North American Muslims issue fatwa

http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/iscc-fatwa-against%20terrorism.htm ^ | January 8, 2010 | Islamic Supreme Council of Canada

[spyone]

Date: January 8, 2010

ISCC affiliated Imams Issue Important Fatwa

Attack on Canada and the United States is Attack on Muslims Over 10 million Muslims Live in North America

Calgary) Twenty Imams affiliated with the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada have issued a Fatwa today declaring the attacks on Canada and the United States by any extremist will be the attack on 10 million Muslims living in North America. This is the first Fatwa by the Muslim clergy declaring attacks on Canada and the United States as attack on Muslims. Following is the text of the Fatwa.

FATWA (religious edict)

In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

We, the undersigned Imams, are issuing the following Fatwa in order to guide the Muslims of North America regarding the attacks on Canada and the United States by the terrorists and the extremists. In our view, these attacks are evil and Islam requires from Muslims to stand up against this evil. In the holy Qur’an Almighty Allah orders Muslims,

"Let there among you be a group that summon to all that is beneficial commands what is proper and forbids what is improper; they are the ones who will prosper." (3:104)

"Believing men and believing women are protecting friends of one another; they enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong; they perform salat and give zakat..." (9:71)

"Those who, if We establish them in the land (with authority), establish regular prayers and practice regular charity and enjoin the right and forbid the wrong..." (22:41)

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said in a Hadith;

"When people see a wrong-doer and do nothing to stop him, they may well be visited by God with a punishment."

Therefore, it is an obligation upon us (Imams) to inform all Muslims around the world that Muslims in Canada and the United States have complete freedom to practice Islam. There is no single city in Canada and the United States where MASAJIDS (Mosques) are not built. In all major cities Islamic schools provide education to Muslim children about Qur’an and the Islamic traditions. Thousands of Muslims perform Hajj every year and travel to Saudi Arabia with complete freedom and respect. In the month of Ramadan, both Canadian and the United States governments recognize the occasion and greet all Muslim citizens. Muslims pray five daily prayers in mosques without any fear or restrictions. Muslims have complete freedom to pay Zakat (poor due) to the charity or a person of their choice. Muslims have complete freedom to celebrate their festivals openly, publicly and Islamically. Muslims enjoy freedom of religion just like Christians, Jews and others. No one stops us from obeying Allah and His Messenger (Peace be upon him). No one stops us from preaching Islam and practicing Islam. In many cases, Muslims have more freedom to practice Islam here in Canada and the United States than many Muslim countries.

In fact, the constitutions of the United States and Canada are very close to the Islamic guiding principles of human rights and freedom. There is no conflict between the Islamic values of freedom and justice and the Canadian /US values of freedom and justice.

Therefore, any attack on Canada and the United States is an attack on the freedom of Canadian and American Muslims. Any attack on Canada and the United States is an attack on thousands of mosques across North America. It is a duty of every Canadian and American Muslim to safeguard Canada and the USA. They must expose any person, Muslim OR non-Muslim, who would cause harm to fellow Canadians OR Americans. We, Canadian and American Muslims, must condemn and stand up against these attacks on Canada and the United States.

May Allah save Canada, the United States and the entire world from the evil of wrong doers. Ameen.

Signed by:

Prof. Imam Syed B. Soharwardy - Calgary Allama Imam Ghalib Hussain Chishty - Calgary Allama Imam Syed Mukhtar Naeemi – Houston, USA Allama Imam Muhammad Nasir Qadri - Montreal Allama Imam Abdul Latif No’mani - Vancouver Imam Hafiz Muhammad Zarif Naeemi - Calgary Imam Nizamuddin Sayed Qadri - Calgary Imam Qazi Bashiruddin Qadri - Hamilton Imam Osman Qazi - Toronto Imam Saeed Ahmed Saifee - Toronto Alimah Hafizah Sister Zaheera Tariq - Calgary Imam Ayaz Khan Qadri - Calgary Alimah Sister Fatimah Zohra - Toronto Imam Shahid Bashir Lahori - Calgary Imam Hafiz Intizar Ahmed Qadri - Montreal Imam Sayed Sajid Qadri – Calgary Imam Arif Mahmood Naqshbandi - Calgary Imam Muhammad Anees Siddiqui – Calgary Sister Shahana Kamil – Mississauga Mr. Mushtaq Khan - Mississauga

Today, January 8, 2010, Calgary Imams will be available at the Al Madinah Calgary Islamic Centre, 5700 Falsbridge Dr. NE at 2:00 PM to explain the Fatwa and answer any questions. The other Imams will be speaking about this Fatwa in their Friday sermons.

