Islam and Jihad


I am still pissed off that Basem Boshra has attempted to distort the history of 9/11.  Intellectual dishonesty is repulsive to me as a journalist. So let's take a moment and bite down on a hard dose of truth.

https://thelastenglishprince.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/telling-the-truth-about-islam/

In the aftermath of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor, I have engaged conversations with Muslims who remain smug regarding the occurrences of that day.  But then again, Islam both survived and gained domination because of Jihad.  The stories of Islam's glory days remain.  September 11th provides affirmation for the myths attached to Islam.

We are blessed to be Americans.

The reason why attacks have diminished on U.S. soil is not because of an Islamic reformation movement. Rather, a decrease in attacks is because our alphabet agencies are good at what they do.  It was an appropriate action to identify, track, and dismantle the Al Qaeda network established by Dr. Ayman al Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden.  But it remains my belief that in the years following 9/11 our focus on the elephant in the room caused us to ignore the ordinary mouse.

Al Qaeda was a networked global platform.  This is understood.  But Jihad?  It can present as the mouse.  That mouse that will usually have a control. But then again, there are the mice that just might be scampering along alone and focused on sallying forth for what is considered a single raid Jihad. (One target, with a suicide bomber or two.)

The mice will bathe.  They will pray prior to their actions.  Prophet Muhammad stated that those who died in the cause of Jihad were not to be bathed nor receive the funeral prayer.  Their blood, stood as testament to their deeds.  The smarter critters will also have visited a perfumery to acquire something with a nice musk scent.  This action is also based on belief.  (Most likely, the 9/11 perpetrators smelled pretty damn good on arrival at their respective airports.)

* Trivia:  Which battle provided for this debriefing? 

"And certainly do not reckon those who are killed in the way of Allah are dead, but rather they are alive and being given provision, with their Lord."  Qur'an 3:163 

There are ample historical writings which convey the actions of the early Muslim community (the Ummah) which tell of their years of survival, growth, and subsequent domination of various regions. It makes for interesting reading.   Sitting on the shelves of our best libraries they also display their military shadow boxes.  But these boxes do not contain medals, ribbons and a flag. They contain the oral traditions and the words penned by their scholars. These "boxes" are collapsed into the pages of what you will read.

Do you know the name of the first Muslim to beat a "polytheist" to death with his fists?  What about the first Muslim to shoot an arrow in the defense of Islam?  They have their own shadow box, albeit a bit hidden from view.

Let me just share a few additional Shadow Boxes with you!

Ja'far ibn Abi Talib:  A Shadow Box for Courage

He is remembered as the first Muslim to hamstring his horse on the day of Mu'tah. He then taunted those who fled the battle, "Oh you who flee, why have you fled when fighting in the way of Allah?"

'Abdallah ibn Abi Saluk:  There is no shadow box for cowardice

This man was turned down for a raiding party because he had instigated defections in the past. 

Abu Dhar:  A Shadow Box for Endurance

When his camel pooped out he carried his luggage and sacks on his back.

Zeid bin Akram:  A Shadow Box for Islam's first spy.

Muhammad said, "This is the one who used his ears in the service of Allah."

Abdullah bin Jahsh:  A Shadow Box with a ribbon for reconnaissance.

Thousands of these military shadow boxes exist and some of them may be within the books on your own shelves, as yet unrecognized.  What I am trying to get across is that these stories, and the granular details of such stories and events, can spur the imagination of mice.  So we must keep setting the traps.

To end on a kind note:  Years ago I attended a "women's party" after the birth of a Muslim baby in my community.  As I sat on the bed and admired this new human being, stroking the soft black hair, watching the small chest rise and fall with respiration I said a small prayer.  May this little human being become the full measure of God's intent for their life.  And may they be a blessing to others.

I leave each of you - with that thought.



  


 

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