By Abdulhadi Mahdi
For the protection of the Muslim Ummah and the establishment of Islam, there is a need for a government that is Islamic, independent, free, and liberated from the chains of subjugation. From the early period of Islam until the fall of the Ottoman Caliphate, Muslims had an independent system of politics, governance, and leadership, under which they lived with security and prosperity under a single leader.
If we look at the historical background and reflect on the philosophy of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) migration (Hijrah), the primary purpose of moving from Makkah to Madinah was to establish an Islamic government so that the believers and the Companions could find a place of safety and live together under a strong, unified system. Upon arriving in Madinah, the Prophet (PBUH) laid the foundation for a place where believers could gather for the five daily prayers and resolve their community issues in a Dar al-Nadwah (council), which later developed into the establishment of the mosque.
The Prophet (PBUH) also made treaties with the Jews, extending some of these agreements to nearby tribes, and thus a new phase of dawah (Islamic outreach) began. Later, the obligation of jihad was established, and the mobilization of the believers commenced. Under the Prophet’s (PBUH) unique leadership, the believers went to various regions to confront rebellious disbelievers, polytheists, and Jewish groups, which ultimately led to the establishment of an Islamic government. This process continued through the era of the Ottoman Caliphate, but due to divisions and negligence among the Muslims, they were eventually deprived of this blessing.
Under the umbrella of Islamic governments, not only were the believers content, but even disbelievers, polytheists, Jews, and all living creatures, including animals and birds, lived under an organized system of laws that ensured peace and well-being for all. After the fall of the Ottoman Caliphate, Jews, Christians, polytheists, and atheists united, and the reins of over two billion Muslims fell into their hands. They introduced modern false ideologies to the youth and, through various “-isms,” brought them under their influence.
Today, many silent politicians, scholars, and intellectual cadres are the result of this ideological conquest. They have established international courts, the United Nations, human rights organizations, and other global institutions. Outwardly, their claim was to check the hand of the oppressor, hear the voice of the oppressed, and ensure justice in the world; yet behind the scenes, a hidden power controls all these institutions and uses them to serve its own interests.
Muslims were oppressed, the lands of the Ummah were seized, children were burned in fires, public facilities were destroyed by bombs, and the helpless Gaza fell under the tyranny of Zionism; yet these international organizations remained powerless. However, praise be to Allah, a number of awakened youth rose up: Afghans dealt a blow to this unipolar power (the U.S.), the forces of Hamas began their struggle to reclaim their rights and liberate Jerusalem, and others, under the leadership of Ahmad al-Shar’ah, achieved the conquest of Damascus.
The U.S. and its allied regimes are trying to seize control of the world’s economic, military, and political power. For this purpose, they have brought two key centers under their influence: one is Israel, and the other is Pakistan, in order to weaken the forces of the Middle East, Iran, and Afghanistan. However, praise be to Allah, many of their plots have been exposed to the world, their lies have been revealed, and they are heading toward failure.
Now, the world is undergoing a transformation: the strength of Muslims is increasing, the arena of Islamic politics is expanding, and the spirit of awareness among Muslims is growing day by day. All Muslims must unite to support Islamic systems and stand firmly against these oppressive powers.