Posted on 02/02/2005 10:48:19 AM PST by quidnunc
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Why do you believe hatred toward the United States could lead to the 9/11 attacks?
Islam is the final revelation, therefore those believing in it submit to Allah — the only One worthy of obedience in every sphere of life. To understand 9/11, we must go back to Tawhid — the exclusive worship of God in every sphere — religious, political, social, etc. Every human action must relate to this. 9/11 was undoubtedly an unpleasant moment for its targets or their relatives (Muslims and non-Muslim), but those committing it acted as a result of the predestined divine decree (although God does give man free will).
The "Magnificent 19" or "terrorists" are personally accountable for their actions. If these were based on God's commands, they will be rewarded; if against his commands, they will be punished.
The 19 referred to a divine text, Surah AL-Baqara 2:190: "Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you … " Muslims believe that non-Muslims are kaffir — those disbelieving in Islam. This is not an insult; it is a description. The God in whom we believe did not come from the womb of a mother. The USA is a kaffir state — and kaffir includes those U.S. Muslims who ally with non-Muslims, e.g. in the U.S. Army, as in Iraq, and are therefore legitimate targets of jihad.
Americans should listen to Muslims who believe in 9/11 and not to those Muslims who do not! "Terrorism" can be either positive or negative — i.e., for or against God. U.S. terrorism in Iraq is anti-God. U.S. voters have joint liability with the government they choose, as do Russian voters in regard to the actions of their government in Chechnya — yet they voted for Putin. Complicity in the acts of one's rulers makes one a legitimate target.
America is hated because they are aggressors against Muslims in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Somalia, Iraq, Palestine, or by supporting corrupt, puppet Muslim regimes such as the Saudis, Egypt, the Gulf states, and the Shah of Iran. After World War II, America effectively declared war on Muslims and Islam — replacing the British and French Empires, controlling ex-British puppet rulers, but especially by giving military, financial, and diplomatic support to the Israelis. America uses its U.N. veto against Muslims. It establishes U.S. bases across the Muslim world — itself an act of aggression.
Do you believe that 9/11 was in any way Islamically justifiable?
Speaking objectively as a Muslim scholar, and not inciting such acts, jihad can be effected outside the battlefield — it is not restricted by time, place, building, event, people, transport food, water (both of which may be legitimately poisoned in jihad), or by clothing — there is no need to wear a uniform.
Any weapons are legitimate in jihad. Even animals may be used as "suicide bombers"! It is not restricted by target — even Muslims or children, if used by the enemy as human shields, can be killed. Only one thing can restrict jihad — a Covenant of Security [Treaty]. Non-combatant women, children, elders, clergy, insane, disabled are restricted, and non-Muslim children go to Paradise. However, if such are killed in crossfire or if used as human shields, they become collateral damage.
Again, speaking objectively as a Muslim scholar, and not inciting such acts, 9/11 was justifiable because America had no Covenant of Security with the Muslims, although Muslims in the U.S. are under a Covenant of Security whereby they may not act militarily against America. Only qualified scholars in fiqh [Islamic jurisprudence] could have planned this — because the 19 used non-Muslim aliases to enter the country (which legally allowed them to act in jihad).
When I heard about it, I prayed to God that no Muslims in America did it because such is haram [forbidden in Islam]. After Al Qaeda admitted responsibility, it was obvious that qualified ulema [Islamic scholars] were behind it. Thus, Al-Qaeda has revived the culture of terrorism in Islam after 200 years.
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I don't think that applies to muzzles.
Oh yes it does. Read the article again. It specifically refers to muslim clerics.
I personally believe they are in breach - and action in this regard is the way of the future. The West is simply giving them time, and that time will run out. Soon. Reports from the UK regarding new laws providing for unlimited periods of house-arrests are an indication to me that the mind-sets of governments are changing. And change they must, to reflect the wishes of the majority.
There will be no sweeping moves, no loud nor strong announcements, but a gradual reigning in of the most fanatical elements. I'm watching carefully. The news over-all appears encouraging.
Not just in Oz, where the islamic community is turning their back on the radical mufti, but Malaysia has in recent days, deported a large number of muslims back to Indonesia.
Putin seems to be on the right track with the Chechyen terrorists who have asked for a 'truce' - and Norway I believe is also discussing deportations of people who show they have no intention of assimiliation.
It isn't the followers of mohammad that will make the changes, it is us. The West will not give up its treasures, regardless of the bleatings and threats from the Left. I have always been optimistic!
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Witness the Taliban. Funny tagline.
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If "there can be no end to the jihad", then there must be an end to the jihadisys and that's that!
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As we are seeing in Iraq, where the "true believers" are taking out Iraqis, most of them civilians, at an accelerating pace. They *have* learned that trying to take out Americans most often ends with them dead, but not having earned their virgin goats.
9/11 was justifiable because America had no Covenant of Security with the Muslims, although Muslims in the U.S. are under a Covenant of Security whereby they may not act militarily against America. Only qualified scholars in fiqh [Islamic jurisprudence] could have planned this — because the 19 used non-Muslim aliases to enter the country (which legally allowed them to act in jihad).
I swear these guys remind me of some computer role-playing game. It's nonsense. Every single bit of it.
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