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Interview With Usama Bin Laden
September 28, 2001
KABUL, Afghanistan (Ummat): Prominent Arab mojahed (freedom fighter) Usama bin Laden or the Al-Qaida group has nothing to do with the 11 September attacks on the Bush Administration, according to an Usama bin Laden interview with Ummat, the Karachi-based Pakistani daily newspaper. In his interview, Usama bin Laden pointed out that the Israeli regime is behind the 9-11 attacks. He expressed gratitude and support for Pakistan, urging the Pakistani people to continue their jehad against dictators, tyrants, traitors, crooks, criminals, dictatorships and tyrannies. Following is the text of Usama Bin Laden's interview conducted by a "special correspondent" and published in the daily Ummat on Friday, 28 September 2001. [The place and date of the interview was not given by Ummat.]
News of this Ummat interview was suppressed in the US. Between the time of its publication and October 7, the US apparently spent its time creating a fake "bin Laden" interview, using either a stand-in or morphing.
Daily UMMAT: You have been accused of involvement in the attacks in New York and Washington. What do you want to say about this? If you are not involved, who might be?
USAMA BIN LADEN: In the name of Allah (God), the most beneficent, the most merciful. Praise be to Allah, Who is the creator of the whole universe and Who made the Earth as an abode for peace, for the whole humankind. Allah is the Sustainer, who sent Prophet Muhammad (saw) for our guidance. I am thankful to The Ummat Group of Publications, which gave me the opportunity to convey my viewpoint to the people, particularly the valiant and momin (true Muslim) people of Pakistan who refused to believe the lies of the demon (Pakistani military dictator General Pervez Musharraf).
I have already said that I am not involved in the 11 September attacks in the United States. As a Muslim, I try my best to avoid telling a lie. I had no knowledge of these attacks, nor do I consider the killing of innocent women, children and other humans as an appreciable act. Islam strictly forbids causing harm to innocent women, children and other people. Such a practice is forbidden even in the course of a battle. It is the United States, which is perpetrating every maltreatment on women, children and common people of other faiths, particularly the followers of Islam. All that is going on in Palestine for the last 11 months is sufficient to call the wrath of God upon the United States and Israel. There is also a warning for those Muslim countries, which witnessed all these as a silent spectator. What had earlier been done to the innocent people of Iraq, Chechnya and Bosnia? Only one conclusion could be derived from the indifference of the United States and the West to these acts of terror and the patronage of the tyrants by these powers that America is an anti-Islamic power and it is patronizing the anti-Islamic forces. Its friendship with the Muslim countries is just a show, rather deceit. By enticing or intimidating these countries, the United States is forcing them to play a role of its choice. Put a glance all around and you will see that the slaves of the United States are either rulers or enemies of Muslims.
The U.S. has no friends, nor does it want to keep any because the prerequisite of friendship is to come to the level of the friend or consider him at par with you. America does not want to see anyone equal to it. It expects slavery from others. Therefore, other countries are either its slaves or subordinates. However, our case is different. We have pledged slavery to God Almighty alone and after this pledge there is no possibility to become the slave of someone else. If we do that it will be disregardful to both our Sustainer and his fellow beings. Most of the world nations upholding their freedom are the religious ones, which are the enemies of the United States, or the U.S. itself considers them as its enemies.
The countries which do not agree to become the U.S. slaves are China, Iran, Libya, Cuba, Syria [Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Sudan, Indonesia, Malaysia] and Russia. Whoever committed the act of 11 September are not the friends of the American people. I have already said that we are against the American system, not against its people, whereas in these attacks, the common American people have been killed. According to my information, the death toll is much higher than what the U.S. Government has stated. But the Bush Administration does not want the panic to spread. The United States should try to trace the perpetrators of these attacks within itself; the people who are a part of the U.S. system, but are dissenting against it. Or those who are working for some other system; persons who want to make the present century as a century of conflict between Islam and Christianity so that their own civilization, nation, country, or ideology could survive. They can be anyone, from Russia to Israel and from India to Serbia. In the U.S. itself, there are dozens of well-organized and well-equipped groups, which are capable of causing a large-scale destruction. Then you cannot forget the American Jews, who are annoyed with President Bush ever since the elections in Florida and want to avenge him.
