governance in political islam
Political and legal philosophy of Islam is not centered around nationalism or racism. It is centered around the concept of Ummah: The community of the faithful. This transcends culture, race and ethnicity. A powerful uniting factor which the enemies fear. In this multi cultured, multi-racial and multiethnic political and legal existence the rule of just law reigns where tribes are not preferred, races are not preferred, or even family attachments are not preferred. This political entity is based on meritocracy and piety. Piety and merits are the two standards by which offices are determined. It is because by design preferring merit and righteousness the world will maintain its peace and heal itself. Also know that administration and implementation of Islamic law including the declaration of Jihad needs political authority (Sulta) and judgmental power (Qada) because prophet didn't act as a military leader or judge until He was the Head of state of Medina. The command of Jihad was also not revealed until political Islam was established in Medina. What ISIS has done is against process of Islamic law and also due to their nature of hiraba. So an Islamic government can declare Jihad not only for his subjects for also Muslim subjects residing under oppressive jurisdiction and rule.
Further reading www.academia.edu/60559324/Political_and_Legal_System_of_Islam
Further reading www.academia.edu/60559324/Political_and_Legal_System_of_Islam
Quran 21:92
Indeed this, your community, is one community, and I am your Lord, so worship Me. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 21:92
The Arabic word ummah can mean also religion among other things but in this verse the best meaning is community. There is no sense of using the meaning of “religion” as it is already implied that Islam is one religion. But as there are diverse races, tribes and groups then Islamic community wants to unite them under God and being one rejects nationalism, racism, tribalism and all other group-based connotations that divide Islamic unity. The prophet explained the believers to be of one Jama’h or unity. Colonialism has divided us by brutal force, and it seems Muslims must revert to the unity Quran demands by also force and resistance. Only then this verse will be realized. Any who reject this geographic, political and demographic unity and integration is termed a hypocrite and enemy of the Jama’h. The evil of nationalism, racism, tribalism, aristocracy, elitism etc. have been dividing the Ummah by creating a false sense of ancestral identity and glory. We must not take those godless ancestors as allies even if they are dead (Quran 4:139).
In short we Muslims are defined by the Divine values and not by our races, ethnicities, nationalities or ancestors so we have been named the Ummah, and our united lands to be under Hukm Allah and thus we have been name Khaleefa.
The worship on unity will make Muslims believe in the following:
I am a servant of God who has sold my soul for His glory
I will treat fellow practicing Muslims with self-sacrifice and non-Muslims with fairness
I am from a nation not surrounded by maps and boundaries but surrounded by faith. I am from the Islamic Ummah
I will not be mentally submissive to those who hold a grudge against my God and my religion and my brethren.
I will not believe in Secularism, Communism or any ideology which supersedes God's sovereignty. Verily command is for God
Jihad by mind and pen is my duty as an individual citizen. Jihad by arms become obligatory under Islamic commander when our rights and honor are threatened
As an individual, public figure or in any capacity of being working I will not surround myself with people indulging in sins, debauchery and transgression unless necessary
I will judge every culture whether my native or foreign by Islamic Law. I will not be unjustly bias to any culture, race or nationality.
I will not be against my Islamic brother by siding with anti-Islamic entities
I will welcome all the distinctive cultures of my Islamic brethren according to Islamic law
My relationship won't be motivated by race, tribe, family attachments or sentimental feelings. Only justice, righteousness and meritocracy
Quran 6:116
And if you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah . They follow not except assumption, and they are not but falsifying. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 6:116
This verse basically rejects mob rule which can have many forms including democracy. Efficacy of secular models of collective guidance is not guaranteed by diversified field expertise of individuals. That is why you will see modern democratic and election systems are broken and impotent: Voters are unqualified, gullible, sentimental, ignorant, political parties are paid by the corporatocracy, electoral doesn't mean majority will, citizens submit themselves to few elite people who are themselves chosen by their inter party dirty politics, the party system which is divisive at the religious, national and social levels and most importantly democracy is baseless of morality and divine guidance. Democracy lacks any purpose except to divide people, win votes and empower capitalist-politician marriage. God thus rejects this mob rule which is rooted in number and not faith and merit. Quran has repeatedly favored the knowledgeable and thus they are the best people to form and decide on governance and model of collective guidance. For the Muslim Ummah God has chosen twelve wise Imams from Prophet’s family to be leaders and successors.
Quran 49:10
The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 49:10
Today Muslims need reconciliation more than ever. they are divided in mind and this division is based on and a result of upbringing by their nationalism, racism, tribalism, aristocracy, secularism and ignorance of Quran and Prophet. They made Islam national instead of making their nation Islamic. A nationalized Islam is a form of adherence where you only see unity among your nationality but when it comes to foreign Muslims you perceive them as strangers and treat them without Islamic brotherhood and inclusion. We need Islamic reconciliation to heal the decaying body of the Ummah. This reconciliation must result in pragmatic practical achievements through transnational Muslim political, economic and military alliances and gradually resulting in a confederacy of Islamic states. This will create cohesion and reconciliation among the Muslims from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Integrated multiethnic Islamic social existence will achieve unity and reconciliation in the long term. Before a confederacy is form we need to declare Islamic jurisdictions.
Quran 33:1
O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 33:1
Prophet as a political leader was in charge of making Islam dominant and thrive in pagan Arabia. Prophet was the head of the Islamic state of Medina and a general of the Islamic military. The hostile disbelievers from pagans, Jews and Christians gradually increased their onslaught and propaganda as Prophet gained momentum in his Islamic mission. God has thus commanded Prophet not to listen to any of the disbelievers and their leaders so that by being meek and gullible the mission is threatened, and its momentum is impeded. It is thus also the duty of Muslim leaders to not listen to America, or China or Russia or Israel or any interest groups which represent secular or anti-Islam anti-Muslim agenda in determining policies for their people and their countries. Today Muslim countries are overly dependent on American advice and in fast pace they are also falling in the lap of China. Muslim countries must always be free to maneuver by guidance of Islam and when they cannot then first thing that needs to be seen is if they are impeded by their dependence on these hostile imperialist nations. There are meek slavish Muslim countries today who are even afraid to criticize China by mouth! How far are we from our Prophet and Quran!!!
Quran 22:41
“Those who, if We give them power in the land, establish worship and pay the poor-due and enjoin kindness and forbid iniquity. And Allah's is the sequel of events.” (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 22:41
This verse connects power and authority with religion. God explains the features of the people of authority, that is they establish religion of God on themselves and in their lands of rule. This verse proves theocratic model of government and legislation. Islamic governance must thus realize these prerequisites and these conditions are wholly the governance of Shariah and meritocracy: This basically includes the welfare economy, justice based legal system, religious moral organization and political establishment under God. Prohibition of iniquity be such that every human, irrespective of their faith and loyalty to Islam be given:
Quran 3:103
And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus, does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided. (Quran 3:103) (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:103
This verse again commands us to be united religiously and politically. It says how the Arabs were politically divided based on tribes and class, but Islam united them. It says how they were ethically misguided, but Islam guided them. Today too Muslims are living like the pagan Arabs because of their division by racism, nationalism, tribalism and indulgence into immorality, corruption and other vices. So to be brothers and united, according to this verse we must shun our racism, nationalism, tribalism, aristocracy and abandon both western and eastern immorality and sins. Islamic unity is by design vanquisher of injustice and tyranny. Islamic unity is based on divine values but not your skin, class, wealth or might. Today we must unite based on alliance of Muslim countries under Shariah framework both locally and transnationally. We must create a single market, a single legal jurisdiction for all Muslim countries and this can be done by a simple act of will and faith, that God is seeing us. Practically this will be achieved by withdrawing from/completing all treaties that is impeding economic and financial, technological, intelligence and security, political, logistical and military integration and collaboration of Muslim countries who wish to respond to God and Islam. Initiating unity framework is Wajib/obligatory.
Quran 4:97
Indeed, those whom the angels take [in death] while wronging themselves - [the angels] will say, "In what [condition] were you?" They will say, "We were oppressed in the land." The angels will say, "Was not the earth of Allah spacious [enough] for you to emigrate therein?" For those, their refuge is Hell - and evil it is as a destination. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:97
Quran has established the principle of asylum seeking before international law. Quran has allowed migration from persecution and also sins. So Quran’s migration policy is based on both persecution of life and livelihood and persecution of religion by which a person fail to live righteously. However, it is very unfortunate to know that many of the Muslim countries today are the most racist and xenophobic nations on earth even surpassing western white supremacy. In America you have a system of accountability and information but the suffering of refugees and migrants in many Muslim countries go unheard, unaddressed and unaccounted for. These misguided Muslims whether the governments or citizens will give same nonexistent excuses as white fascists. These misguided Muslims are like those aristocrats who are too greedy to share little amount from their vast wealth with the homeless and the needy. So, these misguided Muslims are sending these helpless people to sins and godlessness thereby contradicting the principle of sanctuary that Quran established.
Quran 59:10
And [there is a share for] those who came after them, saying, "Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts [any] resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful." (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 59:10
This shows believers are one community with a conscience of solidarity and empathy among themselves. This unity and monolithic empathy on faith rejects nationalism, racism, tribalism and aristocracy. This rejects veneration of pagan ancestors be they Cyrus, Carthage, Pharaohs or any others. The veneration and admiration of Islamic ancestors is because of their faith and devotion to God and because they helped the evolution of Islamic lineage and Islam. These people are the true citizens of heaven while those who die for nationalism, racism etc. are the citizens of a material world.
Quran 5:44
Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light. The prophets who submitted [to Allah ] judged by it for the Jews, as did the rabbis and scholars by that with which they were entrusted of the Scripture of Allah, and they were witnesses thereto. So do not fear the people but fear Me, and do not exchange My verses for a small price. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the disbelievers. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 5:44
Selling the verses of God can mean a) not adhering by it for worldly gains b) abandoning it easily for worldly gains c) Taking it lightly and loosely to fit in the world, and this happens by interpreting the verses in such a way as to make it unworkable and inactive and lastly d) by rejecting the verse itself as outdated or by changing its wordings through forgeries.
Any person, any human being who does not judge by God’s laws in Quran or from Prophet is a disbeliever if such a person a) rejects the authority of any of these laws b) rejects these laws as outdated and invalid c) fights for the abolition of these laws d) impedes the implementation and/or development of an atmosphere for these laws.
Quran 3:118
O you who have believed, do not take as intimates those other than yourselves, for they will not spare you [any] ruin. They wish you would have hardship. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, and what their breasts conceal is greater. We have certainly made clear to you the signs, if you will use reason. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:118
Believers are commanded to take close friends/confidants from among themselves i.e. from among the loyal people under Islamic jurisdiction because a jurisdiction creates attachment and bond. This also means the Islamic political establishment will also take as close confidant another Islamic political establishment through a confederacy of Muslim nations. One reason is that they i.e. the others, have shown hatred and what their hearts conceal is far worse. This is a natural precaution as no country today will allow a foreigner or those who are different from the status quo to interfere or decide for them. We see this in history when American capitalists hunted American communists even though both were Americans. So Islamic political establishment must not ally and not be dependent on those who are against Islam and Muslim cause. This is what Quran means when it says, “other than yourselves” and our selves are the “selves of faith and loyalty to Islam and Islamic jurisdiction”. This command is rational because non-Muslims can never truly work for an Islamic revival and its sustenance. This is common sense because Islam is not their religion, neither their philosophy of life and it is ok and I am not demonizing them. Non-Muslims under Islamic rule will appreciate Islam’s justice and welfare possibly by not being hostile and spies for foreign imperialists as any loyal citizen would do. However Islamic Muslims need Islamic Muslims to revive Islam globally in Muslim countries the benefits of which will be received by non-Muslims as well. It is because worldwide Islamic revival could eradicate western philosophy of life and society from Muslim countries and could in fact create an alternative system of life being a competitor to western socio-political hegemony. So, there are protocols in place to demonize Islamic world view. One of them was ISIS. That is why Muslims need Muslims as allies and primary helpers. Most Arabs support Islamic state and sharia law. If there were elections today Islamists would come to power. One reason why west has supported dictators over Arab nations and dictators who in turn became slaves to west thereby contradicting Quran. Remember once Russia called for communism many communist led countries joined it making the Soviet Union. Imagine if Muslims followed this verse and others similar to it in theme we would have something greater than any modern superpower.
Quran 3:100
O you who have believed, if you obey a party of those who were given the Scripture, they would turn you back, after your belief, [to being] unbelievers. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:100
This verse warns that there are elements among the Christians and Jews who want to harm Islam and Muslims. This is evidently true as today, we have among others, Zionist Jews and Zionist Christians for example and the Arab royals and many Muslim countries have done “under the table” deals and understanding with them. They have infiltrated the Muslim demography and doing massive psyops against Islamic conscience.
Quran 4:139
Those who take disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Do they seek with them honor [through power]? But indeed, honor belongs to Allah entirely. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:139
This verse makes it clear that one essential reason of distancing from the disbelievers is due to the honor of Islam and God. Islamic honor demands that Muslims remain independent mentally and politically, and in full freedom of their self- determination. Any alliance, glorification or identification with disbelievers, historical or current, is an impediment of this. The current reality of Muslims ummah proves this beyond doubt. During the cold war Muslim countries saw two choices unlike Imam Khomeini: USSR or USA. Most chose USA due to US theistic and democratic background and this choice pushed them in the lap of USA. USA built everything for Muslim countries: Military, Construction, Human Capital to name a few essentials. This is why it has become difficult but not impossible for Muslim countries to resist USA. Imam Khomeini’s model is a perfect example of successful resistance. Muslim countries must start resistance now, instead of waiting for later until it is too late. Muslim countries must withhold all essential and vital political, trade, business, infrastructure and logistical activities with Islam’s enemies. One solution is to enhance activities with other Muslim and neutral countries, invest in research and development, invest in self-reliance, subsidize potential big ideas from entrepreneurs and show support morally, legally, politically and socially. This is not a one or two days plan but a long-term plan. Develop by trial and error but keeping Muslim dignity and Islamic values intact!
