9. OUR MISSION IS ONE OF REAWAKENING AND DELIVERANCE
A Weighty Legacy
Thus dear Brothers, It is Allah’s will that we are the inheritors of this legacy; no matter what the consequences, the light of your mission glows amidst this darkness; He has chosen you to exalt His Word, to bring back the Sharee’ah and re-establish His state:
‘Allah will surely aid one who helps Him. Allah is Mighty, Glorious.’
(Surat-al-Hajj (22), ayah 40)
Our General Aims
What do we want, dear brothers? Do we seek temporary goals such as hoarding up wealth and becoming famous? Or do we want dominion over the earth?
‘The earth is Allah’s: He gives to inherit it those whom He will of His servants.’
(Surat-al-A’raaf (7), ayah 127)
Even as we read the Speech of Allah (SWT):
‘That is the Abode of the Hereafter which We assign to those who do not want exaltation in the earth, nor any corruption. The final consequence is to the pious.’
(Surat-al-Qasas (28), ayah 83)
May Allah witness that we do not want any of these, that our work and our mission are not toward these ends. Rather always bear in mind that you have two fundamental goals:
1) Freeing the Islamic homeland from all foreign authority, for this is a natural right belonging to every human being which only the unjust oppressor will deny.
2) The establishment of an Islamic state within this homeland, which acts according to the precepts of Islam, applies its social regulations, advocates its sound principles, and broadcasts its mission to all of mankind. For as long as this state does not emerge, every Muslim is sinning. and is responsible before Allah the Almighty for the failure and slackness in establishing it. In these bewildering circumstances, it is against the interests of humanity that a state advocating injustice and oppression should arise, while there should be no one at all working for the advent of a state founded on truth, justice, and peace. We want to accomplish these two goals in the Nile Valley and the Arab kingdom, and in every land which Allah has blessed with the Islamic creed: uniting all the Muslims.
Our Specific Aims
Apart from these two aims, we have some specific aims, If they are not accomplished our society cannot become wholly Islamic. Dear brothers, recall that more than sixty percent of the Egyptians live at a subhuman level. Only through the most arduous toil do they get enough to eat. Egypt is threatened by murderous famines and exposed to many economic problems, the outcome of which only Allah can know. Recall too that there are more than 320 foreign companies in Egypt, monopolising all the public utilities and important facilities in every sector of the country; the wheels of commerce, industry, and all economic institutions are in the hands of profiteering foreigners; our wealth in land is being transferred with lightning speed from our hands to those of others. Recall also that, out of the entire civilised world, Egypt is subject to the most diseases, plagues, and illness; over 90 percent of the Egyptian people are threatened by physical infirmity, the loss of some sensory perception, and a variety of sicknesses and ailments; Egypt is still backward, with no more than one fifth of the population possessing any form of education, and of these more than one hundred thousand have never gone further than the primary school level. Recall that crime has doubled in Egypt, and that it is increasing at an alarming rate to the point that there are more people coming out of prisons than schools; that up to the present time Egypt has been unable to properly outfit a single army division; These symptoms and phenomena may be observed in any Islamic country. Amid your aims are to work in reforming education; to fight poverty, ignorance, disease, and crime; and to create an exemplary society deserving to be associated with the Islamic Sharee’ah.
Our General Means
How will we arrive at these goals? Speeches, announcements, letters, lessons, lectures, a diagnosis of the ailment and a prescription of the medicine. All these by themselves are useless and will never achieve, nor help achieve a single aim. Nevertheless, every mission has an approach which it must adopt and act accordingly. it remains invariable and unchanging, and is confined to the following three matters:
1) Deep faith.
2) Precise organisation
3) Uninterrupted work.
This is our general approach dear brothers, so have conviction in your ideology, rally around it and work steadfastly for it.
