Muslims and non muslim countries copy by AHLUSSUNNAHVSALIMIRZA

AT TAHQI:Q

Muslims and Non Muslim Coountries A CASE OF STUDY HUSA:MULLAH

DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE PROBLEM ARE STUDIED

Contents INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 POPULATION OF MUSLIMS SECTION 2 PROBLEMS FACING MUSLIMS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 2.1-RESTRICTIONS ON RELIGIOUS PRACTISES 2.1.1-SALAT 2.1.2-FASTING AND RAMADHAN 2.2-MOSQU-STATE RELATION 2.3-RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2.3.1-LACK OF PROPER ISLAMIC INSTITUTE 2.3.2-LACK OF PROPER ISLAMIC SCHOLARS 2.3.3-UNAVAILIBILITY OF PROPER ISLAMIC BOOKS 2.3.4-INCAPIBILITIES OF SCHOLARS IN ARABIC LANGUAGE 2.3.5-LACK OF MOTIVATION IN MUSLIMS TOWARDS INSTITUTES 2.3.6-RESPECTIVE GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTIONS 2.4-PROBLEM OF MARRIAGES 2.4.1-DIFFERENCES 2.4.2-MUSLIMS GIRLS CANNOT MARRY A NON MUSLIMS 2.4.3-SUITABLE SPOUSE FOR MUSLIM GIRLS 2.4.4-HOMOSEXUALITY 2.4.5LESS NO. OF MALES 2.5-PROBLEM OF VEILING 2.5.1-A STRANGE ACT 2.5.2-FORCE ON HUMAN FREEDOM 2.6-CLASH OF CULTURES 2.6.1-FREE SOCIETY VS BOUND NORMS 2.6.2-MIXED GATHERING 2.6.3-EUROPEAN SOCIETY ALLOW FREE MIXING Page 2 of 38

2.6.4NO BOUND OF SEX WITHIN BOUND OF MARRYING 2.6.5-SOCIAL INTERACTIONS 2.6.6-PARTIES 2.7-MARGINALIZATION, UNEMPLOYMENT AND DISCRIMINATION 2.8-PROBLEM OF CONVERSION 2.9-PROBLEM OF TERRORISM 2.10-ISLAMIC EXTREMISM 2.11-BIASED MEDIA 2.12-SECTARIAN PROBLEM 2.13-PROBLEM OF SACRIFIES 2.14-VISIBILITY OF CRESCENT 2.15-ANTI ISLAMIC NATIONALIST 2.16-CARTOON ISSUE SECTION 3 MISCONCEPTION/QUESTIONS ON ISLAM 3.0.1-MISCONCEPTION DUE TO MEDIA 3.0.1-MISCOCEPTION CAHNGES WITH TIME 3.1-WOMEN HAVE NO RIGHTS 3.1.1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SPIRITRUAL RIGHTS 3.1.2- WOMEN HAVE NO FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS 3.1.3-SOCIAL RIGHTS 3.2-HIJAB FOR WOMEN 3.2.1-HIJAB UPLIFTED WOMEN STATUS 3.2.2-HIJAB PREVENTS MOLESTATION 3.3-ISLAM SPREAD BY SWORD 3.3.1-NO COMPULSION IN RELIGION 3.3.2-SWORD OF INTELLECT 3.4-MUSLIMS ARE FUNDAMENTALISTS 3.4.1-ISLAM MEANS PEACE 3.4.2-ISLAM DEFENSIVE SYSTEM (JIHAD) Page 3 of 38

3.5-PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL 3.5.1-ALCOHOLIM IS SATAN’S HANDY WORK” 3.5.2-MOTHER OF ALL EVILS 3.6-POLYGAMY 3.6.1-AN UPPER LIMIT 3.7-IDOL WORSHIP 3.8-PORK (HARAM) SECTION 4 4.1-MIGRATION TO NON MUSLIM COUNTRY DARUL HARB 4.2-MIGRATION TO MUSLIM LAND (DARUL ISLAM) OR LIVING IN NON MUSLIM LAND 4.2.1-THOSE WHO ARE OBLIDGED 4.2.2-THOSE WHO ARE NOT OBLIDGED 4.2.3-MIGRATION IS RECOMMENDED 4.3-VIEWS OF ISLAMIC SCHOLARS -SHAYKH IBN UTHAYMEEN -ZAKRIYA AL ANSARI AL-SHAFAII -IBN-AL-ARABI AL MAALIKI -AL HAFIZ IBN HAJAR

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INTRODUCTION: Islam is the religion of peace. Peace is the one of the Fundamental Principles of Islam. But Islam does have a solid defense system (Jihad) [1]. Jihad is the defensive system of Islam. Islam does not allow anyone to disturb its peace system. But Islamic system is misinterpreted as Islamic offensive system. Some heretic sects began to misinterpret Islamic defense system in the past, and some still do it in present. Anti Islamic elements often magnify these heretic cults which are extremists and are totally different from Orthodox Islam [2]. These elements misinterpret the orthodox Islam which condemns the heretic cults of Islam. To blame Orthodox Islam due to some heretic sects which are extremists is just like to accuse Catholics for any supposed act of Jehovah Witness. Islam is the fastest spreading religion in Europe. So Anti Islamic elements feared that sooner or later truth of Islam shall encompass all across the Europe. So they attempt to malign Islam. They were initially unsuccessful but when some heretic groups emerged and committed several evil acts, they got a golden chance to distort the Islamic Truth. But there are some factors other than heretic groups which do cause some problems for the Muslims in the World.

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Section 1

Population of Muslims

(Image 1 of section 1) The above map shows the Muslims Population around the World and it is clear that Muslims are concentrated in Asia (South-Asia), Middle East (Gulf Countries), some parts of Africa and explicitly Oceania. This provides a clear image about rest of the world in which Muslims face great problems.

