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amalteser
10-20-2009, 07:50 PM
Islam 4 UK Home page

http://www.islam4uk.com/

I would be interested to know what muslims think of this site and it's claims and aims!
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A'râf
10-20-2009, 07:58 PM
Hayırlı olsun siteniz :)

Bakalım neler varmış içinde (:
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amalteser
10-21-2009, 01:20 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by A'râf
Hayırlı olsun siteniz :)

Bakalım neler varmış içinde (:
Would someone please translate this?

And in passing, is it not unhelpful to reply to a post in English with another language?
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A'râf
10-21-2009, 01:28 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by amalteser
Would someone please translate this?

And in passing, is it not unhelpful to reply to a post in English with another language?

Ama ben çok fazla ingilizce bilmiyorum :( Because;I'm turkish :))
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amalteser
10-21-2009, 01:43 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by A'râf
Ama ben çok fazla ingilizce bilmiyorum :( Because;I'm turkish :))
Your are Turkish and you appear to know some English!
Perhaps you can answer my original question in English, because having used googles translation tool, it doesn't make a lot of sense!

And the fact that you know some English is better than me, because I don't know any Turkish:embarrass
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amalteser
10-22-2009, 03:22 PM
Any comments from anyone would be welcome!!!
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Muslim Woman
10-22-2009, 03:37 PM
:sl:

format_quote Originally Posted by amalteser
Any comments from anyone would be welcome!!!
I had a quick look ; I think it will be easier for Brit participants to comment about the site. Anyway , I asked Imam a question . Thanks for sharing the link.
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amalteser
10-27-2009, 11:46 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by Muslim Woman
:sl:



I had a quick look ; I think it will be easier for Brit participants to comment about the site. Anyway , I asked Imam a question . Thanks for sharing the link.
Originally Posted by Woodrow
Silence is a loud weapon and silence will kill a site faster then a million loud protests.
The silence is deafening!!!

Someone must be able to say what muslims think of this site and it's claims and aims!!!

For instance!!!

Trafalgar Square Under the Shari'ah

http://www.islam4uk.com/current-affa...er-the-shariah

Trafalgar Square Under the Shari'ah
Introduction

It is authentically reported that the Final Messenger Muhammad (saw) said in one beautiful narration that, "To implement one hukm (Islamic verdict) on the earth is better than forty centuries of rain." For over 1300 years the exquisite beauty of the divine rules stipulated in the Shari'ah regulated with justice the lives of millions of people, Muslim and non-Muslim across the world; basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter were meted out free of charge to every subject of the Islamic State and all debase behaviour was systematically fizzled out to ultimately bring benefit and prevent harm.


In light of the Islamic resurgence taking place around the world, particularly in the United Kingdom, one can definitively come to the conclusion that the dawn of a new era is close and that the prophecies of the Final Messenger Muhammad (saw) in relation to the domination of Islam worldwide are indeed true; consequently, we at Islam4UK felt it necessary to divulge to the British public what precise changes will occur when Britain transforms into this glorious dominion, not only as psychological preparation but also as a means of enticement to encourage and hasten its implementation.

This particular article will elucidate some brief examples of what Islamic modifications and changes will occur on the famous historic site known as Trafalgar Square.

History of Trafalgar Square

Prior to the construction of Trafalgar Square, for over three hundred years, this area was primarily used as a courtyard for the Great Mews stabling, which served Whitehall Palace; eventually this was phased out and by the 18th century an architect by the name of John Nash converted it into an open square that was to be used as a cultural space open for the public. In 1830, it was officially called Trafalgar Square; as time progressed, significant changes emblazoned the layout including the introduction of Nelson's column in 1843, fountains in 1845, and bronze lions in 1867.

Trafalgar Square under the Shari'ah

Having witnessed such notable changes over the centuries, we are convinced that decent individuals from the British public would welcome further modifications, and consequently, we would like to introduce the following improvements based on the Islamic Shari'ah that we envisage for Trafalgar Square in the very near future inshaa'allah (God willing):

[Please note: the following alterations are not definitive, and are subject to change according to the Muslim authority in charge, however they do provide the reader a unique glimpse of what could happen 24 hours after the Shari'ah is established in the United Kingdom]

Nelsons Column:

http://www.islam4uk.com/images/stories/208.jpg

Nelsons Column is currently a pillar with an 18ft statue of Admiral Horatio Nelson situated at the top, resting above bronze acanthus leaves.

Under the Shari'ah, the construction and elevation of statues or idols is prohibited, and consequently, the statue of Admiral Horatio Nelson would be removed and demolished without hesitation (click on picture to enlarge).

Indeed, there is none truly worthy of worship except Allah (SWT) and thus the veneration of any man or woman is unacceptable, let alone a man such as Horatio Nelson who was a notorious fornicator, as his illicit relationships with married women such as Emma, Lady Hamilton demonstrate.

Furthermore, due to the fact that the actual column is based on the architecture of the Temple of Mars Ultor, in Rome, the engravings on the column will have to be altered in favour of Islamic indentations, possibly floral designs.

