About the Author

Peace be With You

I am a Muslim American. I join the millions of Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world in condemning the all too many acts of terror done by the hands of professed Muslims. These acts, beliefs, and perpetrators of terrorism are far away from the true Islam that I know and adhere to.

As an American, I enjoy the Freedom of Religion granted to me by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and I am very grateful for that.

I am a conservative Muslim who sincerely believes the Muslim world and the religion of Islam is misunderstood.

I oppose the false and derogatory intent in labeling conservative Muslims as “Wahhabi”.

I oppose ALL acts of terror, whether they pertain to religion, politics, or other criminal activity. Just as I condemn the acts of terror done by the hands of professed Muslims, I ask Americans, Jews, Christians, and Atheists to join me in also condemning the agenda and the acts of any such political terrorism.

The Quran, whom all Muslims hold sacred, teaches us that criminals deserve the highest form of deterrent punishment if proven guilty of a serious crime.

I believe that terrorists, whether professed Muslims or American political leaders (or professed Jewish, British etc. political leaders), WHO kill innocent civilians for their own political agenda deserve due justice at all cause.

I do not believe that an ordinary civilian has the authority to put justice in his own hands. Justice should only be served through a governing criminal-justice system and crime is an affair only to be dealt with by commissioned authority.

I join the many Muslim organizations in the overdue FATWAH against terrorism.

While there are professed Muslims guilty of being the oppressor, in many cases Muslims are also oppressed. The persecution of Muslims can not be overlooked throughout the world, whether in Israel or in the very Guantanamo Bay, Cuba prison system. Many innocent Muslims have been kept incarcerated for too long without any sign of getting a fair hearing.

I do advocate an Islamic State (Khilafah-Caliphate) in the Middle-East, PLEASE NOTE! I believe Muslims at all cause are obligated to respect and cooperate entirely with the secular government they may live under. By no means would I advocate this system of government (Khilafah) to the western non-Muslim secular world, rather believe it would only make sense for the Muslim world as a consequence of their beliefs. Click Here to read why a “true” Islamic State in the Middle East would be a peaceful positive for the Western and Secular world abroad.

Finally, I advocate and believe in the Freedom of Religion – There is no compulsion in religion (2:256).

REGARDING AQEEDAH (CREED):

I believe, declare, and bear witness - There is nothing worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad (sa) is the Messenger of Allah.

I advocate AGAINST sectarianism and division. I promote unity of Muslims at all cause. This is a commandment of Allah (swt), to hold on to the rope of Allah and be not divided (3:103). There is no excuse in disobeying the commandment of Allah (swt). We MUST reconcile with our Muslim brethren and leave our differences aside. In short, sectarianism is NOT allowed in Islam!

I associate with the ahle-sunnah wal jama’ah (the congregation that follows the sunnah).

I personally adhere to the understandings of the Salaf-us Salehin (Pious Predecessors).

I do not associate myself with seeking intercession from deceased individuals; nor do I associate with darvish whirling, sufi trances, or any similar innovations.

However, I believe there is much beauty provided in the ideals of Tasawwuf, and that certain sufis and certain aspects of the sufi way have contributed awesome things to the Muslim Ummah. If tassawuf is used to purify and enlighten the heart in the right way it can be very beneficial

I advocate building a bridge between the understandings of the “sufi” and the “salafi” ways where it is Islamically justified .

Rejection of Sunnah and/or Ahadith is NOT acceptable and such is a deviation from the true Islam that I know and adhere to.

Finality of Prophethood is a fundamental part of our aqeedah and it can not be tampered with.

Finally, there should be NO question to my loyalty to either Islam or equality, or to Peace, Tolerance, and Justice! I believe I can be and am very loyal to both my religion and my country, and that loyalty to both is beyond possibility.