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Why France killed alHariri – Lebanon 24/2/05


Ahmed Abdul Kareem Al Nabulsi


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It was the U.S. who had brought and financed al-Hariri from Saudi, working in direct opposition to the mainly French backed Christian groups such as the Brigadiers, Phalange and 'Quwat al Lubnan'. By financially investing in and solving the nation’s immediate problems of education, food, employment and economy, the U.S. helped al-Hariri attain broad popular support. Furthermore the U.S. made al-Hariri directly responsible for the French backed opposition and Christian groups to rapidly lose their influence within Lebanon and consequently be deemed as the 'persistent causes of instability and economic stagnation.' Thus the French fully knew that al-Hariri’s supposed anti-Syria stance, resignation as Prime Minister and plans to form a new opposition party were under U.S. guidance. By using al-Hariri’s popularity and setting up a new opposition party loyal to the U.S., al-Hariri was concocting a strategy for the May elections to have the Lebanese detract away from one U.S. faction (Lahoud’s government) to another (Hariri’s new opposition party). Thus America’s hegemony would be maintained while at the same time further eradicating any French influence as well as withdrawing the Syrian troops in line with the U.S. instigated Taif agreement. The French had even acknowledged al-Hariri's insidious role through their Batroun MP Butros Harb (who is also a member of the Christian opposition Qornet Shehwan Gathering) when he commented "I think Hariri's position is still between the opposition and the government".


Accordingly the French tried to establish a strong opposition to both Hariri and Lahoud with its own man in France, Michel Aoun. But on Wednesday, February 9th, the exiled former army commander was informed that he would not be allowed back into Lebanon until May - after the parliamentary elections. Thus the delay of his trial by the Lebanese government was a deliberate ploy by the U.S. to thwart any potential French aspirations. This also came when after only a few days prior Aoun had held talks with the Beirut candidate and member of the Christian opposition Qornet Shehwan and the Gathering's Gebran Tueni to discuss opposition alliances for the elections. Stated Aoun, "We are definitely making efforts to have a joint opposition list in Achrafieh, Beirut, with Tueni, in addition to nationwide lists with all the opposition." Thus it was apparent that the French were planning a serious attempt at retrieving some influence within Lebanon. In an indirect response to this attempt Condoleeza Rice commented during a Paris News conference on Saturday February 12th, "It is not acceptable that Syria would continue to be a place from which terrorists are funded and helped to destroy the very fragile peace process in the Middle East or to change the dynamics of events in Lebanon." The latter part of this comment was a clear warning to the French not to interfere within Lebanon's internal situation…but the French had other ideas.


Al-Hariri's assassination by France was aimed at preventing the American plans for a U.S. loyal opposition group and instead paving the way forward for a French faction to take the lead in the fight against the U.S. Lahoud government. Only days after the assassination former prime minister Gen. Michel Aoun audaciously announced from France, that he would return from exile before the parliamentary elections to launch his own candidacy. Even on the day of the assassination Jaques Chirac instantly called for an international investigation swiftly before the U.S. or the U.N had made any official comment. It was apparent that the French desperately wanted to internationalize the situation thus focusing on the remaining opposition groups in Lebanon (who still have strong links to the French) and the sectarian rifts within Lebanon. In response the U.S. tried hard not to make any official accusations and played down the 'international investigation' by referring the matter to the United Nations knowing that making the issue boil over would only re-emerge sectarian differences the U.S. had tried so hard to resolve.


In addition the French have led the calls for an immediate Syrian withdrawal by pushing for the international accusation of Syria. This is a clear attempt by the French to disrupt the U.S. plan for the region of which al-Hariri was to play a pivotal role. As for this U.S. plan:


Firstly it must be noted that it was the U.S. themselves that were behind the Syrian intervention in Lebanon. Maurice Dipper, Henry Kissinger's aide in Middle-Eastern affairs, stated: "We invited the Syrians to enter Lebanon; had it not been for us, they would not have entered. I personally partook in the decision of making them enter Lebanon and in the agreement according to which they entered." The United States had used the Syrian presence in Lebanon to maintain a sectarian equilibrium, thus preventing one sect from intimidating the others. It was also aimed at undermining the political milieu in Lebanon, who had collaborated with France and Britain, thus giving the upper hand to the political milieu loyal to America. Thus the recent calls from the U.S. for the withdrawal of the same Syrian forces it pushed to intervene are for several reasons:


a) Firstly the U.S. need to convince the 'Israeli' public opinion of peace with Syria in order for the final stages of the peace process to go through as well as to solve the issue of the Golan Heights and eliminate the Syrian (U.S.) backing of the Hizbollah.