Quran 5:37
O you who have believed, take not those who have taken your religion in ridicule and amusement among the ones who were given the Scripture before you nor the disbelievers as allies. And fear Allah, if you should [truly] be believers. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 5:37
God reveals here why Muslims are not supposed to take as allies, guide and policy makers from the people of Christians, Jews and polytheists because of their disdain and disrespect for Islam. It is self-evident principle that people in this world will not admire or venerate any entity which is against their existential philosophy-which defines their existence as an individual or a group.
Quran 9:71
The believing men and believing women are allies/friends/protectors of one another. They command what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Those - Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:71
In Islam, historically this concept has been called Hisbah, which means "accountability". which means "accountability". It means duty to intervene and "enjoin good and forbid wrong" in order to maintain the moral norms. However, note that command (and enforcement) can only precede from an authority. So those who will do hisbah must have authority and this authority is not self-declared but given by the state or Islamic governance. An individual doing the act of forbidding good and evil will just be advisory without enforcement. Quran is guiding us here to maintain the morality and order of society and this is best achieved by a systematic political whole. If everyone becomes the commander and enforcer there will be chaos, and this is against the purpose of Quran.
Apart from that it can also be a Muslim socio-cultural praxis. A chronic colonial and post-colonial ritualistic only existence of Islam has made us perceive that this collective and individual enjoining good prohibiting evil is only acts related to rituals but no, it is more than that. It is serving human rights, animal welfare, environment, poverty, education, morals, fighting corruption, dishonesty, cruelty and exploitation to name a few essentials. These today are being done by somewhat the westerners in their social existence. Our failure lies because of our disconnection and division based on race, nationality, tribe, class and culture, clear signal Islamic solidarity and mutual familiarity of each other's diversity have not realized.
People form a familiarity and mutual acquaintance with each other when they see themselves part of a greater whole. This makes them form a bond and solidarity by a cohesive political, social and cultural existence. Muslims cannot possibly create a unity of faith by lacking these essentials of socio-political and socio-cultural existence. Muslim nationalism and colonial created maps have impeded the conscience and practicality of Islamic unity and brotherhood. To follow this command in this verse Muslims must transcend their maps, nationalism and racism and must come under a single Islamic jurisdiction to gradually form and enhance this Islamic unity in this verse. If we see Medina of Prophetic rule, we see all Muslims under one jurisdiction, so was when Arabia became fully Islamic and so were the early caliphates. Islamic unity demands political, demographic and geographic reconciliation and integration.
Further reading www.researchgate.net/publication/348563742_Islamization_A_Sociological_Approach
Quran 60:10
O you who have believed, when the believing women come to you as emigrants, examine them. Allah is most knowing as to their faith. And if you know them to be believers, then do not return them to the disbelievers; they are not lawful [wives] for them, nor are they lawful [husbands] for them. But give the disbelievers what they have spent. And there is no blame upon you if you marry them when you have given them their due compensation. And hold not to marriage bonds with disbelieving women but ask for what you have spent and let them ask for what they have spent. That is the judgement of Allah ; He judges between you. And Allah is Knowing and Wise. (Quran 60:10) (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 60:10
This verse commands the Islamic political establishments and any Muslim with power to shelter Muslim refugee women. Women being most vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and they, being the future of the Ummah they have been emphasized. Today Muslim women refugees are begging to Europe for protection and facing humiliation at their borders while Muslim rulers and governments turn a blind eye. This is most notable in the Rohingya Muslim women. Muslim misguided rulers neither fight the persecutors of Islam nor accommodate the Muslim refugees like human beings, rather treating them as “animals in a herd migration”. This verse commands the believers to not return the Muslim women refugees to persecution but rather make their situation better by marrying them justly, without exploiting their helplessness. This verse also hints that any who assists the safe journey of these refugees need to be payed properly. So, you see this verse gives a whole generalized model of refugee care today focusing on the most vulnerable - the women- under whom, by necessity their children are included as part of a whole, The verse also commands the Islamic establishment to examine the refugees lest they are not spies, from enemies for example or criminals fleeing for new criminal set up or women fleeing their husbands and families for pursuit of feminist ambitions.
Quran 49:13
O mankind, indeed, we have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 49:13
Islam calls for global human solidarity. Racism, nationalism, tribalism etc. are irrational, meaningless. Nationalism, racism, aristocracy, tribalism etc. are instruments and ideologies of individualistic ego assertion through deceived collective adherence so these always translate to tyranny and injustice and gross violations of human rights. Let’s ask ourselves:
Do you hold the criminal of your race/nationality more valuable than the righteous of a foreign race/nationality?
Do you guarantee the skills and knowledge of an individual of your race/nationality is always the best?
Do you consider every one of your race and nationality your friend and the everyone of foreign race/nationality hostile?
Do you consider friendship is best possible with only your race/nationality and not with a foreign race/nationality?
Do you think your mind and conscience is the same as every other individual of your ace/nationality but different with every other of foreign race/nationality?
Do you think your race/nationality has no traitor, treasonous people while everyone of foreign race/nationality is a traitor and treasonous?
You see, racism, nationalism, tribalism etc. are irrational, does not make sense and does not create any unity or mutual cooperation. Human cohesion is limitedly diversified. Here for example some people from same race and nationality may be united by a certain culture, education, taste, activity etc. with other races and nationalities etc. Human basically share compassion and empathy with whom they see themselves in others. Racism, tribalism and nationalism blind us and prevent seeing the humanity in each other, a humanity which God imbued in us for mutual shared existence. The only think that can prioritize one over the other is this humanity based in piety, godliness and the merit as being humanely rational. Islam proposes such a human interaction while racism, nationalism tribalism etc. are only instruments of injustice and tyranny.
Also the united Ummah’s interaction, trade and cultural exchanges with non-Muslim world must be based on equity, well defined ethics and transparency. Today social and cultural changes are being driven by secular western countries which are not necessarily objective standard of judgement and we Muslims have no obligation to follow these changes in name of modernity and tolerance. Our change must be filtered and guided by Sharia Law. This is not a call to hostility against western people but a call to preservation of Muslim identity on Islam.
Quran 24:19
Indeed, those who like that immorality should be spread [or publicized] among those who have believed will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter. And Allah knows and you do not know. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 24:19
This verse prohibits spread of any immorality, vices, sinful activities among the believers. That is, DO NOT spread prohibited beliefs and actions among Muslims and their demography. Will Muslim governments leave the Muslim population vulnerable by the excuse that only God can punish these spreaders of sins and not us? God has already given the criminal laws and other related guidance to prevent such immoral atmosphere. We saw before how Hisbah is one tool to prevent this immoral agenda of Islam’s enemies. Today these immoral activities are many but most noteworthy are pornification of society, free sex doctrine, nudity, LGBTQ and prostitution in the name of tourism and economy, in the name of tolerance and drugs, alcohol, tobacco etc.
Quran 2:124
And [mention, O Muhammad], when Abraham was tried by his Lord with commands and he fulfilled them. [ Allah ] said, "Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people." [Abraham] said, "And of my descendants?" [ Allah ] said, "My covenant does not include the wrongdoers." (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:124
This verse establishes political organization and Islamic leadership and that Islamic jurisdiction will be both over Muslims and non-Muslims. Abraham was the religio-political Imam of the people i.e. Muslims and non-Muslims. We are followers of His monotheistic religion and thus we must also have an Islamic political organization, establishment and jurisdiction.
God prohibits disbelievers and evident sinners from Abraham’s descendants, whether spiritual or biological, any leadership position over the Muslims and those who are with Muslims living with them. This is due to the fact that being Muslim is a value, being a follower of Abrahamic leadership is that of adhering by sets of divine values where corruption, fraud, dishonesty and transgressions are disqualifying traits whereas faith, righteousness and merit are essential qualities. So, when it is said that under Islamic law non-Muslim cannot be leaders of the people then this is the reason as to why such is the case. Note that this rule of Muslim rule does not give justification of Muslim hooliganism and exploitation, as is happening in many Muslim countries proven by corrupt lifestyle and actions of misguided Muslim rulers. When Quran says wrongdoers then this includes also Muslim sinners but when Quran implies righteous then this means Muslim who does not sin and if he sins then he pays for his actions, especially when such a sin is against public interest and welfare.
Quran 3:28
Let not believers take disbelievers as allies/friends/protectors rather than believers. And whoever [of you] does that has nothing with Allah, except when taking precaution against them in prudence. And Allah warns you of Himself, and to Allah is the [final] destination. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:28
The general rule is prohibition to take disbelievers as allies and friends. First because they have no covenant with God, and they are not under laws of Islam and jurisdiction to be tried by in case of wrongdoing. Secondly, friendship is also prohibited. Hadith says friends are one soul divided among bodies. Hadith also states a person imitates his friend. In Islam friendship thus begets unity of mind and conscience. In Islam a friend is one whom you follow intimately, so a Muslim is not allowed to follow non-Muslim or even a sinful Muslim intimately because that would mean abandoning many of the aspects of Islam and in this sense Muslims are not allowed to make friends with non-Muslim and/or sinful people. It has nothing to do with prohibition of being nice, equitable and generous in interaction. In fact, a Muslim is obligated to be just and charitable even to his enemies. So modern concept of friendship is different from what Islam has defined friendship as.
However, alliance and friendship are permitted in the least minimal model to prevent harm and loss from the Islamic Ummah and Islamic rule.
Quran 58:22
You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day having affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred. Those - He has decreed within their hearts faith and supported them with spirit from Him. And We will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him - those are the party of Allah . Unquestionably, the party of Allah - they are the successful. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 58:22
Believers are obligated to abandon all affections for the enemies of God and His religion. Their relationship will be only based on equity and justice as other verses state. Pagan ancestor veneration also has no place in a believer’s heart. Enemies of God are enemies of Islam who are enemies of Muslims and justice. These Muslims are party of God or Hezbollah.
Quran 4:34
Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:34
This verse establishes superiority of men naturally and artificially. In the artificial sense men must be given the opportunities and incentives to excel so that they can become effective and efficient protectors of women and society. This is the social construct that needs to be designed and evolved. With both artificial and natural superiority, synergistically result in a successful society, family and nation. Women will be better taken care, will have easy life and will have a greater exposure to child development and family cohesion. This contradicts modern career seeking detached conflicting families. A God backed patriarchy will give more opportunities to men so that they can care for their dependents in a rationally sustainable social organization based on hierarchy.
The Islamic court must investigate any form of disciplining by husband to wife, if the wife so chooses to complain against it. The investigative process must consider whether the discipline was justified and if the discipline was within the limits that is non-injurious.
Quran 4:135
O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of both. So follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:135
Under Islamic jurisdiction and Shariah law whether citizens or migrants, documented or undocumented, Muslim or non-Muslim all deserve equal and equitable protections under the law, the right to due process, freedom from unlawful search and seizure, and the right to fair criminal proceedings, among many other equities. There is no place for racism, nationalism, tribalism and inhumanity because some people happen to be different than you. It is because Shariah law is unique and appeals to noble values:
It is because know that even if 1000 self-gratifying people oppressed humiliated tortured 1 person, God would bring down his wrath on those 1000. Its not blind, brute, irrational majoritarianism with God but justice and righteousness and when justice and righteousness exist in the majoritarianism then that majoritarianism is a blessing.
A Muslim life must be a composition of hierarchical importance where justice is of the highest priority. A Muslim in this way is the champion of humanity and human rights because when justice becomes the highest priority no disease of racism, nationalism, aristocracy, capitalism, tribalism and social Darwinism can derail your humanity and existence. Muslim thus represents God a-priori and not any of these diseases of an ideology that mankind created for rivalry and oppression. It is only the Quranic community that can truly establish justice on this earth.
Quran 2:188
And do not consume one another's wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you [to] consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful]. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:188
Bribery is any mode of payment or gift or exchange where one party receives a gain at the expense of another more deserving or equally deserving, and/or where one party receives a gain even such a party does not deserve it. Today Muslim world’s political, security, legal and private establishments are rife with corruptions.
Quran 2:195
And spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:195
God has commanded the believers both individual and collective to spend in His way. Such spending need, to be balanced and must not bring harm to the Muslims, or the spenders. Islamic financial ventures must thus be empowering first to the Muslim diaspora and not destructive to people, environment, human rights and animals.
Quran 3:104
And from among you there should be a party who invite to good and enjoin what is right and forbid the wrong, and these it is that shall be successful. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:104
A model that Quran proposes here has been formed in the form of activist groups or interest groups. Many volunteers today in the world commit to various good causes. Quran precedes contemporary politics, in this idea of group and individual activism. So, Quran proposes that believers should form such activist groups not only to uphold religion and religious morals but also to uphold and fight for all just causes from human rights, animal rights to environmental rights and so on.