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1. Population table Regions

Muslims Population

Central Asia South Asia South-East Asia South East North Africa Europe

54,000,000 507,000,000 257,000,000 321,869,000

America Sub Saharan Africa World Total

242,544,000 44,138,000 5,256,000 1,703,146,000

Muslim % of total population 80 31 13 91.2 29.6

% of World Muslim Population 3 32 15 19.9 15.0

6 0.6 23.4

2.7 0.3 100

(Table 1 of section 1)

(Pie chart 1 of section 1)

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2. Population Table slim Countries of the World Name

Population % of Muslims

Afaganistan

18M

99%

Albania

2.3M

75%

Algeria

22M

98%

Bahrain

.220M

99%

Bangladesh

100M

85%

Cameroon

6.2M

55%

7 Central African Republic

55%

Chad

85%

Dahomey

60%

Egypt

51M

93%

Ethiopia

27M

65%

Gambia

.4M

85%

Guinea

4.3M

95%

Guinea-Bissau

.81M

70%

Indonesia

161M

95%

Iran

48M

98%

Iraq

14.5M

95%

Ivory Coast

55%

Jordan

95%

Kuwait

98%

Lebanon

57%

Libya

100%

Malaysia

14.5M

52%

Maldive Islands

12M

100%

Mali

90%

Mauritania

100%

Morocco

24M

99%

Niger

4.5M

91%

Nigeria

100M

75%

Oman

.75M

100%

Pakistan

90M

97%

Qatar

.18M

100%

Saudi Arabia

10.5M

100 Page 8 of 38

Senegal

95%

Sierra Leone

65%

Somalia

100%

South Yemen

1.5M

95%

Sudan

22M

85%

Syria

11M

87%

Tanzania

15M

65%

Togo

2.1M

55%

Tunisia

95%

Turkey

66M

99%

U.A.E

.32M

100%

Upper Volta

56%

North Yemen

99%

In 1986, the Muslim Education Trust organization (MET) located in the United Kigdom and directed by Ghulam Sarwar, obtained the 1971 census and information given by Embassies of the respective countires in London. The 1971 census showed the Independent Muslim countries population was around 784.5 Million. (Table 2 of section)

3. (Population Table)

Muslim Minority Countries Country Name

Muslims % of total population

Angola

1.5M

25%

Argentina

.5M

Australia

.13M

Bhutan

.05M

Botswana

.03M

Brazil

.21M

.2%

Bulgaria

1.3M

14%

Burma

10%

Burundi

.7M

20%

Cambodia

.07M

Canada

.1M

.5%

China

100M

11%

Congo

.15M

15%

Cyprus

.21M

33% Page 9 of 38

Equatorial Guinea

.07M

25%

Fiji

.06M

11%

France

3.80%

Germany

1.5M

2.40%

Ghana

30%

Gibraltar

.003M

10%

Greece

.27M

Hong Kong

.004M

Guyana

.01M

15%

India

100M

12%

Italy

.55M

Japan

.01M

1.00%

Kenya

29.50%

Liberia

.5M

30%

Lesotho

.12M

10%

Malagasy Republic

1.4M

20%

Malawi

1.7M

35%

Malta

.045M

14%

Mauritius

.14M

19.50%

Mozambique

2.2M

29%

Nambia

.034M

Nepal

.5M

Netherlands

.2M

1.50%

Panama

.05M

Phillipines

12%

Portuguese Timor

.012M

20%

Reunion

.09M

20%

Rumania

.2M

20%

Zimbabwe

15%

South Africa

.5M

Sri Lanka

1.2M

Surinam

.1M

25%

Swaziland

.046M

10%

Thailand

14%

Trinidad & Tobago

.127M

12% Page 10 of 38

Uganda

36%

U.K

1.5M

2.70%

U.S.S.R (Russia)

60M

20%

U.S.A

3.2M

1.50%

Yugoslavia

20%

Zaire

2.4M

10%

Zambia

.7M

15%

(Table 3 of section 3)

Section 2

Problems Faced by Muslims in Foreign Countries Page 11 of 38

At present there are several problems faced by Muslims in Western Countries in particular NonMuslim Countries in general. Some of the problems faced by majority of Muslims in Western Country are discussed below: European countries are grappling with ways to accommodate Muslim minorities while upholding national values. Getting the balance right has not been easy. Some policies have drawn public support in some quarters but been criticized elsewhere as an attack on Islam, such as France's ban on the Burqa (Hijab) and other face-covering headwear, and Switzerland's referendum banning the construction of new mosque minarets. Other policies have sought to smooth tensions between native-born and Muslim communities, such as the introduction of Muslim councils to help resolve conflicts over cultural practices.

(Section 2.1)

Restrictions on Religious Practices Governments have sought to restrict or prohibit practices perceived as contradicting national or liberal democratic norms and values, especially those that condone violence or are seen as undermining gender equality. Citizenship and integration tests, as well as arrival contracts, have all been employed to signal the undesirability of certain practices. For example, Denmark requires immigrants to sign a statement on arrival committing to respect individual freedoms and gender equality. Policies that relate to religious headwear for women have proved particularly divisive. Bans have taken various forms: local or national bans on the burqa and niqab (both of which cover the entire body and face) in public spaces; restrictions on the hijab (the more commonly worn headscarf that leaves the face exposed) in specific professions or public institutions; and restrictions on religious dress in schools

(Section 2.1.1)

Salaat

A muslim has to pray five times a day and finds it difficult in foreign countries. Governments have sought to restrict or prohibit practices like salaat. A mulsim face problems in offering salaat during office hours. They have no break timings for salaat or he/she cannot pray in masjid due to lack masjids in western countries. Page 12 of 38

Allah (s.w.t) says in the Holy Quran,

“When you have finished salat remember Allah standing, sitting and lying on your sides. When you

are safe again do salat in the normal way. The salat is prescribed for the believers at specific times.” (Surat an-Nisa', 103)

The timings of the salat are "dawn," "noon," "afternoon," "evening," and "late evening." The salat timings are clearly set out in several verses of the Qur'an. Some of these verses read:

“So be steadfast in the face of what they say and glorify your Lord with praise before the rising of the Sun and before its setting. And glorify Him during part of the night and at both ends of the day, so that hopefully you will be pleased”. (Surah Ta Ha, 130)

(Section 2.1.2)

