Did Prophet Muhammad Warn Us of ISIS?

[Levina]

Did Prophet Muhammad Warn Us of ISIS?
Posted:07/01/2015 12:12 pm EDTUpdated:07/01/2015 9:59 pm EDT

An honest study of the Quran shows that groups likeISIS act in complete defiance of the injunctions of Islam. The Quran, for instance, equates one murder to elimination of the whole human race (5:32), and considers persecution and disorder on earth as an even worse offense (2:217). It lays emphasis on peace, justice and human rights. It championsfreedom of conscienceand forbids worldly punishment forapostasyandblasphemy.

A study of the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad also demonstrates that he warned us of the rise of religious extremism in this age in astonishing detail.

1400 years ago, he had prophesized that a time would come when nothing would remain of Islam but its name, nothing of the Quran but its word, and that many "Mosques would be splendidly furnished but destitute of guidance" (Mishkatul Masabih). In these latter days, the true spiritual essence of Islam would be lost, and religion, for the most part, would be reduced to a ritualistic compulsion. He foretold that the clergy would be corrupt and be a source of strife during these times.

How true this is of the extremist clerics in parts of the Muslim world that abuse the pulpit to preach division and hate.

He also went on to describe terrorist groups such as ISIS that would try to hijack the Islamic faith. At this time of dissension, he said there would appear "a group of young peoplewho would be immature in thought and foolish." They would speak beautiful words but commit the most heinous of deeds. They would engage in so much prayer and fasting that the worship of the Muslims would appear insignificant in comparison. They would call people to the Quran but would have nothing to do with it in reality. The Quranwould not go beyond their throats, meaning they wouldn't understand its essence at all, merely regurgitating it selectively. The Prophet then went on to describe these people as "the worst of the creation."

As if this outline wasn't clear enough, another tradition in the book Kitaab Al Fitan reported by Caliph Ali, the fourth successor to Prophet Muhammad, describes these people as having long hair and bearing black flags. Their "hearts will be hard as iron," and they would be the companions of a State (Ashab ul Dawla). Interestingly, ISIS refers to itself as the Islamic State or Dawla. The tradition further mentions that they will break their covenants, not speak the truth and have names that mention their cities. The ISIS caliph, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi comes to mind.

Prophet Muhammad furiously and painfully described these evildoers, and admonished Muslims to beware of their evil and fight it. "Whoever fights them is better to Allah than them," he proclaimed.

Reflect on this critical point. Whenever ISIS kills in the name of Islam, claims to follow the Quran, or uses the Holy month of Ramadan to spread anarchy across the globe, know that Prophet Muhammad explicitly warned us of these imposters, and entrusted us to root them out.

The only people who refuse to reflect on this point are ISIS, ISIS sympathizers, and anti-Islam extremists who want the world to believe that ISIS is legitimate. Intelligent people, meanwhile, see Prophet Muhammad's prophetic wisdom and thus remain united against both ignorance and extremism.

 

[Areesh]

Did Prophet Muhammad Warn Us of ISIS?
Posted:07/01/2015 12:12 pm EDTUpdated:07/01/2015 9:59 pm EDT

An honest study of the Quran shows that groups likeISIS act in complete defiance of the injunctions of Islam. The Quran, for instance, equates one murder to elimination of the whole human race (5:32), and considers persecution and disorder on earth as an even worse offense (2:217). It lays emphasis on peace, justice and human rights. It championsfreedom of conscienceand forbids worldly punishment forapostasyandblasphemy.

A study of the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad also demonstrates that he warned us of the rise of religious extremism in this age in astonishing detail.

1400 years ago, he had prophesized that a time would come when nothing would remain of Islam but its name, nothing of the Quran but its word, and that many "Mosques would be splendidly furnished but destitute of guidance" (Mishkatul Masabih). In these latter days, the true spiritual essence of Islam would be lost, and religion, for the most part, would be reduced to a ritualistic compulsion. He foretold that the clergy would be corrupt and be a source of strife during these times.

How true this is of the extremist clerics in parts of the Muslim world that abuse the pulpit to preach division and hate.

