মাসিক আত-তাহরীক Questions and Answers
(اَلْأَسْئِلَةُ وَالْأَجْوِبَةُ)
Q. No.1: What are the arguments for calling Ahle hadeeth movement instead of calling it Islamic movement?
Ans: Islamic movement is a term of wide meaning. All muslims of Shia‘ites, Sunnites, Partnerists (Mushriks) and innovators (Bid‘atis) and muslims of different opinions and ways can join any group in the name of Islamic movement. But Ahle hadeeth movement is a term having a special meaning where only the muslim who follow the real Tawheed leaving aside Shirk and Bid‘at can take part. Secondly, there is no scope for any muslim who is the follower of Rai, the man-made theory, to participate in the Ahle hadeeth movement. Only those persons who unconditionally follow the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth would participate in the Ahle hadeeth movement. Islam can only be found in the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth and no where else. So, we believe Ahle hadeeth movement as the only one unadulterated Islamic movement in real meaning.
Q.No.2: Unlike the majority muslims, isn't the movement in the name of Ahle hadeeth an effort to make a crack in greater Muslim unity?
Ans. There is slogan for unity in the country. But there is nothing such greater Muslim unity in reality. The reason behind it is that, those who advocate the unity could not place any acceptable basis for this greater unity. As a result, in the name of Islamic movement and in the name of various Mazhabs and Tareeqas, innumerable Islamic parties have been formed in the country. Besides, there are countless number of parties and groups in the name of politics yet. These are not called cracks by anybody. But these are rather praised in the name of plurality and multiparty democracy. Ahle hadeethmovement has cordially invited the muslims of all the groups and factions to be united with only one object of unconditionally accepting the decision of the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth. So, Ahle hadeeth movement may be called the only platform for greater unity of the muslims where a formula has been explicitly placed for the muslim unity acceptable to all.
The second thing is that, the number is never a measuring rod of truth. The holy Quran has forbidden the muslims to become worshippers of number (An‘am 6/116). Rather, be it small or great in number, they have to remain always uncompromising in following the Truth (Haq) under all circumstances. The Muslims believe in the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth as the only measuring rod of infallible truth.
The Ahle hadeeth movement wants to materialize only that belief. The majority portion of the people throughout the ages, have rejected the invitations to the Truth (Haq), and also they will do the same today. So in fear of condemnation of the majority, will the slaves and followers of truth leave the path of Truth and will be merged into the processions of the falsehood ones? Therefore, while considering the greater unity for a greater issue, should remember the instruction of the holy Quran to be united in jama‘at with the followers of Truth (Tawbah 9/119).
Q.No.3: Is it possible to achieve political power through Ahle hadeeth movement in Bangladesh? If not, then how the building of life on the basis of the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth, as claimed by the Ahle hadeeth will be materialized?
Ans. To bestow the Political power on any, depends entirely on the will of almighty Allah. Before the emergence of different Mazhabs, in the whole Muslim areas of the world and even up to 375 A.H. in the then Islamic capital of India at Mansura in Sind, the Ahle hadeeth was on the political power. During the 8th and 9th century hijra, the Ahle hadeeth ruled over Gujrat and the Deccan in India. Who can assure that Allah will not bestow upon them such power once again? This is to remember that it is incumbent on us to invite all to the path of Deen (Islam) and to try our best to make it victorious everywhere. In fact, if the Da‘wat is accepted, Allah in exchange may place, in any way, His Deen to the power of administration.
Q.No.4: Implementation of Islam is not possible without the state power. So the Prophet (sm) migrated to Madina and established Islamic state at first. Then He established Islam.
Answer: This talk is not realistic. Islam is a natural religion for mankind. It is not conditional with state power ever. Though undoubtedly a helpful agent. In all circumstances Muslim will try their best for it.
Secondly: How far it is realistic to think that without political power, it is quite impossible to build up life according to the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth? Political power is, of course, necessary for enforcing certain basic clauses of criminal and economic laws like that of blood for blood, cutting hands of a thief, to punish for unlawful sex, and to stop all kinds of monetary transactions with ‘interest’ by the order of the Government. Any Muslim ruler is bound to do all these acts. He will be held responsible to Allah for not observing these laws. The general Muslims and Islamic organizations will go on with their efforts to rectify the ruling authorities and they themselves will try their best to lead their lives according to the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth. After building opinion of the people in favour of this law, they will try to enforce Islamic laws through stand mechanism. It has to be remembered always that Islam is the universal religion. It is Islamic state or not, either majority or minority, Muslims under all circumstances, will have to lead their lives according to the instructions of Islam. For this reason, it is not a compulsory pre-condition to establish Islamic states everywhere and it is not always possible. Allah did never give responsibility to any body beyond his capabilities (Baqarah 2/286). Moreover, Allah does not like any one who is highly ambitious and creator of indiscipline (Qasas 28/83).
