Ibn Bazz: The religious duty on Muslims to cooperate and unite against their enemies
The religious duty on Muslims to cooperate and unite against their enemies
All praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. The good end will certainly be for the pious ones. may peace and blessings of Allah be upon His Servant and Messenger, Muhammad ibn `Abdullah, the elect of His Creation whom He entrusted with His Wahy (Revelation), our Prophet and Master, and upon his family, his Companions and whoever follows his way and guidance until the Day of Resurrection.
To proceed:
I thank Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) for granting me this opportunity to meet with some Muslim scholars and leaders; the members of the Constitutional Council of the Muslim World League in its thirtyfirst session in Makkah, to discuss Muslim affairs and issues and to exert all efforts to benefit Muslims and help them solve out their problems and establish the Din (religion) of Islam and adhere strictly to the guidance and AlHaqq (the Truth) with which Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) came.
We have listened to the insightful word of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in which he (may Allah grant him success) described the status quo of Muslims in the aftermath of the Iraqi attacks against some Gulf states and the repercussions of this aggression.
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He also assessed the collapse of Communism and its impact on Muslims; their relief after the decline of the communist rule. Undoubtedly, the aggression of the Iraqi regime against the neighboring state of Kuwait represents a heinous crime that resulted in massive destruction. However, Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) by His Mercy and Favor foiled the evil plot of the Iraqi regime, humiliated its perpetrators, and put an end to that aggression. In this there is indeed a lesson to learn, as well as an enshrouded mercy from Allah, for Muslims that Allah (Exalted be He) has thwarted the plots of the aggressors, defeated the hosts of the enemy and returned the wronged people safely to their homeland. All praise be to Allah. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques has emphasized in his word the importance for Muslims to support one another and to be united in solidarity against their enemies. They must also adhere to the Book of Allah (i.e. the Ever Glorious Qur'an) and the Sunnah of Muhammad (whatever is reported from the Prophet).
There is no doubt that this is the only way for Muslims to reinstate their lost glory, establish their Din and achieve victory over their enemies. All Muslims are brothers in religion, standing shoulder to shoulder as Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) describes them: The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islâmic religion).
They must cooperate in all acts of piety and righteousness, give sincere advise to one another, recommend one other to follow and adhere to AlHaqq (Truth) and exert their utmost efforts in order to establish their
religious duties as commanded by Allah (Exalted be He). They must also support the cause of their Din and frustrate the conspiracies of their enemies with all possible means in accordance with the injunctions of Allah (Exalted be He).
Muslims' holding fast to the Rope of Allah (i.e. the EverGlorious Qur'an) and showing solidarity in supporting their Din are of the greatest factors leading to attaining victory over their enemy and regaining Islamic past glory.
It is an obligation on us in this council and on all Muslim scholars everywhere to unanimously cooperate in all matters of righteousness and piety, to patiently recommend one another to follow AlHaqq,
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and to uphold Islamic solidarity which Allah (Exalted be He) commanded us to observe in His Saying (Glorified and Exalted be He): Help you one another in AlBirr and AtTaqwâ (virtue, righteousness and piety) And: By Al ‘ Asr (the time). 
Verily, man is in loss, 
Except those who believe (in Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one another to the truth [i.e. order one another to perform all kinds of good deeds (AlMa‘ruf) which Allâh has ordained, and abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds (AlMunkar which Allâh has forbidden], and recommend one another to patience (for the sufferings, harms, and injuries which one may encounter in Allâh’s Cause during preaching His religion of Islâmic Monotheism or Jihâd). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Din is based on advising one another. Upon this we (the companions) asked: For whom, O Messenger of Allah? He replied: For Allah, His Book, His Messenger and for the leaders of Muslims and the public.
It is obligatory upon Muslims everywhere to conjoin in all acts of piety and righteousness, recommend one another to follow AlHaqq, and strictly adhere to the Din of Allah with which Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent. This can be achieved by adhering to the noble virtues of the EverGlorious Qur'an and the purified Sunnah and by following their laws in the judgment of all matters, for they are the way for felicity, sovereignty and guidance in this worldly life and the Hereafter.