Fasting and Ramadan Government employees and Communist party members are banned from fasting, wearing veils or growing beards, said circulars posted on several official websites. Other measures - which appear to vary area to area - include forcing restaurants to maintain their usual opening hours instead of shifting them in light of dawn-to-dusk fasting. ‫ق‬ ‫ذني ق‬ ‫ن‬ ‫مق ت قت ل ك‬ ‫نق ل‬ ‫بق ع ققل ىق ال ل ل‬ ‫قاو ق‬ ‫م اق ك كت ل ق‬ ‫مكناواق ك كت ل ق‬ ‫صقي ا ك‬ ‫مق ل قعقل لك ك م‬ ‫نق ققب مل لك ك م‬ ‫مق ك ق ق‬ ‫بق ع قل قي مك ك ك‬ ‫نق آ ق‬ ‫مق ال ص‬ ‫م م‬ ‫ذني ق‬ ‫‡ق قني اق أني يقه اق ال ل ل ق‬ ‫ةق م ق‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ق‬ ‫نق ق‬ ‫م‬ ‫طي ك‬ ‫س ق‬ ‫مق أ ك ق‬ ‫هق فلد مني ق ة‬ ‫نق ني ك ل‬ ‫وع ققل ىق ال ل ل‬ ‫نق ل‬ ‫دا ت‬ ‫رني م‬ ‫ك ا ق‬ ‫ددو ق‬ ‫معم ك‬ ‫ةق ط ققع ا ك‬ ‫ض اق أمدوق ع ققل ىق ق‬ ‫قاون ق ك‬ ‫مق ق‬ ‫من مك ك م‬ ‫تق فق ق‬ ‫م اق ق‬ ‫ألني ا م‬ ‫ذني ق‬ ‫خقرق و‬ ‫فرتق فقعلد ل ة ل م‬ ‫م م‬ ‫م ل‬ ‫نق ألني ا ت‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ن‬ ‫ماواق ق‬ ‫اوق ق‬ ‫عق ق‬ ‫نق ت قط قاول ق‬ ‫س ل‬ ‫‡ق ل‬ ‫ماو ق‬ ‫مق إ ل م‬ ‫هق دوقأ م‬ ‫م م‬ ‫مق ت قعمل ق ك‬ ‫نق ك كن مت ك م‬ ‫خي مةرق ل قك ك م‬ ‫صاو ك‬ ‫خي مةرق ل ق ك‬ ‫نق فق ق‬ ‫نق ت ق ك‬ ‫خي ممراق فقهك ق‬ ‫م م‬ ‫كي ت‬ ‫ذ يق أ كن مزل ق‬ ‫مق ال ل‬ ‫نق ق‬ ‫ق‬ ‫شهمقر‬ ‫د ىق قدوال م ك‬ ‫هق ال م ك‬ ‫دق ل‬ ‫تق ل‬ ‫سق دوقب قي صقن ا ت‬ ‫لق لفي ل‬ ‫نق ال ل ل‬ ‫شه ل ق‬ ‫نق ال مهك ق‬ ‫نق هك م‬ ‫قمرآ ق ك‬ ‫ض ا ق‬ ‫م ق‬ ‫من مك ك ك‬ ‫نق فق ق‬ ‫شهمكرق قر ق‬ ‫م م‬ ‫فمرقق ا ل‬ ‫م ق‬ ‫د ىق للللن ا ل‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ق‬ ‫م‬ ‫ل‬ ‫ق‬ ‫م‬ ‫دق ب لك كك‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ق‬ ‫م‬ ‫ي‬ ‫ل‬ ‫مق ا‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ب‬ ‫هق‬ ‫ل‬ ‫دق ال‬ ‫رني‬ ‫ني‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ر‬ ‫خ‬ ‫أ‬ ‫مق‬ ‫ني ا‬ ‫أ‬ ‫نق‬ ‫م‬ ‫ةق‬ ‫د‬ ‫ع‬ ‫ف‬ ‫رق‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ف‬ ‫س‬ ‫ل ىق‬ ‫ع‬ ‫دوق‬ ‫أ‬ ‫ض اق‬ ‫رني‬ ‫م‬ ‫نق‬ ‫ك ا‬ ‫نق‬ ‫م‬ ‫دو‬ ‫هق‬ ‫م‬ ‫ص‬ ‫ي‬ ‫ل‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ة‬ ‫ل‬ ‫ل‬ ‫رني ك‬ ‫سقرق دوققلق ني لك‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ل‬ ‫ل‬ ‫م‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ق‬ ‫م‬ ‫ك ل ك‬ ‫م‬ ‫م‬ ‫فق ك م ك ق ق م‬ ‫ق ل‬ ‫ق ت‬ ‫ق ل‬ ‫ت‬ ‫ل‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ق‬ ‫ل‬ ‫م‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ك‬ ‫ق‬ ‫م‬ ‫مق ت ق م‬ ‫ن‬ ‫ملاواق العلد ل ق‬ ‫سقرق دوقل لت كك ل‬ ‫شككردو ق‬ ‫م اق هق ق‬ ‫‡ق ال معك م‬ ‫مق دوقلعقلك م‬ ‫داك م‬ ‫هق ع قل ىق ق‬ ‫ةق دوقل لت ككب صكردواق الل ق‬

“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard (against evil).(Fasting is) for a fixed number of days; and if any of you is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed number (Should be made up) from days later, and for those (who miss the fast for illness or travel) who are able to do it, is a ransom of feeding one that is indigent. But he that will give more, of his own free will, it is better for him.And it is better for you that you fast, if you only knew”. “ The month of Ramadhan in which was revealed the Qur'an, guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong) . And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same)number of other days . Allah desires ease for you; He does not desire hardship for you; and (He desires) that you should complete the period, and that you should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure you may be thankful.” Page 13 of 38

Qur'an (2:183-185) ‫تا لرسساالوللا ا‬ ‫ا لقلاللا لسااامعع س‬، ‫ا ألانا أللبلاا هسلرعيلرلة‬، ‫ا لععنا ألاب يا سععثلملالن‬، ‫ت‬ ‫اااا‬ ‫ا لععنا لثلابا ت‬، ‫ا لقلاللا لحادثللنلاا لحاملاسدا عبسنا لسلللملة‬، ‫ى‬،‫ا لقلاللا لحادثللنلاا لععبسدا اللععلل‬، ‫ى‬،‫ألعخبللرلنلاا لزلكارايلاا عبسنا يلعحلي‬ . ‫صعلوسما الادعهارا ‏"ا‬ ‫ىا اا عليها وسلما يلسقلوسلا ا ‏"ا لشعهسرا ال ا‬،‫صل‬ ‫صعبارا لوثلللثلسةا ألايلاتما امعنا سكللا لشعهترا ل‬ It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'The month of patience ( Ramadan) and three days of each month ‫‏"ا‬ ‫ا ا‬ ”.is fasting for a lifetime."' (Sahih)

Reference

: Sunan an-Nasa'i 2408

In-book reference

: Book 22, Hadith 319

English translation

: Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2410

(Section 2.2)