Further Measures
Besides this general approach, there may be further measures that have to be adopted and strictly adhered to. They may have both positive and negative aspects to them, either in compatibility with man’s customary habits or in stark contradiction. Some are mild while others are rigorous, so we must train ourselves and prepare to face all this in order to guarantee success. We may be asked to break old customs and habits, to conform to unfamiliar backgrounds and settings. For in reality our mission is to change that which is prevailing and conventional. Are you prepared for this, dear brothers?
Discouragement
Many people will say: What do these measures mean? How can they build a nation or maintain a society burdened with such chronic problems and sunk in a welter of corruption? How will you manage the economy on a non profit basis? how will you respond to the woman question? How will you obtain your rights without the use of force?
Dear brothers, know that Satan slips his devilish bid into the aspirations of every reformer, but Allah cancels out what Satan whispers; then Allah decrees His miracles, for Allah is Knowing, Wise. Remind these people that history teaches us lessons about past and contemporary nations; Any nation determined to live cannot possibly die.
Obstacles in Our Path
I would like to admit to you that frankly your mission is still unknown to many people, and the day they find out about it and grasp its potential and objectives, you will face stern opposition and sharp hostility. Your way will be riddled with hardship and obstacles. Only then will you be following the path of those who convey the message. For the moment you are still unknown, simply preparing for the call and getting ready for the struggle that lies ahead of you. The ignorance of the people as to what constitutes true Islam will remain an obstacle in your path, and you will find among the religious body and the official scholars those who will regard your understanding of Islam as outlandish, denouncing your campaign. Chiefs, leaders, and men of rank and authority will hate you. Every government without exception will rise against you, each one trying to limit your activities and hinder your path.
The oppressors will use all the mechanisms to oppose you and extinguish the light of your mission. To that end they will invoke the aid of weak governments, dirty tactics and the help of those who seek their affection, while displaying animosity towards you. They will arouse suspicion and unjust accusations about your mission, trying to endow it with every possible defect and displaying it before the people in the most repugnant possible guise. They will rely on their strength, authority, wealth and influence.
‘They desire to extinguish Allah’s light with their mouths, but Allah will perfect His light though the unbelievers be averse to it.’
(Surat-as-Saff (61), ayah 68)
Without a doubt, you will experience trials and tribulations, you will be imprisoned, arrested, deported, and persecuted. Your goods will be confiscated, your employment suspended, and your homes will be searched. This period of trial may last a long time:
‘Do men imagine that they will be left to say: “We believe”, and that they will not be put to the test?’
(Surat-al-‘Ankabut (29), ayah 2)
Allah has promised you with the success of the mujaahideen and the reward of sincere workers:
‘O ye who believe, shall I show you a commerce that will save you from a painful chastisement ?… Then We sustained those who believed against their enemy, and they became victorious.’
(Surat-as-Saff (61), ayah 10 and 14)
Are you resolved to be Allah’s helpers ?
The Factors for Success
Dear brothers, as we face these obstacles, it is only fitting that we remember we are conveying the loftiest of messages – that of Allah; that we are advocating the most powerful system – The Islamic ideology; and that we are offering to mankind the most just law – The Sacred Law of the Qur’an:
‘The religion of Allah and what is better than Allah religion.’
(Surat-al-Baqarah (2), ayah 138)
Surely the entire world is in need of this message, which is smoothing out and preparing the world to take this path, Allah be praised, we are free from personal ambition and far from seeking internal advantage. We seek nothing but Allah’s Face and the welfare of mankind. We only work to seek his pleasure. We look forward to Allah’s support and help, for he whom Allah helps cannot be overcome:
‘That is because Allah is the defender of those who believe, and because the unbelievers have no defender.’
(Surat-Muhammad (47), ayah 11)
The strength of our call and the need for it, the nobility of our goals and Allah’s support for us are all the factors leading to success. Nothing can stand in its path:
‘And Allah has the upper hand in His affairs, but most of mankind do not know.’
(Surat-Yusuf (12), ayah 21)
Source: IslamBasics by Hassan Al-Banna
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