Quran 60:1
O you who have believed, do not take My enemies and your enemies as allies, extending to them affection while they have disbelieved in what came to you of the truth, having driven out the Prophet and yourselves [only] because you believe in Allah, your Lord…(FBL)
Commentary of Quran 60:1
Whenever Quran talks about the disbelievers it talks about an ideology of hate and hostility. The whole disbelieving system of Arabia was against Islam and so it was a hostility and hate ideology that Quran warned Muslims to be aware about. It is not because they are non-Muslims or disbelievers but because they are hostile and hateful against Islam. We need to make this clear before we say Quran encourages slaughter of non-Muslims or disbelievers. This is even corroborated by the fact that Quran has even praised the sincere, just and tolerant Christians and non-Muslims in other verses. So Quran here in this verse warns us of hostile power and entities and we should not make relations with them whether personal or political or economic or financial which harms Muslim and Islam’s interest and empowerment and benefits them. When God asks us to shun them then it necessarily implies that Muslims must be taught who they are. This means a system of effective information and awareness program among Muslims to warn them of hostile entities, ideologies and praxis against Islam. No better system that political Islam to implement this psychological program. Today Muslim countries and big Muslim businesses are harming Islamic cause in East Turkistan, Kashmir, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Libya and Rohingya by supporting and empowering Chinese, Burmese, English, Zionist and Russian interests in those places or against those people. Islam’s enemies need not be someone or some group long term but a short term hostility also makes an enemy.
Believers must shun hostile disbelievers whose hostility is against God and believers. Believers must not show sympathy, love and inclination to these enemies. These enemies persecute Muslims and work to deny Muslims their right to live by Islam and under Islamic rule.
Quran 60:8
Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes - from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly. (FBL)
Commenatry of Quran 60:8
This verse clearly proves that Quran’s threat against disbelievers is not merely for they being disbelievers, but because of their disbelief accompanied by hate and hostility against Islam and Muslims. So, Muslims are allowed to have equitable and just relationship with just and equitable disbelievers. Quran even allows marrying Christian and Jewish chaste women who also fall under the category of non-hostility. Islamic governance can have a balanced economic and political relationship with such groups of non-Muslim people, but this should not translate to alliance and dependence. The line between justness and trust must be maintained, that is a relationship based on transparency and clarity should be the norm.
Quran 9:17
It is not for the polytheists to maintain the mosques of Allah [while] witnessing against themselves with disbelief. [For] those, their deeds have become worthless, and in the Fire they will abide eternally. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:17
One important principle is established here and that is the honor of Muslim is tied with the honor of God. Some people will shout tolerance and inclusivity and include non-Muslim governance of mosque, but this tolerance and inclusivity must not contradict the honor of God and Islam, that is Muslims must prioritize Islamic values one of the most important one is sovereignty of God and Islam. Also, mosque being a central element of political Islam, non-Muslims have no influence in the management of this essential decision making body.
Quran 9:28
O you who have believed, indeed the polytheists are unclean, so let them not approach al-Masjid al-Haram after this, their [final] year. And if you fear privation, Allah will enrich you from His bounty if He wills. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Wise. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:28
The uncleanliness is both spiritual and physical. It is spiritual because they disbelieved in Islam and it is physical because they do not abide by the purification protocols of Islam and it’s dietary laws. So, God commands that they should not be allowed in the great mosque of Mecca. This verse establishes a principle of resistance and asks Muslims to prioritize God over economic benefits. As polytheists in ancient Arabia brought huge trade activities and economic gains through Meccan pilgrimage, so God is asking Muslims here not to fear these losses after banning the polytheists, because God will bring about a new economic demography through Muslim struggle and newly envisioned Islamic model.
Quran 48:29
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah ; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 48:29
God exposes the organizational traits of believers which are rooted in solidarity among believers, cooperation, sympathy and mutual respect and tolerance. This proposes an organization of believers whether in Islamic jurisdiction or foreign jurisdiction. This shows believers to transcend their secular organizational constructs such as that of race, nationalism, tribe and aristocracy. This also asks believers to be stern against all hostilities and hostile elements from the disbelievers. This model of sternness depends on the organizational capacity of believers where military strength is of the highest form of strength from the highest form of political organization the Islamic government. Other forms of sternness is standing up for Muslim rights, injustice, tyranny through resistance of different models and attitudes. Unfortunately, today Muslims are competitive with each other but supportive and submissive to non-Muslims. This is a result of their nationalism, racism and tribalism a legacy of colonialism and self-inflicted ignorance of Islam. This support will realize by political cohesion and gathering under one jurisdiction where practicalities of life will be taking place through Muslim interaction and solidarity irrespective of race tribe nationality.
Quran 9:4
Excepted are those with whom you made a treaty among the polytheists and then they have not been deficient toward you in anything or supported anyone against you; so complete for them their treaty until their term [has ended]. Indeed, Allah loves the righteous [who fear Him]. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:4
God is prescribing here conditions of treaty/contract fulfillment for the Islamic government and organizational capacity. The terms of treaty must be maintained and fulfilled.
Quran 9:6
And if any one of the polytheists seeks your protection, then grant him protection so that he may hear the words of Allah. Then deliver him to his place of safety. That is because they are a people who do not know. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:6
Quran prescribes a model of humanitarian immigration and refuge for non-hostile non-Muslims who seek sanctuary under Islamic government. The condition of sanctuary is informing them about Islam by proper framework of stay and residence, and then perhaps transfer them to a place of safety either with in Islamic jurisdiction or outside.
Quran 9:91
There is not upon the weak or upon the ill or upon those who do not find anything to spend any discomfort when they are sincere to Allah and His Messenger. There is not upon the doers of good any cause [for blame]. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. (FBL/NFBL)
Commenary of Quran 9:91
This verse establishes the grounds of excuses acceptable to God: weakness, financial insecurity and illness. As God has decreed these to be valid excuses so too Islamic government should consider people with these traits as prioritized welfare recipients and benefits, provided they are loyal and sincere instead of persistently cunning and fraudulent.
Quran 9:103
Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [ Allah 's blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:103
This verse talks of a form of public charity taken by the Islamic leader from its Muslim subjects as purity is only valid for the faithful. This verse indicates also that the Islamic leader can charge a tax on its Muslim subjects for good cause. This can also mean the prescribed tax called Zakat. The Zakat has been detailed in Islamic law books and it needs to be updated for immediate implementation in Muslim countries. This verse also establishes that tax is not personal but collected and managed by the Islamic political establishment. So Islamic taxation needs to be updated to be workable in the modern times using tools of statistics, sociology and economics among other things.
Quran 9:107
And [there are] those [hypocrites] who took for themselves a mosque for causing harm and disbelief and division among the believers and as a station for whoever had warred against Allah and His Messenger before. And they will surely swear, "We intended only the best." And Allah testifies that indeed they are liars. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:107
This verse establishes the political nature of mosques and that mosques must be managed and guided by the Islamic government. Mosque must be used to unite and empower Islam and Muslims instead of divide and weaken them, which is the case with most mosques today in Muslim demography globally. These mosques are controlled by secularist politicians, communists and capitalists and have become their playthings.
Quran 9:122
And it is not for the believers to go forth [for affairs] all at once. For there should separate from every division of them a group [remaining] to obtain understanding in the religion and warn their people when they return to them that they might be cautious. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:122
Basically, a section of the believers must master religion and develop it as time evolves so that Islamic jurists and scholars keep themselves equipped with up to date knowledge and understanding about their religion and relates issues to guide people and the Islamic state. This should be financed by the Islamic government/volunteers and ensured by them so that a strong body of Islamic scholars (jurists, philosophers, theologians, policy makers etc.) are always ready to advice and guide. These scholars must also liaison with field experts to give most comprehensive and broad advice and policies for betterment of Islamic citizens and Islamic jurisdiction and for the world in general.
Quran 8:46
And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 8:46
We Muslims have lost our strength and spirit politically and militarily. Muslim countries' interests are divided because their aims and plans are not coordinated and collaborated in Islamic unity. This has even caused not only division of interests but conflicts of interests! Muslim countries lack bite when it comes to implementing pro-Islamic foreign policies. It is because they are not biting with all the teeth! When one Muslim country makes a policy in relation to another foreign non-Muslim country it doesn't consider how it will affect other Muslim countries. This is because Muslim countries have become nationalistic (tribalism) like the times of jahiliyya. Muslim countries do not prefer and promote trade, skills and technology sharing and R&D among themselves, but they seek the easy way to get things done thereby falling at the hands of non-Muslim hostile countries. Muslim countries lack collaborative solutions building and due to this research is also lacking because research is a consequence of need and demand. Now our needs and demands are researched in west so they get to invent and discover stuff to provide us with solutions. As a consequence, their security services and armed forces do not collaborate and share intelligence to protect Islam's and Muslim security and interests. How will they collaborate in security when collaboration in other vital areas are lacking such as trade, politics, technology and culture? Why is American security apparatus interested in some Muslim countries’ stability rather than Muslims themselves? That says a lot about these so-called Muslim countries' loyalty.
God commands us to unite and maintain this unity through talk and action. Dispute is never an option. This is not only a political command but an individual personal one as well in the social and familial level. Dispute can be avoided by mutual acceptance, sacrificing one position for another and by being sincere in reasoning.
Quran 8:72
Indeed, those who have believed and emigrated and fought with their wealth and lives in the cause of Allah and those who gave shelter and aided - they are allies of one another. But those who believed and did not emigrate - for you there is no guardianship of them until they emigrate. And if they seek help of you for the religion, then you must help, except against a people between yourselves and whom is a treaty. And Allah is Seeing of what you do. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 8:72
God is indicating here and conditioning here the ingredients of unity and struggle which involve selfless and devoted cooperation of logistics, finance, physical and mental selves of the believers and those who will follow them from among the non-Muslims. God is proposing here an initiative towards unity because those who do not initiate or support this initiative do not deserve Islamic solidarity and help. Therefore, Muslims must unite politically and if any treaty is preventing unity then such treaty needs to be completed without renewal or prolongation. According to this verse then all Muslim countries must form an unity based on a single jurisdiction, a shared market, an united military doctrine and political cooperation. The EU gives a framework to study towards this unity on Islam and Shariah law. Unfortunately, Muslim demography is ruled by corrupt politicians, royals, tyrants and rulers who use Islam for control rather than to empower it and uplift Muslims and the people. Today Muslim countries are divided like the jahiliyya tribes of Arabia, which Islam united at the end and taught us how it should be done. The first step towards this unity is declaration of Islamic state/republic with intent and then a call towards Muslim unity on Islam, political and diplomatic meetings and genuine actions through treaties, frameworks and laws. Towards an Islamic state
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Quran 8:73
And those who disbelieved are allies of one another. If you do not do so, there will be fitnah on earth and great corruption. (Quran 8:73) (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 8:73
As the hostile people are disbelievers and as they are allies of each other then if Muslims do not do what is said in Quran 8:72 then there will be great suffering and chaos not only on Muslims but over the world. Muslims are entrusted to maintain global peace in Quran 2:143 so their demise will be the demise of the world. In fact this has been true to some extent when Islam was superpower of the world in forms of many great empires. Islam ended the great tyranny of Byzantine and Persia and created era of peace, prosperity and tolerance. Today Muslims have the most important resources by which global peace and stability can be achieved by Islamic Muslim leadership.
Quran 13:11
…Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. And when Allah intends for a people ill, there is no repelling it. And there is not for them besides Him any patron. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 13:11
The state or the government is the most able to create conditions for change rather than individual person. God is making it clear here that there is no fatalism and that His decisions are changed by human behavior and actions. Our destiny is a dynamic one which God shapes as we act. So, door to Islamic revival is always open and possible. We may not defeat global tyranny due to God's plan, but we surely can make it a whole lot difficult for them and relax our own situation due to God's promise and this promise will realize by the quality and sincerity of our effort (Jihad). Muslim fatalists in service of royals and despot rulers must understand this. The Prophet’s biography is proof of this dynamic destiny: from powerless, persecuted and humiliated to respected and dominant over all of Arabia and initiator of great empires. Know that God is in control doesn't necessarily mean God will not respond to human actions. Some of the more self-defeating Muslims resist Islamic revivalist activism by excuse of God is in control and we cannot do anything. These blind people need to understand we can change our condition by jihad and God promised to help us.
Quran 8:62
But if they intend to deceive you - then sufficient for you is Allah. It is He who supported you with His help and with the believers. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 8:62
Even though God is All Powerful and can send angels to give victory to Muslims but that is not His de-facto plan for Muslims. The wisdom behind suffering of believers is because God wants us to persevere in Him collectively as a brotherhood and individually as a believer bringing out our solidarity in faith and charity. The reward is from God spiritual and material. God will help believers as long as believers help each other. This contradicts fatalism and proves that we can change God's decisions or will by our actions and Jihad. So, Muslims must be helpers of Islam and it’s empowerment, specially politically, financially and militarily.
Quran 6:159
Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects - you, [O Muhammad], are not [associated] with them in anything. Their affair is only [left] to Allah ; then He will inform them about what they used to do. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 6:159
God is not prohibiting here intellectual discourse and rational dialogue, but rather such discourse and dialogue must not create divisions among Muslims. The mere existence of Shia and Sunni is not a problem but the division and hostility that has been born due to historical storm is the prohibited thing in this verse. So, Muslims must not try to dismantle Shia or Sunni but learn to tolerate and understand each other through reason and dialogue. Any Shia or Sunni who create chaos and divisive hostility is the target of this verse. We need healthy intellectual dialogue to better understand each other and our great religion Islam.
Quran 5:2
…And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 5:2
Muslims must be the example of humanistic collaborative model in this world. This collaboration is not simply that takes place in mosque or occasional charities, but this also include consistent effective world changing collaborative models in the form of interest groups and activists. Such collaboration of Muslims in good and righteousness must be so effective that it changes the evils of politics and society. Muslims must thus finance, work and build such collaborative movements through skills and knowledge development. There is no doubt that Islam necessarily will take Muslims into politics and political victory.
