By Hassan Mujahid
Pakistan, in pursuit of its political and economic interests and to appease foreign powers, carries out a mission of oppression rooted in external directives and pressures. Under this policy, it conducts bombings against innocent Afghan civilians, resulting in the deaths of women, men, and young children.
These actions are not only an aggression against a nation, but also a blatant violation of all humanity and human values.
A recent example is the attack last night on a hospital in Kabul for drug addicts, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and many injuries. Drug-addicted individuals are among the most vulnerable and helpless members of society. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), out of its mercy, had gathered them in hospitals for treatment, aiming to save them from destruction and guide them toward a new stage of healthy life.
Unfortunately, the Pakistani regime not only continues to target innocent Afghans, but also deliberately makes these helpless and defenseless individuals the targets of its attacks, justifying this cruel and inhumane behavior under the pretext of “war against terrorists.”
The Ongoing Pakistani Atrocities Against Afghans from an Islamic Perspective:
The world, when it looks at Pakistan as an Islamic country, should reflect on the fact that Pakistan is only a Muslim state in name. Its system and laws are far removed from Islam, and all its actions against Muslims are carried out at the behest of the United States. If a non-Muslim country were to adopt such oppressive measures against Muslims, it could be explained by historical enmity. But when a neighboring Muslim country engages in such actions, the matter becomes far more painful and lamentable, as it constitutes a blatant violation of Islamic brotherhood, neighborly obligations, and basic human values.
Allah Almighty says:
“But whoever kills a believer intentionally – his recompense is Hell, wherein he will abide eternally, and Allah has become angry with him and has cursed him and has prepared for him a great punishment.” ( Surah An-Nisa Ayat 93)
Also, Allah Almighty says:
“Whoever kills a person unjustly, it is as if he has killed all of humanity.”
(Surah Al-Ma’idah, 5:32)
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
“A Muslim who professes the testimony of
faith (Shahada) should not be killed, except in three cases:
If he kills someone/commits murder,
if he commits adultery while married,
or if he apostatizes and leaves the fold of Islam.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) also said:
“The killing of a Muslim is an act of disbelief (kufr).” (Sahih Muslim)
Imam Nawawi (RH) explains:
“The one who kills a believer becomes a disbeliever (kafir) if he considers it permissible to kill that believer.”
(Sharh al-Muslim by Imam Nawawi)
It is worth noting that ordinary Afghan civilians have neither killed Pakistani soldiers to take revenge, nor are they guilty of any moral corruption, nor have they abandoned Islam. Therefore, it is astonishing, given the above Islamic legal texts, how Pakistan justifies the killing of innocent Afghans, and what kind of excuse or religious sanction the resident scholars and muftis might provide for this heinous act.
Good tidings for the oppressed Afghans is that Pakistan is on the path to decline. As Qadi Shurayh (RH) says: “The oppressor awaits punishment, and the oppressed awaits victory and reward.” [Hilyat al-Awliya, 4/132]
It is as clear as the shining sun that any state that initiates oppression immediately faces various problems and failures, and is eventually overthrown in great humiliation, even if it possesses abundant resources and material advancements.
Although Pakistan has chosen the name of an Islamic state for itself, if it continues its oppressive actions, it is inevitable that it will lose its power. As Imam Ibn Taymiyyah (RH) states: Allah Almighty helps a just state, even if it is non-Muslim, and does not help an oppressive state, even if it is Muslim. (Majmoo‘ al-Fatawa 62/28)
Alhamdulillah! The Afghan government is both Muslim and adopts a very just approach: it does not pose any threat to anyone unless it is violated, and when aggression occurs, it responds appropriately only to the aggressor, fully respecting the property and lives of other Muslims. In contrast, Pakistan makes no distinction between Taliban and ordinary civilians. This is clear evidence that, under foreign direction, Pakistan does not want Afghans to live in peace and security, but rather seeks to create difficulties for the IEA and to obstruct the progress of its system.