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[…] days of disconnection, reflections on resistance from within Al Azhar began to emerge. This short text regarding an appropriate response to the protests is clear about the way in which Muslims could […]

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Sh. Maqsood on Egyptian Demo | ilm Centre — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:13:52 +0000

[…] many of us have been waiting to hear what the scholars of Egypt think about the demonstrations.Alhamdulillah, today (after the internet was turned on in Egypt) some of the voices of the scholars have […]

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By: Abu Abdallah

Abu Abdallah — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:56:52 +0000

BarakAllahu feek akhy for this excellent piece to share with us a scholarly insight to the struggles from within that our loved ones in Misr are facing. I recently, on my facebook page, was struck to see a post by someone who has hijacked this struggle to point a finger back at us (i.e. Muslim, or mis-guided Muslims as they referred to) by quoting hadiths from our blessed Prophet (i.e. disobeying your ruler, making a dua’ against your ruler, and the like) and some commentary by some reknowned Shuyukh (as they claimed as being the ‘most’ knowledgable) essentially making what our beloved brothers and sisters are going through a ‘fitna’, ‘bid3a’ and outright ‘kufr’. I soon realized, after some comments back and forth, there are GROUPS of muslims who hold this argument and are spreading it like wildfire turning it into an opportunity to shift blame and label others of performing acts of ‘disobedienc’. I was shocked to see such reactions given the moral struggle that our brothers and sisters are being faced with (and have been facing in many autocratic/dictatorship/oppressed states for decades). I was ridiculed when I challenged them (I even provided them a link to this artice) and called names such as ‘khawarij’ because they assumed I was from a certain sect (i’m not mentioning it because I don’t want to start something else here) with my views and stated that that particular sect and others were from the ‘khawarij’…..wallahy I am shaking right now just recounting what was shared by these immoral imbeciles (funny though that they are simply regurgitating what they heard while not appreciating the struggle that some are going through because they live in the comfort of their ‘democratic’ society here in the west). Deep down, I know our Prophet wouldn’t hesitate to stand for justice with our brothers/sisters in Misr/Tunis and other parts of the world where oppression is being exercised, just as he stated when recalled the Hilf-ul-fudul event that he participated in before his prophethood. In any case, may Allah grant victory to our oppressed brothers and sisters around the world and bless those who are struggling and grant rahma for those who are suffering or have died doing so. Wallahu waliyul-tawfeeq.

By: Abu Ibaad

Abu Ibaad — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:31:07 +0000

Salam Alaykum,

I wish to ask, dear brothers, do we have precedence for these types of protests in the lives of the early muslims? I mean in which the people demand the resignation of the ruler by demonstrations.

Jazaakumullaahu khayran. May Allaah forgive you and me.

By: Yusuf

Yusuf — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 07:27:57 +0000

Salaamu alaykum.

Jazzakallahu khayr for this posting. Needed in this time that many were looking for direction on the matter. The sheikh bring up an excellent point that I have been pondering for a few days now: the oppression of the leadership is not as critical as the oppression of the security apparatus. My thoughts, and worries, is that what is to happen with the thousands of members of the current security forces? Are tomorrow’s Egyptian leaders going to replace the entire force? If not, then are the Egyptian people going to forgive the atrocities that took place?

I haven’t seen or heard of what the next steps will be in correcting the wrongs that took place. Has anybody spoke of some type of ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission’ similar to that in South Africa? Would this have an Islamic basis on the foundation of forgiveness?

Any insight into this topic would greatly be appreciated.

By: Shaykh Abdul Maqsood’s Ruling on the Events in Egypt-Translated by Ibrahim Hindy

Shaykh Abdul Maqsood’s Ruling on the Events in Egypt-Translated by Ibrahim Hindy — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:03:30 +0000

[…] many of us have been waiting to hear what the scholars of Egypt think about the demonstrations. Alhamdulillah, today (after the internet was turned on in Egypt) some of the voices of the scholars have […]

By: Hany

Hany — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:17:16 +0000

Beautiful explanation.

By: Hany

Hany — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:16:46 +0000

In reply to Ahmed. Ahmed, as far as I understand, this is not what the quote is intended to say. The quote says that you can speak out against injustice, evil, oppression, etc. and "speaking out" is not considered as Khurooj. And Allah knows best. So it hasn't anything to do with it being oppression or clear evil.

By: Mamdouh Mahmoud

Mamdouh Mahmoud — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:06:28 +0000

Subhanallah, Even if all the scholars-other than yours- say something, it is still “if”s and “but”s. Ya akhi be humble and leave argument aside. These shaikhs don’t just make categorical statements. They know what they are saying and how far it can go and be used. This attitude reminds me with the Hadith of Huthayfa R.A when was told by one of his students that if the messenger S.A.A.W walked among us like he did among you, referring to tabieen vs. sahaba, we would have carried him over our heads and don’t leave him touch the ground. Huthayfa asked: would you?
I hope the message is “received”