Posted on 01/08/2010 10:20:13 PM PST by 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 Quran 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 Quran 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 Nomani - 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
Just because I’m skeptical, you don’t have to be. Perhaps you’ll be right.
I’ve got a bit of a world view mixed in with religious theory that makes me think an anti-christian populace (read that Muslim component) plays into end times.
It’s not something I’m completely wedded to.
It’s more of a work in progress. :-)
In order for this edict to carry any weight with the jihadis (which I think was the whole point) it has to look like they aren't defending Americans and Canadians, just muslims. The fact that these muslims are Canadian and American citizens isn't something that is discussed. This edict reads as a condemnation of Terrorism in general. The Quran supports jihad, there isn't much question of that, but now these Imams are saying that what the terrorists are doing isn't jihad, so therefore its evil.
The text goes on to say that Muslims aren't persecuted here (North America) and have complete freedom of religion, which could take a bit of wind out of the jihadi argument that they are fighting to free their brothers from persecution, time will tell on that.
A little late to the party, but welcome all the same. For them to come out like this with a religious edict condemning terrorism is a huge step on their part. It'll be interesting to see the international reaction.
Maybe it’s because they almost had a plane blow up above their own homes in Detroit.
OPINION:
Hello Muslim lurkers,
I guess you and I (a born-again Christian) know that if we’re reading this fatwa together; we’re wondering if there will be more attempted attacks against the USA and/or Canada.
I hope not and hopefully, you hope not, too.
If you know of a pending attack, or a suspicious set of circumstances, please consider doing one or more of the following:
1. Contact your local law enforcement agency (9-1-1) if something is going on now or very soon AND contact the FBi.
2. Contact the FBI.
http://www.fbi.gov
https://tips.fbi.gov/
http://www.fbi.gov/contactus.htm
Are you familiar with any of these people? Do you know where they are or might be?
http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/index.cfm?page=Wanted_Terrorist&language=english
http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/terrorists/fugitives.htm
Please contact:
1. The FBI.
http://www.fbi.gov
https://tips.fbi.gov/
2. RewardsForJustice.Net
https://www.rewardsforjustice.net/index.cfm?page=tip&language=english
Thank you.
BINGO! We have a winner! No more calls please...
Please ping your lists.
Thank you for posting this fatwa spyone.
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I am so distressed.
Nice sediments but it's not really Islam anymore if they follow this. It's either an a attempt polish a turd, or Taqiyya, lies to advance Islam.
nope. flight path comes in over SW Ontario, across the lake, no muzzies below, just Canadian farmers
So, can it come out of the closet now and we can admit this is a religious war?
Finally. Maybe something that the crazies will listen to? Worth it for anyone who is saved due to an attack NOT taking place.
I have a bad feeling on the lead Iman. See my post #18 and the attached website. You’ll have to search through the last two years. Lots of data on him.
http://www.ezralevant.com/
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