A Dream Come True

Abu Ubaydah al-Khidramy

So many times I would hear about the Mujahideen and about their purity; and their noble characters and many times I would hear and see the news of the Mujahideen and their heroism, and I would ask myself: how do I reach them? Would it be possible for me to sit with them and be with them?!

This was the dream that enticed us, despite media (attempts) to obscure and spread rumors about (the Mujahideen). Indeed a significant matter and great calamity is the misguidance by some of those who claim to adhere to ‘Ilm by issuing disgraceful fatwas to the effect that “any of the Mujahideen” are corrupters on earth and they destroy homes and kill innocents. But I do not know which innocents they mean. Despite all this, that dream was in mind as the days disappeared and events moved swiftly. The banner was becoming clearer every day and Paradise was receiving the martyrs.

My days were decreasing and my life hastening onward as the shaytan with all his might and trickery to deter me from achieving my desired goal. But through the Grace of Allah, after it had been difficult for us to migrate to the lands of Jihad like Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia, a front was opened for me, and it was one of the greatest battle fronts: the Peninsula of Muhammad, صلى الله عليه وسلم. After Allah granted me the good fortune to join my Mujahideen brothers, I saw the wonder of wonders. I saw the brothers sacrifice their persons, their wealth and all that they possessed for their Lord.

I saw the brothers who were humble to the Believers and hard upon the infidels. I saw brothers preferring poverty for themselves. I saw brothers rising in the night and fasting in the day. I saw brothers who loved one another. I saw brothers who possessed the qualities of goodness and piety: a great thing. Amongst the beautiful qualities I perceived in them was following the guidance of Shari’ah in their Jihadist lives and in their dealings with their enemies. I felt a life of happiness and spiritual ease despite the fact I was far from my family and loved ones, but believe Allah Who says: “He who forsakes his home in the cause of Allah, finds in the earth many a refuge, wide and spacious: should he die as a refugee from home for Allah and His messenger, his reward becomes due and sure with Allah: and Allah is oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.”And believe the words of the Messenger of Allah, صلى الله عليه وسلم, when he said: “You must wage Jihad in the cause of Allah Almighty and Blessed, for it is one of the gates of Paradise by which Allah banishes concern and sorrow” (1). For rest; all rest, is to be found in jihad fi sabeel Allah to elevate the Word of Allah Almighty in order to achieve the desired dream and aspiration.

Finally, I advise myself and my brothers to praise Allah and thank Him for what he has bestowed upon us to serve His Deen. By Allah, how many of the deprived and the idle are shown that, in Jihad, it is Allah from whom we seek aid. And, my brothers, we must beseech from Allah steadfastness and dedication and that He destine for us Martyrdom head on and not from behind.

(1) Narated by Ahmad in his Musnad 23094 Translated From Sada al-Malahim Magazine Issue #15

Are we this foolish?

There lived in a town a very rich man, who was given every comfort and luxury by Allah. He had a servant who was slightly foolish. One day the rich man called him and presented him with a gift saying: “Keep this in a safe place until you find someone more foolish than yourself. When you do, give it to Him.”

The servant replied: “Very good, Sir!”

After some time, the rich man became very ill. Many doctors treated him but there was no sign of recovery. He finally lost hope and called for his servant and said to Him: “I am leaving now. If I have caused you any grief, please forgive me.”

Servant: “Sir, where are you going?”

Rich Man: “Where everyone has to go.”

Servant: “When wil you return?”

Rich Man: “I am going to a place from where there is no return.”

Servant: “I see…Have you made your preparations for your comfort there, sir?”

Rich Man: “No.”

Servant: “Sir, have you made arangements to safeguard yourself from heat and cold?”

Rich Man: “No.”

Servant: “What have you done about your food and drink, sir?”

RichMan: “Nothing.”

Hearing this, the servant laughed and said: “Sir, this is most surprising. In your temporary home, you have made all sorts of arrangements of joy and comfort; buildings and bungalows, gardens and parks, servants and maids, beautiful cars, shops, factories and all sorts of luxuries, but for your permanent home, you have made no preparations whatsoever.
Now tell me sir! Where will I find someone more foolish than you? Hence I am giving this gift to you.”

The moral of the story is that we should take time out and review frequently whether our actions are solely for the life of this world or for the eternal life in the hereafter.

Tunisians demand to establish Sharia law and Islamic State

For the first time in the last 23 years, Muslim youth read prayers in the street of Tunisian city

This became possible after the overthrown of the Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.

Earlier, the Zionist Minister of Regional Development Silvan Shalom expressed his concern about the overthrow of the dictator of Tunisia Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, because "this step will facilitate the activities of Islamist movements in the country".

A Zionist ringleader Shalom, a former native of Tunisia's Jewish community, acknowledged that the West had a blind eye on human rights violations by the regime of Ben Ali.

"Now, after the fall of this regime, there are fears that Islamist movements that have been outlawed, not only comes back, but also seizes power", the Zionist rascal lamented.

It is to be pointed out in this connection that during the riots in Tunisia police arrested a number of armed foreigners, including one with German passports, who were suspected of organizing attacks and shootings.

It is to be recalled that the Zionists often use fake passports of other countries sending terrorist groups to commit murders and terrorist attacks.

Meanwhile, the people of Tunisia are not satisfied with the result of the coup against the country's government and call for radical changes in politics, The Muslim reports.

On January 15, Tunisians organized a march demanding the release of political prisoners from the prisons of the dictator. Peaceful demonstration was also supported by the Tunisian military and police.

The rally, which attracted thousands of people, openly called to establish an Islamic state and Sharia Law, and to ensure the consolidation of Muslim nations.

In addition, the demonstrators demanded a report from the rulers for their relationship with America and so an illegal entity called "Israel".

Protesting Tunisians chanted: "No recourse, no recourse! Islam is the only solution!", "With our souls, with our blood, we shall sacrifices ourselves for you, oh Islam!". Click to see video.

Standing in front of soldiers of the Tunisian army, they addressed to them: "Where are you in Palestine?, Where are you in Iraq?" "Remove the chains of the rulers from your necks, and fulfill your duties!" "Oh Muslim armies, we are ready to be with you, with our blood, our souls, and our sons! Overthrow these oppressive regimes!". The demonstration took place without violence and bloodshed.

Department of Monitoring
Kavkaz Center