Mosque-State Relations The official recognition of Islam has been problematic in several countries because of the religion's nonhierarchical structure, meaning Muslim organizations are not always granted the rights and benefits of other religious groups including tax benefits, the right to perform marriage and funerals with civil validity and financial support for Muslim schools. Governments have sought to encourage the development of representative councils or umbrella bodies in order to fulfill this role. Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom all now have national councils, formed with varying levels of government support. These councils help resolve debates on religious practices like imams, prayer spaces, chaplains, mosques, education, and Halal food, provide a representative hierarchy following the structure of the Christian church; and “deny oxygen” to would-be extremists, as scholar of Islamic relations Jonathan Laurence has put it, by including some minority voices in public debate. Assessments of the progress of these councils have been predominantly positive; successes include the construction of mosques and religious private schools. In Spain, the orchestrated development of a hierarchical structure resulted in Islam being officially recognized, providing Muslim communities with the right to religious education and special cemetery space, for instance. But policymakers face questions over both the responsibility and membership of these councils. Because Muslims are so diverse, constructing a body that purports to represent all Muslims is unfeasible; decisions about which groups to engage therefore risk being seen as political. At times, the lack of representativeness of these councils (and the state's role in their composition) has met with criticism. In the case of the German Islamic Conference for example, an umbrella group was excluded for supporting a fundamentalist brand of Islam, another walked away because it perceived the dialogue as having been “securitized.” The German intelligence service maintains a black list, which has been criticized for Page 14 of 38

creating a “chilling effect” among umbrella groups. Since there is a fine line between inclusiveness and providing a platform for radical views, the legitimacy of these institutions may be fragile.

(Section 2.2)

Religious Education

. Resistance to the provision of Islamic education in mainstream classrooms is slowly being replaced by the view that it can strengthen, rather than threaten, integration. Recent reports indicate that, contrary to popular belief, there is little desire for self-segregation among Muslim parents (mixed schools are associated with higher performance). The choice for Muslims in many European countries has historically been between private segregated school or no Islamic education at all. Policymakers have the option of encouraging faith schools and segregated education or providing support for Islamic education within the regular school system. ‫ق ق "منق سمئلق عمنق علممق فكتممه‬:‫ق ق الق رساولق اللهق صل ىق اللهق عليهق دوسلمق ‏‬:‫دوعنق أبيق هرنيرةق رضيق اللهق عنهق ق ال‏‬ .‫ق حدنيثق حسن‏‬:‫ق دوق ال‏‬،‫ألجمق نياومق القي امةق بلج امق منق ن ار"ق ر‏)ر‏)ردواهق أباوق دادودق دوالترمذ ي‬ Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (‫ )ﷺ‬said, "He who is asked about knowledge (of religion) and conceals it, will be bridled with a bridle of fire on the Day of Resurrection." [Abu Dawud and At Tirmidhi].

Sunnah.com reference

: Book 13, Hadith 15

Arabic/English book reference

: Book 13, Hadith 1390

(Section 2.3.1)

Lack of proper Islamic institutions

In Muslim countries there are proper institutions to educate true Islamic teachings. But in foreign countries particularly Non Islamic Countries there are several Islamic Institutions which aims to import Islamic teachings yet they provide heretic dogmas and extremism. However, it becomes very difficult for them to identify these Institutions which import correct Islamic teachings from those which import distorted teachings in the name of Islam. (Section 2.3.2)

Lack of financial support

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(Section 2.3.3)

Lack of Proper Islamic scholars Reliable scholars of Islam are not found in Europe and in America in required numbers. A number of scholars who purport to be reliable scholar are pseudo scholars and they distort Islamic teaching. A number of Muslims unfortunately seek knowledge from unreliable and persuade scholars so they receive distorted teachings in the Holy Name of Islam. (Section 2.3.4)

Unavailability of proper Books Fundamental books of Islam which are the original and principle sources of Islamic teachings are unavailable. Translations of a number of books are not from authentic translators. Some translators embed their sectarian views in the translations. A number of heretics and deviants present their heretic works as Islamic Books. In such a situation the necessity of proper books on Islamic Faith and Practice are required from translated not by a single person but by a committee of several scholars. (Section 2.3.5)

Incapability of scholars in Arabic language Arabic is the language of Islam, God and The Holy Prophet. Arabic is the key to heavens. All the principle books of Islam and the Texts of Quran and Ahadith are in Arabic. A translation can never replace the original and principle Arabic books. Arabic books are available not only in hard copies but in soft copies but without full command on Arabic that cannot be studied properly. They usually do not understand the works and need translations. This makes a circle. They finally reach from where they had begun. The net result becomes zero. (Section 2.3.6)

Lack of motivation in Muslims towards the institutions Muslims have not yet realized the necessity of institutions. An institution requires money to be run, yet Muslims have not realized this necessity. To employ proper scholars to teach and to educate Muslim requires a full time job. Yet they do not have other means of earning. So it is required to motivate all Muslims to donate to these institutions. (Section 2.3.7)

Respective governmental restrictions Many Governments have imposed restrictions on many Islamic Segments which vary from faith to practice and from teachings to preaching.

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No proper solutions have been found. This requires a series of dialogues between Muslim scholars and the representatives of governments.

(Section 2.4)

Problem of marriages Muslim boys and girls face the difficulties in getting proper spouse for them. It is permitted in Islam that Muslims males can marry pious women of people of the Book (Ahlul Kitab). But Muslims females cannot marry except a Muslim. So Problem of Muslim girls is obvious. Their parents are in constant mental problems for their daughters. Problem of Muslim boys are also multifold. A number of women of Ahlul Kitab communities find it difficult to be a confirmable for Muslims traditions. (Section 2.4.1)

Differences

Some Muslims men have married women from Ahlul Kitab. But these women often find Islamic Norms to difficult to follow. Such marriages have issues of own. Often a Marriage between a Muslim male and a Jew or a Christian female does not continue for life long. This generates another problem about the religion of the siblings. Qur’an Shareef which say that… ‘Do not marry unbelieving women until they believe – even a slave woman who is a believer, is better than a unbelieving woman, even if she allures you’. ( Surah Baqrah, Ch. No.2, Verse No. 221,)

(Section 2.4.2)

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Muslim girls are not allowed to marry a non Muslim male. This is a cause of problem for those girls who fell in love with Non Muslim males or for reasons want to marry them. Violation of Islamic principles causes a problem to Muslim Parents. Who cannot prevent their daughters from such an activities.

