IF YOU HELP IN THE CAUSE OF ALLAH, 
HE WILL HELP YOU

Shaykh Abdul-Baaree Ath-Thubaytee

In this contemporary time, the Muslim Ummah is undergoing horrible calamities and crises. 

Her condition has changed, and she is now suffering under the agonies of heavy defeat like a tall tree whose roots have decayed and stem rotten away. The Muslim Ummah that was a nation of glories has now become a nation of dependence. Our Ummah has broken into many dissenting sects and hardly does it become free from a calamity except that it is befallen with another. What calamity is greater than having our lands occupied and the rights of our Palestinian brethren usurped? What calamity is greater than desecration which Masjid al-Aqsaa is being subjected to? There is no doubt that these kinds of calamities befall a nation in its time of weakness. Many are the nations who have undergone periods of difficulty and marched on the path of destruction. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) says:

“As for Thamood, We showed them the Path of Truth (through Our Messenger); but they preferred blindness to guidance.” (Fussilat 41:17)

He also says:

“Say (O Muhammad); Shall We tell you the greatest losers in respect of (their) deeds? They are those whose efforts have been wasted in this life while they thought that they were acquiring good by their deeds.” (Al-Kahf 18:103-104)

A nation that forgot her Creator and as a result forgot her own self. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) tells the truth when he says:

“And be not like those who forgot Allah (by being disobedient to Him) and He caused them to forget their own selves.” (Al-Hashr 59:19)

Of the worst that could affect the life of the Ummah is a situation where religion becomes a past time and past time becomes the religion. Sins have huge consequences. They have ruined many nations that were formerly well-established, and they continue to destroy the very essence of the present generation.

“Many a nation We have destroyed after Nooh. And sufficient is your Lord as an All-Knower and All-Beholder of the sins of His slaves.” (Al-Israa 17:17)

In spite of all this, we are not being pessimistic; for pessimism and eemaan do not go together; because pessimism means losing hope of attaining the mercy of Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa).

“And certainly, no one despairs of Allah’s mercy, except the people who disbelieve.” (Yousuf 12:87)

The calamity of Palestine is not the first and will not be the last: This Ummah has experienced many great calamities even those that were greater than that of Palestine and yet, she did not despair, nor surrender, but continued to resist and fight on until Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) gave her victory over her enemies.

Nations in their history experience falls and pains but the living nation rises from her stumble and bypasses her pains. These pains and falls sometimes spur her to work and fight harder until she attains victory. There are, as well, rises and falls and weaknesses in the history of the Muslim Ummah but then came men who changed the course of history. Though the history of this nation that Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) has given superiority over other nations has become tainted with her present weakness, yet her present situation gives glad tidings on the birth of a generation that will be ready to hoist the banner of Islam and change the cause of her history. The situation in which the Ummah is presently living raises hope and rekindle the determination; for the history of Islam has consistently showed us that, it is weak situations, periods of degeneration and enemy conquest that activate the Ummah to think soundly and work diligently to drive away the aggressor and recover its glory and power.

It is during events like these that valiant and courageous Mujahideen and active scholars emerge. The Prophet (SallAllahu alaihe wa sallam) said, “The example of my Ummah is like that of rain, in which it is not known whether the first part of it is the best or the last.” He also said, “Allah shall continue to bring up among the adherents of this religion, those whom He will make to obey Him and serve the cause of His religion till the Day of Resurrection.” He also said, “Allah brought all parts of the earth closer to me and I saw its east and west and was told that, the sovereignty of my Ummah shall reach all that I was shown.”

These incidences have been pre-decreed on this Ummah, so that she can wake up from her stumble, understand her mission and unify her ranks under one banner of Laa ilaaha illAllah, Muhammad ur Rasoolullaah, “There is none worthy to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger”, with sincerity to Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa), lack of affinity to this worldly life and to the enemies of Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa), and with an intention to help the cause of Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa).

“If you help (in the cause of) Allah, He will help you and make your foothold firm.” (Muhammad 47:7)

Muslims should be consistently concerned about pains, sorrows and aims of the Ummah, so that we may join hands in bearing this heavy sorrow and taking the Ummah out of this dangerously but temporary painful situation in her course.

Every morning and evening, news reaches every concerned Muslim about his brethren in Palestine: news that shakes his heart and fills it with pain and sorrow.

These armless people has never known security since the Jews occupied their land, expelled them from their homes and persecuted them. But yet still, they remain brave and courageous with their men, women and children. Every home has almost lost a dear one or a relative. Yes, this is a picture of perseverance and pride.

These people suffer bloody afflictions, painful scenes, killings and destructions with savage and barbarism that have no regard for humanity and show no mercy to it. It is a painful situation from whose horror the body shivers and the eyes shed tears.