Thirdly, In the conventional democratic politics, people are the source of sovereign power. On the other hand Allah is the source of sovereign power in Islamic politics. The decisions of majority at the parliament are final in democratic politics. One the other hand in Islamic politics, the laws of Wahi (revelation) are considered final. This is a matter of regret that those who are engaged in politics even in the name of Islamic movement are also believers of the democratic principles i.e. the decision by the majority is final, which is laid down by the British government. For that reason they declare with loud voice that ‘it is natural to reorganize administration of the country according to the Mazhab in which the supporters are larger in number'.53 Right or wrong is not a matter, only majority is sufficient. But we observed staring with amazement that in Pakistan a Sunni majority country created in the name of Islam, the first Governor General Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Prime Minister Liaqat Ali Khan were Shi‘aites and the law Minister Zafrullah Khan was a non-Muslim Qadiani. The will of Allah was materialized in this way.
Fourthly, Now-a-days the Islamic political parties, to form coalition with secular political parties are considering it as Hudaibiah treaty of the Prophet (sm). Rather the Rasool (sm) did not compromise with any Tagutee (Man-made) laws on that day. He had tied with treaty cutting the word ‘Rasoolullah' from the end of His name only. Nevertheless, the leaders of Islamic parties are hamparing real Islamic movement for future being partner of the government and compromising innumerable Tagutee laws. By this way the blame is being imposed only upon the Prophet (sm). It is needless to say that there is no compromise with the usual Shirki politics like this; rather our politics is to change it by changing opinions of the people through motivation works.
The workers of Ahle hadeeth movement consider two things as their responsibility. First,To forward a plea before almighty Allah on the Day of Resurrection, by observing fundamental responsibility of inviting people to the path of Allah. Second,to prepare proofs for Allah against impertinent slaves, so that they may not be able to place before Allah any excuse that they have not been invited to.
And two things they totally leave to Allah alone. If He wishes, he will materialize it earlier or if He prefers, may do it later. One of these is to receive Hidayat (righteous path) of the people. The second one is the establishment of His Deen on the position of authority in the world. To earn those two things, we consider that one should always try to make necessary reforms of Aqeedah and ‘Amal (faith & practice) of the people by following the political philosophy of Islam of social revolution. Because, the Prophets have given more importance on the change of society than on the change of Government. We also want to follow the way of the Prophets. Because, the change of the Government is never possible without the change of society. And if it is done, it cannot make any permanent influence on the society. As could not be made during the six hundred and fifty years of Muslim rule in India and one hundred ninety years of Christian-English rule in Bangladesh.
Q.No.5: All the groups, involved in Islamic movement are correct. Therefore, joining in any group is sufficient.
Ans. We believe that in every particular matter the correct point is single one, not more than that. We believe that the decision of the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth is the only correct thing and all the rest are incorrect. So we assume that at present for turning back the workers of Ahle hadeeth from their real Islamic movement to the adulterated ones, such kind of deceitful word i.e ‘both this and that are correct' has been brought out.
Q.No.6: What is the political philosophy of Ahle hadeeth?
Ans. To conduct the creature according to the rule of the creator.
Q.No.7: According to Ahle hadeethwhat are the basic principles of making law for the country?
Ans. (1) To accept almighty Allah as the source of sovereign power. (2) To accept the laws of almightyAllah as the standard of infallible truth (3) to consider the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth as the basis of making law. (4) To make Ijtihad on matters which are not apparent according to the holy Quran, saheeh Hadeeth and Ijma-i-Sahaba. (5) To solve the problems appeared following the Maslak (route) of Muhdditheen.
Q.No.8: What is the aim and object of Ahle hadeethmovement?
Ans. To earn the satisfaction of Allah by preaching and establishing unmixed Tawheed and by following properly the Kitab and Sunnah in all spheres of life. The social and political aim of Ahle hadeeth movement is to make all out reforms of the society through the reforms of Aqeedah and Amal.
Q.No.9: What are the working systems of Ahle hadeethmovement?
Ans. The working system of Ahle hadeethmovement are two : (1) To give Da‘wat to the path of Allah. (2) To fight against those who oppose to Alllah. This Jihad will be through sacrificing the life, properties, time, labour, speaking, writing and organizational efforts i.e. through all out legal methods. In a word, the working system of Ahle hadeeth movement are two: Da‘wat and Jihad (Invitation and Fight).
Q.No.10: What type of society desires Ahle hadeethmovement?
Ans.Ahle hadeeth movement desires such an Islamic society where there would not be any foreign Ism in the name of progress nor would be any Mazhabi narrowness in the name of Islam.
May Allah give strength of building lives in the light of the holy Quran and saheeh Hadeeth to all Muslim brothers and sisters. Ameen (May Allah grant it)!