Possible Replacement for Nelson Statue: Islamic Clock

On completion of the demolition of Nelson's statue and the alteration of its Corinthian engravings, we would envisage seating an exquisitely constructed Islamic clock with the black flag of Islam flying high over it (refer to picture); this clock could also be fitted with an electronic device that would sound the Islamic call to prayer 5 times a day; moreover, because the statue of Horatio Nelson is coincidentally positioned facing due south, on its replacement with an Islamic orientated clock, the front of the clock could duly be rotated 45 degrees (anti-clockwise) so as to indicate the direction of the qibla i.e. direction of the Kaabah in Makkah, thereby making it easier for Muslims in the locality to know which way to pray.

Bronze Lions

http://www.islam4uk.com/images/stories/210.jpg

As stated earlier the construction of idols or statues is explicitly prohibited, specifically living beings, as a result of this, the bronze lions which are situated below Nelson's Column as a symbolic ‘guard', would be removed and destroyed; the statues could also be melted and its bronze composition utilized, possibly in artillery as a defensive measure against any impending attack from outside forces, such as France.

Possible Replacement for Bronze Lions: Pots of Gold Coins

The Islamic governor may position pots of gold coins as a replacement (click on picture to enlarge), so as to provide all members of the public with the opportunity to freely take money and fulfil any need that they might have.

Very unrealistic, you may think, however, extraordinarily a very similar incident to this occurred during the governance of the Islamic Caliph Ma'moon (rh), who was left with so much wealth in the treasury, that he made orders to distribute the excess wealth in a similar fashion.

As Muslims, we would not waste the public money on useless ornaments but rather invest it for the sake of the people. These unique pots could also be replenished accordingly with any extra money, should they run out.

It should also be poignantly noted that during the Islamic governance of Ma'moon (rh), not a single gold coin was taken from the pots made accessible to the public, and this was undeniably due to the fact that the divine justice meted out by the Shari'ah met the basic and common needs of every single citizen, Muslim and non-Muslim.

Fountains

http://www.islam4uk.com/images/stories/209.jpg

Possible Alteration for Fountains: Wudhu Area

The fountains in Trafalgar square are currently employed as an attractive ornamentation; under the Shari'ah we would foresee maintaining this structure, however could offer the community some extra usability. Renovation may include converting the fountain into a wudhu area (click on picture to enlarge), a place where ritual ablutions could be made by Muslims to permit them to pray. The water will be fresh (maa ul tahoor) and sinks would be fitted at the end of the fountain, for ease of use. Constant replenishment of fresh water could also be supplied and be very beneficial.

Fourth Plinth

Presently used to demonstrate various exhibitions throughout the year, under the Shari'ah it would be utilized as a point of reference for Islamic artwork, void of idolatry or statues of living beings. Any idols such as the pornographic ‘Alison Lapper Pregnant' would be barred from presentation and destroyed, and moreover any artwork without any link to the Islamic culture shunned, and most likely recycled to benefit the masses.

Processions, demonstrations and Concerts

Quite possibly the most important use of the area, Trafalgar Square has been noted for its popularity with organisations, groups and parties who wish to propagate their culture and ideas to the masses. Socialists, Capitalists, and other political affiliates regularly congregate in this area for special events. Concerts and parades are also extremely common and thus Trafalgar Square has become one of the leading hubs for dialogue and entertainment.

Under the Shari'ah, probable changes to such activities would most likely include the banning of indecent organisations that are deemed anti-Islamic and as a more beneficial alternative, members of the public may be met with a continuous ‘Rally for Islam' in the locality, 7 days a week, where they can find out more about Islam and the Shari'ah, should it interest them.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the vast possibilities for life under the Shari'ah in Trafalgar Square are truly endless. We are confident that for many of you reading this article you may have further contributions which you may feel are more relevant and beneficial. In light of this, we would welcome any comments you have, and if successful may be added to the every expanding catalogue changes that could occur once the United Kingdom adopts Shari'ah law.

Part of a series of articles of Britain Under the Shari'ah in the run up to a spectacular procession on 31st October 2009:
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aamirsaab
10-27-2009, 02:15 PM
:sl:
Anything concerning Sharia law and UK is all moot since the UK is not an Islamic state, so sharia as a law system cannot enter.

The only way the UK could become an Islamic state is if a party, with a mainfesto proposing such a state was democractically elected. IMO the chances of that happening are rather slim.

As to the site in general, I believe it is covered by free speach and should be treated as such: you have the right to say what you want without fear of prosecution. If you don't agree with it, there's no obligation on your part to continue reading it.

edit: the link is not working; maybe some islam hater jacked up the site.
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Sampharo
10-27-2009, 03:26 PM
I agree with the essence and intentions of Dawah, I don't necessarily agree with its methodology.

