1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:08,960 A summary of the concepts held by Ahl al-Sunnah. 2 00:00:08,960 --> 00:00:12,960 How to address the mistakes of the mujahidin. 3 00:00:12,960 --> 00:00:20,660 We must address the mistakes of the mujahidin in accordance with the Qur'anic and Prophetic methodology. 4 00:00:20,660 --> 00:00:24,660 Which is founded upon balance and justice in all matters. 5 00:00:24,660 --> 00:00:27,660 In this regard, we must observe the following: 6 00:00:27,660 --> 00:00:28,660 First: 7 00:00:28,660 --> 00:00:32,659 The mujahidin are human beings who are not infallible. 8 00:00:32,659 --> 00:00:33,659 Second: 9 00:00:33,659 --> 00:00:36,659 Justice when speaking about their mistakes. 10 00:00:36,659 --> 00:00:38,659 Allah the Almighty says: 11 00:00:38,659 --> 00:00:40,659 ﴾ And when you speak, be just ﴿ 12 00:00:40,659 --> 00:00:42,659 Third: 13 00:00:42,659 --> 00:00:44,659 Compassion and mercy. 14 00:00:44,659 --> 00:00:46,659 In accordance with the words of Allah the Almighty: 15 00:00:46,659 --> 00:00:48,659 ﴾ Merciful among themselves ﴿ 16 00:00:48,659 --> 00:00:52,659 And fraternal advice based on compassion and mercy. 17 00:00:52,659 --> 00:00:55,659 Without public defamation or shaming. 18 00:00:55,659 --> 00:00:56,659 Fourth: 19 00:00:56,659 --> 00:00:59,659 Weighing the interests against the harms. 20 00:00:59,659 --> 00:01:03,659 And the positive aspects of the mujahidin against their negative ones. 21 00:01:03,659 --> 00:01:04,659 Fifth: 22 00:01:04,659 --> 00:01:07,659 Containing the scope of advice and reform. 23 00:01:07,659 --> 00:01:12,659 So that it is directed only at the specific mistake and those who committed it. 24 00:01:12,659 --> 00:01:14,730 Sixth: 25 00:01:14,730 --> 00:01:17,730 Offering excuses whenever there is a path to do so. 26 00:01:17,730 --> 00:01:19,730 Seventh: 27 00:01:19,730 --> 00:01:23,730 Not allowing the disbelievers and the hypocrites to exploit these mistakes. 28 00:01:23,730 --> 00:01:27,730 Or to use them for distortion and persecution. 29 00:01:27,730 --> 00:01:28,730 Eighth: 30 00:01:28,730 --> 00:01:34,730 Selecting the most suitable scholars and callers to address these mistakes through appropriate means. 31 00:01:34,730 --> 00:01:36,790 Ninth: 32 00:01:36,790 --> 00:01:40,790 Distinguishing between loyalty and disavowal (al-wala' wa al-bara') and the hostility of enemies. 33 00:01:40,790 --> 00:01:42,790 For the former is a matter of creed. 34 00:01:42,790 --> 00:01:44,790 And the latter is a matter of policy. 35 00:01:44,790 --> 00:01:46,890 Tenth: 36 00:01:46,890 --> 00:01:50,890 Not condemning jihad because of the mistakes of the mujahidin. 37 00:01:50,890 --> 00:01:54,890 For that is like condemning prayer because of the mistakes of those who pray. 38 00:01:55,890 --> 00:01:58,890 The mistakes of the mujahidin are corrected. 39 00:01:58,890 --> 00:02:01,890 While jihad, which is the law of Allah, 40 00:02:01,890 --> 00:02:02,890 Is exalted. 41 00:02:02,890 --> 00:02:04,920 Eleventh: 42 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:09,919 Distinguishing between intentional and unintentional mistakes. 43 00:02:09,919 --> 00:02:12,919 And between valid and invalid errors. 44 00:02:12,919 --> 00:02:14,949 Twelfth: 45 00:02:14,949 --> 00:02:17,949 Prevention is better than cure. 46 00:02:17,949 --> 00:02:23,949 This requires the presence of scholars and wise figures in the arenas of jihad alongside the mujahidin. 47 00:02:23,949 --> 00:02:26,949 Otherwise, the blame encompasses them all. 48 00:02:26,949 --> 00:02:28,979 Thirteenth: 49 00:02:28,979 --> 00:02:31,979 Proposing solutions and remedies. 50 00:02:31,979 --> 00:02:33,979 Fourteenth: 51 00:02:33,979 --> 00:02:36,979 Exposing the crimes of the enemies with truth and justice. 52 00:02:36,979 --> 00:02:38,979 Allah the Almighty says: 53 00:02:38,979 --> 00:02:40,979 ﴾ O you who have believed, ﴿ 54 00:02:40,979 --> 00:02:44,979 “O ye who believe! Be steadfast witnesses for Allah in equity, and let not hatred of any people seduce you that ye deal not justly. Deal justly, that is nearer to your duty. Observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Informed of what ye do.” (5:8) 55 00:02:44,979 --> 00:02:49,979 “O ye who believe! Be steadfast witnesses for Allah in equity, and let not hatred of any people seduce you that ye deal not justly. Deal justly, that is nearer to your duty. Observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Informed of what ye do.” (5:8) 56 00:02:49,979 --> 00:02:52,979 “O ye who believe! Be steadfast witnesses for Allah in equity, and let not hatred of any people seduce you that ye deal not justly. Deal justly, that is nearer to your duty. Observe your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is Informed of what ye do.” (5:8) 57 00:02:52,979 --> 00:02:57,979 ﴾ And fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do. ﴿ 58 00:02:57,979 --> 00:02:59,979 Fifteenth: 59 00:02:59,979 --> 00:03:05,979 Highlighting the double standards used by the enemies against the mujahidin. 60 00:03:05,979 --> 00:03:10,979 You see them criticizing the erroneous ijtihad of some mujahidin. 61 00:03:10,979 --> 00:03:14,979 While they ignore their own disbelief and destruction of Muslim lands. 62 00:03:14,979 --> 00:03:18,979 And their killing of men, women, and children. 63 00:03:18,979 --> 00:03:20,979 And their plundering of their wealth. 64 00:03:20,979 --> 00:03:25,719 A summary of the concepts held by Ahl al-Sunnah.