For further questions, please contact Imam Syed Soharwardy at 403-831-6330 OR email, contact@islamicsupremecouncil.com. Thanks

[Tolsti2]

As others have said, this is a blatant diversion. They know something’s up and will use this as a defense.

Sad thing is some people will fall for it. The west has gotten too stupid to live.

[American Dream 246]

I guess you are right. We have tp be very careful since lie is allowed in their religion - I guess the reason why they are upset is because this nutjob almost blew up Detroit where here is sooo many muslims...ah..ok.. false hope I guess.

[MestaMachine]

As will this. They are getting scared of us. They weren’t before. Muslims were killed on 9/11 and they celebrated in the streets of Newark. They think they have been taking us over by stealth...and they have been, so these “attacks” set their progress back as we become more and more suspicious of them. Suspicion is beginning to turn into aversion, and THAT is what they are trying to stop.

[txhurl]

BTTT.

I fear you’re right.

[Cementjungle]

Probably a coded message launching various attacks.

[Enchante]

Good point -— is it “coincidence” that we see perhaps the 1st-ever such statement from these 20 Imams just when there has been one attack (fortunately thwarted) and apparently serious intel rumors of more..... and the claim that this terrorist told of around 20 more bombers being prepared.....

Maybe all they want is to try to give themselves some measure of protection and deniability if/when there is carnage. I definitely do question their motives....

[b4its2late]

Either way, ammo up!

[BP2]

Never, ever, EVER forget Muslim beliefs from the Qur'an:


Allah is an enemy to unbelievers. - Sura 2:98

On unbelievers is the curse of Allah. - Sura 2:161

Slay them wherever ye find them and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. - 2:191

But if they turn renegades, seize them and slay them wherever you find them. - 4:89

When the sacred months are over, slay the idolaters wherever you find them. Arrest them, besiege them, and lie in ambush everywhere for them. - 9:5

Allah has cursed the unbelievers and proposed for them a blazing hell. - 33:60

Unbelievers are enemies of Allah and they will roast in hell. - 41:14

When you meet the unbelievers, smite their necks, then when you have made wide slaughter among them, tie fast the bonds, then set them free, either by grace or ransom, until the war lays down its burdens. - 47:4

(different translation: ) When you meet the unbelievers in the battlefield, strike off their heads, and when you have laid them low, bind your captives firmly.

[Cindy]

Oh, for a minute there I thought I had a fatwa.

My thoughts.... that’s nice.

[taraytarah]

"When people see a wrong-doer and do nothing to stop him, they may well be visited by God with a punishment."

Mmmmmm. Mmmmmmm. Mmmmmm.

Wait. One question. Is Barry the wrong-doer, or the punishment?

[truth_seeker]

What it says is that killing by muslims is wrong in US/Canada simply because muslims might be among the killed.

What it does NOT say is that killing by muslims of ANYBODY would be wrong, because it is wrong.

I’ll give them a partial credit.

[SaraJohnson]

Time will tell if this means anything. If the attacks within North America by Muslims stop, I will beleive it.

However, if they do have to power to get Muslims within NA to stop attacking, they also have the power to call for attacks if they don’t get their way in demands on limiting freedom in society and double standards for Islam in law within the US and Canada.

They are trying to calm us - the American people. Cair has been caught with jihadi spies in Congress and elsewhere in government. The FBI is onto them. Bam Bam probably call off the FBI/Grand Jury investigation but he’ll get heat for it given all the terror attacks, GITMO, etc.

[BIGLOOK]

Bingo

[New Yawk Minute]

I am with you on this one. I think they are getting scared...and they should get scared. Americans have had it with a lot of things, lately..and are just looking to tar and feather someone...or in this case, some ones.

[spyone]

I fear you are right. This imam has a bad history and this “fatwa” is totally out of character. Vancouver Olympics start Feb. 15th. One month away.

[Lera]

One word - taqiyya .
They know something is up and this is how they plan to save their own hides should something horrible happen here .
Meanwhile they collect money and send it in to support jihad.

[divine_moment_of_facts]

http://www.thefoxnation.com/international/2010/01/08/study-finds-increase-us-muslim-extremism

[Salamander]

Yup.

Stock up heavily with lard, guns and dogs.

[txhurl]

Their ‘religion’ requires they give fair warning.

All I can hope for anymore is that Israel will do things America is now constrained from doing with our idiot Muslim-in-Chief.

[carolina71]

I don’t believe most of what I hear or read until it’s proven.

I know there are Muslims living in the United States who are thankful to be here and would never consider or condone a terrorist act. I also know there are Muslims in the United States, many of them home grown, whose mission is to destroy America.

I’ll watch and wait. Time will tell.