Dawah was described and set by the prophet in his instructions to the Sahaba: Call them to worship God, the one and only, and to recognize him -pbuh- as his Apostle, and to hold fast to the best of ethics. When they answer that and embrace it, advise them of their obligation to pray and teach them, and when they embrace that advise them of the fasting of one month, and when they embrace that, advise them of zakat and how to calculate that, and when they embrace that tell them of hajj and pilgrimage, and when they embrace that set the great deeds and encourage them, and show them the major Kaba'ir sins and warn them, and teach the whole of Islam and abide the people by the law of Shariah.

It is specifically stated that Dawah is methodical and gradual. I do not see the point in telling mostly non-muslims, some of which think Islam is about worshiping a moon-god, and others still say it is an invented way of life, that they need to remove their joy and pride statues from Travalgar square, and referring to Shariah which their ignorants would consider attached to terrorists. I think it is counter productive.

And God knows best
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TestData
10-27-2009, 03:36 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by amalteser
Islam 4 UK Home page

http://www.islam4uk.com/

I would be interested to know what muslims think of this site and it's claims and aims!
Sorry to say, but this guy amjed choudhury is a real clown. I dont know why you even bothered going to this web site.

waste of everyones time.

He craves attention and just makes outrageous comments just to incite people and get headlines.
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GuestFellow
10-27-2009, 03:50 PM
^ He threatened to assassinate the Pope...shouldn't he have been arrested by now. He is quite outrageous....
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Sampharo
10-27-2009, 04:23 PM
^ didn't know of him before. Considering he's talking of making public wudu spots in the open air out of fountains I wouldn't say I am surprised.
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GuestFellow
10-27-2009, 04:29 PM
^ I never heard of him until I joined this forum.
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TestData
10-27-2009, 04:40 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Guestfellow
^ He threatened to assassinate the Pope...shouldn't he have been arrested by now. He is quite outrageous....
He has a few hundred followers. Personally I think him and his followers are all hypocrites. They will say they hate the UK, they hate the people, they hate the system and yet they dont leave.

I agree he should have been arrested by now. The fact that he never is, and seems to get lots of media attention always makes me suspicious that he is deliberately tolerated.

Makes for good headlines using this joker if you want to put another story defaming Islam. Your average person on the street just re-enforces his views of muslims
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amalteser
10-28-2009, 08:15 AM
Thanks for your replies and views!

So would it NOT be in the interests of muslims who proclaim that he is a hypocrite and rabble rouser. To make great efforts to publicly denounce him and his followers???
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Sampharo
10-28-2009, 10:37 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by TestData
I agree he should have been arrested by now. The fact that he never is, and seems to get lots of media attention always makes me suspicious that he is deliberately tolerated.

Makes for good headlines using this joker if you want to put another story defaming Islam. Your average person on the street just re-enforces his views of muslims
Nurture a bad example of those you wish to beat, in order to divide their line and weaken their legitimate claims.

Sounds like an appropriate attack plan alright.
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TestData
10-28-2009, 10:47 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by amalteser
Thanks for your replies and views!

So would it NOT be in the interests of muslims who proclaim that he is a hypocrite and rabble rouser. To make great efforts to publicly denounce him and his followers???
Let me ask you a question, how do you know that muslims do not denounce him and his followers?

How many follwers does he have? 200? 300? yet he always recieves media coverage.

tell me why?
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amalteser
10-28-2009, 02:08 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by TestData
Let me ask you a question, how do you know that muslims do not denounce him and his followers?

How many follwers does he have? 200? 300? yet he always recieves media coverage.

tell me why?
If muslims have denounced him in public for all to hear and see!
Please post some links!
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TestData
10-28-2009, 03:03 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by amalteser
If muslims have denounced him in public for all to hear and see!
Please post some links!
We dont need to be defensive and apologise for these people behaviour. We dont have to justify ourselves to you.

If thats what your looking on this forum, get used to disappointment.

The MCB issued a press release regarding these people. Hmm I wonder if it made it to the main stream media?

http://www.mcb.org.uk/media/presstext.php?ann_id=367
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amalteser
10-28-2009, 04:49 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by TestData
We dont need to be defensive and apologise for these people behaviour. We dont have to justify ourselves to you.

If thats what your looking on this forum, get used to disappointment.

The MCB issued a press release regarding these people. Hmm I wonder if it made it to the main stream media?

http://www.mcb.org.uk/media/presstext.php?ann_id=367
Well that's fine, so long as you and the MCB are NOT indulging in Taqiyah & Kithman!!!

And I don't see why you shouldn't take every opportunity to publicly denounce islam for the uk!!!

Will there be a counter demonstration against them on the 31st., by the MCB and other muslims against them???

Someone elsewhere wrote this, it's very thought provoking!!!


This is nothing more than deliberate Social manipulation. An attempt to draw and provoke the thugs of the EDL and BNP etc etc, whilst the average, peacefull, Moderate British Muslims will be harrassed and abused because of this.

But then again, that's how it's intended to work:

*Claim to represent the "true" veiws of the Muslim Community.
Get a lot of publicity: which islam4uk has, since practically most UK newspapers report their articles (from The Express to Daily Mail).