Quran 4:5
And do not give the weak-minded your property, which Allah has made a means of sustenance for you, but provide for them with it and clothe them and speak to them words of appropriate kindness. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:5
Islam does not tolerate ignorance and neither it promotes ignorance. Ignorance is a disease of human mind. God thus commands maturity of mind. The wise shall guide the ignorant ones. Orphans for example who are immature in age and mind must be educated and trained to flourish their God given intellect and only then their wealth will be handed over to them. Until they are mature the Islamic governance will implement a mechanism of oversight of the immature in mind such as the orphans or those whose minds have not developed or the mentally disabled, their shelter, education, training and healthcare among other things. Understand that Islamic state is a welfare state and Islamic treasury is a humanistic treasury. Darwinian existence has no place in Islamic rule.
Quran 4:2
And give to the orphans their properties and do not substitute the defective [of your own] for the good [of theirs]. And do not consume their properties into your own. Indeed, that is ever a great sin. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:2
God commands the believers to give the orphans their wealth. The oversight of this transfer is the duty of Islamic governance who will witness the transfer and document it. It is not merely a claim by the responsible of the orphans because they may steal the orphans money and perform a forgery. The orphans wealth must be protected and not exploited to achieve personal gains as well. God’s special attention to orphans just shows God’s attention to the most vulnerable and weak.
Quran 4:6
And test the orphans [in their abilities] until they reach marriageable age. Then if you perceive in them sound judgement, release their property to them. And do not consume it excessively and quickly, [anticipating] that they will grow up. And whoever, [when acting as guardian], is self-sufficient should refrain [from taking a fee]; and whoever is poor - let him take according to what is acceptable. Then when you release their property to them, bring witnesses upon them. And sufficient is Allah as Accountant. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:6
Islam does not tolerate ignorance and neither it promotes ignorance. Ignorance is a disease of human mind. God thus commands maturity of mind. The wise shall guide the ignorant ones. Orphans who are immature in age and mind must be educated and trained to flourish their God given intellect and only then their wealth will be handed over to them. Until they are mature the Islamic governance will implement a mechanism of oversight of the orphans, their shelter, education, training, healthcare and transfer of their wealth among other things. No other entity is better than the meritocratic philosopher theocracy of Islamic rule who will decide on the ability and maturity of the orphans. They will be given their wealth once this has been validated and verified. Validation is that if the orphans had the proper education and training within the guidelines of Islamic state and verification is that if the orphans have really passed maturity of mind and body. The guardian can invest the orphans’ wealth to make it more but under proper guidance and oversight of the Islamic governance and finance specialists. The guardian of orphan can also use orphans’ wealth to sustain himself if he is financially unstable, but such positive exploitation of wealth must be managed by Islamic government and the guardian held accountable as to how he spends part of the orphan’s wealth. Overall the orphan’s financial status must not be worse.
Quran 22:78
And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He has chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty. [It is] the religion of your father, Abraham. Allah named you "Muslims" before [in former scriptures] and in this [revelation] that the Messenger may be a witness over you and you may be witnesses over the people. So establish prayer and give zakah and hold fast to Allah . He is your protector; and excellent is the protector, and excellent is the helper. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 22:78
Jihad that is struggle in the name of God and in His path is a continuous feature of being Muslim. Islam and Muslims are in continued threat because of the ungodly world, a world where sins and temptations are widespread. Muslims thus both collectively and individually must do Jihad to minimize and even prevent the onslaught of evil on Muslims and Muslim existence. Thus, this Jihad has many models and manifestations, and not merely personal and psychological. Some of the most needed Jihad today is political, military, economic and financial, cultural, educational, social and through the shadowy world of intelligence.
God has given us time to prepare and make ready through Jihad and that He has no deadline by which we will be pressured but the condition is our efforts must be sincere and long term. This is why the religion is not difficult and demanding. We are given many concessions such as sickness, weakness, travel, inability etc. relieve lots of obligations from us but Jihad to achieve ability and strength must be continuous whenever the ability to start the initial jihad and minimum level is achieved so that the Jihad can mature and achieve power, longevity and swift initiation.
Another verse which rejects our primary identifications by race, nationality, tribe or class. Our primary uniting identification is by our religion Islam. We are Muslims and not Arab, Malay, Turk, Iranian, Indian etc. Today some Iranians want to boast about their pagan ancestors of Zoroastrians, some Egyptians about their pagan Pharaohs, some Tunisians about the pagan Carthage, some Turks about their Ottomans even though not all Ottomans were loyal to Islam, and so on with the other Muslim ethnicities. Muslim Jahiliyya into ancestor veneration is divisive, against monotheistic identity and against the requirement of “uniting on rope of God”. This verse rejects the disuniting models such as race, country, tribe, class etc. Numerous Hadiths also reject this practice of some Sahabas when they boasted self-identification through their tribes against each other. These misguided Muslims who seek honor in their pagan ancestors do not really find any guidance or solution in those pagans but rather they seek to west for guidance morally and politically, so they are in chronic self-humiliation because their veneration of their pagan ancestors is worthless, nonetheless.
Quran 28:77
And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 28:77
Muslims whether individual or political establishment must never pursue tyranny and transgression on land by which innocent people have to suffer. Political Islam is not about exploiting nations and people to further its power, as America, Russia, and China doing against weaker nations. Political Islam is about peaceful trade and economic activities with nations, and military Jihad for the oppressed wherever and whoever the oppressed are. Islam is unlike nationalism and racism both of which have created untold suffering for humanity and continue to do so. Nationalism is the political face of racism. Nationalism and racism are interlinked. Nationalism gives geographical identity for a racial people who have become racists. Nationalism is thus followed by xenophobia and racism. Nationalism is based on propaganda and lie as they have always used propaganda and lie to further their xenophobia and racism. Nationalism will never pursue justice and freedom for the oppressed as these are detrimental to their racial and national status quo. Nationalists are apathetic towards the suffering of foreigners and abuse of justice. This verse proves that Quran is against the selfish goal of nationalism/tribalism and racism which sees war as a way to colonize, subjugate and plunder others for national/tribal and racial empowerment. So, while Quran obligates to sacrifice finance and well-being of Islamic establishment for the sake of oppressed against the oppressors, nationalism obligates to sacrifice others for sake of their own selves and their identity. This is the greatest global fasad that can happen. Apart from political perspective in this verse, every Muslim business and individual must also shun fasad.
Quran 14:21
And they will come out [for judgement] before Allah all together, and the weak will say to those who were arrogant, "Indeed, we were your followers, so can you avail us anything against the punishment of Allah ?" They will say, "If Allah had guided us, we would have guided you. It is all the same for us whether we show intolerance or are patient: there is for us no place of escape." (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 14:21
The weak people have no support, so they follow those who have position and influence on land. The Muslims with power and influence whether politically or personally in financial capacity must always make sure that the weak people are helped. This is mostly true for refugees fleeing wars whom are mostly poor, illiterate and weak. Some of the disbelievers are not rejecting refugees by excuse of their illiteracy and perceived inferior culture, but rather these disbelievers have created integration programs to shape and change the refugees mindset and make them assimilate with the ways and culture of disbelievers. Some backward racist and xenophobic Muslim countries however are rejecting Muslim refugees by this excuse of their perceived inferiority and illiteracy instead of guiding and shaping them by Islam. These Muslim countries are using fascist propaganda against helpless most weak refugees and turning them to the path of sins. This verse suits well for these misguided Muslim tyrannical governments and countries. The refugees are forced to follow the cruel policies of these misguided Muslim countries or those shrewd disbelievers.
Quran 2:143
And thus, we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you…(FBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:143
Know that if Muslims are not ruling the land and dominant on earth God will give domination who are least tyrant on Muslims. Today this is America who are much more tolerant to Muslims and Islam than other powers such China, India or Russia. Muslims being the leaders on earth will become this witness in the best capacity and unique position. By being a witness and the just nation from this position and capacity of leadership and power they will be best prepared to answer God as to their responsibility, duties and achievements towards humanity. So, it should have been Muslims leading justice, human rights and global welfare instead of western created western led united nations. Enormous resource possessing Muslims have underutilized it for Islam.
Quran 49:9
And if two factions among the believers should fight, then make settlement between the two. But if one of them oppresses the other, then fight against the one that oppresses until it returns to the ordinance of Allah . And if it returns, then make settlement between them in justice and act justly. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 49:9
By this principle Muslims must never be hostile to each other more than few moments because other Muslims must reconcile the conflicting Muslims. One who breaks peace needs to be fought by all Muslims until the one who breaks the peace comes back to reconciliation. This verse prohibits civil war among Muslims but allows only war against the oppressor faction who is breaking the stability and peace of Islamic rule and Muslim existence under Islam. Today this model of collective defense and collective accountability is not followed by Muslims but by NATO and EU. How far have we fallen intellectually, politically and religiously!
Quran 2:27
Who break the covenant of Allah after contracting it and sever that which Allah has ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth. It is those who are the losers. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:27
Any person or group from Muslims who betray God and abandon the covenant of obedience they then are cursed ones. These people can be rebels against Islamic rule, not necessarily Islamic government, that is these traitors want to dismantle Islamic rule for a secular rule for example. When they have desired this and took up arms or resistance against Islamic rule, they became apostates and deserve to be fought. Individuals can also be traitors and breakers of covenant, such as the apostates. The features of the traitors are 1. They break covenant with God that is they abandon Shariah law 2. They disobey Islam 3. They commit transgression on earth, and this can take many forms and models and not limited to armed rebellion.
Quran 45:18
Then We put you, [O Muhammad], on a Shariah concerning the matter [of religion]; so follow it and do not follow the inclinations of those who do not know. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 45:18
God has commanded the Prophet who acted in many functional capacities that he must follow Shariah law in all his functional capacities and that any law which is against or lacks Shariah law must be abandoned. This verse thus establishes the absolute authority of Shariah law, its protocols, indications and implications.
Quran 60:4
There has already been for you an excellent pattern in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their people, "Indeed, we are disassociated from you and from whatever you worship other than Allah . We have denied you, and there has appeared between us and you animosity and hatred forever until you believe in Allah alone" (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 60:4
God has divided two ideologies who are contradictory and hostile to each other. Faith cannot reconcile with disbelief and likewise Islamic rule cannot exist with secularism. Abraham the great prophet made this clear when he and his followers rejected the ideology of polytheism.
Quran 60:12
O Prophet, when the believing women come to you pledging to you that they will not associate anything with Allah, nor will they steal, nor will they commit unlawful sexual intercourse, nor will they kill their children, nor will they bring forth a slander they have invented between their arms and legs, nor will they disobey you in what is right - then accept their pledge and ask forgiveness for them of Allah . Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 60:12
How should the citizens of Islamic state pledge their allegiance to the Islamic leader? For Muslims it is mentioned in this verse and others and some of them are abandoning polytheism including secularism, rejecting thievery, adultery, murder and slander and obeying the Islamic leader in all that is good. The non-Muslims must also pay allegiance in common good and common morality based on universal rights. This also shows early Muslim women voluntarily gave their allegiance to Islam contrary to what orientalists say that Islam was forced upon and women had no say.
Quran 61:14
O you who have believed, be supporters of Allah, as when Jesus, the son of Mary, said to the disciples, "Who are my supporters for Allah ?" The disciples said, "We are supporters of Allah ." And a faction of the Children of Israel believed and a faction disbelieved. So We supported those who believed against their enemy, and they became dominant. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 61:14
Any movement needs supporter, even the movement for God. Jesus had his close supporters whom spread his message against a tyrannical Roman empire and misguided Sanhedrin of the Jews. Likewise, prophet of Islam has also supporters. God is commanding us to be supporters of Him as well. If religion was personal and private, we would not need to support God as a collective whole, so religion of Islam is not only personal but also has a wider implementation in society, politics, war and economy etc. Our help to God will be almost complete when we establish Islamic rule and vow to flourish it and defend it. This verse proves that God will help believers when believers will help themselves. Sitting idly and allowing tyranny and persecution to go on is the way of the fatalists and liberal fools who say if God wants He will decide, but they forget we can make decide God for us and help our struggle and this will earn His blessing in this world and hereafter. Without struggle it is possible countless Muslims lives will be lost and countless will be persecuted but still God will not help because God then will make these Muslims martyrs and will hold accountable those who were reluctant to resist tyranny by Jihad of all forms.
Quran 62:10
And when the prayer has been concluded, disperse within the land and seek from the bounty of Allah, and remember Allah often that you may succeed. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 62:10
The religious Muslims must not be only stuck in mosques, but they must come out to the world and live in it and embrace it by guidance of Shariah. Building a strong Islamic human capital means religious Muslims must take part in the worldly activities. We must not let the enemies and misguided people take charge of the Islamic and Muslim world as is the situation developed due to colonialism and its legacy. To achieve such a context the Medrasa system must introduce other aspects of Islamic sciences such as security studies, sciences, economy and mathematics. This will instill interests of Medrasa students and help them enter the universities to specialize in some worldly knowledge as well thus creating Islamic human capital. However the syllabus of Islamic education must be designed such that even worldly knowledge, knowledge about God’s creations also has reference to Quran and Hadith. Students must not see hereafter and the world contradictorily separate.
Quran 64:14
O you who have believed, indeed, among your wives and your children are enemies to you, so beware of them. But if you pardon and overlook and forgive - then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 64:14
Believers must always be careful that their close relatives may be enemies of Islam and themselves. Various triggers exist to make relatives hostile and envious. Some triggers are just envy and hate because of your achievements or position. Some because of your activism and righteous agenda. The believers must be aware that their misguided relatives' enmity and hostility. When Islam was infant and young the early believers, the Muslims faced many hostilities from their relatives which were settled for good on the battlefields. Today too Islamic movement and resistance has enemies even from within families and relatives and they must be ignored and forgiven as much as possible until they become an irremovable obstacle to Islam's success.
