In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Jihaad - Offensive or Defensive
By Irshad Mahmood - Director, Siraat-al-Mustaqeem Dawah Centre

Question: Is Jihaad OFFENSIVE? How can you prove that Islaam is really a peaceful religion if there is an offense in Islaam?

Fight for the sake of God those that fight against you, but do not be aggressive, (Al_Quraan_002:190).

This clearly shows that only defensive war is permitted in Islaam. The believers are allowed to fight in self-defense only. Initiating hostility is not permitted for Muslims. The Quraan says: "They were the first to attack you", (Ref: Al_Quraan_009:013).

The root of the word jihad is Judh, which means striving one's utmost. For instance we say in Arabic bazala Juhduhu (I exerted my utmost struggle). Jihad or ijtihad thus means striving one's utmost in any matter.

First Victim of any Conflict is TRUTH. Those who don't do True Justice, they are neither Jewish, nor Christens and nor Muslims etc. No Religion or Faith allows civilian humiliation. UN must work on this to save the civilians.

There are three consequences which need Detailed Analysis with careful consideration and open eyes. Think of around 300 Million Muslims living in India alone. If you count the Muslims worldwide, it may range from 500 Million to 700 Million Muslims all over the world living in Non-Muslim Countries. Any single mistake could cause trouble to around 700 Million Muslims living in Non-Muslims Countries.

Case 1: When Enemy attacks Muslims in Muslim Countries (e.g. India attacked Pakistan in the past).
Here Muslims are allowed to defend only.
Fight for the sake of God those that fight against you, but do not be aggressive, (Al_Quraan_002:190).

Case 2: Where Muslims living in a Non-Muslim Countries (e.g. Kashmir in India).
Here Muslims need to migrate if Non-Muslims does not allow to worship.
O my bondmen who believe! Lo! My earth is spacious. Therefore serve Me only. How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance, (Al_Quraan_029.052-063)?

Also Muslim Countries are NOT allowed to help those who live in Non-Muslim Countries in the matter of Lands etc., other than providing religious education, charity and giving them immigration.

Lo! Those who believed and left their homes and strove with their wealth and their lives for the cause of Allah, and those who took them in and helped them; these are protecting friends one of another. And those who believed BUT did NOT leave their homes, ye have NO duty to protect them TILL they leave their homes; but if they seek help from you in the matter of religion (NOT for Land) then it is your duty to help (them) except against a folk between whom and you there is a treaty. Allah is Seer of what ye do. And those who disbelieve are protectors one of another If ye do not so, there will be confusion in the land, and great corruption, (Al_Quraan_008.072-073).

Case 3: Where Non-Muslims had captured Muslims Land for a long time (e.g. Palestine).
Here also Muslims need to migrate if Non-Muslims do not allow Muslims to worship.
O my bondmen who believe! Lo! My earth is spacious. Therefore serve Me only. How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance, (Al_Quraan_029.052-063)?

Also Muslim Countries are NOT allowed to help those who live in Non-Muslim Countries in the matter of Lands etc, other than providing religious education, charity and giving them immigration.

Lo! Those who believed and left their homes and strove with their wealth and their lives for the cause of Allah, and those who took them in and helped them; these are protecting friends one of another. And those who believed BUT did NOT leave their homes, ye have NO duty to protect them TILL they leave their homes; but if they seek help from you in the matter of religion (NOT for Land) then it is your duty to help (them) except against a folk between whom and you there is a treaty. Allah is Seer of what ye do. And those who disbelieve are protectors one of another If ye do not so, there will be confusion in the land, and great corruption, (Al_Quraan_008.072-073).

Middle East Crisis, couldn't find the right word in Dictionary - 21-JUL-2006:

No one is helping. Where is Allah? When will Imaam Mahdee come to save us? Why Ummah is facing this manmade disasters again and again? Why our prayers are not being answered? Why millions and millions WHYs? Tears are in our eyes, especially those who have gone through this type of pains may understand a little. When not even rest of the Ummah is helping then where to go? We are not finding any light. Where is light? Where is guidance? Why didn't Allah help us? WHY? Today it is Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria tomorrow could be your turn.

Only the Quraan gives answers to millions and millions of WHYs. The only reason is we left the Quraan and don't want to realize it nor we want to listen it, so one state at a time are facing these Great Crisis. If someone talks about it and try to show the Guidance and the Right Path, even then in reality we close our ears and close our eyes and we don't act accordingly. In simple words, we actually behave like a Deaf, Dumb and Blind so Allah is leaving us helpless. We raise five fingers on others BUT we don't even think about ourselves, what we could have done wrong for which we are getting this. Any one passes by spits on us, slaps on us even throws Big Punch on us. Let us analyze what could others do to us and then find the guidance through the Quraan.