Then there are intelligence agencies in the U.S., which require billions of dollars worth of funds from the Congress and the government every year. This [funding issue] was not a big problem till the existence of the former Soviet Union but after that the budget of these agencies has been in danger. They needed an enemy. So, they first started propaganda against Usama and Taleban and then this incident happened. You see, the Bush Administration approved a budget of 40 billion dollars. Where will this huge amount go? It will be provided to the same agencies, which need huge funds and want to exert their importance. Now they will spend the money for their expansion and for increasing their importance. I will give you an example. Drug smugglers from all over the world are in contact with the U.S. secret agencies. These agencies do not want to eradicate narcotics cultivation and trafficking because their importance will be diminished. The people in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Department are encouraging drug trade so that they could show performance and get millions of dollars worth of budget. General Noriega was made a drug baron by the CIA and, in need, he was made a scapegoat. In the same way, whether it is President Bush or any other U.S. President, they cannot bring Israel to justice for its human rights abuses or to hold it accountable for such crimes. What is this? Is it not that there exists a government within the government in the United Sates? That secret government must be asked as to who carried out the attacks.
Daily UMMAT: A number of world countries have joined the call of the United States for launching attacks on Afghanistan. These also include a number of Muslim countries. Will Al-Qaida declare a jehad against these Islamic countries as well?
USAMA BIN LADEN: I must say that my duty is just to awaken the Muslims; to tell them as to what is good for them and what is not. What does Islam say and what the enemies of Islam want? Al-Qaida was set up to wage a jehad against infidelity, particularly to counter the onslaught of the infidel countries against the Islamic states. Jehad is the sixth undeclared pillar of Islam. [The first five being the basic holy words of Islam (There is only one God in the entire universe and Muhammad is the last Prophet of God), prayers, fast, pilgrimage to Mecca and giving alms (zakat).] Every anti-Islamic person is afraid of jehad. Al-Qaida wants to keep jehad alive and active and make it a part of the daily life of the Muslims. It wants to give it the status of worship. We are not against any Islamic country. We do not consider a war against an Islamic country as jehad. We are in favour of armed jehad only against those infidel governments, which are killing innocent Muslim men, women and children just because they are Muslims. Supporting the U.S. act is the need of some Muslim countries and the compulsion of others. However, they should think as to what will remain of their religious and moral position if they support the attack of the Christians and the Jews on a Muslim country like Afghanistan. The orders of Islamic Shariah [jurisprudence] for such individuals, organizations and countries are clear and all the scholars of the Muslim brotherhood are unanimous on them. We will do the same, which is being ordered by the Ameer-ul-Momeneen [the commander of the faithful Afghans] Muhammad Omar and the Islamic scholars. The hearts of the people of Muslim countries are beating with the call of jehad. We are grateful to them.
Daily UMMAT: The losses caused in the attacks in New York and Washington have proved that giving an economic blow to the U.S.is not too difficult. U.S. experts admit that a few more such attacks can bring down the American economy. Why is Al-Qaida not targeting their economic pillars?
USAMA BIN LADEN: I have already said that we are not hostile to the United States. We are against the [u.S. Government] system, which makes other nations slaves of the United States, or forces them to mortgage their political and economic freedom. This system is totally in control of the American-Jews, whose first priority is Israel, not the United States. It is clear that the American people are themselves the slaves of the Jews and are forced to live according to the principles and laws laid by them. So, the punishment should reach Israel. In fact, it is Israel, which is giving a blood bath to innocent Muslims and the U.S. is not uttering a single word.
Daily UMMAT: Why is harm not caused to the enemies of Islam through other means, apart from the armed struggle? For instance, urging the Muslims to boycott Western products, banks, shipping lines and TV channels.
USAMA BIN LADEN: The first thing is that Western products could only be boycotted when the Muslim fraternity is fully awakened and organized. Secondly, the Muslim companies should become self-sufficient in producing goods equal to the products of Western companies. Economic boycott of the West is not possible unless economic self-sufficiency is attained and substitute products are brought out. You see that wealth is scattered all across the Muslim World but not a single TV channel has been acquired which can preach Islamic injunctions according to modern requirements and attain an international influence. Muslim traders and philanthropists should make it a point that if the weapon of public opinion is to be used, it is to be kept in the hand. Today's world is of public opinion and the fates of nations are determined through its pressure. Once the tools for building public opinion are obtained, everything that you asked for can be done.