How can the conscience of the whole world be unmoved when it sees the one whose land has been usurped has nothing to resist the occupation than mere rocks: It is a scene that should provoke the feelings of the whole world, to see a man using only stones to fight an enemy who kills him with warplanes, rockets and tanks; an enemy whom Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) describes that:

“They fight not against you even together, except in fortified townships or from behind walls” (Al-Hashr 59:14)

It is equally repugnant that this wronged man should be denied his legitimate right to express himself over the injustices that he suffers as it is repulsive to look at the blood of innocent children killed and regard that a result of the carelessness on the part of their families who are fighting the occupying enemies. Then, how can peace be made with a people, who give no regard to any covenant, are not honest and do not respect any pact. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) says about them:

“It is not (the case) that every time they make a covenant, some party among them threw it aside? Nay! (the truth is) most of them believe not.” (Al-Baqarah 2:100)

The Jews have different ways of perpetrating crimes and massacres in their shame-infested history. They do not learn from historical events. They rather prefer to be persistent in their treachery and heinous crimes. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) says:

“And (remember) when your Lord, declared that, He would certainly keep on sending against them, till the Day of Resurrection, those who would afflict them with a humiliating torment. Verily, your Lord is Quick in retribution (for the disobedient, wicked) and certainly, he is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful, (for the obedient and those who beg for Allah’s forgiveness).” (Al-A’raaf 7:167)

All calamities in the land of Palestine were caused by the Jews. They instigate crises with their filthy hands, despicable souls, diseased hearts and evil intentions. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) says:

“Every time they kindle the fire of war, Allah extinguishes it; and they (ever) strive to make mischief on the earth. And Allah does not like the mischief-makers.” (Al-Maaidah 5:64)

Throughout their history the Jews have violated many treaties, denied many agreements and perpetrated many acts of treachery. They have behaved aggressively on the earth and shed blood of many innocent children, infants, old people and armless women. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) says about them:

“Indignity is put over them, wherever they may be, except when under a covenant (of protection) from Allah, and from men; they have drawn on themselves the wrath of Allah.” (Aale ‘Imraan 3:112)

The Jewish haughtiness exceeded all limits; they killed innocent souls with no regard for conscience. They committed massacres in many cities and camps and perpetrated acts of racialism like mutilating dead bodies and terrorising peaceful people with a false belief that they will destroy the Muslim nation’s willpower, but far from that!

The Muslim people of Palestine has laid down wonderful examples of bravery with tens of martyrs, many more wounded and hundreds of detained captives. With complete siege on all towns, villages and camps and with massacres that are being committed in all places; the Muslim people of Palestine affirms that, there will be no surrender, no humiliation and no weakness; they affirm that, the Jihad shall be continued until victory is achieved. Listen to the Word of Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) about them.

“Verily, you (believers) are more fearful in their hearts than Allah.” (Al-Hashr 59:13)

What we hear and see today are just a chapter of the great Jihad and long perseverance of the struggling Palestinian people. They have struggled, persevered and fought courageously; and they have undergone many calamities, but they have never faltered and never humbled themselves even for a day. May Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) bless Hadhrat ‘Umar who said:

“Do not belittle your aim and ambition, for I see nothing that keeps man away from honour more than belittled aims.” The Palestinian people continue their resistance bravely, losing martyrs one after another and laying thereby the most marvellous example of patience. These people know how to live an honourable and dignified life and how to die an honourable death in martyrdom. The nation that knows how to die honourably and with dignity, Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) gives her dignified life in this world and the everlasting bliss in the Hereafter.

Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa)’s way in awarding victory depends strongly on the Ummah’s adherence to the injunctions of Islam and the law of her Lord. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) says:

“And verily, Our Word has gone forth, of old for Our slaves, the Messengers, that they verily, would be made triumphant, and that verily, Our hosts, would be victors.” (As-Saaffaat 37:171-173)

Elements of victory are: to remain steadfast when meeting the enemy, to be in constant relationship with Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) by doing many acts of remembrance, to shun disagreements and dissentions and to be patient over the burdens of war. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) says:

“O you who believe! When you meet (an enemy) force, take a firm stand against them and remember the Name of Allah much, so that you may be successful. And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute (with one another) lest you lose courage, and your strength departs, and be patient. Surely, Allah is with those who are patient.” (Al-Anfaal 8:45-46)

But when Muslims abandon the way of Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa), they will suffer weakness, humiliation and defeat in addition to psychological disturbances. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) says:

“So do not become weak (against your enemy) nor become sad, and you will be superior (in victory) if you are indeed true believers.” (Aale ‘Imraan 3:139)

Do not be weak, for Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) is All-Powerful, He will support you, give you victory and weaken your enemy.

“And do not be weak in the pursuit of the enemy, if you are suffering (hardship) then surely, they (too) are suffering (hardships) as you are suffering; but you have a hope from Allah (for Jannah) that for which they hope not; And Allah is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.” (An-Nisaa 4:104)

Victory is in the hand of Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) alone, and few people who have Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa)’s support will definitely defeat many however great their strength may be.

“How often a small group overcome a mighty host by Allah’s permission! Allah is with the patient ones.” (Al-Baqarah 2:249)

He also says:

“If there are twenty steadfast persons, they will overcome two hundreds, and if there be a hundred steadfast persons, they will overcome a thousand of those who disbelieve, because they are people who do not understand.” (Al-Anfaal 8:65)

Truth is always strengthened by the Powerful Lord. It is He alone Who possesses the hosts of the heavens and the earth. As for the enemy, Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) has told us about them.

“They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; and if they fight against you, they will show you their backs, and they will not be helped.” (Aale ‘Imraan 3:111)

Supplication is an effective weapon if made by a honest heart and pure tongue and repeated frequently. May Allah help (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa) our brethren, remove their calamities and liberate the holy places from the filth of the Jews. It will be very desirable if the supplicant could take advantage of the periods that invocations are mostly accepted like the last third part of the night, the day of Jumu’ah, during prostration and the like.

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