In The Name Of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatuhu

A Religious Obligation

By Adeel Naeem 

This is with reference to Haris Aziz’s response letter titled “The Islamic Utopia”, dated april 28th. The propogators of Caliphate do not pursue the formation of a caliphate for the sake of its desirability alone. Unity of Ummah via Caliphate is not only desirable but a religious obligation as well.

Imam Abu Hanifa termed the establishment of Caliphate as “Ummul Faraidh” (mother of all individuals). The unity of this Ummah is not possible without bringing about a revolution via the methodology given to us by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). OIC has already proven the lack of sincerity of the leaders of this Ummah. UN is dominated by the five veto-wielding powers that claim to be spreading democracy and peace. Yet these five are the biggest arms dealer in the world.

With regard to Darul Harb and Darul Islam, I shall simply point out the following. Darul Islam, which means “the abode of Islam”, is a term like any other term. The concept is not new. The state formed by Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), was a testimony to this. Defining things is good and crystallizing the core concept like ‘Muslim brotherhood’ and ‘Dawah’ and ‘Jihad’ via these terms is appreciable.

With regard to the common approach towards humanitarian work, I must point out that common humanitarian efforts do not exist anywhere. If they do they are for the sake of vested interests. However, it would be unseemly for us, being Muslims, not to work for humanity. However, what I fail to understand is how does the issue of Caliphate become contrary to humanity?

It would be naive to say that the Caliphate will work only for the good of Muslims and not work for the common good of humanity. The history contradicts that biased view.