Daily UMMAT: The entire propaganda about your struggle has so far been made by the Western media. But no information is being received from your sources about the network of Al-Qaida and its jehadi successes. Would you comment?
USAMA BIN LADEN: In fact, the Western media is left with nothing else. It has no other theme to survive for a long time. Then we have many other things to do. The struggle for jehad and the successes are for the sake of Allah and not to annoy His bondsmen. Our silence is our real propaganda. Rejections, explanations, or corrigendum only waste your time and through them, the enemy wants you to engage in things which are not of use to you. These things are pulling you away from your cause. The Western media is unleashing such a baseless propaganda, which makes us surprise but it reflects on what is in their hearts and gradually they themselves become captive of this propaganda. They become afraid of it and begin to cause harm to themselves. Terror is the most dreaded weapon in modern age and the Western media is mercilessly using it against its own people. It can add fear and helplessness in the psyche of the people of Europe and the United States. It means that what the enemies of the United States cannot do, its media is doing that. You can understand as to what will be the performance of the nation in a war, which suffers from fear and helplessness.
Daily UMMAT: What will be the impact of the freeze of Al-Qaida accounts by the U.S.?
USAMA BIN LADEN: God opens up ways for those who work for Him. Freezing of accounts will not make any difference for Al-Qaida or other jehad groups. With the grace of Allah, Al-Qaida has more than three alternative financial systems, which are all separate and totally independent from each other. This system is operating under the patronage of those who love jehad. What to say of the United States, even the combined world cannot budge these people from their path. These people are not in hundreds but in thousands and millions. Al-Qaida comprises of such modern educated youths who are aware of the cracks inside the Western financial system as they are aware of the lines in their hands. These are the very flaws of the Western fiscal system, which are becoming a noose for it and this system could not recuperate in spite of the passage of so many days.
Daily UMMAT: Are there other safe areas other than Afghanistan, where you can continue jehad?
USAMA BIN LADEN: There are areas in all parts of the world where strong jehadi forces are present, from Indonesia to Algeria, from Kabul to Chechnya, from Bosnia to Sudan, and from Burma to Kashmir. Then it is not the problem of my person. I am a helpless fellowman of God, constantly in the fear of my accountability before God. It is not the question of Usama but of Islam and, in Islam too, of jehad. Thanks to God, those waging a jehad can walk today with their heads raised. Jehad was still present when there was no Usama and it will remain as such even when Usama is no longer there. Allah opens up ways and creates loves in the hearts of people for those who walk on the path of Allah with their lives, property and children. Believe it, through jehad, a man gets everything he desires. And the biggest desire of a Muslim is the life after death. Martyrdom is the shortest way of attaining an eternal life.
Daily UMMAT: What do you say about the Pakistan Government policy on Afghanistan attack?
USAMA BIN LADEN: We are thankful to the Momin and valiant people of Pakistan who erected a blockade in front of the evil forces and stood in the first file of battle. Pakistan is a great hope for the Islamic brotherhood. Its people are awakened, organized and rich in the spirit of faith. They backed Afghanistan in its war against the Soviet Union and extended every help to the mojahedeen (freedom fighters) and the Afghan people. Then these are very Pakistanis who are standing shoulder by shoulder with the Taleban. If such people emerge in just two countries, the domination of the West will diminish in a matter of days. Our hearts beat with Pakistan and, God forbid, if a difficult time comes we will protect it with our blood. Pakistan is sacred for us like a place of worship. We are the people of jehad and fighting for the defense of Pakistan is the best of all jehads to us. It does not matter for us as to who reforms Pakistan. The important thing is that the spirit of jehad is alive and stronger in the hearts of the Pakistani people.
- Source: Ummat, Urdu-language daily newspaper based in Karachi, Pakistan - Friday, 28 September 2001 - pages 1, 7.
- Source: BBC Monitoring Service.
