Muslims - Then and Now

[Muslim Woman]

 

[Muslim Woman]

Is it armies we lack, or the shield?

837 C.E.: Khalifa Mutasim sent the entire army of the Islamic State in response to the call for help of only one Muslim woman, who was captured by the Romans, and rescued her.


1993: Approximately 30,000 Muslim women were raped in Bosnia alone. Their cries for help not met.

Towards the end of December 2008: the slaughter of Palestinian-civilians seems endless and their cry for help fall on deaf ears.

Muslims have 119,381,333 million men available in their militaries, and 72,247,573 in military manpower fit for service.


The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Behold, the Imam (Khalifa) is but a shield from behind whom the people fight and by whom they protect themselves." (Muslim)

 

[The-Deist]

JazakaAllahu khair sister
Keep the posts up Great thread MashaAllah (in my opinion)
And May Allah (swt) reward you for your efforts
Aameen

 

[BeTheChange]

Very sad but true observation. May Allah swa help us all practice what we learn Ameen

 

[greenhill]

I think it's neither army nor shield. It's the disunity. That's why the caliphate had to fall, no more leader to rally the muslim nation into action.

eace:

 

[M.I.A.]

Islam is both, shield and sword.

It takes all sorts of people to make the world go round.

Hot or cool headed, calculated or compassionate.. The list goes on.

Unfortunately not many have been found worthy to wield them or see the value of them.

I would site the perfect verse but I can't remember it fully... Sorry

 

[greenhill]

Would the verse have to do with the statement about if Allah chooses so, He could make us all one nation? ...or words to the effect of..?


eace: