Category: Ramaḍān

New statement from al-Andalus Media: "Congratulations to the Islamic Ummah and Its Men on the Occasion of ‘Īd al-Fiṭr: Return to Us God With Conquest, Empowerment, and a Clear Victory"

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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: al-Andalus Media — “Congratulations to the Islamic Ummah and Its Men on the Occasion of ‘Īd al-Fiṭr- Return to Us God With Conquest, Empowerment, and a Clear Victory”
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al-Andalus Media presents a new article from al-Qā’idah in the Islamic Maghrib’s The Muslim Africa Blog’s Zakarīā' Būghrārah al-Maghribī: "Let It Be: ‘Īd Gift to the Prisoners of Tawḥīd in Moroccan Jails"

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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: Zakarīā’ Būghrārah al-Maghribī — “Let It Be- ‘Īd Gift to the Prisoners of Tawḥīd in Moroccan Jails”
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New statement from the Amīr of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mullā Muḥmmad ‘Umar: "Message of Felicitation on the Occasion of ‘Īd al-Fiṭr"

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful All praise be to Allah. We praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We also seek His refuge from the evils of our inner selves and from our wicked deeds. Whoever is guided by Allah, there is none to mislead him and whoever is left by Allah in error, there will be none as guide for him (except Allah). I testify there is no god but Allah. Alone is He and has no associate and I testify that Mohammad (peace be upon him) is his Servant and Messenger. Having said that, I proceed and seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the rejected one. “Allah has promised those of you who believe and do good works to make them successors on the earth as He had made successors those who were before them and that He will surely grant them authority to practice their religion that He has chosen for them and to change their fear to safety. Let them worship me and associate not anything with me. Those who disbelieve after this, they are the wicked” (24:55) To the Mujahid people of Afghanistan and All Islamic Ummah: Asalamu Alaikum WA Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. Peace be on you and Mercy of Allah and His Blessing. I extend my felicitation to you all for the great bliss and festivity for your having performed the great obligation of the holy month of Ramadan and that you are now in the auspicious days of Eid-ul-Fitre. I pray to Almighty Allah to accept in His Sight, the Jihad, fasting, worship and charities of all Muslims. May you have a prosperous life and success! Similarly, I congratulate the Afghan Mujahid people and all oppressed Ummah for the great victories achieved by Mujahideen in the field of Jihad with the help of Allah (SwT) and through unparalleled sacrifices, martyrdom-seeking operations and struggle which have practically forced the invaders to take to fleeing in a manner being unprecedented. I would like to thank the Afghan Mujahid and freedom-loving people for their continuous and comprehensive assistance with the Mujahideen against the invaders and hope that they will, shoulder to shoulder with the Mujahideen, increase their assistance in the cause of independence. I pray to Allah (SwT) to bring to an end, the sufferings and miserability of the Muslims both in Afghanistan and in the entire world, particularly, may Allah save the oppressed and believing people of Syria and Egypt who spent the (whole) month of Ramadan under beating, bloodbath, arrest and torture in squares, prisons and hospitals. May Allah be their helper and grant them glory and (aptitude of) excellent planning. May Allah save all Mujahideen from overt and covert conspiracies of enemies and may Allah, the Almighty, heal the injured believers, and may through His grace and blessing usher in means for release of the detainees. Dear Countrymen! The current jihad in Afghanistan is continuing with great success. Many areas of the country have been liberated from the grips of the invading usurpers during the sacred operations of this year under the name of Khalid bin Walid (RA). (Military) centers of the enemy in different areas of the country have fallen which before this, were considered unconquerable. With the help of Allah (SwT), the military power, morale, pride and arrogance of the enemy have received heavy thrashing. They are now on the threshold of collapse. The Almighty Allah says: “Their multitude shall be routed and they will turn their backs” (54:45) Another good news is that the Mujahideen have been waging their struggle against the enemy in all provinces of Afghanistan like brothers under a sole leadership and flag. The Jihadic movement gains momentum with the passage of each day. In addition to the military field, Mujahideen increasingly obtain new experience of work and success in political, cultural, economical, administrative and allurement fields. A spirit of reform, dedication, cooperation and obedience gains strength ever more. (My) believing Countrymen and Mujahid Brothers! You know that our country is passing through a critical phase. The enemies who have been beaten in the past twelve years are unleashing new conspiracies and launching new plans. We are on our guard as to their conspiracies. We believe that only an Islamic, just, independent and all Afghan-inclusive system can bring well-being and prosperity to our countrymen. With the support of our people, we will not allow anyone to succeed in the wicked plan for disintegration of the country or to divide our country under geographical locations and ethnicity denominations. Our pious people consider it their responsibility to build their common home and defend its every inch. Similarly, they consider it their religious obligation to maintain internal unity and give support to their Mujahid brothers. They also believe that obtainment of freedom and independence is their legitimate right. As to the deceiving drama under the name of elections 2014, our pious people will not tire themselves out, nor will they participate in it. Our pious and Mujahid people know that selection, de facto, takes place in Washington. These nominal rulers are not elected through the ballots of the people. Rather they are selected as per the discretion of Washington! Participation in such elections is only a waste of time, nothing more. I urge all Afghans who perform duties in the ranks of the enemy to turn barrels of their guns against the infidel invaders and their allies instead of martyring their Muslim Afghans. We have always given a hero welcome to these young fighters and, on the basis of fraternity, we welcome everyone who leaves the rank of the enemy and comes over to his Mujahid people. My brotherly request from those who say they are committed to Islam and Jihad but still carry out maligning campaign against Mujahideen, spreading hypocrisy, doubts and mistrust, using their tongues and pens against their Muslims brothers instead of the unbelievers, is to desist from such futile and sabotage activities. These activities only expose their selfish and naïve character, nothing more than that. Unequivocally, it makes their burden of sin heavier. Those patriotic Afghans who detest the (foreign) occupation and de facto oppose the presence of the invaders, though far-off they may be from us in distance, we appreciate their emotions of Afghanhood. I assure all, no personal revenge will be taken on any one following the end of occupation because our struggle is neither for achievement of personal gains nor personal power. Public of the World and Countrymen! I would like to opine about a future Afghanistan. An Islamic system and complete independence are values, which we are not willing to strike a deal on them with anyone. The Afghan people have rendered great sacrifices for the said two values both in the past and the contemporary history. Their country has been destroyed for the sake of these values and millions of them have been martyred. After all these, they should be left to form an independent Islamic system as per their aspirations. As to the management of internal system and rehabilitation, we believe, that there is no remedy to alleviate the pains of the Afghans except the remedy of an Islamic system based on transparency and commitment, in which all Afghans will see their full participation. Instead of reliance on foreign assistance and skills, the Afghans should qualify themselves and serve their country by utilizing their own resources. In the same sense, in order to protect ourselves from scarcity and hardships, our young generations should arm themselves with religious and modern educations because modern education is a fundamental need of every society in the present time. I reiterate once again that we do not think of monopolizing power. Those who truly loves Islam and the country and has commitment to both, whoever they may be or whichever ethnicity or geographical location they hail from, this homeland is theirs. None can prevent them from serving their homeland. We assure them that, we, together and through joint efforts, will serve our homeland. We consider as our brother and give him a welcome whoever openly expresses regret about his support for occupation. As to the foreign policy, our fundamental principle according to our unchanging policy is that we do not intend to harm anyone, nor we allow anyone to harm others from our soil. Similarly, we can’t tolerate any harm from others. We will maintain good relations with all those who respect Afghanistan as an independent Islamic country and their relations and interactions are not domineering and colonial, whether they are the world powers or the neighbors or any other country of the world. It is to be said that we have mentioned this point in our previous messages and have conveyed to all people of the world through the Political Office. The aim of our contacts and talks with the invaders which are conducted through the Political Office is to put an end to occupation of Afghanistan. No one should perceive that the Mujahideen will relinquish of their lofty religious principles and national interests. I assure you that I will not reach any illegitimate compromise or unlawful deal. Praise be to Allah (SwT), the Islamic Emirate has the honor of having stood up to ups and downs of many tribulations and trials. I ask Allah (SwT) to keep us straight on His way in the time to come as well.