[img]style_emoticons/default/cool.gif[/img] Furthermore a Syrian withdrawal in accordance with UN resolution 1559 will further pressure and emphasize to 'Israel' to act concurrently upon their own UN resolutions and avoid being seen as the obstacle of ‘peace’.


c) Thirdly the U.S. acknowledges that the composition of Lebanon has changed and is no longer a Christian majority. The U.S. therefore desires a Syrian withdrawal to challenge and change the ‘National Pact’, (the unwritten agreement on the distribution of power which is in line with French interests and gives the Presidency to the Christians). The U.S. vision is for the Lebanese to focus on adopting democracy and not sectarianism as a basis for the ruling system thus in turn consolidating further the American influence and culture within the region. One of the ways to achieve this and accordingly remove an obstacle to the Peace process is to push for some of the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon to be fully integrated. With the U.S. fearing opposition from ‘Israel’ with regards to footing the bill for the return of the Palestinian refugees, the U.S. desire some of the Palestinian refugees being part of Lebanon thus changing the mainly French backed Christian percentage to a greater Muslim majority. Of course this would destroy any French aspirations of ever having any future role within Lebanon. Consequently the U.S. instigated Syrian withdrawal would have left al-Hariri in power to continue loyally serving his master.


What the French have achieved by assassinating al-Hariri, is that the U.S. no longer has a main opposition rival to Lahoud. Thus should the French push for an immediate Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon it will leave the U.S. having to rethink certain issues and plans. Even the U.S. response to this is clear as they try and use stall tactics by having Syria suddenly referring to the Al – Taif agreement, which calls for the withdrawal of the troops but doesn't give any immediate date for it. What this assassination showcases is that while George Bush is touring Europe, the back slapping and smiles cannot hide the deep rifts between Europe and America. Even Britain with its Foreign Minister Jack Straw commented on how Syria was under "high suspicion" thus adding to the burden of how the United States will allow a Syrian withdrawal while at the same time consolidating its influence. Al-Hariri's death was the retaliation of an attempted major operation to radically change Lebanon and remove all of the Christian opposition and in turn all of the European influence. It was this American cause that al-Hariri was burnt alive in a ball of blazing fire for. In a recent interview Baha Hariri (son of al-Hariri) stated in Arabic, "everyone knows who killed al-Hariri". He then paused and deliberately continued in French, "isn't it obvious?"


– Lebanon 24/2/05


Ahmed Abdul Kareem Al Nabulsi

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How is salatul-tahajjud performed? When is it performed? How many


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Question:


I have a problem on how to perform Salatul Tahajud. Could you please


explain to me how maby rakaas were recommended by the Prophet (SAW)


and the manner in which we should perfom ( if special ayahs of the


Holy Qur'an and/or special invocation of Allah's special names). May


bless you in every effort you take to answer our questions. Maa Salam


Ustadh Abdullah's response:


Salat al-Tahajjud is prayed after one wakes up from sleep between


the time after 'Isha and Subh (also called Fajr). The Prophet - may


Allah bless and grant him - when asked about how one should pray


Tahajjud, he said:


"Two (units) by two (units). Then when one of you fears (the


entrance of the) Subh (prayer), let him pray one (unit) that makes


what he prayed an odd number." (Sahih)


The Sunnah of the Prophet for Tahajjud as reported by his


wife, 'Aisha, in the soundest of reports is 11 rak'ats (units). That


is, he would pray 8 units. Then he'd pray 2 more refered to as


Shaf'. And then he'd pray 1 single rak'a known as Witr.


It has also been reported that his Sunnah was 13. And there are


other reports of other numbers.


As for what one shoud recite in these rak'ahs, one may recite


anything that comes easy for them of the Qur'an as Allah says,


((Recite what is easy from the Qur'an)) 73: 20.


As for the Shaf', it is an established Sunnah to recite Surat Al-


'Ala (87) in the first rak'a and Surat al-Kafirun (109) in the


second.


And in Witr, it is also Sunnah for one to recite the final three


Surahs (112, 113, and 114) termed by some as "The Three Quls."


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<b>Do Not Trivialise Hijab! </b>


It has been my personal observation that some Muslim girls and women do not realise the significance of hijab. Hijab is Arabic for protection and cover. Some people put a lot of effort into their hijab, yet it serves no purpose. I am referring to the pointless hijab that some girls wear.


The first pointless hijab is the headband hijab. It is a band of fabric approximately 4 inches wide. It covers the back of the head and allows all the hair to be exposed. It does not serve much in terms of modesty, but at least it comes in handy in case of an unexpected tennis match.


The second pointless hijab is the dupetta, also known as the Saran wrap hijab. It covers all the hair, but it is totally transparent. Again it does not serve much in terms of modesty, but it keeps the hair nice and fresh.


The third type of hijab is known as the Mickey Mouse hijab. It is when a girl wears a black scarf and tucks it behind her ear, so that her ears stick out.


We now move to my favourites; the yo-yo hijabs. The first yo-yo hijab, also known as the Benazir Bhutto hijab, is the scarf that keeps falling down and needs to be constantly pulled back up... up, down, up, down, just like a yo-yo.


The second yo-yo hijab is also known to as the convertible hijab. This type of hijab is predominant at any type of social event, i.e. an Aqeeqah, Bismillah party, wedding etc., This is when an Imam or Qari comes up to the microphone and starts to recite Qur’an. At this point, all the convertible hijabs come up.. until he says “Sadaqallahul atheem”. I am not sure, but apparently in some cultures that translates to “ok sisters, you may now take off your scarves”. I am sure this may seem odd, but what is even funnier is when people do not anticipate the recitation of Qur’an at a social event and are forced to be creative and use accessories such as a purse to cover one’s hair. I was surprised to see a woman hold her purse over her head as “hijab”... as if the multitudes of men surrounding her are not a good enough reason to wear hijab, but some guy reciting du’a compels her to hold a purse over her head. Her friends were more creative.. one friend used her dinner napkin.