*Then spout Extremist views to anger and provoke a negative response.

*In turn this then tarnishs the "image" of British Muslims and further causes problems for Moderate UK Muslims.

*Then the Moderate UK Muslims become victims of the provoked, angry/xenophobic UK thugs because of it. So then in-return, the once Moderate Muslims feel Antagonized in their own country, and therefore begin to join extremist groups and further isolate.

Very simple, and in this case, very, very obvious.

I'm not gonna rise to it. You will not make me Antagonize the UK Muslims population.
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TestData
10-28-2009, 05:02 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by amalteser
Well that's fine, so long as you and the MCB are NOT indulging in Taqiyah & Kithman!!!
lol I think your confusing this forum with the Shia.

format_quote Originally Posted by amalteser
And I don't see why you shouldn't take every opportunity to publicly denounce islam for the uk!!!

Will there be a counter demonstration against them on the 31st., by the MCB and other muslims against them???
I have better things to do with my time.

Why dont you organise a counter demonstration? Silly people like you seem to want to give them attention and take them serioulsy.
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amalteser
10-28-2009, 06:41 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by TestData
lol I think your confusing this forum with the Shia.



I have better things to do with my time.

Why dont you organise a counter demonstration? Silly people like you seem to want to give them attention and take them serioulsy.
Taqiyah & Kithman is used by Sunnis too!!!

And a counter demonstration would show that 'moderate peaceful' muslims exist and actively oppose the 'radical militants'!!!

With allah on your side, what's the problem???


Sorry I can't get the link to work???

asasas

Try pasting link in to your web browser.

http://www.*************/taqiyah/1.htm#r4

(The Ahlul Bayt DILP or *************).

(وأهل البيت أو آل DILP Islam.org).



Famous Sunni scholar, `Allamah Wahidu 'z‑zaman Khan of Haydarabad (India) says: "Taqiyah is proved from the Qur’an, "except when you have to guard against them"; and ignorant people think that taqiyah is some*thing peculiar to the Shi'as, while it is allowed in the Sunni faith also at times." [4]
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Raphael
10-28-2009, 06:56 PM
I'd like to see "Islam 4 Muslim Countries" first. :hmm:
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Uthman
10-28-2009, 06:56 PM
See this article by Inayat Bunglawala: Stand tall against the extremists

Also, if you will, please tell us what you understand by the terms Taqiyya and Kithman along with the source of your undertanding. That should help us to clarify any misconceptions you may have.
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amalteser
10-28-2009, 07:09 PM
format_quote Originally Posted by Uthmān
See this article by Inayat Bunglawala: Stand tall against the extremists

Also, if you will, please tell us what you understand by the terms Taqiyya and Kithman along with the source of your undertanding. That should help us to clarify any misconceptions you may have.
Thanks, that is a good article and holds out hope!!!

As for Taqiyah & Kithman, this is from the link that I posted, although it doesn't work for some reason!!!


Islam.org

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Chapter 1

What is Taqiyah?

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He who disbelieves in Allah after his belief in Him, (is the liar) except he who is compelled while his heart remains steadfast with the faith (has nothing worry). But who opens his breast for infidelity; on these is wrath of Allah, and for them is a great torment. [1]



This verse of the Qur’an refers to the incident when 'Ammar bin Yasir (May Allah be pleased with both) had to utter some words against Islam to save himself from the Qurai****e infidels.



It clearly allows hiding one 's true faith when one is in danger of one's life. This rule is called taqiyah.



Question 1: What is the meaning of "Taqiyah"?



Answer: Its literal meaning is to safeguard; to defend; to fear; piety (because it saves one from the displeasure of Allah).



Al‑Munjid says:







This gist of above is that the word taqiyahmeans to be on guard, to fear, to be pious.



The dictionary as‑Surah says, (Taqiyah, tuqat = piety)







Question 2: What is its significance in Islamic termi*nology?



Answer: In Islamic terminology it means "to save life, honour. or property (either one's own or of other be*lievers) by hiding one's belief or religion". [2]



Question 3: Is it something peculiar to the Shi'ism, be*cause I have heard many people accusing the Shi'as because of taq'iyah?



Answer: Every society, religion and group practices it and has practiced it at one time or the other. You will find so many examples of taqiyahin the Old and the New Testaments, and even in the lives of the Holy Prophet of Islam, his Companions and many Sunni scholars.



Question 4: But is this practice allowed in Islam?



Answer. Yes. Allah has allowed it in the Qur’an; and reason too shows the wisdom of this permission.