The developments following the opening of the Political Office of the Islamic Emirate proved that Islamic Emirate is independent, strong and unwavering in its decisions. It was also proved that the Islamic Emirate has shown and is showing honesty and commitment to resolve problems of its oppressed people

New video message from Himam News Agency: “Report #4 Exploring the Conditions of the People and Their Readiness For Ramaḍān in the Village of Sarāqib – Idlib"

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NOTE: For previous parts in this video series see: #3, #2, and #1.
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New article from Abū Sa'd al 'Āmilī: "We Welcome the Month of Qur'ān and Criterion"

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وصحبه ومن والاه، وبعد

فإنه من دواعي الفخر والسعادة أن نتشرف باستقبال شهر رمضان لهذه السنة، وهو في الوقت ذاته كرم من الله وفضل عظيم منه سبحانه أن يجعلنا من الذين بلغوا رمضان ونسأله سبحانه أن يكمل علينا نعمته بتوفيقنا للإجتهاد فيه والاغتراف من فوائده ودروسه العظيمة.

فإن سلفنا الصالح كانوا يقسمون السنة إلى شطرين، نصف يدعون الله أن يبلغهم رمضان ، والنصف الثاني يدعون الله أن يتقبل منهم صالح أعمالهم في هذا الشهر المبارك.

ونحن بدورنا لا يسعنا سوى أن نرفع أكف الضراعة إلى العلي القدير، الكريم المنان، أن يتقبل منا صالح أعمالنا في هذا الشهر المبارك وأن يوفقنا للوقوف عند جوهره والاستفادة من خيراته ونعمه وبركاته في هذا الشهر الفريد.

