.
The Movement draws lessons and examples from all this. The present Zionist
onslaught has also been preceded by Crusading raids from the West and other
Tatar raids from the East. Just as the Moslems faced those raids and planned
fighting and defeating them, they should be able to confront the Zionist
invasion and defeat it. This is indeed no problem for the Almighty Allah,
provided that the intentions are pure, the determination is true and that
Moslems have benefited from past experiences, rid themselves of the effects of
ideological invasion and followed the customs of their ancestors.
The
Islamic Resistance Movement is Composed of Soldiers:
Article
Thirty-Six:
While
paving its way, the Islamic Resistance Movement, emphasizes time and again to
all the sons of our people, to the Arab and Islamic nations, that it does not
seek personal fame, material gain, or social prominence. It does not aim to
compete against any one from among our people, or take his place. Nothing of the
sort at all. It will not act against any of the sons of Moslems or those who are
peaceful towards it from among non-Moslems, be they here or anywhere else. It
will only serve as a support for all groupings and organizations operating
against the Zionist enemy and its lackeys.
The
Islamic Resistance Movement adopts Islam as its way of life. Islam is its creed
and religion. Whoever takes Islam as his way of life, be it an organization, a
grouping, a country or any other body, the Islamic Resistance Movement considers
itself as their soldiers and nothing more.
We
ask Allah to show us the right course, to make us an example to others and to
judge between us and our people with truth. "O Lord, do thou judge between
us and our nation with truth; for thou art the best judge." (Al Araf -
Verse 89).
The last of our prayers will be praise to Allah, the Master of the Universe.
What about Iran?
On November 1, 1979 Iran's new leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini urged his people to demonstrate against United States and Israeli interests. Khomeini was anti-American anti-Israel in his rhetoric, denouncing the American government as the "Great Satan" and "Enemies of Islam". Remember when Iran hostage crisis when the Islamic Revolution held 52 Americans for 444 days?
One of the Hostage Takers is not the President of Iran. He is calling for the destruction of Israel and Nuclear Weapons!
This is Iran's current president Ahmadinejad with one of the American Hostages from 1979.
In October 2005 Ahmadinejad gave a speech opposing Zionism that contained antagonistic statements about the State of Israel. He agreed with a statement he attributed to Ayatollah Khomeini that Israel must be "wiped off the map" and referred to Israel as a "disgraceful stain [in] the Islamic world". His comments were condemned by major Western governments, the European Union, Russia, the United Nations Security Council and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.[19] Egyptian, Turkish and Palestinian leaders also expressed displeasure over Ahmadinejad's remark.[20]
In December 2005 Ahmadinejad made several controversial statements regarding the Holocaust and the State of Israel, at one point referring to the Holocaust as a "myth" and criticizing European laws against Holocaust denial. He said that although he does not know whether or not nor to what extent the Holocaust occurred, if it had in fact occurred, European countries should make amends to the Jewish people by giving them land to establish a state in Europe (Germany, Austria or other countries), the United States, Canada or Alaska instead of making "the innocent nation of Palestine pay for this crime." These statements were also condemned by many world leaders.
In Iran, supporters of Ahmadinejad have said that the West has overreacted to his statements in order to smear Iran's image. At a news conference on January 14, 2006, Ahmadinejad claimed his speech had been misinterpreted, stating "There is no new policy, they created a lot of hue and cry over that. It is clear what we say: Let the Palestinians participate in free elections and they will say what they want."
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