Shah `Abdul `Aziz Dehlawi writes: "It should be known that taqiyah is, in fact, allowed by shari`ah, by authority of the Qur’anic verses, "except when ;you have to guard against them" ; and "except he who is compelled while his heart remains steadfast with the faith.” [3]



Famous Sunni scholar, `Allamah Wahidu 'z‑zaman Khan of Haydarabad (India) says: "Taqiyah is proved from the Qur’an, "except when you have to guard against them"; and ignorant people think that taqiyah is some*thing peculiar to the Shi'as, while it is allowed in the Sunni faith also at times." [4]



Question 5: If you hide your belief and declare your*self to believe in some anti‑Islamic tenets, won't you automatically go outside the pale of Islam and become a 'Kafir'?



Answer: Belief and faith as well as the disbelief or re*jection of faith (in short, Iman and Kufr) are basically the matters of "heart". That is why Allah rebuked those newly‑converted Arabs who claimed to be `Believers':



The desert Arabs‑say: "We believe" : Say (unto them): "You believed not; rather say "we accepted Islam" be* cause the Faith has not yet entered your hearts ". [5]



The declaration by tongue has a very minor role in it., A belief without declaration is acceptable but a declara*tion without belief is condemned in the Qur’an in seve*rest terms:



When come unto thee the hypocrites, they say: "We bear witness that verily you are the Messenger of Allah"; and verily Allah knows that you are certainly this Messenger; and verily Allah bears witness that the hypocrites are cer*tainly the liars. [6]



Now remember that the life of a Muslim is very precious in the eyes of Islam. The importance attached to even one life is seen in this verse:‑



And he who saves it (i.e., a human life) shall be as though he has saved the whole mankind. [7]



And a Muslim is bound to save a life from unlawful destruction, whether it is some one else's or his own:



And cast not yourselves with your own hands into perdi*tion. [8]



It is for this reason that suicide has been declared a capital sin just like murder; and it is for this reason that Shi'a Shari`ah does not allow starting a jihad (war) with*out permission of the Prophet, Imam or their especially appointed deputies or in defense.



And it is to save the life of a believer that one is allowed to utter a lie and save that precious life.



Question 6: All Right. You saved a life; but you com*mitted one of the greatest sins, i.e., lie. So, spiritually you are doomed to disgrace in either case. Then, why not tell the truth and let the enemies kill you if they want?



Answer: When a person is in such a situation that no matter whichever course of action he chooses he has to commit an evil, then the reason says that he should se*lect the lesser evil.



Or if he is forced to destroy or damage one of his two possessions, then surely he would damage or destroy the less‑expensive item to save the more precious one.



Imam Fakhru 'd‑din ar‑Razi says commenting on the events of the Prophet Musa (as) and Khidr (as), mentioned in Surah al‑Kahf:







When one is confronted by two damaging alterna*tives, it is wajib to bear the lesser one in order to ward off the greater one; and this was the principle followed in the three actions (done byKhidr)’. [9]



Islamic Shari`ah abounds with examples of this prin*ciple. Prayer is the most important pillar of Islam. But if you are praying and a child falls down a well, and there is no one else to save the child, the Shari’ah commands you to leave your prayer, and try to save the child. If you ignored this command, that prayer would not be ac*cepted, and you would be guilty of neglecting to save a life.



Now, suppose the unbelievers are determined to kill a Muslim, not because he has committed any crime but just because of his faith. The said Muslim goes into hid*ing and you know where he is. The unbelievers come to you and ask you whether you knew where that person was. You are caught between two evils: either you say `No' and become a liar, or you say `Yes' and cause the murder of an innocent Muslim. The reason says that tell*ing a lie in that situation is preferable than the truth which would lead to murder. [10]



Now suppose that the unbelievers have caught a Mus*lim and that Muslim happens to be `You'. They put two alternatives before you: Either renounce Islam or be killed. If the flame of true Faith is lighting your heart, mere words of tongue cannot extinguish it at all. Those words of disbelief will be just like a dark cover to hide the light of your faith from the unbelievers, but they can have no adverse effect on the flame itself.



And if you do not hide that flame behind that cover, your life will be forfeited and with that you will lose the possibility of serving Islam at some other time.



In short, by uttering a few false words against Islam you will save your life as well as your faith; and by not ut*tering those words your life will come to its end and with it will vanish all chances of Islamic services which you could have rendered had you been alive. Allah, there*fore, has allowed you to save your life by uttering a few false words against Islam. [11]



Question 7: Say whatever you like, but the fact re*mains that taqiyah is just another form of Nifaq (hypocrisy).



Answer. Far from it. In fact taqiyah is opposite of Nifaq. Remember, Iman and Kufr, when seen with their `declaration', can be divided in four categories only:



(1) Correct belief of Islam by heart and its declaration in words.



This is open Iman (faith).



(2) Belief against Islam by heart and expression of that anti‑Islamic belief in words.



This is open Kufr (infidelity). These two categories are opposite to each other and cannot combine in one place.



(3) Belief against Islam in heart but declaration of Islam in words.



This is Nifaq (hypocricy).



(4) Correct belief of Islam by heart but declaration of anti‑Islamic belief in words.



This is taqiyah, and these two categories (Nifaq and Taqyah are, likewise, opposite to each other and can never be found in one place. [12]



Question 8: You claimed above that many compa*nions of the Holy Prophet practiced it. Can you give an example?