Another Verse in the Qur’an tells ‘They are blaspheming, they are doing Kufr, those who say Jesus is, Christ the son of Mary, those who say Allah is Christ the son of Mary’. (Surah Maidah Ch. No. 5, Verse No. 72) (Section 2.4.3)

Suitable spouse for Muslim girls Suitable males are often not found for Muslim Women. Since Muslim society itself is constituted from the elements of different countries and cultures. A Muslim girl of one society is likely to find problems in another Muslim society. This causes a problem of marriage. Educated Muslim girls dislike marrying less educated Muslim males and those men who are equally qualified are generally not available. Cast and Creed problems are also present. People of one sect generally dislike to marrying their daughters in other sects even if they are flexible to some extent. But this is a different matter where they are compelled to show some rigidity. (Section 2.4.4)

Homosexuality Many European countries have allowed this act. However Islam Prohibits is ironically. So it cause a problem. Some Muslim women and men are inclined to this act and this immediately causes great problems. Muslim parents cannot tolerate such an activity. The Qur'an describes the people of Lut (Lot) as follows: When We sent Lut, he said to his people, "What! do you commit the indecency which none in all the nations had committed before you? Look at you! You approach the men lustfully instead of approaching yourwomen! No, you are a people who have exceeded the limits." The only answer of his people was that they said, 'Expel them from your city, surely they are a people who seek to keep themselves clean!" So We delivered him and his followers, except his wife; she was one of those who tarried behind. We sent upon them a rain. So behold how was the end of the guilty people. (7:80-84) The Qur'an also describes how Prophet Lut tried to reason with his people when they approached his three guests (who were actually angels in human form): When the people of Lut saw the handsome young men, they came to him, running towards him. Lut had anticipated this because they had been doing evil deeds from before.

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When the people reached close to his house, Lut said pointing towards his daughters that, "O my people! These are my daughters, they are purer for you. Fear Allah and do not disgrace me in regard to my guests. Isn't there among you a man of right mind?"

They said, "You know better that we have no desire for your daughters; and you surely know what we desire." (11 : 78-79) Explaining the details of the punishment, Allah says, "So when Our commandment came, We made the highest part [of the city] its lowest and rained upon them stones of hard clay in succession." [Quran: 11:82]

(Section 2.4.5)

Less no of males Men and women are the two partners which constitute a home. Marriage is greatly recommended in Islam, but numbers of men are generally less than women in many parts of the world. In some Non Muslim countries Muslims do face the same problem. Pure Islamic solution to this problem is Polygene. But Polygamy is not allowed in many Non Muslim countries. Also it is not practiced in Muslim societies in General. Due to this the lesser number of Males is creating a problem for Muslim families.

(Section 2.5)

Problem of veiling Islam orders Muslim women to cover their bodies. But such practice is strange in foreign countries. So they think it is forced bounding on human freedom. Women observing Islamic dresses after free prejudiced anti Islamic elements. The Qur’an mentions in Surah Noor “Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.” [Al-Qur’an 24:30]

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It is found to be a strange act. Veiling of face is not found in European countries. So it does appear to be a strange act. A natural response to a strange act is that they consider it as an act which degrade an women. (Section 2.5.2)

Force bounding on human freedom Non Muslims consider this act of covering the face as a bounding on human freedom. So they somehow receive the idea that Islam is against the freedom of women.

(Section 2.6)

Clash of Cultures Muslims are divided in into several countries, yet they share some common Islamic Norms. But these norms are often inconsistent with European culture in European countries. Muslims regardless of their cultures, countries, creeds, societies are struggling to conserve and safeguard these norms in an environment where they are difficult to survive. These problems may be subdivided in many types but some most important types are as follow: (Section 2.6.1)

Free society vs. Bound society Islam bound Muslims in Norm. These Norms are not found in European countries. So the conflict of Norm Free society and Normed society appears. Many western people consider that Islam is making unnecessary conflict in their society. (Section 2.6.2)

Mixed Gathering Mix gathering is a normal case rather unmixed gathering is abnormal in western countries. Any gathering of only one sex is generally considered as discrimination on the basis of gender. But on the contrary Islam prohibits mix gathering. So a problem is naturally implied and Muslim men and women who want to observe Islamic laws and norms found such gathering very inconvenient.

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Jareer ibn ‘Abdullah [may Allah be pleased with him] said: “I asked the Messenger of Allah [P.B.U.H] about an accidental glance at a woman. He commanded me to turn my gaze away.” [Al-Tirmidhi] The Messenger of Allah [P.B.U.H] said: “O Ali [his cousin], do not follow a glance with another, for you will be forgiven for the first, but not for the second.” [Al-Tirmidhi: 2701] Then mix gathering is strictly prohibited in Islam. (Section 2.6.3)

European society allows free mixing (males and females). Similar to stated above problem there is an other problem and this problem is just a generalization of the predecessor problem. In many cases Muslim men and women have to do jobs in presence of women and men respectively. Once again this problem is unsolvable. Similarly on different places a restricted society is impossible. (Section 2.6.4)

There is no bound of sex within the bound of marriage Free sex is allowed in European Countries. In many countries free sex is more common then bound sex. This cause a great problem for young generation to observe Pure Islamic laws . Islam very strictly prohibits from it. Do not go near adultery, surely it is an indecency, and an evil way [of fulfilling sexual urge]. (17:32) (Section 2.6.5)

Social interaction There are many issues around interaction of men and women in Islam: being alone with someone of the opposite gender, touching /hugging/shaking hands/kissing, and social mixing.

(Section 2.6.6)

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Parties are a special form of hell for Muslims, they mix many of the above problems -they celebrate secularized religious celebrations, they involve many interactions with the opposite gender, they involve the consumption of alcohol. (Section 2.7)

Marginalization, Unemployment, and Discrimination These negative perceptions and anxieties are sometimes exacerbated by the perceived marginalization and social exclusion of some groups of Muslims. Commentators point to their higher-than-average unemployment ratesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially among womenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and low education levels as cause for concern. Muslims are also significantly under-represented in high-profile and political positions in Europe. As with other immigrant communities, some Muslim groups are more likely to live in areas with high poverty and inadequate public services, raising concerns. But a number of factors lie behind these trends. Since a substantial proportion of the Muslim population across Europe was recruited through the guest worker schemes of the 1950s and 1960s, many of these migrants were low-skilled and came from rural areas. This meant that they lacked the skills, education, and financial capital to thrive in their destination country. Another factor is that Muslims face considerable discrimination in the labor market, with numerous studies showing that people with Muslim-sounding names are less likely to get both shortlisted and hired

(Section 2.8)

Problems of Conversions Missionaries, Atheists etc. often try to target young Muslims and to convert them to their respective folds. Muslim parents face two types of problems.

