The militant Nigerian group’s actions repeatedly go against the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad
The official name of Boko Haram, the Nigerian group apparently responsible for the kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls, is Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad. That translates into English as “People Committed to the Propogation of the Prophet’s Teachings and Jihad.” The name is wholly inappropriate. With their sustained campaign of murders and kidnappings, the members of Boko Haram conduct themselves in a manner that could barely be more alien to the Prophet Muhammad teachings. Earlier this week, Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al al-Sheikh, declared Boko Haram was “set up to smear the image of Islam.” The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the world’s largest bloc of Muslim countries, told the Associated Press that violent extremists like Boko Haram “not only disavow their Islam, but their humanity.”
It’s always dangerous to generalize about a faith observed by 1.6 billion people – there’s a lot of room for interpretation between that many people – but it’s clear that Boko Haram’s atrocities go against the mainstream teachings of Islam. Here are five reasons why Boko Haram’s actions are fundamentally un-Islamic:
In the local Hausa language, “Boko Haram” translates roughly as “Western education is forbidden.” In 2012, the group began targeting government schools with home-made firebombs. Over the last two years, reports Amnesty International, attacks by armed groups have forced over 60 schools in northern Nigeria to close, with Boko Haram claiming responsibility for some of the attacks.
WE KNOW VERY WELL THAT AHAMDIYAH BRING REFORMATION OF ISLAM TO THE WORLD AS WELL AS PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAW)1400 YEAR AGO.
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WHERE DOES MUSLIM AHMADIYAH STAND FOR REFORMATION OF ISLAM TEACHING IN 21ST CENTURY, TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION ERA ?
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CAN WE CHANGE THE LAWS OF ALLAH AND SUNNAH?
YES, AND NO.
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1. ANCIENT INTERPRETATION; Often we hear from islamic scholars or
clerics that Allah’s laws cannot be changed forever, and should be
implemented until the end of this world. Muslim have to obey the sunnah
Muhammad (pbuh) completely.
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2. MODREN INTERPRETATION;; The progressive scholars or clerics think is that the rule of Allah that is related to Allah, cannot be changed
forever, such as; shalah, fasting and the hajj. But the rule of Allah that is related to worldly affairs such as; the system of government, trading, human relationship, dress code, inheritance, etc. can be reformed or corrected.
Allah’s revelation was revealed at what ever time He saw fit.
Do Muslims have to follow the revelation of GOD and the Sunnah of the Prophet (Pbuh) which is written in the Quran and Hadits according to old
interpretation during the dark age? My answer is NO.
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For Example;
Do Muslims have to build/construct a house/tent made out of animal skin to follow the footstep of Prophet Muhammad(saw) ?
Muhammad(saw) had a long beard and wore long robe and turban.
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Muhammad(saw) used to brush his teeth with a root from a tree branch. Do muslims have
to utilize the same root despite of the fact that we now today have
toothpaste and toothbrush?
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Do Muslim men have to follow Prophet Muhammad (saw) to have more than one wife?
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Do Muslims have to follow how to cleanse the skin that is touched by a dog’s saliva with soil seven times despite of the soap and sanitizer that are available now?
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Do Muslims, who passed on, have to be buried on the same day? Can’t Muslims be put in a coffin?
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Do women have to cover her whole body with a loose dress now to protect herself from men and extreme weather? Do women have to go outside always accompanied by her father, brother or husband?
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Today, there are less conflics and people are more civilized in many developed countries. In those countries, women are much safer to go out on her own. Many of the countries are not surrounded by deserts with extreme heat like often found in the middle easts, therefore, covering the entire body is not necessary.
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Do Muslim have to hate those who do not follow prophet Muhammad (saw) ?
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Do Muslim have to kill innocent people who are gay, who do blasphemy, apostasy, heresy and magic?
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Today’s life has been greatly affected and influenced by science and technology. I bet, you do not want to follow the sunnah of prophet Muhamad(saw) that is from the dark age. Prophet Muhammad (saw) would be happy to see his followers live a much better life than him.
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Every parent in this world wants their children’s life to be better than theirs, right?
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Can we alter the sunnah with appropriate way, according the development of science and culture?
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I strongly believe that the rule or the law of Allah in regards to wordly life or dunya for human (hablul minannaas) can be reformed or corrected.
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But the rule of Allah in regards to Allah (hablul minnallah) can not be changed, such as shalah, fasting, zakat(charity), Hajj and direction of Kiblah.
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Allah said in the Quran that all Allah’s laws related to worldly affairs can be fixed, reformed according to these verses below; YES.
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CONSULTATION IS NEEDED.
It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted they would have broken away from about thee; so pass over (their faults), and ask for (Allah’s) forgiveness for them; and consult them (Jews,Christian etc ) in affairs (of world). Then when thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in Allah. For Allahloves those who put their trust (in Him). (QS 3; 159).
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So based on Al Quran–YES, we can change the laws of Allah, and sunnah of Rasulullah (saw).
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Hopefully,my answer can convince you. If not please ask me again.
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With all my love
Alatif is alatif and his views are his views.