He also went on to describe terrorist groups such as ISIS that would try to hijack the Islamic faith. At this time of dissension, he said there would appear "a group of young peoplewho would be immature in thought and foolish." They would speak beautiful words but commit the most heinous of deeds. They would engage in so much prayer and fasting that the worship of the Muslims would appear insignificant in comparison. They would call people to the Quran but would have nothing to do with it in reality. The Quranwould not go beyond their throats, meaning they wouldn't understand its essence at all, merely regurgitating it selectively. The Prophet then went on to describe these people as "the worst of the creation."

As if this outline wasn't clear enough, another tradition in the book Kitaab Al Fitan reported by Caliph Ali, the fourth successor to Prophet Muhammad, describes these people as having long hair and bearing black flags. Their "hearts will be hard as iron," and they would be the companions of a State (Ashab ul Dawla). Interestingly, ISIS refers to itself as the Islamic State or Dawla. The tradition further mentions that they will break their covenants, not speak the truth and have names that mention their cities. The ISIS caliph, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi comes to mind.

Prophet Muhammad furiously and painfully described these evildoers, and admonished Muslims to beware of their evil and fight it. "Whoever fights them is better to Allah than them," he proclaimed.

Reflect on this critical point. Whenever ISIS kills in the name of Islam, claims to follow the Quran, or uses the Holy month of Ramadan to spread anarchy across the globe, know that Prophet Muhammad explicitly warned us of these imposters, and entrusted us to root them out.

The only people who refuse to reflect on this point are ISIS, ISIS sympathizers, and anti-Islam extremists who want the world to believe that ISIS is legitimate. Intelligent people, meanwhile, see Prophet Muhammad's prophetic wisdom and thus remain united against both ignorance and extremism.

In this Hadith Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) gave clear indications about ISIS. It was like He was watching them 1400 years ago just like we see them today. And I quote:

"If you see the black flags *, then remain on the ground and do not move a hand or a leg.
A group of feeble folk to whom no concern is given will then appear - their hearts are like iron [1].
They are the owners of the state [2].
They fulfill neither a contract nor a covenant [3].
They call to the truth, but they are not its people [4].
Their names are a kuniya and their lineage (surnames) are a town [5].
Their hair is unwinding, like the hair of a women [6].
(Do this) until they differ in it between themselves, then Allah will give the right to whomever HE desires."

Prophet Muhammad, as narrated by Ali ibn abi Talib, in the collection Kitaab Al Fitan by Nu’am bin Hammad, Hadith # 557

 

[nair]

Every religion teaches people to be peaceful love each other....... The problem starts when idiots interpret it......

Btw Religious discussions are a banned topic.....

 

[livingdead]

Every religion teaches people to be peaceful love each other....... The problem starts when idiots interpret it......

Btw Religious discussions are a banned topic.....

is that your belief or based on studying every religion in the world.

 

[Levina]

In this Hadith Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) gave clear indications about ISIS. It was like He was watching them 1400 years ago just like we see them today

Or may be Prophet realised that his teachings could be misinterpreted by ppl.

Btw Religious discussions are a banned topic.....

I hope members discuss ISIS and not religion on this thread, I wanted to avoid trolls and ergo I posted this thread in senior's cafe.

 

[VCheng]

Or may be Prophet realised that his teachings could be misinterpreted by ppl.

I hope members discuss ISIS and not religion on this thread, I wanted to avoid trolls and ergo I posted this thread in senior's cafe.

Let us put things this way, in a more general sense: ISIS is not the first group to use religion as the basis to grab power, and it surely won't be the last.

 

[Areesh]

Or may be Prophet realised that his teachings could be misinterpreted by ppl.

It is the divinity. It is what God taught to his Prophet(PBUH). The matters that are going to happen thousands of years later.

He told each and every thing about ISIS ie how they would look like, how they would name themselves, how they would operate etc etc.

 

[Levina]

ISIS is not the first group to use religion as the basis to grab power, and it surely won't be the last.