Think of Big fish usually eats the Small fish. Think of it is a Great Secret Plan against Ummah and eating up one group at a time and which is not the first time. Think of we put an earthworm through a hook which is tied to a long stick and then drop it into the water to catch a fish. So there could be many tricks to catch this Ummah, like catching a fish. 9/11 was to falsely blame on the Ummah and trick the world, and yet couldn't find WMD in Iraq, so it was to get the oil, only Allah knows their plans. Recent crises might not have been started recently but their plan could have been started much before may be over hundred years ago. First exploit the civilians to send the Syrian Forces out of Lebanon to reduce its power to ZERO-Resistance then divert the worlds mind towards others by causing so many unrests in different countries like U.K., and Canada and then later on India. Also like giving an earthworm to catch a fish, give couple of soldiers to get them kidnapped easily and that will make them raise a valid reason to capture Lebanon.

CRISIS, CRISIS and more CRISIS everywhere and which is not the first time, so we need to find the Guidance through the Quraan:

Kabaa in Makkah, Saudi Arabia is the most sacred place in the whole world for the Ummah. Before the birth of Rasool Allah (Peace-Be-Upon-Him), when Abrahaa came to demolish Kabaa, people of the Makkah flee away to save their lives. Then Allah sent little tiny Abaabeel above all possible way to stop them, holding little tiny stones perfectly targeted to the army of Abrahaa. Also when lives became extremely difficult to live in Makkah, Rasool Allah (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) along with most of the companions flee away the Makkah al-Mukarramah and migrated to al-Madinah al-Munawwarah in such a way that they never ever think to return again to live there. Allah's supreme help can come in any shape, from Space (Air) or land or sea or something else, BUT first we must come to act according to the Quraan.

Also Muslim Countries are NOT allowed to help those who live in Non-Muslim Countries in the matter of Lands etc., other than providing religious education, charity and giving them immigration.

Lo! Those who believed and left their homes and strove with their wealth and their lives for the cause of Allah, and those who took them in and helped them; these are protecting friends one of another. And those who believed BUT did NOT leave their homes, ye have NO duty to protect them TILL they leave their homes; BUT if they seek help from you in the matter of religion (NOT for Land) then it is your duty to help (them) except against a folk between whom and you there is a treaty. Allah is Seer of what ye do. And those who disbelieve are protectors one of another If ye do not so, there will be confusion in the land, and great corruption, (Al_Quraan_008.072-073).

Remember:

Saving a Life is like Saving the Whole World, (Ref. Al_Quraan_005.032).
Let there be NO compulsion in Religion (Believe): Truth stands out clear from error, (Al-Quraan_002:256).
Unto you your religion (Believe), and unto me my Religion (Believe), (Al_Quraan_109:006).

Things to do:

If you have enough power to defend yourselves from Space (Air), Land and Sea, without looking on others to help you then go for it otherwise flee away (migrate) to save your lives.
Our most dangerous enemy is only and only Shaitaan, whose audio visual weapons including his whispers (waswaasaa) are killing us.
We must get the Guidance from the Quraan for each and every action.
We must not do the Great Mistake that I am right, since I am a human being and I may be wrong.
We must reset our Priorities according to the Quraan.
We must invite others to come to unity without any single micro or mega differences.
We must educate ourselves to defend from all types of attacks.
We must do Positive Dawah. Fulltime Dawah is compulsory on Muslim Scholars BUT Part-time Dawah is compulsory on the whole Ummah. Learn from Scholars and Start doing Dawah now.
We must come out of all of our Misconceptions.
We must find the Roots of Downfall of Ummah to stop doing any single mistake again and again.
We must convert our homes into Islaamic Homes.
We must do our duty without pointing five fingers on others.
We must write/forward/share Global Articles to save humanity since it is building block and foundation.

Also Remember:

Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance, (Al_Quraan_016.125).

Both Musaa (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) and Khizr (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) were prophets and obeyed Allah BUT disagreed on some of their missions. So we might differ in our missions to help the world, BUT our goal to obey Allah is same. You might be obeying Allah, according to what you understand and I am also obeying Allah according to what you understand. It is time to UNITE not DIVIDE.

O you who believe! obey Allah and His Messenger and do not turn back from Him while you hear. And be not like those who said, We hear, and they did not obey. Surely the worst of animals, in Allah's sight, are the deaf, the dumb, who do not understand, (Al_Quraan_008.020-022).

On Internet Use your energies to promote Islamic Things only. If you get any UNISLAAMIC Things on email, just DELETE it.

Global Family:

The World is shrinking and becoming a Global Family. I found this as a KEY point in cooling down the mind of others, so always remember and keep reminding, that we are the children of Adam and Eve and we are Cousin Brothers and Cousin Sisters and we are a Global Family.
 
And surely We have honored the children of Adam, and We carry them in the land and the sea, and We have given them of the good things, and We have made them to excel by an appropriate excellence over most of those whom We have created, (Al_Quraan_017.070).
 
