Oh No! Not Again!
| Khatib : |
Sadullah Khan |
| Khutbah No: |
207 |
| Khutbah Date: |
08/11/06 |
لا تبسط يدك الأ الى الخيرو لا تقل بلسانك الا معروفاDo not indulge in any act unless it is beneficial, and do not say anything except what is good[b][Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)] [/b]Since 9/11, 2001, Islam and the ‘world of Muslims’ have been standing center stage on the international media theater. Headlines have often been decorated with words like “Islamic-terrorists”, “Muslim-fundamentalist” and sometimes trying to link it to Qur’an or principles of Islam. This week’s heinous news of the foiling of the alleged diabolical plot in England to blow up aeroplanes bound from UK to USA, once again provides an opportunity for detractors to “link” Islam with wanton violence and terror. Peace & JusticeIslam demands peace but a peace predicated by Justice. The two fundamental and holistic beacons of the practical philosophy that underlines the expression of Islam are [i]‘Adl and Ihsaan [/i][b](Q 16:90); [/b] fundamentals never to be compromised. [i]“O you have attained to faith! Be ever steadfast in your devotion to God, bearing witness to the truth in all equity; and never let hatred of any one lead you into the sin of deviation from justice. Be just: this is closest to being God-conscious. And remain conscious of God: verily, God is aware of all that you do.” [/i][b](Qur’an 5:8)[/b]‘Adl – IhsaanThis Qur’anic principles underpins Justice together with the notion Goodness underpins ALL Muslim engagement pertaining to every dimensions of the struggle for justice. People insist on portraying extremism as a religious phenomenon (and more recently, as “Islamic” in particular), whereas it is in reality a social phenomenon. There is no command or teaching in Islam can be referenced as the direct reason behind an extreme act. Yet, people usually use their own interpretation of Islam as reference to as such acts. Islam gives no religious or moral basis for any action that goes against the values and the teachings of the message. Among peoples of all faiths do we find the tendency to abuse religion to justify their opinions and legitimize their actions. Some deviant people/groups are committing acts in the name of Islam which are contrary to the fundamental of our faith, while very few seem to be openly standing up to these bullies who are denigrating the name and image of Islam.ChallengeAll Muslims around the world need to challenge not just those committing atrocities, but also the philosophy and political doctrine used by these cowards to justify their murderous deeds; because invoking Islam to commit Muslim-on-Muslim violence, or harming/killing of ANY innocent people; is reprehensible. We also need to be bold enough to voice our opposition to those forces that target innocent Muslims and who have imperialist designs on Muslim lands and Muslim peoples.Remember the words of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): [i]“A Muslim (one who proclaims faith) is that person from whose hands and tongue other Muslims are safe; A Mu’min (one who manifests faith) is that person in whom humanity find safety and security regarding their lives, property and honor.” [/i]
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