-Ahmad Mansoor
To: The People of Gaza and the Mujāhidīn of Hamas
As-Salamu ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu,
A few days ago, we received the news of the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh. We acknowledge the pivotal role he played in the ongoing Jihad. History bears witness to the fact that martyrdoms pave the way to victory. Martyrdoms serve as the fuel and oil that propel the journey of Jihad, aiding in reaching our destination. Therefore, we would like to extend our congratulations on the martyrdom of your leader.
You must not lose hope in Allah’s help. We are here to offer encouragement and motivation. By remaining steadfast through all hardships, you will become a source of inspiration and motivation for others. We know that you’re being oppressed and your people are being martyred on a daily basis, but if I were to say that your current situation is better than our time, given that some countries in the world are your allies, it would not be an exaggeration.
Approximately around twenty years ago,
when we implemented the Shari’ā against the wishes of the world and refused to hand over an Arab Mujahid to the Kuffār, the Pharaoh of the time declared a crusade against us and drew a stark line for the whole world by saying “either you’re with us, or you’re with the terrorists”.
Thus, the rulers of the Muslim countries proceeded to not only turn away from us, but to also prostrate themselves before this Pharaoh and cooperate with him against us, giving him safe passage and providing him with our information.
Now even though we were collectively buried, bombarded, and imprisoned, we managed to emerge victorious yet again. We made our spirits ironclad and transformed our prisons into Madāris. There will be people attempting to dishearten you from us, but our dear ones you must understand our constraints and restrictions. Wisdom is an essential aspect of the Seerah, and you probably understand this better than we do.
O’ Mujahid Nation! You are not ordinary people; you have demonstrated that weapons may cause death but cannot prevent the inevitable. You are the guardians of our first Qibla. Strengthen your ranks, fortify your ambitions, and uphold your unwavering Aqīdah. Interact with one another in the best manner possible.
These words are not mere advice; they are founded on twenty years of experience. The Jihad of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) against America and NATO was once deemed madness. Similarly, those weak in faith may view you in the same light today. However, rest assured that victory is within reach. You are the pride of the Ummah, remembered in every Duā. Stay resolute! The enemy cannot prevail against your faith.
From: Jihadi and Shari’ā-bearing Afghanistan!