Lack of Knowledge Due to lack of proper knowledge of the Religion of Islam they are unable to answer the question asked.

Lack of religious Knowledge Some Muslims drift from Islam to get their desired freedom. There are no proper institutions which educate Muslims to respond such questions. (Section 2.9)

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Problem of Terrorism: Many Terrorists commit the acts of terrorism in the holy name of Islam. They make a false and a heretic image of Islam. Even Orthodox Muslims are supposed to be heretics by these heretics.They easily misguide Muslim youth who do not have sound knowledge of Islam. A common person of such countries finds it very difficult, and is unable to distinguish between the Orthodox teachings of Islam and the Heretic Pseudo teaching. In spite of all effort no proper solution of this problem has been found.

’Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious.’ [Al-Qur’an 16:125] (Section 2.10)

Islamic Extremism

Security fears have infused public discourse about Muslims in the years following the September 11 attacks. In Europe, the flurry of successful and foiled terrorist attacks including the Madrid train bombings, the London Underground bombings, and the attack on Glasgow Airport made counterterrorism a central policy priority. The role of “homegrown” terrorists in these attacks encouraged governments to turn their attention inwards and scrutinize relations with their Muslim populations. These attacks were widely denounced by Muslim groups, but levels of anxiety about terrorism remain high: a 2011 Pew Global Attitudes survey found that 73 percent of respondents in Germany, 70 percent in Britain, and 68 percent in France are worried about Islamic extremism. For many Europeans, these concerns unite to form an impression that Muslims have failed to integrate. This conclusion is simplistic, not least because Muslims are extremely diverse and the problems described above apply only to a small percentage. Almost all Muslims condemn terrorism, and strongly disassociate from radical or extremist groups and ideology. But these anxieties put pressure on policymakers to take action.

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Biased Media Media is constantly maligning Islam and is distorting its teaching. Muslim Media are very rare and they if there are some cannot provide antidotes for such activities. Media is constantly and continuously propagating against Islam. These Propagandas are creating problems not only in proper understanding of Islam , but also are causing confusions about the Islamic truth. (Section 2.12)

Sectarian Problems Sectarian problems still exist among Muslims and some extremists attempt to divide Muslims in rival groups. A lot of energies are consumed in sectarian conflicts. These sectarians forget the basic principle that Unite we stand and divided we fall. Anti Islamic elements often use them to make Muslims weak. The Glorious Qur’an says: “And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves;” [Al-Qur’an 3:103] It is Prohibited to make sects and divisions in Islam “The Glorious Qur’an says: As for those who divide Their religion and break up into sects, thou hast no part in them in the least: Their affair is with Allah: He will in the end tell them the truth of all that they did.” [Al-Qur’an 6:159] (Section 2.13)

Problem of Sacrifice Sacrifice is one of the important practice in Islam. But many Non Muslims countries consider this as cruelty to animals. Even the majority of such countries are non vegetarian yet they prohibit from sacrifices of animals.

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Visibility of Crescent Islamic Year consists of either 355 days or 354 days. A Lunar Islamic month begins with the visibility of the Lunar Crescent. A Lunar Month may be of 30 days or 29 days since the moon varies the period of its revolution around earth from 29.2 to 29.8 days, forming an irregular ellipse around earth. Several other factors are also involved, up till now no unique formula for the prediction of Lunar Crescent has been derived. Therefore It is one of the most difficult problems of theoretical and practical astronomies to predict the visibility of Crescent. On the other hand the identification of the first month in cases of Ramdan, Shauval and Zilhajj are significant. (Section 2.15)

Anti Islamic Nationalists Anti Islamic Nationalists are not religious yet they do consider Islam as a foreign religion . They are also alarmed by the spreading of Islam. So they do not miss a single chance to maligned Islamic Truth.They often try to offend Muslims by doing different unholy acts. (Section 2.16)

Cartoon Issues In some western countries cartoon of Holy Personalities of Islam are deliberately published in news paper. They exercise such a practice in the name of freedom of expression. But it is the matter of faith to respect Holy Personalities of Islam. Muslims are Super Sensitive on these issues. There cannot be any compromise on this issue. Muslims have no option but to make agitations. Some Anti- Muslim elements make such issues to malign Islam.

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Section 3

Misconceptions about Islam (Section 3.0.1)

Misconceptions due to media The common misconceptions about Islam arise in the minds of a majority of non-Muslims, because they are constantly being bombarded with misinformation about Islam. International media is mainly controlled by the western world, whether it is international satellite channels, radio stations, news papers, magazines or books. Media (internet) Recently the Internet has become a powerful medium of information. Though it is not controlled by anybody, one finds a large amount of virulent propaganda about Islam on the Internet. (Section 3.0.2)

Misconceptions change with time The most common questions about Islam are different in different periods and eras. This set of twenty most common questions is based on present times. Decades earlier, the set of questions was different and decades later too, the set of questions may change depending upon how Islam is projected by the media.

(Section 3.1)

Muslim women have no rights (Section 3.1.1)

Spiritual Rights Surah Al-Nisa (Chapter 4) verse 124 (4:124) â&#x20AC;&#x153;If any do deeds of righteousness be they male or female and have faith, they will enter heaven, and not the least injustice will be done to themâ&#x20AC;?

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Surah Al-Nahl (Chapter 16), verse 97 (16:97) “Whosoever performs good deeds whether male or female and is a believer, we shall surely make him live a good life and we will certainly reward them for the best of what they did.” The Qur’an makes it clear that both men and women have the same spiritual nature; Surah Nisa (Chapter 4), verse 1 (4:1) Oh Human kind! Reverence your Guardian-Lord who created you from a single person and created of like nature his mate.” In Surah Nahl (Chapter 16), verse 72 (16:72) “And Allah has made for you mates (and companions) of your own nature. And made for you out of them sons and daughters and grand children.” In Surah Araf (Chapter 67), verse 189 (7:189) It is He who created you from a single person and made his mate of like nature, in order that he might dwell with her (in love). (Section 3.1.2)

Women have no Financial Obligations Islamic law gives more Financial Security to women than to men. In Surah Nisa Chapter 4, Verse 34 (4:34) “Give the women (on marriage) the dower as a free gift”. (section 3.1.3)

Social Rights Surah Al-Takvir Chapter 81, Verses 8 and 9 (81 : 8-9) “When the female (infant), buried alive, is questioned, for what crime she was killed.”