شهر القرآن، فلنقبل على تلاوته وتدبره والوقوف عند حدوده والعمل بمعانيه وأوامره والوقوف عند نواهيه، ولنحرص على حفظ قسط وافر منه ومراجعة ما حفظناه منه، ولنغرس في قلوب أبنائنا حب هذا الكتاب العظيم وتوقيره وفقه معانيه وإدراك مراميه.

لنحرص على تلاوته بالنهار والقيام به في ليلنا وأوقات السحر، فليس هناك من نعمة أفضل من قيام الليل والناس نيام.

وهو شهر الفرقان، بمعنى شهر فرق الله فيه بين الحق والباطل وهو شهر جهاد ودعوة وأمر بالمعروف ونهي عن المنكر، ونصرة لكل من يسعى لنصرة دينه والذب عن سنة نبيه.

ولا ننسى أن لنا إخوة منتشرون ومفرقون على جبهات القتال في مختلف الأماكن، حقهم علينا أن ننصرهم بما نستطيع، وأقل ما نستطيعه هو الدعاء معهم في هذا الشهر المبارك بالنصر والتمكين والظهور على أعدائهم وأعداء دينهم .

كما لا يمكن أن ننسى دعم شعوبنا التواقة إلى الحرية والكرامة في ظل دينها وما تقدمه من دماء وجراح وآهات في هذا السبيل، ونخص بالذكر شعبنا المسلم المصابر في بلاد الشام وفي بورما وفي خراسان والشيشان، ولن ننسى شعبنا المسلم في أرض الكنانة الذي يذوق الأمرين على أيدي الطغمة المرتدة من عسكر وعلمانيين ونصارى وخذلان أصحاب الأهواء عبيد الديموقراطية الذي أحلوا قومهم دار البوار وأوصلوهم إلى هذا الذل والصغار.

كما لا ننسى في هذا المقام إخواننا وأخواتنا في الأسر، سواء في سجون الكفار أو المرتدين ودعاة الديموقراطية الكفرية، فحقهم علينا السعي إلى إنقاذهم والدعاء معهم بالفرج ، ومد يد العون لأهليهم وذويهم ومساندة قضاياهم بما نستطيع.

ونذكر أنفسنا بضرورة التعاون وتكثيف الجهود فيما بيننا في الاتجاه الذي يخدم ديننا وينصر قضايا أمتنا ولنحرص على توحيد الصف وجمع القلوب على طاعة الله تعالى، ومساندة إخواننا في جبهات القتال وحثهم على التوحد وجمع الشمل، ولنكن أداة بناء في هذا المجال لا أداة هدم وتشتت.

ونسأل الله تعالى أن يتقبل منا ومنكم صالح أعمالنا وطاعاتنا في هذا الشهر المبارك، فنحن ضيوف عند الله تعالى فلنحرص على أدب الضيافة لنفوز بكرم المضيف في الدنيا وأجره وثوابه في الآخرة.

والحمد لله رب العالمين.
محبكم وخادمكم / أبو سعد العاملي

فاتح رمضان 1434 هجري

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Kavkaz Center presents a new statement from the Caucasus Emirate's Dokku Umarov: "I Write You From the Land of Jihād"

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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful!
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings to our beloved Prophet Muhammad, his family and companions.
And then:
Congratulations to all Muslims, and also to all Mujahideen, with the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the month of diligence and purification of hearts.
I am writing to you from the land of Jihad and Martyrs with words of peace and supplication to the Almighty for our Muslim Community.
Ramadan is not only the month of fasting, but also a battle for the cause of Allah. Every day of this month is the blessing of the Most High, and we aim to get this blessing.
Our Muslim Community is facing one of the most difficult periods in its history. Muslims are deprived of protection and security. Dignity and honor of Islam are violated by infidels who spread wickedness on the earth, claiming that they alone install order.
We are witnesses how the battle for the future of humanity extends to more areas. The Jihad encompasses lands and peoples who were in deep hibernation yesterday, in humiliation and injustice under the heel of the infidels. And it is a sign and a blessing from Allah.
Allah said in the Holy Quran:
“Fight them; Allah will punish them by your hands and will disgrace them and give you victory over them and satisfy the breasts of a believing people. And remove the fury in the believers’ hearts. And Allah turns in forgiveness to whom He wills; and Allah is Knowing and Wise“.
(The Holy Quran, Chapter 9. “Repentance”, verses 14-15)
Jihad is a worship that sustains the life of the Community of Muhammad (pbuh), and establishes the greatness of Islam. Abandonment of jihad leads to humiliation, disgrace, dishonor, and depending.
And there is no cure for the Community except by Jihad.
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) warned us about this in the following words:
“If you deal in trade and hang onto the tails of cows, being satisfied with cultivation and ceasing to take part in Jihad, Allah will inflict a humiliation upon you which will not be removed until you return to your religion”.
This is a reminder and glad tidings to those whose hearts are oppressed by feelings for the Community, and a warning to those who try to deceive Allah, but deceive themselves.
And finally, praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds!
Emir of the Caucasus Emirate,
Dokku Abu Usman
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