But am sure ISIS is a group which has been able to drop its roots in every nook and corner of this world, unlike other groups. ISIS's level of barbarity has been unmatched so far, and what is it about them that they have attracted Caucasians, Indians, Chinese, Shami, Iraqi… American, French, Germans, and Australians??? what is the unifying force?

 

[VCheng]

But am sure ISIS is a group which has been able to drop its roots in every nook and corner of this world, unlike other groups. ISIS's level of barbarity has been unmatched so far, and what is it about them that they have attracted Caucasians, Indians, Chinese, Shami, Iraqi… American, French, Germans, and Australians??? what is the unifying force?

ISIS may have sympathizers in all parts of the world, but its mayhem will remain confined mainly to ME and North Africa, with a few forays Eastward.

 

[Spring Onion]

Or may be Prophet realised that his teachings could be misinterpreted by ppl.
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It is clearly mentioned in the Quran that earlier ummat that is among Christians and Jews misinterpreted the teachings of the Prophets and also Muslims have been warned in Quran and there are people among them who misinterpret verses of Quran by hiding half while reciting the remaining half for own agenda.

So basically NO it not that he realised that he his teaching could be misinterpreted BUT in reality it had already been revealed to him that as always some elements who are not true believers would continue to misinterpret.

 

[SipahSalar]

The black flags are used at various places. The armies that will fight dajjal will rise up in khosran (af-pak) region and will also have Black Flags.

 

[Levina]

ISIS may have sympathizers in all parts of the world, but its mayhem will remain confined mainly to ME and North Africa, with a few forays Eastward.

What makes you think that they would not carry out 9/11 like attacks, (afterall ISIS is more organised than AQ)?

there are people among them who misinterpret verses of Quran by hiding half while reciting the remaining half for own agenda.

The religious text is prone to misinterpretations as arabic is not the mother tongue of large majority of muslims.

 

[VCheng]

What makes you think that they would not carry out 9/11 like attacks, (afterall ISIS is more organised than AQ)?

They will surely try, but the West is now much better prepared than it was prior to 9/11, so the chances of any spectacular success are minimal, but not totally zero of course.

 

[SarthakGanguly]

Every religion teaches people to be peaceful love each other....... The problem starts when idiots interpret it...
Btw Religious discussions are a banned topic.....

They ain't idiots. They are taking every word seriously and literally. So their interpretation is not so out of place.

Let us put things this way, in a more general sense: ISIS is not the first group to use religion as the basis to grab power, and it surely won't be the last.

what is the unifying force?

The lure of a life in a state that follows pure unadulterated Islam. Many recruits are social rejects, folks fed up with the life of this century. Also remember that Islamic civilisation is one in decline, since the 1800s. This Caliphate, they believe, will set that right and usher another Islamic era of domination, conquest and glory. There is romanticism, you can't deny this either. Similar violent passages are in the Bible and worse are in the Old Testament. But the followers chose to not follow every word in the literal sense. If they did, we would have seen gay couples being hanged in NY for example.

 

[Arsalan]

The lure of a life in a state that follows pure unadulterated Islam. Many recruits are social rejects, folks fed up with the life of this century. Also remember that Islamic civilisation is one in decline, since the 1800s. This Caliphate, they believe, will set that right and usher another Islamic era of domination, conquest and glory. There is romanticism, you can't deny this either. Similar violent passages are in the Bible and worse are in the Old Testament. But the followers chose to not follow every word in the literal sense. If they did, we would have seen gay couples being hanged in NY for example.

More a lure of life they THINK to be unadulterated Islam, which off course is not the case.
What is new about ISIS, the thing we have not seen in Talibians or AQ is that they are getting support from all over the world, people of all different nationalities different cultural back grounds, i am not so sure what is making such a huge number of people all from different backgrounds believe in same on lie? as of now, i wont say it is the TRUTH maybe, i don't think so but then again, what is it to believe is a lie if it is a lie.
A problem we face with such groups, it is much more harder to choke there recruitment and supplies, unlike Taliban we don't have some specific groups who will fund ISIS who we can stop from doing so. The is making a mess of ME and Arab world, while all the world is crying and chanting about ISIS, it is the ME and Arabs who are suffering on ground.