Indeed this, your community, is one community, and I am your Lord, so worship Me. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 21:92
The Arabic word ummah can mean also religion among other things but in this verse the best meaning is community. There is no sense of using the meaning of “religion” as it is already implied that Islam is one religion. But as there are diverse races, tribes and groups then Islamic community wants to unite them under God and being one rejects nationalism, racism, tribalism and all other group-based connotations that divide Islamic unity. The prophet explained the believers to be of one Jama’h or unity. Colonialism has divided us by brutal force, and it seems Muslims must revert to the unity Quran demands by also force and resistance. Only then this verse will be realized. Any who reject this geographic, political and demographic unity and integration is termed a hypocrite and enemy of the Jama’h. The evil of nationalism, racism, tribalism, aristocracy, elitism etc. have been dividing the Ummah by creating a false sense of ancestral identity and glory. We must not take those godless ancestors as allies even if they are dead (Quran 4:139).
In short we Muslims are defined by the Divine values and not by our races, ethnicities, nationalities or ancestors so we have been named the Ummah, and our united lands to be under Hukm Allah and thus we have been name Khaleefa.
The worship on unity will make Muslims believe in the following:
I am a servant of God who has sold my soul for His glory
I will treat fellow practicing Muslims with self-sacrifice and non-Muslims with fairness
I am from a nation not surrounded by maps and boundaries but surrounded by faith. I am from the Islamic Ummah
I will not be mentally submissive to those who hold a grudge against my God and my religion and my brethren.
I will not believe in Secularism, Communism or any ideology which supersedes God's sovereignty. Verily command is for God
Jihad by mind and pen is my duty as an individual citizen. Jihad by arms become obligatory under Islamic commander when our rights and honor are threatened
As an individual, public figure or in any capacity of being working I will not surround myself with people indulging in sins, debauchery and transgression unless necessary
I will judge every culture whether my native or foreign by Islamic Law. I will not be unjustly bias to any culture, race or nationality.
I will not be against my Islamic brother by siding with anti-Islamic entities
I will welcome all the distinctive cultures of my Islamic brethren according to Islamic law
My relationship won't be motivated by race, tribe, family attachments or sentimental feelings. Only justice, righteousness and meritocracy
Quran 6:116
And if you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah . They follow not except assumption, and they are not but falsifying. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 6:116
This verse basically rejects mob rule which can have many forms including democracy. Efficacy of secular models of collective guidance is not guaranteed by diversified field expertise of individuals. That is why you will see modern democratic and election systems are broken and impotent: Voters are unqualified, gullible, sentimental, ignorant, political parties are paid by the corporatocracy, electoral doesn't mean majority will, citizens submit themselves to few elite people who are themselves chosen by their inter party dirty politics, the party system which is divisive at the religious, national and social levels and most importantly democracy is baseless of morality and divine guidance. Democracy lacks any purpose except to divide people, win votes and empower capitalist-politician marriage. God thus rejects this mob rule which is rooted in number and not faith and merit. Quran has repeatedly favored the knowledgeable and thus they are the best people to form and decide on governance and model of collective guidance. For the Muslim Ummah God has chosen twelve wise Imams from Prophet’s family to be leaders and successors.
Quran 49:10
The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 49:10
Today Muslims need reconciliation more than ever. they are divided in mind and this division is based on and a result of upbringing by their nationalism, racism, tribalism, aristocracy, secularism and ignorance of Quran and Prophet. They made Islam national instead of making their nation Islamic. A nationalized Islam is a form of adherence where you only see unity among your nationality but when it comes to foreign Muslims you perceive them as strangers and treat them without Islamic brotherhood and inclusion. We need Islamic reconciliation to heal the decaying body of the Ummah. This reconciliation must result in pragmatic practical achievements through transnational Muslim political, economic and military alliances and gradually resulting in a confederacy of Islamic states. This will create cohesion and reconciliation among the Muslims from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Integrated multiethnic Islamic social existence will achieve unity and reconciliation in the long term. Before a confederacy is form we need to declare Islamic jurisdictions.
Quran 33:1
O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 33:1
Prophet as a political leader was in charge of making Islam dominant and thrive in pagan Arabia. Prophet was the head of the Islamic state of Medina and a general of the Islamic military. The hostile disbelievers from pagans, Jews and Christians gradually increased their onslaught and propaganda as Prophet gained momentum in his Islamic mission. God has thus commanded Prophet not to listen to any of the disbelievers and their leaders so that by being meek and gullible the mission is threatened, and its momentum is impeded. It is thus also the duty of Muslim leaders to not listen to America, or China or Russia or Israel or any interest groups which represent secular or anti-Islam anti-Muslim agenda in determining policies for their people and their countries. Today Muslim countries are overly dependent on American advice and in fast pace they are also falling in the lap of China. Muslim countries must always be free to maneuver by guidance of Islam and when they cannot then first thing that needs to be seen is if they are impeded by their dependence on these hostile imperialist nations. There are meek slavish Muslim countries today who are even afraid to criticize China by mouth! How far are we from our Prophet and Quran!!!
Quran 22:41
“Those who, if We give them power in the land, establish worship and pay the poor-due and enjoin kindness and forbid iniquity. And Allah's is the sequel of events.” (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 22:41
This verse connects power and authority with religion. God explains the features of the people of authority, that is they establish religion of God on themselves and in their lands of rule. This verse proves theocratic model of government and legislation. Islamic governance must thus realize these prerequisites and these conditions are wholly the governance of Shariah and meritocracy: This basically includes the welfare economy, justice based legal system, religious moral organization and political establishment under God. Prohibition of iniquity be such that every human, irrespective of their faith and loyalty to Islam be given:
- Right to life
- Right to justice
- Right to sustenance and livelihood
- Right to knowledge
- Right to welfare and charity
- Right to marriage and family
- Right to self-defense against injustice
- Right to property
- Freedom from liability
- Right to religious freedom
Quran 3:103
And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus, does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided. (Quran 3:103) (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:103
This verse again commands us to be united religiously and politically. It says how the Arabs were politically divided based on tribes and class, but Islam united them. It says how they were ethically misguided, but Islam guided them. Today too Muslims are living like the pagan Arabs because of their division by racism, nationalism, tribalism and indulgence into immorality, corruption and other vices. So to be brothers and united, according to this verse we must shun our racism, nationalism, tribalism, aristocracy and abandon both western and eastern immorality and sins. Islamic unity is by design vanquisher of injustice and tyranny. Islamic unity is based on divine values but not your skin, class, wealth or might. Today we must unite based on alliance of Muslim countries under Shariah framework both locally and transnationally. We must create a single market, a single legal jurisdiction for all Muslim countries and this can be done by a simple act of will and faith, that God is seeing us. Practically this will be achieved by withdrawing from/completing all treaties that is impeding economic and financial, technological, intelligence and security, political, logistical and military integration and collaboration of Muslim countries who wish to respond to God and Islam. Initiating unity framework is Wajib/obligatory.
Quran 4:97
Indeed, those whom the angels take [in death] while wronging themselves - [the angels] will say, "In what [condition] were you?" They will say, "We were oppressed in the land." The angels will say, "Was not the earth of Allah spacious [enough] for you to emigrate therein?" For those, their refuge is Hell - and evil it is as a destination. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:97
Quran has established the principle of asylum seeking before international law. Quran has allowed migration from persecution and also sins. So Quran’s migration policy is based on both persecution of life and livelihood and persecution of religion by which a person fail to live righteously. However, it is very unfortunate to know that many of the Muslim countries today are the most racist and xenophobic nations on earth even surpassing western white supremacy. In America you have a system of accountability and information but the suffering of refugees and migrants in many Muslim countries go unheard, unaddressed and unaccounted for. These misguided Muslims whether the governments or citizens will give same nonexistent excuses as white fascists. These misguided Muslims are like those aristocrats who are too greedy to share little amount from their vast wealth with the homeless and the needy. So, these misguided Muslims are sending these helpless people to sins and godlessness thereby contradicting the principle of sanctuary that Quran established.
Quran 59:10
And [there is a share for] those who came after them, saying, "Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts [any] resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful." (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 59:10
This shows believers are one community with a conscience of solidarity and empathy among themselves. This unity and monolithic empathy on faith rejects nationalism, racism, tribalism and aristocracy. This rejects veneration of pagan ancestors be they Cyrus, Carthage, Pharaohs or any others. The veneration and admiration of Islamic ancestors is because of their faith and devotion to God and because they helped the evolution of Islamic lineage and Islam. These people are the true citizens of heaven while those who die for nationalism, racism etc. are the citizens of a material world.
Quran 5:44
Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light. The prophets who submitted [to Allah ] judged by it for the Jews, as did the rabbis and scholars by that with which they were entrusted of the Scripture of Allah, and they were witnesses thereto. So do not fear the people but fear Me, and do not exchange My verses for a small price. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the disbelievers. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 5:44
Selling the verses of God can mean a) not adhering by it for worldly gains b) abandoning it easily for worldly gains c) Taking it lightly and loosely to fit in the world, and this happens by interpreting the verses in such a way as to make it unworkable and inactive and lastly d) by rejecting the verse itself as outdated or by changing its wordings through forgeries.
Any person, any human being who does not judge by God’s laws in Quran or from Prophet is a disbeliever if such a person a) rejects the authority of any of these laws b) rejects these laws as outdated and invalid c) fights for the abolition of these laws d) impedes the implementation and/or development of an atmosphere for these laws.
Quran 3:118
O you who have believed, do not take as intimates those other than yourselves, for they will not spare you [any] ruin. They wish you would have hardship. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, and what their breasts conceal is greater. We have certainly made clear to you the signs, if you will use reason. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:118
Believers are commanded to take close friends/confidants from among themselves i.e. from among the loyal people under Islamic jurisdiction because a jurisdiction creates attachment and bond. This also means the Islamic political establishment will also take as close confidant another Islamic political establishment through a confederacy of Muslim nations. One reason is that they i.e. the others, have shown hatred and what their hearts conceal is far worse. This is a natural precaution as no country today will allow a foreigner or those who are different from the status quo to interfere or decide for them. We see this in history when American capitalists hunted American communists even though both were Americans. So Islamic political establishment must not ally and not be dependent on those who are against Islam and Muslim cause. This is what Quran means when it says, “other than yourselves” and our selves are the “selves of faith and loyalty to Islam and Islamic jurisdiction”. This command is rational because non-Muslims can never truly work for an Islamic revival and its sustenance. This is common sense because Islam is not their religion, neither their philosophy of life and it is ok and I am not demonizing them. Non-Muslims under Islamic rule will appreciate Islam’s justice and welfare possibly by not being hostile and spies for foreign imperialists as any loyal citizen would do. However Islamic Muslims need Islamic Muslims to revive Islam globally in Muslim countries the benefits of which will be received by non-Muslims as well. It is because worldwide Islamic revival could eradicate western philosophy of life and society from Muslim countries and could in fact create an alternative system of life being a competitor to western socio-political hegemony. So, there are protocols in place to demonize Islamic world view. One of them was ISIS. That is why Muslims need Muslims as allies and primary helpers. Most Arabs support Islamic state and sharia law. If there were elections today Islamists would come to power. One reason why west has supported dictators over Arab nations and dictators who in turn became slaves to west thereby contradicting Quran. Remember once Russia called for communism many communist led countries joined it making the Soviet Union. Imagine if Muslims followed this verse and others similar to it in theme we would have something greater than any modern superpower.
Quran 3:100
O you who have believed, if you obey a party of those who were given the Scripture, they would turn you back, after your belief, [to being] unbelievers. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:100
This verse warns that there are elements among the Christians and Jews who want to harm Islam and Muslims. This is evidently true as today, we have among others, Zionist Jews and Zionist Christians for example and the Arab royals and many Muslim countries have done “under the table” deals and understanding with them. They have infiltrated the Muslim demography and doing massive psyops against Islamic conscience.
Quran 4:139
Those who take disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Do they seek with them honor [through power]? But indeed, honor belongs to Allah entirely. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:139
This verse makes it clear that one essential reason of distancing from the disbelievers is due to the honor of Islam and God. Islamic honor demands that Muslims remain independent mentally and politically, and in full freedom of their self- determination. Any alliance, glorification or identification with disbelievers, historical or current, is an impediment of this. The current reality of Muslims ummah proves this beyond doubt. During the cold war Muslim countries saw two choices unlike Imam Khomeini: USSR or USA. Most chose USA due to US theistic and democratic background and this choice pushed them in the lap of USA. USA built everything for Muslim countries: Military, Construction, Human Capital to name a few essentials. This is why it has become difficult but not impossible for Muslim countries to resist USA. Imam Khomeini’s model is a perfect example of successful resistance. Muslim countries must start resistance now, instead of waiting for later until it is too late. Muslim countries must withhold all essential and vital political, trade, business, infrastructure and logistical activities with Islam’s enemies. One solution is to enhance activities with other Muslim and neutral countries, invest in research and development, invest in self-reliance, subsidize potential big ideas from entrepreneurs and show support morally, legally, politically and socially. This is not a one or two days plan but a long-term plan. Develop by trial and error but keeping Muslim dignity and Islamic values intact!