Allah SAVED only those WHO were doing DAWAH:

But why were there not among the generations before you those possessing understanding, who should have forbidden the making of mischief in the earth, except a few of those whom (ONLY) We Saved (from harm)? And those who were unjust went after what they are made to enjoy of plenty, and they were guilty, (Al_Quraan_011:116).
 
You are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining (order) what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in Allah. If only the People of the Book had faith, it was best for them: among them are some who have faith, but most of them are perverted transgressors, (Al_Quraan_003.110).

(To order, you need to be in Ministries, parliaments, courts, polices, defense systems and other law and order enforcement agencies. If you don’t fulfill your duties, then misleading people will destroy the whole system)

O you who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who flinch not (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allah, but do (precisely) what they are commanded, (Al_Quraan_066.006).

Suicide Never Allowed in Islaam (Life is A Lot More Important than Land):

O you who believe! Do not devour your property among yourselves falsely, except that it be trading by your mutual consent; and do not kill yourselves; surely Allah is Merciful to you, (Al_Quraan_004.029).

Killing of Innocents Never Allowed in Islaam:

And do not kill any one whom Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause, and whoever is slain unjustly, We have indeed given to his heir authority, so let him not exceed the just limits in slaying; surely he is aided, (Al_Quraan_017.033).

Allah does not forbid you respecting those who have not made war against you on account of (your) religion, and have not driven you forth from your homes, that you show them kindness and deal with them justly; surely Allah loves the doers of justice, (Al_Quraan_060.008).

Saving a Life is like Saving the Whole World, (Ref. Al_Quraan_005.032).

Every Nation has Certain Period to Live:

Say: I have no power to hurt or benefit myself, save that which Allah wills. For every nation there is an appointed time. When their time comes, then they cannot put it off an hour, nor hasten (it), (Al_Quraan_010.049).

And how many a community have We destroyed that was thankless for its means of livelihood! And yonder are their dwellings, which have not been inhabited after them save a little. And We, even We, were the inheritors, (Al_Quraan_028.058).

No nation can outstrip its term nor can they lag behind, (Al_Quraan_015.005).

Then after them We brought forth other generations. No nation can outstrip its term, nor yet postpone it, (Al_Quraan_023.042-043).

Have they not traveled in the land to see the nature of the consequence for those before them? They were more numerous than these, and mightier in power and (in the) traces (which they left behind them) in the earth. But all that they used to earn availed them not. And when their messengers brought them clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty) they exulted in the knowledge they (themselves) possessed. And that which they were wont to mock befell them. Then, when they saw Our doom, they said: We believe in Allah only and reject (all) that we used to associate (with Him). But their faith could not avail them when they saw Our doom. This is Allah's law, which hath ever taken course for His bondmen. And then the disbelievers will be ruined, (Al_Quraan_040.082-085).

Have they not traveled in the land and seen the nature of the consequence for those who were before them? They were stronger than these in power, and they dug the earth and built upon it more than these have built. Messengers of their own came unto them with clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty). Surely Allah wronged them not, but they did wrong themselves, (Al_Quraan_030.009).

Only Forgiveness with True Love Can Save the Global World:

The World is shrinking and becoming a Global Family. I found this as a KEY point in cooling down the mind of others, so always remember and keep reminding, that we are the children of Adam and Eve and we are Cousin Brothers and Cousin Sisters and we are a Global Family.

If we don't forgive others then Terrorism will keep going growing and will become never ending process.

Let there be NO compulsion in Religion (Believe) : Truth stands out clear from error, (Al-Quraan_002:256).
Unto you your religion (Believe), and unto me my Religion (Believe), (Al_Quraan_109:006).

None argue concerning the revelations (Ayaat) of Allah but those who disbelieve, (Ref: Al_Quraan_040.004).

Tips for Perfect Defense:

To defend Eemaan, we need to increase our Eemaan like Sahabas had.
To defend from space, we need extra high rage anti-space missile. If enemy is going to send 10,000 spacecraft, we need 10,000 perfect anti-space missiles.
To defend from ground, with tanks etc., we need extra powerful anti-tanks. If enemy is going to send 10,000 tanks etc., we need 10,000 perfect anti-tanks etc.
To defend from sea, we need extra powerful anti-ships (torpedo). If enemy is going to send 1000 ships, we need 1000 perfect anti-ships.

Perfect Defense can NEVER be offense, since in offense one might do UNJUST which is totally AGAINST the Quraan. Allah sent Prophet Muhammad (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) as a Mercy for mankind, (Ref: Al_Quraan 021:107). Many Genocide, Holocaust, Massacre happened due to unjust offense which wipes out humanity.

YES to all kinds of Perfect DEFENSE including Missile Defense Program etc. for Ummat-e-Ibrahim. If not today, then tomorrow may be too late.

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