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(Section 3.2)

HIJAB FOR WOMEN One of the common misconceptions about Islam is that Islam degrades women by keeping them behind the veil. The status of women in Islam is often the target of attacks in the secular media. The ‘hijab’ or the Islamic dress is cited by many as an example of the ‘subjugation’ of women under Islamic law (Section 3.2.1)

Hijab uplifted Women status “ And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands’ fathers, their sons...”

‫ا‬ [Al-Qur’an 24:31] (Section 3.2.2)

Hijab prevents molestation The reason why Hijab is prescribed for women is mentioned in the Qur’an in the following verses of Surah Al-Ahzab “O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters, and the believing women that they should cast their outer garments over their persons (when abroad); that is most convenient, that they should be known (as such) and not molested. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Al-Qur’an 33:59] The Qur’an says that Hijab has been prescribed for the women so that they are recognized as modest women and this will also prevent them from being molested .

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(Section 3.3)

ISLAM SPREAD BY THE SWORD (Forced people to convert to Islam) It is a common complaint among some non-Muslims that Islam would not have millions of adherents all over the world, if it had not been spread by the use of force.

(Section 3.3.1)

No compulsion in religion. With which sword was Islam spread? Even if Muslims had it they could not use it to spread Islam because the Qur’an says in the following verse: “Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from error”. [Al-Qur’an 2:256] (Section 3.3.2)

It is the sword of intellect The sword that conquers the hearts and minds of people. The Qur’an says in Surah Nahl, chapter 16 verse 125: “Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious.” [Al-Qur’an 16:125]

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(Section 3.4)

MUSLIMS ARE FUNDAMENTALISTS AND TERRORISTS This question is often hurled at Muslims, either directly or indirectly, during any discussion on religion or world affairs. Muslim stereotypes are perpetuated in every form of the media accompanied by gross misinformation about Islam and Muslims. In fact, such misinformation and false propaganda often leads to discrimination and acts of violence against Muslims. (Section 3.4.1)

Islam means peace Islam is derived from the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;salaamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which means peace. It is a religion of peace whose fundamentals teach its followers to maintain and promote peace throughout the world. Thus every Muslim should be a fundamentalist i.e. he should follow the fundamentals of the Religion of Peace: Islam. (Section 3.4.2)

Islamic defensive system (Jihad) He should be a terrorist only towards the antisocial elements in order to promote peace and justice in the society. The Islamic defensive system is misunderstood or mistook. Jihad is the defensive system of Islam. Islam does not allow anyone to disturb its peace system. But Islamic system is misinterpreted as Islamic offensive system. Some heretic sects began to misinterpret Islamic defense system in the past, and some still do it in present. Anti Islamic elements often magnify these heretic cults which are extremists and are totally different from Orthodox Islam. These elements misinterpret the orthodox Islam which condemns the heretic cults of Islam.

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(Section 3.5)

Prohibition of Alcohol Some argue on the prohibition of alcohol that why is the consumption of alcohol prohibited in Islam? (Section 3.5.1)

Alcoholism is Satan’s handy work The Glorious Qur’an prohibits the consumption of alcohol and answers in the following verse: “O ye who believe! Intoxicants and Gambling, (dedication of) stones, and (divination by) arrows, are an Abomination – of Satan’s handiwork; eschew such (abomination), that ye may prosper.” [Al-Qur’an 5:90]

(Section 3.5.2)

Mother of all evils The Prophet of Islam Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Alcohol is the mother of all evils and it is the most shameful of evils.” ( In Sunan Ibn-I-Majah Volume 3, Book of Intoxicants, Chapter 30 Hadith No. 3371)

(Section 3.6)

Misconception related to polygamy Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islam? Qur’an permits limited polygyny As I mentioned earlier, Qur’an is the only religious book on the face of the earth that says ‘marry only one’. The context of this phrase is the following verse from Surah Nisa of the Glorious Qur’an “Marry women of your choice, two, or three, or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one.” [Al-Qur’an 4:3] Page 31 of 38

(Section 3.6.1)

An upper limit Before the Qur’an was revealed, there was no upper limit for polygyny and many men had scores of wives, some even hundreds. Islam put an upper limit of four wives. Islam gives a man permission to marry two, three or four women, only on the condition that he deals justly with them. In the same chapter i.e. Surah Nisa verse 129 says: “Ye are never able to be fair and just as between women....” [Al-Qur’an 4:129] Therefore polygene is not a rule but an exception. Many people are under the misconception that it is compulsory for a Muslim man to have more than one wife.

(Section 3.7)

Idol worship When Islam is against idol worship why do the Muslims worship, and bow down to the Kaaba in their prayer? Kaaba is the Qibla i.e. the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is important to note that though Muslims face the Kaaba during prayers, they do not worship the Kaaba. Muslims worship and bow to none but Allah. It is mentioned in Surah Baqarah: “We see the turning of thy face (for guidance) to the heavens: now shall We turn thee to a Qiblah that shall please thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque: wherever ye are, turn your faces in that direction.” [Al-Qur’an 2:144] Hadith of Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) Regarding the black stone, hajr-e-aswad, there is a hadith (tradition), attributed to the illustrious companion of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh), Umar (may Allah be pleased with him). According to Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, book of Hajj, chapter 56, H.No. 675. Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “I know that you are a stone and can neither benefit nor harm. Had I not seen the Prophet (pbuh) touching (and kissing) you, I would never have touched (and kissed) you”. Page 32 of 38

(Section 3.8)

Pork (Haram food) Why is the eating of pork forbidden in Islam? The Qur’an prohibits the consumption of pork in no less than 4 different places. It is prohibited in 2:173, 5:3, 6:145 and 16:115. “Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which hath been invoked the name of other than Allah.” [Al-Qur’an 5:3] The above verses of the Holy Qur’an are sufficient to satisfy a Muslim as to why pork is forbidden.