All Islamic states and Muslim scholars should recommend one another to achieve this goal and judge by Allah's Shar` (Law) in all matters of Muslim society as ordained in the EverGlorious Qur'an and the Sunnah
of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
It is also an obligation on all Islamic states to encourage the Mujahids (those who strive/fight in the Cause of Allah) and Du`ah (callers to Islam) in order that they can realize what they are fighting for, in Afghanistan, the Philippines, and everywhere. Muslims governments and people should cooperate in all acts of piety and righteousness, show great care for their fellow Muslims, and help them keep their Din and uphold it by all possible means as prescribed by Allah (Exalted be He).
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Muslim rulers and governments should fear Allah (Exalted be He), hold fast to His Din, and judge all matters by His Shar`. In this respect, Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says: But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad صلى االله عليه وسلم) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission.
Muslim states should stand firm for this noble cause and save no effort in fulfilling their duties to Allah in this regard. For, this will restore back their superiority and victory over their enemy and will bring about prosperity for them in this worldly life and the Hereafter. They should set up Islamic institutes and universities to graduate qualified Muslim scholars and judges who can teach sound pure Islam to people and judge between them with Allah's Shar`. They should encourage, help, and guide rulers to the way leading to the good and happiness in this worldly life and the Hereafter. They should patiently and sincerely educate Muslims in Allah's Shar` and the rulings of their Din and assist them in fulfilling this goal by all means, aiming only for the reward of Allah (Exalted be He) and fearing His Punishment. Undoubtedly, this will earn them eternal happiness and grant them salvation in this worldly life and the Hereafter.
It is also a duty on Muslim scholars everywhere to provide profound knowledge of Islam to their students and help them comprehend the fundamentals of their Din. They should teach them Allah's Shar` in the Masjids (mosques), at schools, in public gatherings, Halaqahs (learning circles), and in all possible venues. They should seize every propitious opportunity and place to preach Allah's Shar`, guide people to the Din of Allah and encourage them to fulfill
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Allah's Shar` and persevere in recommending one another to follow the path of AlHaqq.
Such is the essential duty of scholars and rulers of Muslim states: to fear Allah (Exalted be He), command and support their scholars to judge by Allah's Shar` in all matters. The Muslims subjects are under the care and protection of their rulers and scholars who should exert all efforts in educating and guiding them and solving out their problems in accordance with the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
They should recommend one another to collaborate in achieving this goal, so that Allah's Shar` will rule, Muslims consistently and truly adhere to it, and people enter into the Din of Allah (Exalted be He) in multitudes. Only the ignorant will respond to those who call to falsehood and come out of the fold of Islam. When Muslims truly abide by the teachings of their Din, they shall have all that is good and be safe from all that is evil. Also, Allah (Exalted be He) will grant them victory over their enemies, beside the good end reserved for them in this worldly life and the Hereafter.
I hope that these councils, namely the Constitutional Council of the Muslim World League, the World Supreme Council for Mosques and the Islamic Fiqh Academy will benefit Muslims and bring welfare for all Islamic states and Muslims everywhere. With Allah's help, now Islamic awareness and Islamic awakening are highly active all over the world, in Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. This brings home glad tidings and renders necessary all kinds of cooperation and solidarity on the part of the rulers of Islamic states, Muslim scholars and the welloff Muslims, so that everyone will actively share in acts of piety and righteousness.
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Muslims everywhere, in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, America, and Europe should support one another in acts of piety and righteousness, recommend one another in following the path of AlHaqq, seek the knowledge of Islam and benefit from their scholars in order to have a good grasp of their Din, fulfill their religious duties appropriately in a way that pleases Allah (Glorified be He) and judge by Allah's Shar` in their religious and mundane affairs.
We ask Allah to guide us all and grant us success. We ask Allah by His Beautiful Names and Exalted Attributes to set right the affairs of Muslims everywhere, help them rightly comprehend their Din, reform their rulers and leaders and help them judge by Allah's Shar` in the land, and have mercy upon Allah's Servants. We also invoke Allah to guide them to all that is good and grant them guidance and fortitude. We ask Allah to guide the able Muslims to spend of their wealth in the Cause of Allah for the sake of Islamic Da`wah and carry out this great mission. We also pray to Allah (Glorified be He) to guide the affluent Islamic states to provide consolation and charity to the underprivileged Muslims, left their afflictions and teach them their Din. Verily, Allah is Most Kind, Most Gracious. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon His Servant and Messenger, our Prophet Muhammad, upon his family, his Companions and his Successors in righteousness.
Chairman of the Constitutional Council of the Muslim World League and President of
the Departments of Scholarly Research, Ifta', Daw`ah, and Guidance
`Abdul`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz
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