Answer. We have mentioned in the very beginning the example of 'Ammar bin Yasir (ra): The Qurai****es brutally martyred Yasir and his wife Sumaiyah just be*cause of their faith. They were the first martyrs of Islam. When the parents were killed, 'Ammar pretended to re*nounce Islam, and thus saved his life. Someone told the Prophet that 'Ammar had become kafir. The Prophet said: "Never; verily the flesh and blood of 'Ammar is saturated with true faith." Then 'Ammar came to the Holy Prophet bitterly weeping that he had to utter evil words against Islam so that he could slip away from the clutches of the infidels. The Prophet asked him; `How did you find your heart?" 'Ammar said: "Steadfast in Faith". The Holy Prophet told him not to worry and ad*vised him to repeat those words if the infidels again asked him to do so.



And it was not only the Holy Prophet who liked the choice of 'Ammar (ra). Even Allah confirmed his ac*tion in the verse which has been written in the begin*ning:



He who disbelieves in Allah after his belief in Him (is the liar) except he who is compelled while hiS heart re*mains steadfast with the faith (has nothing to worry). But he who opens his breast for infidelity, on these is the wrath of Allah, and for them is a great torment. [13]



All commentaries of the Qur’an narrate that it was re*vealed concerning the above incident of 'Ammar (ra). [14]



Question 9: Is there any other verse sanctioning such a cause of action?



Answer: Yes. See the following verse which says:



Let not the believers take the disbelievers as their friends rather than the believers; whoso shall do this then he has no relation with Allah except when you have to guard Yourselves against them for fear from them; but Allah cau*tions you of Himself for unto Allah is the end of your jour*ney. Say, whether you conceal what is in your hearts or manifest it, Allah knows it; and He knows all that is in the heavens and all that is‑in the earth; and verily Allah has power over all things. [15]



The reason of this permission is given in this very aya: "Say whether you conceal what is in your hearts or manifest it, Allah knows it". Here Allah assures the Muslims that Faith is a spiri*tual thing, connected with heart;. and if your faith inside your heart is un‑impaired, then Allah is pleased with you whether you manifest that faith or hide it. It is all the same with Allah, because He knows your hidden secrets, and even when you hide your faith from unbelievers, Allah knows it and recognizes it.



As explained in reply to Question No. 1, taqiyah and tuqat both are synoynmous.



as‑Suyuti writes inter alia under this verse:







"And Ibn Jarir and Ibn Abi Hatim have narrated through al‑`Awfi from Ibn 'Abbas (that he said about this verse): `So taqiyah is by tongue. Whoever is com*pelled to say something which is disobedience of Allah and he speaks it because of those people's fear while his heart remains steadfast in the faith, it will do him no harm; verily taqiyah is with the tongue only.'



"…. And `Abd ibn Hamid has narrated from al‑Hasan (al‑Basri) that he said: `Taqiyah is lawful upto the day of resurrection. And `Abd (ibn Hamid) has narrated from Abu Raja' that he was reciting, `illa an tattaqu minhum taqiyatan'; and `Abd ibn Hamid has narrated from Qata*dah that he was reciting (likewise) .... taqiyatan with ya”. [16]



Imam Fakhruddin ar‑Razi has mentioned some rules concerning taqiyah under this verse, some of which are given here:





"Third Rule: Taqiyah is allowed in matters related to manifestation of friendship or enmity; and it is also allowed in matters connected to professing (their) reli*gion. But it is certainly not allowed in matters which af*fect other persons, like murder, fornication, usurpation of property, perjury, slander of married women or infor*ming the unbelievers about the weak points in the Mus*lims' defence.



"Fourth Rule: The Qur’anic verse apparently shows that taqiyah is allowed with dominant unbelievers. But according to the madhhab of Imam Shafi'i (May Allah be pleased with him) if the condition between (various sects of) the Muslims resembles the condition between the Muslims and the polytheists, then taqiyah (from the Muslims too) is allowed for the protection of one's life.



"Fifth Rule: Taqiyah is allowed for protection of life. The question is whether it is allowed for the protection of property; possibly that too may be allowed, because the Prophet (saw) has said: `The sanctity of a‑Muslim's property is like the sanctity of his blood'; and also he (saw) has said: `Whoever is killed in defence of his property, is a martyr'; and also because man greatly needs his property; if water is sold at exorbitant price, wudhu' does not remain wajib and one may pray with tayammum to avoid that small loss of property; so why should not this principle be applied here? And Allah knows better.



"Sixth Rule: Mujahid has said that this rule (of taqiyah) was valid in the beginning of Islam, because of the weakness of the believers; but now that the Islamic gov*ernment has got power and strength, it is not valid. But `Awfi has narrated from al‑Hasan (al‑Basri) that he said: `Taqiyah is allowed to the Muslims upto the day of resur*rection.' And this opinion is more acceptable because it is wajib to keep off all types of harm from one's self as much as possible."