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Section 4 (Section 4.1)

MIGRATION TO NON MUSLIM COUNTRY (DARUL HARB) Before you immigrate to any country, you have to make sure your faith will be solid and that you will be able to keep the religious identity of your children safe in face of temptations and evil surroundings, and then you can move to any place you want. Muslim Shari`ah scholars have divided hijrah, or immigration, into five categories: fard (obligatory), haram (forbidden), mustahabb (recommended), makruh (disliked), mubah ( permissible). Immigration is obligatory when you are forced to change your religion and establish you faith freely in your location, in which case you have to move to another area where you can worship Allah without restraint. It is haram when you immigrate for evil purpose, to corrupt your faith, or cause mischief in the land of Allah. It becomes makruh when you feel your religion will become under great risk. And it is mubah if you make sure your faith will remain strong and you will benefit from the new location you want to move to. “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “I disown every Muslim who settles among the mushrikeen.” Narrated by Abu Dawood, 2645; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.

(Section 4.2)

MIGRATION TO MUSLIM LAND (DARUL ISLAM) Living in a Non Muslim Country Allah Says (what means): “Verily! As for those whom the angels take (in death) while they are wronging themselves (as they stayed among the disbelievers even though emigration was obligatory for them), they (angels) say (to them): "In what (condition) were you?" They reply: "We were weak and oppressed on earth." They (angels) say: "Was not the earth of Allah spacious enough for you to emigrate therein?" ….” Page 34 of 38

[Quran 4: 97]. This is a stern warning from which the scholars deduced that it is a clear indication that migrating is obligatory. Moreover, carrying out the religious obligations is compulsory on every individual who has the ability to do so. Therefore, the one who cannot follow his religion in a place has to migrate from that place to another, since religion is more important and precious than any other matter. The Prophet

said:

"I am free from any Muslim who lives among polytheists ...The fire of each group should not be visible to the other." [Abu Daawood and Al-Bayhaqi] The narration means that they are not allowed to live at the distance from where they could see each other's fire at night. According to the great majority of Muslim scholars the ruling of this immigration remains mandatory till the Day of Judgment. Ibn Qudaamah (REHMATULLAH) also said: 'After the given details, people are of three kinds as far as the matter of immigration from a non-Muslim country is concerned: (SECTION 4.2.1)

THOSE WHO ARE OBLIGED Those who are obliged to migrate: Muslims who cannot follow their religion freely and who are able to migrate to a Muslim country must migrate (no other choice is given to them).' They are those who are able to migrate and who cannot practise their religion openly in dar al-harb. It is obligatory upon a female even if she does not have a mahram, if she thinks she will be safe when travelling, or if the risk of travelling is less than the risk of staying in dar al-harb… SECTION4.2.2

THOSE WHO ARE NOT OBLIGED The ruling of migration does not cover the Muslims who cannot migrate due to compulsion or who are too weak to migrate such as women, children and the like, such are not addressed by this rule. Allah Says (what means): “Except the weak ones among men, women and children who cannot devise a plan, nor are they able to direct their way. For these there is hope that Allaah will forgive them, and Allaah is Ever Oft-Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving.” [Quran AL-Nisa’ 4:98-99] Page 35 of 38

Due to the lack of their ability to migrate, migration could not be considered recommended in this case under Sharee'ah. Section 4.2.3

Migration in Mustaahaab (recommended) Migration is recommended for some Muslim but it is not compulsory. For instance, Muslims who live in a non-Muslim country but they are allowed to act freely according to their religion; they are merely recommended to migrate to Muslim countries to help the Muslim nation and increase the members of the Muslim community. The evidence for this is the fact that Al-'Abbaas even after embracing Islam.

the uncle of the Prophet

stayed in Makkah

It is also reported that when Nu'aym An-Nahhaam wanted to migrate, his tribesmen came to him and said: 'Stay here and follow your religion, we will protect you from anyone who causes harm to you, and keep on doing to us the good you used to do (he used to look after their orphans and widows). He delayed his migration for a period and thereafter he migrated. The Prophet said to him: "Your people were better for you than my people were for me. My people expelled me and tried to kill me, while your people protected you and gave you shelter." He replied, "But O Prophet of Allaah! Your people chased you away to the obedience of Allaah and to Jihaad against His enemies, while my people discouraged me from migration and held me back from the obedience of Allaah." [Al-Mughni].

Section 4.3

Views of Islamic Scholars Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked about this matter and he said: “This is one of the most difficult issues nowadays because countries vary, as stated above, and because for some Muslims, if they go back to their homelands they will be persecuted for their religion whereas they are safe from that in the kaafir countries. But if we say that it is haraam for them to settle among the kuffaar, then where is the Islamic state that will accept them and allow them to settle there?! This is the meaning of what he said, may Allah have mercy on him. “ Zakariya al-Ansaari al-Shaafa’i said in his book Asna al-Mataalib (4/207): “It is obligatory to migrate from the kaafir lands to the Muslim lands for those who are able to do that, if they are unable to practise their religion openly. “ Page 36 of 38

Ibn al-‘Arabi al-Maaliki said: Hijrah (migration) means leaving dar al-harb [non-Muslim lands] and going to dar al-islam [Muslim lands]. This was obligatory at the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and remains so after his time for those who fear for their lives.From Nayl al-Awtaar, 8/33, by alShawkaani. Al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar said concerning the hadeeth, “I disown every Muslim who settles among the mushrikeen”: This is to be understood as referring to those who are not safe to practice their religion there. Fath alBaari, commentary on hadeeth no. 2825 In al-Mawsoo’ah al-Fiqhiyyah (20/206) it says: Dar al-harb refers to every place in which the rule of kufr prevails. One of the rulings that have to do with dar al-harb is hijrah (migration). With regard to migration from dar al-harb, the fuqaha’ divided people into three categories: Those who are obliged to migrate: they are those who are able to migrate and who cannot practice their religion openly in dar al-harb. It is obligatory upon a female even if she does not have a mahram, if she thinks she will be safe when traveling, or if the risk of traveling is less than the risk of staying in dar al-harb… Those who are not obliged to migrate: they are those who are unable to do so, either because of sickness or because they are forced to stay in the kaafir land, or those who are weak, such as woman and children, because Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Except the weak ones among men, women and children who cannot devise a plan, nor are they able to direct their way” [An-Nisa’ 4:98] Those for whom migration is mustahabb but not obligatory: they include those who are able to migrate but are also able to practice their religion openly in dar al-harb. It is mustahabb for such a person to migrate so that he can participate in jihad and increase the numbers of the Muslims.

In a fatwa issued by the Standing Committee (12/50): One may also migrate from a mushrik land to another mushrik land that is less evil and where there is less danger to the Muslim, as some of the Muslims migrated from Makkah at the Prophet’s command to Abyssinia.

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