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Irish Muslim Cleric to launch an anti-radicalisation website and deliver a talk on Islam, Jihad & Terrorism in Waterford Institute of Technology

Posted on: January 19th, 2015 by shaykh No Comments

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Irish Muslim Cleric to launch an anti-radicalisation website and deliver a talk on Islam, Jihad & Terrorism in Waterford Institute of Technology

Venue: Waterford Institute of Technology
Date & Time: Thursday 22d January 2015 5:30pm-6:30pm


A small number of European Muslim youth, including Irish, have travelled to Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan to join radical militant groups (Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Taliban etc.) in recent years.

These youngsters were motivated by an ideology that has an understanding of Jihad that is against the teachings of Quran and Hadith. The concept of Jihad that was propagated to these youngsters by extremist preachers was not in accordance with the teachings of the Quran and Hadith.Would these youngsters have known about the real concept of Jihad in Islam, they would not have traveled to join the these radical militant cults.

Some have returned from Iraq and Syria in the mean time but are still radicalized. The reason for their return may not necessarily be having realised the true concept of Jihad. 
They may have refrained from violence and withdrawn from radical militant cults for other reasons and  may still retain the wrong concept of Jihad. This may lead them to join a radical militant organisation later in life, hence to educate them about the true authentic Islamic concept of Jihad is critical.

In order to eliminate the misconception about Jihad and minimize radicalization of Muslim youth, Islamic cleric Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri  is launching a website that is part of a de-radicalisation project.

Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri has said that it is our responsibility as a Muslim to contribute to a peaceful society and to fight against extremism.All of us have a responsibility to try to confront this radicalization and make sure that we stop young people being drawn into poisonous extremist militant cults that a very small minority of people have created by distorting the true concept of Jihad.

The website will include an option to inform about extremist hate preachers and extremists individuals that can be a threat to Peace and at the same time menace to the Peaceful image of Islam.

The website will be launched formally on Thursday 22nd January 2015 at 17:30 pm at the Waterford Institute of Technology where the Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri will deliver a lecture on “Islam, Jihad and Terrorism”.

http://www.wit.ie/events/humanities/wit-presents-islam-jihad-and-terrorism

We invite the press to attend this lecture and there will be an opportunity to ask questions after the lecture.

Al-Mustafa Islamic Educational & Cultural Centre Ireland
01-5156206 / 087-6764122
info@islamiccentre.ie
19th January 2015

 

Newstalk Interview with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri

Posted on: January 14th, 2015 by shaykh No Comments

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On Monday 12th January 2015, Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri was interviewed on one of Ireland’s most popular radio programs “The Right Hook”.

The questions were related to Shariah Law, Blasphemy, Freedom of Expression and Islamic view on Secular society.

You can listen to the radio podcast at the following link of NEWSTALK:

 

http://www.newstalk.com/player/shows/The_Right_Hook/9/15664/12th_January_2015_-_The_Right_Hook_Part_2

You can listen to the Program at the video below

 

Guidelines for the Muslim Community regarding new cartoons published by the Media

Posted on: January 13th, 2015 by shaykh No Comments

 The following points are general guidelines for Muslims on how to initially deal with and immediately react to the depiction of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in magazines due to be published or published already. 

 

1.    For every Muslim, Love of the Prophet ﷺ is a NECESSARY part of his/her FAITH. He is dearer to us than our mothers, fathers, sons & daughters. We prefer him to our own self.

 

2.    The publishing of cartoons that insult or make fun of the  Prophet Muhammad ﷺ will hurt the sentiments of 1.8 billion Muslims around the world, as well as millions of non-Muslims who respect the great personality of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

 

3.    Muslims do believe in freedom of speech. And they do respect the right for people to say what they believe to be correct. However, we all know that there is no such thing as absolute free speech. There are laws to protect the dignity and properties of people. We urge all decent minded Governments and individuals to respect these sensitivities, as we should respect all races and religions. In the struggle for freedom of speech it was never the intention to extend freedom of speech to making fun or insulting customs, traditions, personalities that are sacred to a particular community.

 

4.    As it is clear that the cartoons are to be published again, Muslims will inevitably be hurt, offended and upset, but our reaction must be a reflection of the teachings of the one we love & are offended for, ﷺ.  Enduring patience, tolerance, gentleness and mercy as was the character of our beloved Prophet (peace and Blessings be upon him) is the best and immediate way to respond.

Our aim is to not, inadvertently, give the cartoons more prominence through our attention. Muslims must remain calm and peaceful in their speech and actions. Repel harm with goodness is the Qur’anic imperative and by which the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) lived.

 

5.    Muslims have to remember that by depicting the Prophet ﷺ, no one can ever tarnish his image, as he is way beyond what is depicted, as Allah says, ‘We have elevated your remembrance’. We should spend such regrettable moments in reading lots of Durood, sending salawaat and blessings to his beloved personality. May Allah’s mercy, peace & blessing be upon his soul.

 

6. Engage with others about your feelings. Speak of your love for the Prophet ﷺ and do not be shy to let your non-Muslims friends know your justified anger at the mockery that is made of our faith.
People need to know HOW MUCH WE LOVE OUR NABI ﷺ.

 

7.  Learn more & share more about the great Prophet Muhammed ﷺ that was said about him by non-Muslims (see attachments)

 

8. We should, through our actions and deeds, display the sublime character of the Prophet (peace be upon him). The Prophet faced many great challenges but he exhibited impeccable beauty and character in his actions. He did not react inhumanely or violently. He was attacked verbally and physically in Taif but he forgave the people. His uncle and companions were murdered but he reacted peacefully and in a humane manner. And there are many such examples from the Life of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) we must display.

 

9. As Irish citizens we must not allow tragic incidents of Paris for hate to creep into our hearts. Muslims, non-Muslims and people of all backgrounds must come together and show unity and solidarity and not let it divide our communities. We must remember the statements of the Prophet (peace be upon him) such as: “Someone who unjustly kills a human cannot attain a whiff of Heaven. (Sahih Bukhari), or, “He who hurts a human hurts me, and he who hurts me annoys Allah.” (Tabarani) And many other similar Hadiths highlighting that Muslims are not allowed to hurt their non-Muslim brothers and sisters in humanity.

 

10. We must continuously supplicate to Allah that He rectifies our situation. Pray to Him that the chaos, injustice and oppression is lifted from our society. We should pray to Allah so that He makes the World a better, fairer and just place for all. Pray to Him to aid the oppressed and the victims of the oppressors in France and all over the world. Pray that He allows us to contribute to a more peaceful and just world. Sincerely pray at night and beseech Him to protect our honour and our dignity.

 

May Allah give us the ability to do what is right and avoid what is wrong. May Allah protect the whole of humanity from trials and tribulations. Ameen

 

 

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