Author: Abu Javed
In the annals of the Ummah’s history, sacrifice and martyrdom are the terms that have illuminated and elevated its brilliance. They have become the symbols of freedom and liberation for an oppressed and subjugated nation, as well as a means of thwarting the nefarious and malevolent objectives of the adversary.
Without martyrdom, the drums of victory would not have echoed on the battlefield of Mu’tah for the Muslim armies. If not for the sacrifices and selflessness of leaders such as Abd Allah ibn Rawahah, Zayd ibn Hāritha al-Kalbī, and Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with them), the Muslim army of 3,000 would never have prevailed over the hundreds of thousands of Roman forces—a triumph considered unattainable by conventional wisdom.
Without martyrdom, the Emirate would not have been established as a governing structure in the territory of Afghanistan today. If Mansoor’s body had not been consumed by flames, the magnificence and honor observed on Wazir Akbar Khan Hill would not have been witnessed. Instead of turbaned men, those wearing neckties would still dominate the Arg palace.
We are steadfast in our belief that the preservation of freedom and a society founded on liberty depends on martyrdom. We strongly maintain that martyrdom not only plays a crucial role in the reinvigoration of a system but also in its fortitude and durability.
The enemy must comprehend that the narratives of martyrdom are not a new chapter for us. This chapter shines brightly, akin to the sun, in the expansive volume of our history. Our system is nourished by the blood of martyrs. If you fail to grasp anything from earlier eras, examine the current leadership to understand the deep connection and bond we maintain with martyrdom.
Each day, we embark on our journey with the aspiration of martyrdom. Had we not coveted martyrdom, why would we have stood resolute on the battlefield against a superpower like the United States?
Martyrdom does not diminish us. Within this framework, every member considers it a duty to serve and reinforce it. As long as this ethos endures, every adherent of the system has the potential to serve as a successor for another.