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As Salam Alykom
The issue of Muslims' involvement in the 11th of Sept went through massive debate. Some Mulisms see no harm of a possible involvment of Muslims in the attacks. While others base their argument on that Islam fordids the killing of innocents. I also read Fatwas of renowned scholars such as Sheikh Qaradawi who made an opinion that such attacks are not permissible by Islam. Whereas another group think that this is Jihad and fully acceptable. In addition to the numerous media tapes which were aired showing Usama and his group once denying any association and another confessing in an indirect manner, which was followed by an explanaiton on how the US faked this tape. At the end this took me to a cocnlusion that only Allah Knows the truth behind this attack. And only Him could judge about its legitimacy.
Actually, myself I wish Usama is not involved, I don't dey Jihad, no, Jihad is compuslory. What they did to Soviet Union in Afaghnistan was legendry. What is happening in Palestine raises the pride of any Muslim specially girls who undertook martyrdom operations. Oh my God may He grant us martyrdom in His cause.
Again I think only Allah can make the judgement of this incident.
Furthermore, what is happening in the Muslim world is even more tragic. It is just that the event took place in US which made it gain so much publicity. If we compare the tragics taking place on almost every Mulsim soil we will never be able to identify the magnitude of the tragic situation.
May Allah find us a way out.
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I am an American citizen. I did not realize that this website originates from Saudi Arabia. In my country, we hold elections for our people to vote for people to represent them. Nobody ever picked me to represent the American people and talk to the people of Saudi Arabia. Secretary of State Colin Powell holds that honor.
I submit completely to my government's estimation of bin Laden. The actions and behaviors of Usamah Bin-Muhammad Bin-Laden towards America have been [b:11e48a1605]bad.[/b:11e48a1605] He has ordered the killing of me and other Americans.
Here is the fatwa urging the killing of Americans and our allies:
http://www.fas.org/irp/world/para/docs/980...80223-fatwa.htm
He's on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive list:
http://www.fbi.gov/mostwant/topten/fugitives/laden.htm
I do have a personal message for bin Laden: I think if he has issues with the U.S. Government he needs to talk to Colin Powell in Washington. Also, there is no disagreement I could have with my government that would result in me joining bin Laden in his fight against my country. I do not know any American that would join al-Quaeda.
In my country, we have freedom of speech. We don't have to agree on everything. This means I can burn the American flag, I can write Washington expressing my disagreement on a U.S. policy, and I can stand outside the White House with a sign saying I do not agree with the government. The freedom to disagree is what makes America great.
Sincerely,
Manon
Always an American
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Dear Manon
First of all I’d like to welcome you as a member to our forum. I’m not sure if you are a Muslim or not. But in all cases your opinion is very important to us.
Saying that the site originates from Saudi Arabia has nothing to do with our theme here, which is nothing, but informing about Islam in an effort to help those who are looking for the truth, or new Muslims who need valid info. Actually where the site originate from is not the issue but rather the common objective between us, the group of volunteers who are running the site. For your information, may be the Web master is a Saudi but Allah allowed me, an Egyptian, the chance to moderate this forum. While another is moderating the under construction French forum from Tunisia. So at least now we cleared out this point.
As for your opinion and firm position with your country the USA, we fully understand and also highly respect that. Nobody expects people to stand against their own countries. However, natives may realize deep inside that foreign policies of their regimes are wrong or unfair to others, yet they don't like others to say that. I prefer not to go into a debate about the seriously complicated matter of 11/9/2001. Actually it is a multifaceted issue. However, you may refer to www.rense.com you will read, from American sources, explaining about an Egypt Air flight for example. Also many Americans are absolutely against Bush's foreign policy seeing it as a direct cause for the growing anti American feelings worldwide.
In fact for example, why don’t you question the motives behind the US congress discussing Saudi women human rights? Why your money that you pay as tax should be spent in Congress sessions discussing strictly internal affairs of another country. They also discuss the religious education system in Egypt. Well this is exactly like the Parliament of Egypt discussing the importance of baptism in the US!!
Well Manon, I don’t want to prolong the post, but only Allah Knows the truth behind the 11th of Sept. and only Him can find us a way out. I wonder if you are happy with what the US administration is openly planning of occupying Iraq, under the pretext of protecting US safety. Doesn’t Israel own weapons of mass destruction?? I guess yes.
Well let us all be realistic. Again Manon, this site and forum aims at nothing but disseminating knowledge about Islam. As for the 11/9 only Allah Knows the truth and He will reveal it one day.
