07 December 2015

By Zabihullah Mujahid

Our country faced many losses and sufferings during the dark period of American occupation in past fourteen year. The enemies of Islam and humanity have left no stone unturned to commit oppression and brutality. Besides outward damages, destructions, massacre and harassments, they encroached on the intellectual and cultural assets of the Afghan nation by targeting the centuries-old unity and harmony of the Afghan nation and created differences among them under the name of ethnical, geographical and lingual discrimination. They tried under different slogans to divide the Afghan society. While before this abominable American occupation, due to the blessing of Islamic system, Afghans lived with each other as brothers in an atmosphere of mutual respect in a balanced society based on ethical values.

Despite all ruses and wiles, when the invading enemy faced strong resistance of the people and failed to eliminate religious, intellectual and cultural unity of the Afghan society they then re-armed unscrupulous warlords under the name of Arbakis (militias), the same militia which their media once campaigned against by calling them irresponsible warlords. Now, as the Afghan nation has totally rejected the American project of Arbakism, our avowed enemy has started another dangerous game under the name of religious sects and seeks to create split among Sunnis and Shiites under the banner of Daesh (ISIS). They are fanning to the flames of internal seditions and fighting.

By the grace of Almighty Allah, Afghans are followers of Islam and according to the teachings of Islam we are brothers and Islam is a complete code of life for us. The efforts of the invading enemy will definitely face failure because Almighty Allah has sent us rules to eliminate seditions and mischief and also has commanded us to ensure its implementation on ground.

Allah, the Almighty has commanded us:
{وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعاً وَلا تَفَرَّقُوا…} (آل عمران- ۱۰۳)

''Hold fast all together to the bond of Allah and let nothing divide you'' (Surah 3, Verse 103)

The prophet (Peace be upon him) says:

(علیکم بالجماعة، وإياكم والفرقة). رواه الترمذي، وفي رواية (الجماعة رحمة والفرقة عذاب).

''Adhere to the Jama'ah, beware of separation'' and in another narration: ''community is mercy and split torment''.

In various Quranic Verses and Sayings of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), believers have been commanded to preserve unity and solidarity and to keep themselves away from hypocrisy, internal differences and egoism. So it is necessary and obligatory for every Muslim to put their differences aside or at least refer to the teachings of Quran and Sunnah as per the commandment of Almighty Allah and to maintain unity of ranks.

As to all believers, Allah, the Almighty has commanded us to demonstrate our cordiality and fraternity with them; He, the Almighty has made us brothers to each other and commanded us to put an end to our internal differences.
{إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ} (الحجرات-۱۰)

''The believers are brethren. Make peace among your brethren and fear Allah, so that you may be shown mercy''. (Surah 49, Verse 10)

It is the responsibility of believers to prevent internal fighting and take serious actions against the group who is not submitting to the commandments of the Almighty Allah.

Islamic Sharia demands justice, humility, lenience, obedience of the Amir and good ethics while urges Muslims to avoid skepticism, self-pride, lust of power, treason and other vilified attitudes.
{رحماء بینهم} ۲۹, سورة الفتح.

''Merciful to one another''. (Surrah 48, Verse 29)

{أذلة علی المؤمنین} 54, سورة المائدة.

''Humble toward the believers''. (Surrah 5, Verse 54)

The Prophet (peace be upon him) says: (إياك والظن فإن الظن أكذب الحديث) رواه البخاري.

''Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the worst of false tales''

In another narration the Prophet (peace be upon him) says:

(مَثَلُ المؤمنين في تَوَادِّهم وتراحُمهم وتعاطُفهم: مثلُ الجسد، إِذا اشتكى منه عضو: تَدَاعَى له سائرُ الجسد بالسَّهَرِ والحُمِّى). رواه بخاري ومسلم.

''The example of the faithful in their mutual empathy, mercy, and sympathy, is like the [single] body, when one organ complains [from injury] the rest of the organs empathize through sleeplessness and fever.''

Likewise, numerous narrations teach believers that they should not fight each other rather forgive one another.

As we all Afghans demand Islamic system therefore it is necessary to start (its implementation) upon our own selves, our families and friends. First of all, we should put an end to our internal disputes; trust each other; counter intrigues; give sacrifice for sake of establishment of Islamic system and if in case, we have been oppressed or our rights have been violated, we must abide by through legitimate and legal channels and if it does not happen we have to be patient for the sake of the Almighty Allah and Islamic system. The Prophet (peace be upon him) says:

( إنكم سترون بعدي أثرة فاصبروا حتى تلقوني علي الحوض ) رواه البخاري, ومسلم والترمذي و النسايي.

''After me you will see preferential treatment, so be patient till you meet me at Al-Hawd(cistern).'''

We should all abide by these sacred Verses and Hadiths. If God forbid we give up the lofty goal which is the establishment of Islamic system, we will face disgrace in this world and the Hereafter.