Quran 5:37
O you who have believed, take not those who have taken your religion in ridicule and amusement among the ones who were given the Scripture before you nor the disbelievers as allies. And fear Allah, if you should [truly] be believers. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 5:37
God reveals here why Muslims are not supposed to take as allies, guide and policy makers from the people of Christians, Jews and polytheists because of their disdain and disrespect for Islam. It is self-evident principle that people in this world will not admire or venerate any entity which is against their existential philosophy-which defines their existence as an individual or a group.
Quran 9:71
The believing men and believing women are allies/friends/protectors of one another. They command what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Those - Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:71
In Islam, historically this concept has been called Hisbah, which means "accountability". which means "accountability". It means duty to intervene and "enjoin good and forbid wrong" in order to maintain the moral norms. However, note that command (and enforcement) can only precede from an authority. So those who will do hisbah must have authority and this authority is not self-declared but given by the state or Islamic governance. An individual doing the act of forbidding good and evil will just be advisory without enforcement. Quran is guiding us here to maintain the morality and order of society and this is best achieved by a systematic political whole. If everyone becomes the commander and enforcer there will be chaos, and this is against the purpose of Quran.
Apart from that it can also be a Muslim socio-cultural praxis. A chronic colonial and post-colonial ritualistic only existence of Islam has made us perceive that this collective and individual enjoining good prohibiting evil is only acts related to rituals but no, it is more than that. It is serving human rights, animal welfare, environment, poverty, education, morals, fighting corruption, dishonesty, cruelty and exploitation to name a few essentials. These today are being done by somewhat the westerners in their social existence. Our failure lies because of our disconnection and division based on race, nationality, tribe, class and culture, clear signal Islamic solidarity and mutual familiarity of each other's diversity have not realized.
People form a familiarity and mutual acquaintance with each other when they see themselves part of a greater whole. This makes them form a bond and solidarity by a cohesive political, social and cultural existence. Muslims cannot possibly create a unity of faith by lacking these essentials of socio-political and socio-cultural existence. Muslim nationalism and colonial created maps have impeded the conscience and practicality of Islamic unity and brotherhood. To follow this command in this verse Muslims must transcend their maps, nationalism and racism and must come under a single Islamic jurisdiction to gradually form and enhance this Islamic unity in this verse. If we see Medina of Prophetic rule, we see all Muslims under one jurisdiction, so was when Arabia became fully Islamic and so were the early caliphates. Islamic unity demands political, demographic and geographic reconciliation and integration.
Further reading www.researchgate.net/publication/348563742_Islamization_A_Sociological_Approach
Quran 60:10
O you who have believed, when the believing women come to you as emigrants, examine them. Allah is most knowing as to their faith. And if you know them to be believers, then do not return them to the disbelievers; they are not lawful [wives] for them, nor are they lawful [husbands] for them. But give the disbelievers what they have spent. And there is no blame upon you if you marry them when you have given them their due compensation. And hold not to marriage bonds with disbelieving women but ask for what you have spent and let them ask for what they have spent. That is the judgement of Allah ; He judges between you. And Allah is Knowing and Wise. (Quran 60:10) (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 60:10
This verse commands the Islamic political establishments and any Muslim with power to shelter Muslim refugee women. Women being most vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and they, being the future of the Ummah they have been emphasized. Today Muslim women refugees are begging to Europe for protection and facing humiliation at their borders while Muslim rulers and governments turn a blind eye. This is most notable in the Rohingya Muslim women. Muslim misguided rulers neither fight the persecutors of Islam nor accommodate the Muslim refugees like human beings, rather treating them as “animals in a herd migration”. This verse commands the believers to not return the Muslim women refugees to persecution but rather make their situation better by marrying them justly, without exploiting their helplessness. This verse also hints that any who assists the safe journey of these refugees need to be payed properly. So, you see this verse gives a whole generalized model of refugee care today focusing on the most vulnerable - the women- under whom, by necessity their children are included as part of a whole, The verse also commands the Islamic establishment to examine the refugees lest they are not spies, from enemies for example or criminals fleeing for new criminal set up or women fleeing their husbands and families for pursuit of feminist ambitions.
Quran 49:13
O mankind, indeed, we have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 49:13
Islam calls for global human solidarity. Racism, nationalism, tribalism etc. are irrational, meaningless. Nationalism, racism, aristocracy, tribalism etc. are instruments and ideologies of individualistic ego assertion through deceived collective adherence so these always translate to tyranny and injustice and gross violations of human rights. Let’s ask ourselves:
Do you hold the criminal of your race/nationality more valuable than the righteous of a foreign race/nationality?
Do you guarantee the skills and knowledge of an individual of your race/nationality is always the best?
Do you consider every one of your race and nationality your friend and the everyone of foreign race/nationality hostile?
Do you consider friendship is best possible with only your race/nationality and not with a foreign race/nationality?
Do you think your mind and conscience is the same as every other individual of your ace/nationality but different with every other of foreign race/nationality?
Do you think your race/nationality has no traitor, treasonous people while everyone of foreign race/nationality is a traitor and treasonous?
You see, racism, nationalism, tribalism etc. are irrational, does not make sense and does not create any unity or mutual cooperation. Human cohesion is limitedly diversified. Here for example some people from same race and nationality may be united by a certain culture, education, taste, activity etc. with other races and nationalities etc. Human basically share compassion and empathy with whom they see themselves in others. Racism, tribalism and nationalism blind us and prevent seeing the humanity in each other, a humanity which God imbued in us for mutual shared existence. The only think that can prioritize one over the other is this humanity based in piety, godliness and the merit as being humanely rational. Islam proposes such a human interaction while racism, nationalism tribalism etc. are only instruments of injustice and tyranny.
Also the united Ummah’s interaction, trade and cultural exchanges with non-Muslim world must be based on equity, well defined ethics and transparency. Today social and cultural changes are being driven by secular western countries which are not necessarily objective standard of judgement and we Muslims have no obligation to follow these changes in name of modernity and tolerance. Our change must be filtered and guided by Sharia Law. This is not a call to hostility against western people but a call to preservation of Muslim identity on Islam.
Quran 24:19
Indeed, those who like that immorality should be spread [or publicized] among those who have believed will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter. And Allah knows and you do not know. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 24:19
This verse prohibits spread of any immorality, vices, sinful activities among the believers. That is, DO NOT spread prohibited beliefs and actions among Muslims and their demography. Will Muslim governments leave the Muslim population vulnerable by the excuse that only God can punish these spreaders of sins and not us? God has already given the criminal laws and other related guidance to prevent such immoral atmosphere. We saw before how Hisbah is one tool to prevent this immoral agenda of Islam’s enemies. Today these immoral activities are many but most noteworthy are pornification of society, free sex doctrine, nudity, LGBTQ and prostitution in the name of tourism and economy, in the name of tolerance and drugs, alcohol, tobacco etc.
Quran 2:124
And [mention, O Muhammad], when Abraham was tried by his Lord with commands and he fulfilled them. [ Allah ] said, "Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people." [Abraham] said, "And of my descendants?" [ Allah ] said, "My covenant does not include the wrongdoers." (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:124
This verse establishes political organization and Islamic leadership and that Islamic jurisdiction will be both over Muslims and non-Muslims. Abraham was the religio-political Imam of the people i.e. Muslims and non-Muslims. We are followers of His monotheistic religion and thus we must also have an Islamic political organization, establishment and jurisdiction.
God prohibits disbelievers and evident sinners from Abraham’s descendants, whether spiritual or biological, any leadership position over the Muslims and those who are with Muslims living with them. This is due to the fact that being Muslim is a value, being a follower of Abrahamic leadership is that of adhering by sets of divine values where corruption, fraud, dishonesty and transgressions are disqualifying traits whereas faith, righteousness and merit are essential qualities. So, when it is said that under Islamic law non-Muslim cannot be leaders of the people then this is the reason as to why such is the case. Note that this rule of Muslim rule does not give justification of Muslim hooliganism and exploitation, as is happening in many Muslim countries proven by corrupt lifestyle and actions of misguided Muslim rulers. When Quran says wrongdoers then this includes also Muslim sinners but when Quran implies righteous then this means Muslim who does not sin and if he sins then he pays for his actions, especially when such a sin is against public interest and welfare.
Quran 3:28
Let not believers take disbelievers as allies/friends/protectors rather than believers. And whoever [of you] does that has nothing with Allah, except when taking precaution against them in prudence. And Allah warns you of Himself, and to Allah is the [final] destination. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:28
The general rule is prohibition to take disbelievers as allies and friends. First because they have no covenant with God, and they are not under laws of Islam and jurisdiction to be tried by in case of wrongdoing. Secondly, friendship is also prohibited. Hadith says friends are one soul divided among bodies. Hadith also states a person imitates his friend. In Islam friendship thus begets unity of mind and conscience. In Islam a friend is one whom you follow intimately, so a Muslim is not allowed to follow non-Muslim or even a sinful Muslim intimately because that would mean abandoning many of the aspects of Islam and in this sense Muslims are not allowed to make friends with non-Muslim and/or sinful people. It has nothing to do with prohibition of being nice, equitable and generous in interaction. In fact, a Muslim is obligated to be just and charitable even to his enemies. So modern concept of friendship is different from what Islam has defined friendship as.
However, alliance and friendship are permitted in the least minimal model to prevent harm and loss from the Islamic Ummah and Islamic rule.
Quran 58:22
You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day having affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred. Those - He has decreed within their hearts faith and supported them with spirit from Him. And We will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him - those are the party of Allah . Unquestionably, the party of Allah - they are the successful. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 58:22
Believers are obligated to abandon all affections for the enemies of God and His religion. Their relationship will be only based on equity and justice as other verses state. Pagan ancestor veneration also has no place in a believer’s heart. Enemies of God are enemies of Islam who are enemies of Muslims and justice. These Muslims are party of God or Hezbollah.
Quran 4:34
Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:34
This verse establishes superiority of men naturally and artificially. In the artificial sense men must be given the opportunities and incentives to excel so that they can become effective and efficient protectors of women and society. This is the social construct that needs to be designed and evolved. With both artificial and natural superiority, synergistically result in a successful society, family and nation. Women will be better taken care, will have easy life and will have a greater exposure to child development and family cohesion. This contradicts modern career seeking detached conflicting families. A God backed patriarchy will give more opportunities to men so that they can care for their dependents in a rationally sustainable social organization based on hierarchy.
The Islamic court must investigate any form of disciplining by husband to wife, if the wife so chooses to complain against it. The investigative process must consider whether the discipline was justified and if the discipline was within the limits that is non-injurious.
Quran 4:135
O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of both. So follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:135
Under Islamic jurisdiction and Shariah law whether citizens or migrants, documented or undocumented, Muslim or non-Muslim all deserve equal and equitable protections under the law, the right to due process, freedom from unlawful search and seizure, and the right to fair criminal proceedings, among many other equities. There is no place for racism, nationalism, tribalism and inhumanity because some people happen to be different than you. It is because Shariah law is unique and appeals to noble values:
- rational freedom
- resistance against tyranny, persecution and exploitation
- equitable and interest free economic system
- morality and charity
- defense of honor, property and lives
- humility and mercy
- harsh deterring criminal legal system
It is because know that even if 1000 self-gratifying people oppressed humiliated tortured 1 person, God would bring down his wrath on those 1000. Its not blind, brute, irrational majoritarianism with God but justice and righteousness and when justice and righteousness exist in the majoritarianism then that majoritarianism is a blessing.
A Muslim life must be a composition of hierarchical importance where justice is of the highest priority. A Muslim in this way is the champion of humanity and human rights because when justice becomes the highest priority no disease of racism, nationalism, aristocracy, capitalism, tribalism and social Darwinism can derail your humanity and existence. Muslim thus represents God a-priori and not any of these diseases of an ideology that mankind created for rivalry and oppression. It is only the Quranic community that can truly establish justice on this earth.
Quran 2:188
And do not consume one another's wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you [to] consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful]. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:188
Bribery is any mode of payment or gift or exchange where one party receives a gain at the expense of another more deserving or equally deserving, and/or where one party receives a gain even such a party does not deserve it. Today Muslim world’s political, security, legal and private establishments are rife with corruptions.
Quran 2:195
And spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:195
God has commanded the believers both individual and collective to spend in His way. Such spending need, to be balanced and must not bring harm to the Muslims, or the spenders. Islamic financial ventures must thus be empowering first to the Muslim diaspora and not destructive to people, environment, human rights and animals.
Quran 3:104
And from among you there should be a party who invite to good and enjoin what is right and forbid the wrong, and these it is that shall be successful. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 3:104
A model that Quran proposes here has been formed in the form of activist groups or interest groups. Many volunteers today in the world commit to various good causes. Quran precedes contemporary politics, in this idea of group and individual activism. So, Quran proposes that believers should form such activist groups not only to uphold religion and religious morals but also to uphold and fight for all just causes from human rights, animal rights to environmental rights and so on.
Quran 60:1
O you who have believed, do not take My enemies and your enemies as allies, extending to them affection while they have disbelieved in what came to you of the truth, having driven out the Prophet and yourselves [only] because you believe in Allah, your Lord…(FBL)
Commentary of Quran 60:1
Whenever Quran talks about the disbelievers it talks about an ideology of hate and hostility. The whole disbelieving system of Arabia was against Islam and so it was a hostility and hate ideology that Quran warned Muslims to be aware about. It is not because they are non-Muslims or disbelievers but because they are hostile and hateful against Islam. We need to make this clear before we say Quran encourages slaughter of non-Muslims or disbelievers. This is even corroborated by the fact that Quran has even praised the sincere, just and tolerant Christians and non-Muslims in other verses. So Quran here in this verse warns us of hostile power and entities and we should not make relations with them whether personal or political or economic or financial which harms Muslim and Islam’s interest and empowerment and benefits them. When God asks us to shun them then it necessarily implies that Muslims must be taught who they are. This means a system of effective information and awareness program among Muslims to warn them of hostile entities, ideologies and praxis against Islam. No better system that political Islam to implement this psychological program. Today Muslim countries and big Muslim businesses are harming Islamic cause in East Turkistan, Kashmir, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Libya and Rohingya by supporting and empowering Chinese, Burmese, English, Zionist and Russian interests in those places or against those people. Islam’s enemies need not be someone or some group long term but a short term hostility also makes an enemy.