I was also laughing when I saw the communal hijab.. two or more girls draped under one dinner napkin during the recitation of Qur’an. Her other friend was still more creative. She used her coffee saucer on the back of her head. I was not sure if it was hijab or a yamka. I did not know if she was a Muslim or a Jew. I felt like going up to her and saying “Salam alaikum, sister”.


People should remember that hijab is not just protection from guys, but from a girl’s ‘nafs’ (ego) as well. It should prevent a girl from having to spend hours in front of the mirror doing her hair. But, unfortunately, you see girls in front of the mirror for hours doing their hijab as they would do their hair, with all sorts of elaborate braids and the like. I wanted to go up to a sister and say “Is your hijab naturally curly?” I also felt compelled to go up to another girl and say “Pardon me, but is your hijab naturally that colour, or did you dye it?” Well, the point to remember is that some people make an effort to wear hijab, but it is futile, because it is not fulfilling its purpose. It’s like using an umbrella with holes in it. Hijab is used for protection from guys as well as from the girl herself, and should not be used as an accessory or for beautifying oneself.

I have been noticing recently that after all the attacks that we have had on islam... on muslims... and on the integrity of our deen.... our way of life.... that many muslims have chosen an attitude where they seek to defend islam in a reactive way...


Take for example <i>"the modernists"</i> when someone gives a negative review of islam... their first line of defense is to try to justify it in the eyes of the kuffar.... while this is all well and good... often we fall into a trap of compromising some essential sunnah... while rationalising it with some other sunnah....


Take for example the instance last year when the grand sheikh of the al azhar university said that french muslimahs were allowed to take the hijab off because their situation constituted necessity....


Basically in my humble opinion (and i may be wrong) we must not approach these attacks reactively.. we must not try to justify it in their eyes... just tell them the position that islam holds.. and if they accept it then alhamdulillah... if they don't then allahu-'alam....


My major problem with this reactive attitude is that alot of compromises are made... and in defense of the pure sunnah... we cannot allow this... NO WAY!!!!


My brothers and sisters... the bottom line is this... we all know that allah revealed the quraan... It was never written... history will show that...


We all know that it is the flawless book... and a guide to all mankind...


Moreover we know that islam is DEEN UL HAQQ... THE TRUE WAY OF LIFE.....


If some kaafir decides to come up and say "Oh look at the muslims... they have more than one wives!!!" or "Oh Look at the muslims they spread islam by the sword" then give them the facts according to quraan and sunnah.... and in some cases ... history... and if they cant swallow that.. then leave them alone.....


Dont be apologetic of islam....


Dont react defensively to everything with compromise....


defend islam with the truth....


use the quraan AS IT AUGHT TO BE USED!!!!!


and the sunnah....


Look into the life of our beloved prophet... and see how he dealt with this situation... and act upon it...


My beloved muslim bros and sis... i say this to you to avoid any innovations coming into our deen by way of the kuffar... i see this alot in my country.... and here on the internet... guard yourselves against it....


whoever from among you sees a wrong being done....


change it with his hand... and if that cannot be done....


then change it with his tongue.. and if that cannot be done...


then with his heart....


ameen....


wasalaam...

Are you close enough to Allah, the One Who created you and placed you in this world, endowing you with wisdom and a body? When was the last time you prayed to Him? Do you plead to Allah only when you are in trouble, or do you always keep your mind occupied with His remembrance?


Are you aware that Allah is very close to you, that He knows everything you think about or whisper? Do you think of Him as your Lord, just as He is the Lord of all people? Or that He is your most intimate friend and provider and that you should ask for anything from Him?


Whatever your answer to these questions , you will benefit from reading this book, for it seeks to explain how close Allah is to His servants and the kind of prayer He asks from them. Allah stresses the importance of prayer with the verse, "... Say: 'What has My Lord to do with you if you do not call on Him?'" (Surat al-Furqan: 77). Our Prophet (saas) also reminded Muslims of prayer with the words "There is nothing more dear to Allah than a servant praying to Him." (Tirmidhi) There are no limits to praying to Allah and drawing close to Him, which explains why understanding prayer and being dedicated to it benefits everyone.


Prayer is the bond between Allah and people. Humankind inherently possesses the need to establish a bond with Allah: this is their very nature. Praying is an essential and natural part of a believer's life, though the majority of people only think of praying during times of insurmountable distress. Allah prefers that we pray to Him during times of ease as well as in times of severe hardship. For this reason, the Qur'an gives a detailed account of how to pray to Allah sincerely.


In the Qur'an, 209 verses refer to praying directly or indirectly, which indicates how important prayer is. As one reads these verses, he or she can better understand the essential nature of this form of worship.


...................... book continues


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