Imam Bukhari has written a full chapter, Kitabul Ikrah, on this subject of compulsion, wherein he writes, inter alia:







And Allah said `except when you hale to guard your*selves against them for fear from them’. And it is Taqiyah.



.... And Hassan (Basri) said: `Taqiyah is upto the Day of Resurrection .... And the Prophet (s.a:w.) said: `Deed are according to intention. [18]



As‑Sayid ar‑Radi (the compiler of Nahj ul Balaghah) writes, inter alia, in explanation of the verse 3:28‑29:







"Then Allah made an exception (in. this rule of not keeping friendship with the unbelievers) and that excep*tion is the situation of taqiyah; so he said







and it is also read (taqiyatan), and both words have the same meaning.



"It means that Allah bas permitted in this situation (when one is afraid of ahem) to show their friendship and one's inclination towards them `with tongue' but not with intention of heart." [19]



Also, there are four verses in the Qur’an which allow eating unlawful food when one is starving to death and no lawful food is available: One of them says:



Verily, verily; He has but prohibited that which dies of itself and blood and swine flesh and whatsoever has other name than Allah's invoked upon it; but whoever is forced to it without the desire (for it) not to transgress (the limits) then it a no sin on him; verily Allah is Forgiving, Merci*ful'. [20]



The same thing has been repeated in 5:3, 6:145 and 14:115.



As explained earlier, the life of a believer is the most precious thing. And it is for this reason that one has been allowed to eat such abominable things as dead body or pork when life depends on it.



The same principle will apply if safety of life depends on uttering a few false words.



That is why the Prophet (saw) has categorically said:







He who has no taqiyah has no religion. [21]



And Imam Muhammad al‑Baqir (as) has said:







Taqiyah is religion and the religion of my forefa*thers: He who has no taqiyah has no faith. [22]



Question 10: Though this practice is allowed in the Qur’an and hadith, nevertheless it is something evil. I do not believe that Allah would like us to resort to it even if it is allowed.



Answer. You have just now seen that taqiyah is not only allowed but even wajib in some cases. Do you think that Allah would make something wajib without liking it. Also, the Prophet (saw) makes taqiyah synonymous with religion, and Imam Muhammad al‑Baqir (as) con*firms it in clear words.



However, if you ponder on the Qur'an you will see that the Holy Book of Allah presents taqiyah in a very commendable light. In the verse 40:28 Allah says:



And said a man who was a believer from among the people of Pharaoh: who used to conceal his faith … [23]



It shows that Allah was well‑pleased with that hiding of the faith because it had great benefits, as Abu Talib kept his faith secret because it had great benefits. Just because Abu Talib did not announce his Faith, he was able to protect the life of the Holy Prophet (saw): Likewise, that believer from the family of Pharaoh was able to protect Prophet Musa (as) by not declaring his Faith openly.



Anyhow, his Faith based on taqiyah was so pleasing to Allah that he was counted as a "Siddiq" (Most Truthful). The Holy Prophet (saw) has said:







"There are three siddiqin: (1) Habib Najjar; (2) The faithful from the family of Pharaoh arid (3) 'Ali bin Abi Talib". [24]



Not only "the Believer from the Family of Pharaoh" but, according to Al‑Baidawi, even the Prophet Musa (as) had spent a considerable period of his life in taqiyah: See his Commentary under the following ayat,



Said (Pharaoh): Did we not cherish you amidst us as a child? And you did dwell amidst us for years of your' life. [25]



Coming back to the time of the Holy Prophet of Islam, we know that the Holy Prophet kept his Mission secret for 3 years; and we have seen how 'Ammar bin Yasir resorted to taqiyah. This was in Meccan period. Even after Hijrah there remained in Mecca many belie*vers whose Islam was unknown to others. When the peace of treaty was concluded in Hudaibiyah in 6 A.H. many Muslims were displeased with its terms.



Hadhrat Umar bin Khattab was so incensed that he protested to the Holy Prophet (saw), and in later days he used to say:







I did not entertain any doubt about the prophet*hood of the Holy Prophet‑since I accepted Islam exc;pt on that day of Hudaibiyah. [26]



Replying to that group, Allah explains one of the rea*sons of that treaty and one of the causes why war was not waged at that time:



And were it not for the believing men ‑ and believing women, not having known them you might' have trodden them down; a crime would have afflicted you because of them without (your) knowledge. [27]



This verse clearly says that there were believing men and believing women in Mecca whose Islam was un*known, not only to the pagans but even to the Muslims of Medina. And Allah describes such practicers of taqiyah a: 'believing men' and `believing women'.