Believers must shun hostile disbelievers whose hostility is against God and believers. Believers must not show sympathy, love and inclination to these enemies. These enemies persecute Muslims and work to deny Muslims their right to live by Islam and under Islamic rule.
Quran 60:8
Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes - from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly. (FBL)
Commenatry of Quran 60:8
This verse clearly proves that Quran’s threat against disbelievers is not merely for they being disbelievers, but because of their disbelief accompanied by hate and hostility against Islam and Muslims. So, Muslims are allowed to have equitable and just relationship with just and equitable disbelievers. Quran even allows marrying Christian and Jewish chaste women who also fall under the category of non-hostility. Islamic governance can have a balanced economic and political relationship with such groups of non-Muslim people, but this should not translate to alliance and dependence. The line between justness and trust must be maintained, that is a relationship based on transparency and clarity should be the norm.
Quran 9:17
It is not for the polytheists to maintain the mosques of Allah [while] witnessing against themselves with disbelief. [For] those, their deeds have become worthless, and in the Fire they will abide eternally. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:17
One important principle is established here and that is the honor of Muslim is tied with the honor of God. Some people will shout tolerance and inclusivity and include non-Muslim governance of mosque, but this tolerance and inclusivity must not contradict the honor of God and Islam, that is Muslims must prioritize Islamic values one of the most important one is sovereignty of God and Islam. Also, mosque being a central element of political Islam, non-Muslims have no influence in the management of this essential decision making body.
Quran 9:28
O you who have believed, indeed the polytheists are unclean, so let them not approach al-Masjid al-Haram after this, their [final] year. And if you fear privation, Allah will enrich you from His bounty if He wills. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Wise. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:28
The uncleanliness is both spiritual and physical. It is spiritual because they disbelieved in Islam and it is physical because they do not abide by the purification protocols of Islam and it’s dietary laws. So, God commands that they should not be allowed in the great mosque of Mecca. This verse establishes a principle of resistance and asks Muslims to prioritize God over economic benefits. As polytheists in ancient Arabia brought huge trade activities and economic gains through Meccan pilgrimage, so God is asking Muslims here not to fear these losses after banning the polytheists, because God will bring about a new economic demography through Muslim struggle and newly envisioned Islamic model.
Quran 48:29
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah ; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 48:29
God exposes the organizational traits of believers which are rooted in solidarity among believers, cooperation, sympathy and mutual respect and tolerance. This proposes an organization of believers whether in Islamic jurisdiction or foreign jurisdiction. This shows believers to transcend their secular organizational constructs such as that of race, nationalism, tribe and aristocracy. This also asks believers to be stern against all hostilities and hostile elements from the disbelievers. This model of sternness depends on the organizational capacity of believers where military strength is of the highest form of strength from the highest form of political organization the Islamic government. Other forms of sternness is standing up for Muslim rights, injustice, tyranny through resistance of different models and attitudes. Unfortunately, today Muslims are competitive with each other but supportive and submissive to non-Muslims. This is a result of their nationalism, racism and tribalism a legacy of colonialism and self-inflicted ignorance of Islam. This support will realize by political cohesion and gathering under one jurisdiction where practicalities of life will be taking place through Muslim interaction and solidarity irrespective of race tribe nationality.
Quran 9:4
Excepted are those with whom you made a treaty among the polytheists and then they have not been deficient toward you in anything or supported anyone against you; so complete for them their treaty until their term [has ended]. Indeed, Allah loves the righteous [who fear Him]. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:4
God is prescribing here conditions of treaty/contract fulfillment for the Islamic government and organizational capacity. The terms of treaty must be maintained and fulfilled.
Quran 9:6
And if any one of the polytheists seeks your protection, then grant him protection so that he may hear the words of Allah. Then deliver him to his place of safety. That is because they are a people who do not know. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:6
Quran prescribes a model of humanitarian immigration and refuge for non-hostile non-Muslims who seek sanctuary under Islamic government. The condition of sanctuary is informing them about Islam by proper framework of stay and residence, and then perhaps transfer them to a place of safety either with in Islamic jurisdiction or outside.
Quran 9:91
There is not upon the weak or upon the ill or upon those who do not find anything to spend any discomfort when they are sincere to Allah and His Messenger. There is not upon the doers of good any cause [for blame]. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. (FBL/NFBL)
Commenary of Quran 9:91
This verse establishes the grounds of excuses acceptable to God: weakness, financial insecurity and illness. As God has decreed these to be valid excuses so too Islamic government should consider people with these traits as prioritized welfare recipients and benefits, provided they are loyal and sincere instead of persistently cunning and fraudulent.
Quran 9:103
Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [ Allah 's blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:103
This verse talks of a form of public charity taken by the Islamic leader from its Muslim subjects as purity is only valid for the faithful. This verse indicates also that the Islamic leader can charge a tax on its Muslim subjects for good cause. This can also mean the prescribed tax called Zakat. The Zakat has been detailed in Islamic law books and it needs to be updated for immediate implementation in Muslim countries. This verse also establishes that tax is not personal but collected and managed by the Islamic political establishment. So Islamic taxation needs to be updated to be workable in the modern times using tools of statistics, sociology and economics among other things.
Quran 9:107
And [there are] those [hypocrites] who took for themselves a mosque for causing harm and disbelief and division among the believers and as a station for whoever had warred against Allah and His Messenger before. And they will surely swear, "We intended only the best." And Allah testifies that indeed they are liars. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:107
This verse establishes the political nature of mosques and that mosques must be managed and guided by the Islamic government. Mosque must be used to unite and empower Islam and Muslims instead of divide and weaken them, which is the case with most mosques today in Muslim demography globally. These mosques are controlled by secularist politicians, communists and capitalists and have become their playthings.
Quran 9:122
And it is not for the believers to go forth [for affairs] all at once. For there should separate from every division of them a group [remaining] to obtain understanding in the religion and warn their people when they return to them that they might be cautious. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 9:122
Basically, a section of the believers must master religion and develop it as time evolves so that Islamic jurists and scholars keep themselves equipped with up to date knowledge and understanding about their religion and relates issues to guide people and the Islamic state. This should be financed by the Islamic government/volunteers and ensured by them so that a strong body of Islamic scholars (jurists, philosophers, theologians, policy makers etc.) are always ready to advice and guide. These scholars must also liaison with field experts to give most comprehensive and broad advice and policies for betterment of Islamic citizens and Islamic jurisdiction and for the world in general.
Quran 8:46
And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 8:46
We Muslims have lost our strength and spirit politically and militarily. Muslim countries' interests are divided because their aims and plans are not coordinated and collaborated in Islamic unity. This has even caused not only division of interests but conflicts of interests! Muslim countries lack bite when it comes to implementing pro-Islamic foreign policies. It is because they are not biting with all the teeth! When one Muslim country makes a policy in relation to another foreign non-Muslim country it doesn't consider how it will affect other Muslim countries. This is because Muslim countries have become nationalistic (tribalism) like the times of jahiliyya. Muslim countries do not prefer and promote trade, skills and technology sharing and R&D among themselves, but they seek the easy way to get things done thereby falling at the hands of non-Muslim hostile countries. Muslim countries lack collaborative solutions building and due to this research is also lacking because research is a consequence of need and demand. Now our needs and demands are researched in west so they get to invent and discover stuff to provide us with solutions. As a consequence, their security services and armed forces do not collaborate and share intelligence to protect Islam's and Muslim security and interests. How will they collaborate in security when collaboration in other vital areas are lacking such as trade, politics, technology and culture? Why is American security apparatus interested in some Muslim countries’ stability rather than Muslims themselves? That says a lot about these so-called Muslim countries' loyalty.
God commands us to unite and maintain this unity through talk and action. Dispute is never an option. This is not only a political command but an individual personal one as well in the social and familial level. Dispute can be avoided by mutual acceptance, sacrificing one position for another and by being sincere in reasoning.
Quran 8:72
Indeed, those who have believed and emigrated and fought with their wealth and lives in the cause of Allah and those who gave shelter and aided - they are allies of one another. But those who believed and did not emigrate - for you there is no guardianship of them until they emigrate. And if they seek help of you for the religion, then you must help, except against a people between yourselves and whom is a treaty. And Allah is Seeing of what you do. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 8:72
God is indicating here and conditioning here the ingredients of unity and struggle which involve selfless and devoted cooperation of logistics, finance, physical and mental selves of the believers and those who will follow them from among the non-Muslims. God is proposing here an initiative towards unity because those who do not initiate or support this initiative do not deserve Islamic solidarity and help. Therefore, Muslims must unite politically and if any treaty is preventing unity then such treaty needs to be completed without renewal or prolongation. According to this verse then all Muslim countries must form an unity based on a single jurisdiction, a shared market, an united military doctrine and political cooperation. The EU gives a framework to study towards this unity on Islam and Shariah law. Unfortunately, Muslim demography is ruled by corrupt politicians, royals, tyrants and rulers who use Islam for control rather than to empower it and uplift Muslims and the people. Today Muslim countries are divided like the jahiliyya tribes of Arabia, which Islam united at the end and taught us how it should be done. The first step towards this unity is declaration of Islamic state/republic with intent and then a call towards Muslim unity on Islam, political and diplomatic meetings and genuine actions through treaties, frameworks and laws. Towards an Islamic state
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Quran 8:73
And those who disbelieved are allies of one another. If you do not do so, there will be fitnah on earth and great corruption. (Quran 8:73) (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 8:73
As the hostile people are disbelievers and as they are allies of each other then if Muslims do not do what is said in Quran 8:72 then there will be great suffering and chaos not only on Muslims but over the world. Muslims are entrusted to maintain global peace in Quran 2:143 so their demise will be the demise of the world. In fact this has been true to some extent when Islam was superpower of the world in forms of many great empires. Islam ended the great tyranny of Byzantine and Persia and created era of peace, prosperity and tolerance. Today Muslims have the most important resources by which global peace and stability can be achieved by Islamic Muslim leadership.
Quran 13:11
…Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. And when Allah intends for a people ill, there is no repelling it. And there is not for them besides Him any patron. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 13:11
The state or the government is the most able to create conditions for change rather than individual person. God is making it clear here that there is no fatalism and that His decisions are changed by human behavior and actions. Our destiny is a dynamic one which God shapes as we act. So, door to Islamic revival is always open and possible. We may not defeat global tyranny due to God's plan, but we surely can make it a whole lot difficult for them and relax our own situation due to God's promise and this promise will realize by the quality and sincerity of our effort (Jihad). Muslim fatalists in service of royals and despot rulers must understand this. The Prophet’s biography is proof of this dynamic destiny: from powerless, persecuted and humiliated to respected and dominant over all of Arabia and initiator of great empires. Know that God is in control doesn't necessarily mean God will not respond to human actions. Some of the more self-defeating Muslims resist Islamic revivalist activism by excuse of God is in control and we cannot do anything. These blind people need to understand we can change our condition by jihad and God promised to help us.
Quran 8:62
But if they intend to deceive you - then sufficient for you is Allah. It is He who supported you with His help and with the believers. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 8:62
Even though God is All Powerful and can send angels to give victory to Muslims but that is not His de-facto plan for Muslims. The wisdom behind suffering of believers is because God wants us to persevere in Him collectively as a brotherhood and individually as a believer bringing out our solidarity in faith and charity. The reward is from God spiritual and material. God will help believers as long as believers help each other. This contradicts fatalism and proves that we can change God's decisions or will by our actions and Jihad. So, Muslims must be helpers of Islam and it’s empowerment, specially politically, financially and militarily.
Quran 6:159
Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects - you, [O Muhammad], are not [associated] with them in anything. Their affair is only [left] to Allah ; then He will inform them about what they used to do. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 6:159
God is not prohibiting here intellectual discourse and rational dialogue, but rather such discourse and dialogue must not create divisions among Muslims. The mere existence of Shia and Sunni is not a problem but the division and hostility that has been born due to historical storm is the prohibited thing in this verse. So, Muslims must not try to dismantle Shia or Sunni but learn to tolerate and understand each other through reason and dialogue. Any Shia or Sunni who create chaos and divisive hostility is the target of this verse. We need healthy intellectual dialogue to better understand each other and our great religion Islam.
Quran 5:2
…And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 5:2
Muslims must be the example of humanistic collaborative model in this world. This collaboration is not simply that takes place in mosque or occasional charities, but this also include consistent effective world changing collaborative models in the form of interest groups and activists. Such collaboration of Muslims in good and righteousness must be so effective that it changes the evils of politics and society. Muslims must thus finance, work and build such collaborative movements through skills and knowledge development. There is no doubt that Islam necessarily will take Muslims into politics and political victory.
