Bismillahi Al-Rahman Al-Raheem Seeking light from the fire of the Mushrikeen is Haraam Dr. Abd al-Karim al-Iriani, the former Prime Minister of Yemen said in the program broadcast by the al-Jazeera channel called ³From Washington² (Friday 22/11/2002): "The reality is that the issue of American Yemeni relations in fighting terrorism has taken various dimensions in recent days, though it is not a secret that the Yemeni republic cooperates with America and others in fighting terrorism". He also said: "It is natural that we would cooperate with the US given that she is the biggest and most extensive in capability and potential". This shameless regime openly states that it cooperates with America, without feeling any sense of betrayal, or fear of Allah. Allah has forbidden cooperation with Kuffar in a war against Kuffar; so what is the matter with this regime that it seeks the help of the Kuffar, with all their abilities, in a war against Islam and the Muslims? The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "We do not seek light from the Fire of the Mushrikeen (i.e. seek their help)". Indeed, it is contempt for the Ummah that has led these rulers to seek the help of the worst enemy of the Muslims. It is due to the weakness, terrible humiliation and dependence of these rulers on the forces of Kufr to protect their seats of power, and due to the silence of the people, that America has the audacity to commit the most atrocious of crimes against the Muslims, even in their own lands. After America¹s assassination of Sanan al-Harithi (in Yemen) and those members of al-Qa¹ida who were with him in an ambush and all else that she currently does, the most important issue for the ruling regime in Yemen is to prove to the people that all of this cooperation occurs with their consent and not by force. This is to prove that Yemeni sovereignty has not been violated. So what kind of sovereignty is this that has not been violated, dear Dr. Abd al-Kareem? Is this regime unaware that killing a Muslim is Haraam and that even the destruction of the Ka¹bah is of less value in the sight of Allah than the killing of a Muslim without right? Or is it the case that the one who calls to Allah and His Messenger deserves to be killed at the hands of Kuffar? The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "Should the Ka¹bah be destroyed stone by stone, this is less (important) in the sight of Allah than the spilling of the blood of a Muslim". And he (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "The destruction of the world is far less (important) to Allah than the killing of (one) Muslim man". O Muslims: The regime is not content to make you attack each other and incite tribal revenge amongst you, rather it has brought the Kaafir West, under the leadership of America, to impose its sovereignty, kill your sons, plunder your resources and humiliate you in your own homes. Is this the role of these rulers? How far they are from the early rulers of the Muslims. For instance, when al-Mu¹tasim heard that a woman who had fallen prisoner to Rome had cried out: "O Mu¹tasim!" he sent a letter to the king of Rome saying: ³Release the woman or I will send an army whose beginning will reach you before its end has left me.² He did this and conquered ŒAmmuriyyah. How far they are from the likes of Haroon ar-Rashid, who sent a letter to the King of Rome when he refused to pay the Jizyah to the Muslims, in which he said: "As for the reply, it is something you shall see with your own eyes and not something you will read." This is how the rulers of the Muslims were; they protected the Muslims and defended them from their enemies; they did not seek the help of their enemies. As for the rulers of this age, they are as the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) described them: "Rulers will be appointed amongst you, if you obey them they will humiliate you and if you disobey them they will kill you". They fight their own people and sons to please America. Furthermore they know that the Americans will never be happy with them, whatever they do, until they replace them with those who will be more loyal and faithful. America does not help the rulers because she loves them, but rather due to her hatred of Islam and the Muslims. She uses them as a tool in her war against Islam and by this they think they can get America¹s approval. She will exploit what they are doing against their own people and when she becomes free to deal with them, she will discard them and replace them. A "Never will the Jews or the Christians be pleased with you (O Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) till you follow their religion" [2:120]. O Muslims: The wind of change is blowing and Islam is definitely coming. So be part of its army and rush to the Forgiveness (maghfirah) and Good Pleasure (ridwaan) of Allah by working to change these rulers and establishing rulers who will follow the Rightly Guided Khulafa (may Allah be pleased with them). Know that there is no deliverance for you except to work seriously to establish the Khilafah Rashidah, which will protect your sovereignty, fight those who fight you, help you against your enemies and rule over you by the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger. Furthermore, it will help you in the obedience to Allah and His Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). He (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "Indeed, the Imaam is a shield behind which the Muslims fight and defend themselves". "O you who believe! Answer Allah (by obeying Him) and (His) Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life" [8:24]. 27th of the blessed month of Ramadan 02/12/2002 Hizb ut-Tahrir - Wilayah of Yemen --------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a responsible email and non-commercial free information service. 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