In short, these verses, traditions and incidents clearly show and demonstrate that if one is in danger of one's life because of his faith, then it is allowed to utter words against one's true belief of Islam, to save the life which is more important and that `lie' will not be counted against him.



as‑Sayid ar‑Radi says:







" … and we know that taqiyah affects only externally (i.e.' its effect is only on the tongue) and not internally (on the heart, spirit, soul). When someone forces an*other one to do something, (and that thing happens to be connected with heart) then the oppressor has no way of knowing that his wish has been complied with, except through some utterings by the tongue from which he will conclude that he has succeeded in changing the heart of the oppressed. Therefore, the best course of action at the time of taqiyah is to show the friendship with the un*believers by words, to mix with them and live with them with good manners, but the heart must remain firmly with the previous feelings towards them, of hidden enmity and the belief of aloofness from them.



"And such a man (who finds himself in such a situ*ation) should‑as far as possible‑use dissimulation and double‑entendre (i.e. words and sentences that admit two interpretations‑one correct, one wrong; the speaker intends correct meaning and the unbelievers take it to mean the other meaning).' [28]



[1] Qur’an, Surah 16 (an‑Nahl), verse 100



[2] Shah `Abdu 'l‑`Aziz Dehlawi, Tuhfa‑e‑Ithna‑'ashariyah, ch. 1, p. 368.



[3] Ibid.



[4] `Allamah Wahidu'z‑Zaman Khan, Anwaru 'l‑lughah, Bangalor ed., para 20, p. 84.



[5] Qur’an, 49:14



[6] Qur’an, 63:1



[7] Qur’an, 5:32



[8] Qur’an, 2:195



[9] ar‑Razi, Tafsir Mafatihu 'l ghayb, old ed. vol. 5, pp. 746‑750.



[10] All Muslim sects agree that taqiyah is not only permissible but compulsory (wajib) in conditions like this. See, for example, Sahih Muslim with its Sharh by Nawawi which says:







The Islamic jurisprudents are agreed that if an oppressor *comes looking for a man in hiding with intention to kill him, or looking for a thing given in trust, with an aim to usurp it. unlaw*fully, and he asks about him or it, then it is wajib on a person who knows about it to hide it and to deny any knowledge of him or it; and this is lawful ‑ rather wajib ‑ lie; because it is spoken to ward off an oppressor. (See its pages 106, 110, 200 and 325)



Imam Muslim has written a whole chapter on 'this theme, i.e., The chapter of unlawfulness of lie and description of lawful lies;



(a) al `Ayni, Umdatu 'l‑Qari Sharh Sahih al‑Bukhari, Egypt, vol. 5, p. 581; vol. 6, p. 352.



(b) Imam ar‑Razi, Tafsir Mafatihu 'l‑Ghayb, vol. 6, p. 164.



(c) `Allamah Wahidu 'z‑Zaman, Nuzulu 'l abrar min fiqhi 'n *Nabii 'l‑Mukhtar vol. 3, p. 123.‑



[11] See the above references to appreciate that the Sunni scholars unanimously agree that taqiyah is allowed to save one's own life, honour or property.



[12] Imam ar‑Razi too has clearly described this contrast in his tafsir in the following words:







This points to the fact that (in these matters) consideration is given only to what is hidden iii the heart. A hypocrite who shows faith and hides disbelief is a disbeliever, while a believer who under compulsion shows disbelief and hides faith is a be*liever; and Allah better knows that is hidden in the hearts of all. (Vide Tafsir Mafatihu ‘l ghayb, Egypt, under verse 19:10).)



[13] Qur’an, 16:106.



[14]



(a) as‑Suyuti, Tafsir ad‑Durru 'l‑manthur, vol. 4, p. 132;



(b) ar‑Razi, Tafsir Mafatihu l‑ghayb;



(c) az‑Zamakhshari, Tafsir al‑Kashshaf, Beirut, vol. 2, p. 43c). Practically all books of Tafsir describe this event under this verse.



[15] Qur’an, 3;28‑29.



[16] as‑Suyuti, ad‑Durru l‑manthur, vol. 2, pp. 10‑17.



[17] ar‑Razi, Tafsir Mafatihu ‘l ghayb, Beirut, 3rd ed., vol. 7, p. 13.



[18] al‑Bukhari, as‑Sahib. Egypt ed., vol. 9, pp. 24‑25.



[19] as‑Sayid ar‑Radi, Tafsir Haqa'iqu 't‑ta'wil, vol. 5, p. 74.



[20] Qur’an, 2;173.



[21] Mulla `Ali Muttaqi, Kanzu l‑`ummal, Beirut, 5th ed., 1405/1985, vol. 3, p. 96, hadith no. 5665.



[22] al‑Kulayni, al‑Kafi, Tehran, 1388, vol. 2, p.174.



[23] Qur’an, 40:28



[24] `ubaydullah Amritsari, Arjahu 'l‑rnatalib, 2nd ed., p. 23



[25] Qur’an, 20.18; Tafsir al‑Baydawi, Egypt, vol. 1, pp. 112, 396 as quoted in Fulkun‑Najat, vol. 2, p. 103.



[26] as‑Suyuti, ad‑Durru 'l‑manthur, vol. 6, p. 77



[27] Qur’an, 48:25



[28] as‑Sayid ar‑Radi, op. cit, p. 77.
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