Quran 4:5
And do not give the weak-minded your property, which Allah has made a means of sustenance for you, but provide for them with it and clothe them and speak to them words of appropriate kindness. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:5
Islam does not tolerate ignorance and neither it promotes ignorance. Ignorance is a disease of human mind. God thus commands maturity of mind. The wise shall guide the ignorant ones. Orphans for example who are immature in age and mind must be educated and trained to flourish their God given intellect and only then their wealth will be handed over to them. Until they are mature the Islamic governance will implement a mechanism of oversight of the immature in mind such as the orphans or those whose minds have not developed or the mentally disabled, their shelter, education, training and healthcare among other things. Understand that Islamic state is a welfare state and Islamic treasury is a humanistic treasury. Darwinian existence has no place in Islamic rule.
Quran 4:2
And give to the orphans their properties and do not substitute the defective [of your own] for the good [of theirs]. And do not consume their properties into your own. Indeed, that is ever a great sin. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:2
God commands the believers to give the orphans their wealth. The oversight of this transfer is the duty of Islamic governance who will witness the transfer and document it. It is not merely a claim by the responsible of the orphans because they may steal the orphans money and perform a forgery. The orphans wealth must be protected and not exploited to achieve personal gains as well. God’s special attention to orphans just shows God’s attention to the most vulnerable and weak.
Quran 4:6
And test the orphans [in their abilities] until they reach marriageable age. Then if you perceive in them sound judgement, release their property to them. And do not consume it excessively and quickly, [anticipating] that they will grow up. And whoever, [when acting as guardian], is self-sufficient should refrain [from taking a fee]; and whoever is poor - let him take according to what is acceptable. Then when you release their property to them, bring witnesses upon them. And sufficient is Allah as Accountant. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 4:6
Islam does not tolerate ignorance and neither it promotes ignorance. Ignorance is a disease of human mind. God thus commands maturity of mind. The wise shall guide the ignorant ones. Orphans who are immature in age and mind must be educated and trained to flourish their God given intellect and only then their wealth will be handed over to them. Until they are mature the Islamic governance will implement a mechanism of oversight of the orphans, their shelter, education, training, healthcare and transfer of their wealth among other things. No other entity is better than the meritocratic philosopher theocracy of Islamic rule who will decide on the ability and maturity of the orphans. They will be given their wealth once this has been validated and verified. Validation is that if the orphans had the proper education and training within the guidelines of Islamic state and verification is that if the orphans have really passed maturity of mind and body. The guardian can invest the orphans’ wealth to make it more but under proper guidance and oversight of the Islamic governance and finance specialists. The guardian of orphan can also use orphans’ wealth to sustain himself if he is financially unstable, but such positive exploitation of wealth must be managed by Islamic government and the guardian held accountable as to how he spends part of the orphan’s wealth. Overall the orphan’s financial status must not be worse.
Quran 22:78
And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He has chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty. [It is] the religion of your father, Abraham. Allah named you "Muslims" before [in former scriptures] and in this [revelation] that the Messenger may be a witness over you and you may be witnesses over the people. So establish prayer and give zakah and hold fast to Allah . He is your protector; and excellent is the protector, and excellent is the helper. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 22:78
Jihad that is struggle in the name of God and in His path is a continuous feature of being Muslim. Islam and Muslims are in continued threat because of the ungodly world, a world where sins and temptations are widespread. Muslims thus both collectively and individually must do Jihad to minimize and even prevent the onslaught of evil on Muslims and Muslim existence. Thus, this Jihad has many models and manifestations, and not merely personal and psychological. Some of the most needed Jihad today is political, military, economic and financial, cultural, educational, social and through the shadowy world of intelligence.
God has given us time to prepare and make ready through Jihad and that He has no deadline by which we will be pressured but the condition is our efforts must be sincere and long term. This is why the religion is not difficult and demanding. We are given many concessions such as sickness, weakness, travel, inability etc. relieve lots of obligations from us but Jihad to achieve ability and strength must be continuous whenever the ability to start the initial jihad and minimum level is achieved so that the Jihad can mature and achieve power, longevity and swift initiation.
Another verse which rejects our primary identifications by race, nationality, tribe or class. Our primary uniting identification is by our religion Islam. We are Muslims and not Arab, Malay, Turk, Iranian, Indian etc. Today some Iranians want to boast about their pagan ancestors of Zoroastrians, some Egyptians about their pagan Pharaohs, some Tunisians about the pagan Carthage, some Turks about their Ottomans even though not all Ottomans were loyal to Islam, and so on with the other Muslim ethnicities. Muslim Jahiliyya into ancestor veneration is divisive, against monotheistic identity and against the requirement of “uniting on rope of God”. This verse rejects the disuniting models such as race, country, tribe, class etc. Numerous Hadiths also reject this practice of some Sahabas when they boasted self-identification through their tribes against each other. These misguided Muslims who seek honor in their pagan ancestors do not really find any guidance or solution in those pagans but rather they seek to west for guidance morally and politically, so they are in chronic self-humiliation because their veneration of their pagan ancestors is worthless, nonetheless.
Quran 28:77
And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters. (NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 28:77
Muslims whether individual or political establishment must never pursue tyranny and transgression on land by which innocent people have to suffer. Political Islam is not about exploiting nations and people to further its power, as America, Russia, and China doing against weaker nations. Political Islam is about peaceful trade and economic activities with nations, and military Jihad for the oppressed wherever and whoever the oppressed are. Islam is unlike nationalism and racism both of which have created untold suffering for humanity and continue to do so. Nationalism is the political face of racism. Nationalism and racism are interlinked. Nationalism gives geographical identity for a racial people who have become racists. Nationalism is thus followed by xenophobia and racism. Nationalism is based on propaganda and lie as they have always used propaganda and lie to further their xenophobia and racism. Nationalism will never pursue justice and freedom for the oppressed as these are detrimental to their racial and national status quo. Nationalists are apathetic towards the suffering of foreigners and abuse of justice. This verse proves that Quran is against the selfish goal of nationalism/tribalism and racism which sees war as a way to colonize, subjugate and plunder others for national/tribal and racial empowerment. So, while Quran obligates to sacrifice finance and well-being of Islamic establishment for the sake of oppressed against the oppressors, nationalism obligates to sacrifice others for sake of their own selves and their identity. This is the greatest global fasad that can happen. Apart from political perspective in this verse, every Muslim business and individual must also shun fasad.
Quran 14:21
And they will come out [for judgement] before Allah all together, and the weak will say to those who were arrogant, "Indeed, we were your followers, so can you avail us anything against the punishment of Allah ?" They will say, "If Allah had guided us, we would have guided you. It is all the same for us whether we show intolerance or are patient: there is for us no place of escape." (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 14:21
The weak people have no support, so they follow those who have position and influence on land. The Muslims with power and influence whether politically or personally in financial capacity must always make sure that the weak people are helped. This is mostly true for refugees fleeing wars whom are mostly poor, illiterate and weak. Some of the disbelievers are not rejecting refugees by excuse of their illiteracy and perceived inferior culture, but rather these disbelievers have created integration programs to shape and change the refugees mindset and make them assimilate with the ways and culture of disbelievers. Some backward racist and xenophobic Muslim countries however are rejecting Muslim refugees by this excuse of their perceived inferiority and illiteracy instead of guiding and shaping them by Islam. These Muslim countries are using fascist propaganda against helpless most weak refugees and turning them to the path of sins. This verse suits well for these misguided Muslim tyrannical governments and countries. The refugees are forced to follow the cruel policies of these misguided Muslim countries or those shrewd disbelievers.
Quran 2:143
And thus, we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you…(FBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:143
Know that if Muslims are not ruling the land and dominant on earth God will give domination who are least tyrant on Muslims. Today this is America who are much more tolerant to Muslims and Islam than other powers such China, India or Russia. Muslims being the leaders on earth will become this witness in the best capacity and unique position. By being a witness and the just nation from this position and capacity of leadership and power they will be best prepared to answer God as to their responsibility, duties and achievements towards humanity. So, it should have been Muslims leading justice, human rights and global welfare instead of western created western led united nations. Enormous resource possessing Muslims have underutilized it for Islam.
Quran 49:9
And if two factions among the believers should fight, then make settlement between the two. But if one of them oppresses the other, then fight against the one that oppresses until it returns to the ordinance of Allah . And if it returns, then make settlement between them in justice and act justly. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 49:9
By this principle Muslims must never be hostile to each other more than few moments because other Muslims must reconcile the conflicting Muslims. One who breaks peace needs to be fought by all Muslims until the one who breaks the peace comes back to reconciliation. This verse prohibits civil war among Muslims but allows only war against the oppressor faction who is breaking the stability and peace of Islamic rule and Muslim existence under Islam. Today this model of collective defense and collective accountability is not followed by Muslims but by NATO and EU. How far have we fallen intellectually, politically and religiously!
Quran 2:27
Who break the covenant of Allah after contracting it and sever that which Allah has ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth. It is those who are the losers. (FBL/NFBL)
Commentary of Quran 2:27
Any person or group from Muslims who betray God and abandon the covenant of obedience they then are cursed ones. These people can be rebels against Islamic rule, not necessarily Islamic government, that is these traitors want to dismantle Islamic rule for a secular rule for example. When they have desired this and took up arms or resistance against Islamic rule, they became apostates and deserve to be fought. Individuals can also be traitors and breakers of covenant, such as the apostates. The features of the traitors are 1. They break covenant with God that is they abandon Shariah law 2. They disobey Islam 3. They commit transgression on earth, and this can take many forms and models and not limited to armed rebellion.
Quran 45:18
Then We put you, [O Muhammad], on a Shariah concerning the matter [of religion]; so follow it and do not follow the inclinations of those who do not know. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 45:18
God has commanded the Prophet who acted in many functional capacities that he must follow Shariah law in all his functional capacities and that any law which is against or lacks Shariah law must be abandoned. This verse thus establishes the absolute authority of Shariah law, its protocols, indications and implications.
Quran 60:4
There has already been for you an excellent pattern in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their people, "Indeed, we are disassociated from you and from whatever you worship other than Allah . We have denied you, and there has appeared between us and you animosity and hatred forever until you believe in Allah alone" (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 60:4
God has divided two ideologies who are contradictory and hostile to each other. Faith cannot reconcile with disbelief and likewise Islamic rule cannot exist with secularism. Abraham the great prophet made this clear when he and his followers rejected the ideology of polytheism.
Quran 60:12
O Prophet, when the believing women come to you pledging to you that they will not associate anything with Allah, nor will they steal, nor will they commit unlawful sexual intercourse, nor will they kill their children, nor will they bring forth a slander they have invented between their arms and legs, nor will they disobey you in what is right - then accept their pledge and ask forgiveness for them of Allah . Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 60:12
How should the citizens of Islamic state pledge their allegiance to the Islamic leader? For Muslims it is mentioned in this verse and others and some of them are abandoning polytheism including secularism, rejecting thievery, adultery, murder and slander and obeying the Islamic leader in all that is good. The non-Muslims must also pay allegiance in common good and common morality based on universal rights. This also shows early Muslim women voluntarily gave their allegiance to Islam contrary to what orientalists say that Islam was forced upon and women had no say.
Quran 61:14
O you who have believed, be supporters of Allah, as when Jesus, the son of Mary, said to the disciples, "Who are my supporters for Allah ?" The disciples said, "We are supporters of Allah ." And a faction of the Children of Israel believed and a faction disbelieved. So We supported those who believed against their enemy, and they became dominant. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 61:14
Any movement needs supporter, even the movement for God. Jesus had his close supporters whom spread his message against a tyrannical Roman empire and misguided Sanhedrin of the Jews. Likewise, prophet of Islam has also supporters. God is commanding us to be supporters of Him as well. If religion was personal and private, we would not need to support God as a collective whole, so religion of Islam is not only personal but also has a wider implementation in society, politics, war and economy etc. Our help to God will be almost complete when we establish Islamic rule and vow to flourish it and defend it. This verse proves that God will help believers when believers will help themselves. Sitting idly and allowing tyranny and persecution to go on is the way of the fatalists and liberal fools who say if God wants He will decide, but they forget we can make decide God for us and help our struggle and this will earn His blessing in this world and hereafter. Without struggle it is possible countless Muslims lives will be lost and countless will be persecuted but still God will not help because God then will make these Muslims martyrs and will hold accountable those who were reluctant to resist tyranny by Jihad of all forms.
Quran 62:10
And when the prayer has been concluded, disperse within the land and seek from the bounty of Allah, and remember Allah often that you may succeed. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 62:10
The religious Muslims must not be only stuck in mosques, but they must come out to the world and live in it and embrace it by guidance of Shariah. Building a strong Islamic human capital means religious Muslims must take part in the worldly activities. We must not let the enemies and misguided people take charge of the Islamic and Muslim world as is the situation developed due to colonialism and its legacy. To achieve such a context the Medrasa system must introduce other aspects of Islamic sciences such as security studies, sciences, economy and mathematics. This will instill interests of Medrasa students and help them enter the universities to specialize in some worldly knowledge as well thus creating Islamic human capital. However the syllabus of Islamic education must be designed such that even worldly knowledge, knowledge about God’s creations also has reference to Quran and Hadith. Students must not see hereafter and the world contradictorily separate.
Quran 64:14
O you who have believed, indeed, among your wives and your children are enemies to you, so beware of them. But if you pardon and overlook and forgive - then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. (FBL)
Commentary of Quran 64:14
Believers must always be careful that their close relatives may be enemies of Islam and themselves. Various triggers exist to make relatives hostile and envious. Some triggers are just envy and hate because of your achievements or position. Some because of your activism and righteous agenda. The believers must be aware that their misguided relatives' enmity and hostility. When Islam was infant and young the early believers, the Muslims faced many hostilities from their relatives which were settled for good on the battlefields. Today too Islamic movement and resistance has enemies even from within families and relatives and they must be ignored and forgiven as much as possible until they become an irremovable obstacle to Islam's success.
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