Again you are most welcome among us as a member. Being an American has nothing to do with this.
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<span>we are firstly wishes to say some thing binladen and alll muslim fighters or not fighters respect all as loong as no body heart us but when we say we hate america we mean the policy of america not all the ppl and when we say kill americaan its not blaming us you should blame your government which you are respect it and vote for it which killing our innocent in many places and its helping jewish to killing innocent and do most massacres against islamic nationes </span>
<span>so its a normal reaction against ppl not respect us and not want any body say no to the unfair policy of american and binladen and we all insist on fighting to the end</span>
<span>and as loong as you killing our ppl we w'll also do the same</span>
<span>eye by eye</span>
<span>and one by one</span>
<span>and blame your ignorant ppl</span>
<span>and your policy</span>
<span>and ask john walker the ameican muslim fighter who was with taliban why he is hate america and hate its policy and why he isnsist on fight to the end > and we are still asking your country to stop attacking us but as all ppl see now no answer you are killing us for this moment i'm writting now</span>
<span>so sorry its no other solution brother try convert and study islam and fight and make jihad with us against all kafires all unbelivers who have no mercy and i'm not afgan man or not from chechnia but i hope go to protect our ppl there</span>
<span>and the home of all muslimes is the paradies </span>
<span>and peace with who fallow the right way[/b:50410d3b78] </span>
Quote:[b:4ccca661d0]we are firstly wishes to say some thing binladen and alll muslim fighters or not fighters respect all as loong as no body heart us but when we say we hate america we mean the policy of america not all the ppl and when we say kill americaan its not blaming us you should blame your government which you are respect it and vote for it which killing our innocent in many places and its helping jewish to killing innocent and do most massacres against islamic nationes
so its a normal reaction against ppl not respect us and not want any body say no to the unfair policy of american and binladen and we all insist on fighting to the end[/quote:4ccca661d0][/b:4ccca661d0]
<span>The Clinton Democratic Administration lasted 8 years and the Bush Republican Administration is less than two years old. You are saying that our support for Israel remained basically the same from administration to administration.</span>
<span>What about the people that did not vote for Bush? Do you hold them responsible for the current U.S. government?</span>
<span>When we hold an election only a small number of the eligible population votes. PPl under 18 are not eligible to vote. The election two years ago was so close between Bush and Gore that a judge had to interfere. </span>
<span>I voted for Bush, but I wonder about the Democrat next door.[/size:4ccca661d0][/color:4ccca661d0]</span>
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<span>[b:4ccca661d0]</span><span><span>and as loong as you killing our ppl we w'll also do the same</span></span>
<span><span>eye by eye</span></span>
<span><span>and one by one</span></span>
<span><span>and blame your ignorant ppl</span></span>
<span><span>and your policy</span></span>
<span><span>and ask john walker the ameican muslim fighter who was with taliban why he is hate america and hate its policy and why he isnsist on fight to the end</span></span>
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<span><span><span><span>John Walker Lindh, the American taliban, was just a teenager. He became a Muslim at 16 and was captured at 20. This is not old enough to drink liquor in my state nor be considered an adult. </span></span></span></span>
<span><span><span><span>I cannot ask him any questions, but he read a statement when he was sentence to prison. He did not hate America. He understood Jihad to mean 'struggle' not anti-Americanism. He also said,</span></span></span></span>
<span><span><span><span>"I made a mistake by joining the Taliban. I want the Court to know, and I want the American people to know that had I realized then what I know now about the Taliban, I would never have joined them."</span></span></span></span>
<span><span><span><span>10-4-2002 Statement by John Walker Lindh</span></span></span></span>
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</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>> and we are still asking your country to stop attacking us but as all ppl see now no answer you are killing us for this moment i'm writting now
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<span><span><span><span>so sorry its no other solution brother try convert and study islam and fight and make jihad with us against all kafires all unbelivers who have no mercy and i'm not afgan man or not from chechnia but i hope go to protect our ppl there
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<span><span><span><span>and the home of all muslimes is the paradies
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<span><span><span><span>and peace with who fallow the right way[/quote:4ccca661d0][/b:4ccca661d0][/color:4ccca661d0]
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<span><span><span><span><span><span>America is made up of many religions. Many muslims already live here. You say the only way for me to be saved is to convert. What about the people that are already Muslims, but live in America?[/size:4ccca661d0][/color:4ccca661d0]
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The above post is my post. Thunderbolt responded to me in two private messages.
I forgot to address the kafir issue.
Americans are not kafirs. We believe in God. The American motto is, "In God we Trust." The American pledge of allegiance states, "One nation, under God indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."
Here is an article on callling people kafirs:
Be careful who you call a kafir
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i still didnt read the whole thread, but i just want to say for now that the poll isnt quite right. your asking for two extreams which i see in no man whether a muslim or not.
what i know of bin laden is that he sacrificed alot for the sake of his people. but i also know that he supported a group of people that treats women like garbage and that caused (supposedly) massive inocent deaths during the september 11th attack.
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Quote:I think if he has issues with the U.S. Government he needs to talk to Colin Powell in Washington.[/quote:2ef5f2dac8]I'll try my best to keep a straight face here. colin powell and the current US government is that last people that are willing to have a discussion about anything.
my friend, this government that you are so proudly supporting has made a second axis of evil (the first was made by Adolf Hitler) and supprisingly enough, almost all those nations are muslim nations.
lets look back at afganistan. supported by the US to get rid of the USSR and after that, the creator turns against his creation and removes al-qaida and takes afganistan all for itself. by the way, did you know afganistan is a land floating over oil? and dont mention karazi to me cause as far as i see it, he is but a puppet himself.
secondly, we have iraq. another nation on a vast amount of oil. not only is the US hungry for that oil, but also, to ensure its grip on the arabs, it will divide iraq to smaller nations. division brings weakness. weakness brings dependence. dependence brings oil to the US government on a golden plate.
<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="14" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In my country, we have freedom of speech. We don't have to agree on everything. This means I can burn the American flag, I can write Washington expressing my disagreement on a U.S. policy, and I can stand outside the White House with a sign saying I do not agree with the government. The freedom to disagree is what makes America great.[/quote:2ef5f2dac8]thats great, now tell me when they actualy pay attention.
@Thunderbolt.
again, my friend. i agree with, an eye for an eye thing ofcourse. but that, i think, doesnt go with killing inocent people.
tell me this, if someone rapes someone you love (may god forbid), is it right to go rape his loved ones?
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Assalamu'alaikum,
I am an American by birth and now I am muslim by heart and by the Grace and Mercy of Allah. I cannot change the fact that I am American and I cannot change my government alone. I vote and Thank Allah I have the right to vote (I did not vote for Pres Bush by the way).
As far as September 11, 2001, this is a horrible thing to happen. Allah never promised us a path of peace and ease. Allah only promises us that if we should ask aid Allah will provide.
These people who committed the acts of September 11, 2001, were influenced by Osama bin Laden. He has taken the hearts of faithful followers of Allah and planted the seeds of hate.
Hate is such a waste of time, energy and life.
The fact is - September 11, 2001 has happened. It is gone. What is left?
Do you choose to harbor continued hate in your heart or do you wish to find why Allah has allowed a thing such as this to happen?
Think about it.
Bad things have happened throughout history since the beginning of time.
this does not mean that we should not learn and grow.
Since September 11, 2001 America has opened it's eyes to the fact that there are other people in the world that do not agree with Christianity and still believe in God.
How much more aware of Islam america is today because of the horrible things that happened on September 11, 2001.
For myself I saw September 11, 2001, as a remembrance of how my brother was lost to me in a fire when I was a child. This related to me that now there were 5,000 people that experienced what my one family felt.
Pain happens in life face it.
America is becoming the epitome of the England that the american colonist fought so hard to bring freedom to our land.
America is taking advantage of the power it holds with money and military might.
The american government is losing sight of true freedom.
History proves this will not last and I think the Martyrs actions of September 11, 2001 where similar to the actions of american colonist who would not stand for the unbearable treatment they were receiving and decided for freedom.
Anyway - enough for the soapbox talk.
Try to take September 11, 2001 into the perspective of Allah's Divine Will.
Allah tests the faithful, judging the goodness in their hearts and actions.
All things are in the Guiding Hands of Allah for whatever Divine purpose that may be.
Salaam and may Allah impart Wisdom and Mercy on the Ummah of Islam.
mary
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