There is absolutely nothing Islamic about al Shabaab

[caydarus]

The 7/11 bombings in Kampala have generated a huge debate in the media and social networking sites, with reference to Islam and terrorism. People are asking whether Islam teaches terrorism or not. Of course, Islam does not teach terrorism nor does it support the killing of innocent people.

I believe it’s healthy to have debates of this nature, because they will help educate both Muslims and non-Muslims alike, about Islam as a religion and its stand on terrorism. Unfortunately, some people engaging in these debates are largely informed by prejudice which is not good for learning, or even co-existence.

I have also sadly learnt that our local media, think tanks, and government have continuously used the word “Islamists” whenever they refer to the Harakat al Shabaab Mujahedeen fighters. It’s wrong to continue referring to al Shabaab as “Islamist” fighters because what they are doing is unacceptable by the teachings of the Islamic faith.

 

And if you looked up in the English dictionary, the term “Islamist” refers to those people who adhere to strict Islamic teachings. Islam teaches us NOT to kill or even inflict harm on another human being, yet al Shabaab does the opposite. Let’s look at the formal name of al Shabaab, which is Harakat al Shabaab Mujahedeen, meaning Movement of Warrior Youth (MWY). There is nothing Islamic about this name. In my opinion, al Shabaab is a political movement trying to attain its goal by tarnishing the good name and image of Islam.

As Muslims, we strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks in Kampala, which caused the death and injury of several people. We extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families, relatives and friends of the victims. Ugandans should know there is no room for terrorism in Islam. Islam totally forbids all forms of terrorism and aims at bringing peace, unity and love to humanity.

Terrorism is an old practice, which should not be linked to any religion or ethnicity, because terrorism has been carried out in different parts of the world by different groups for a number of reasons. We have heard of a communist organisation, or even a fascist group, assuming responsibility for conducting a terrorist act. Many extreme political movements in the world today, make their voice heard the wrong way by using terror. At times they may conduct these ruthless activities so that their demands can be met. It’s also totally wrong to link Islam or tribes with terrorism. Linking an entire religion or tribe to terrorism could be viewed as a stereotype.

In Uganda, Muslims and Christians have co-existed for a very long time. Some have even intermarried so I pray no one breaks this bond. Likewise, Somalis have lived in this country for a very long time without causing any trouble. So let’s not isolate Muslims and Somalis. Islam totally condemns all forms of terrorism or violence against humanity.

Islam, as a divine religion, advocates peace and tolerance. According to the holy Koran, it is a great sin to kill an innocent soul, and whoever does so will suffer great torment in the hereafter. I pray the Almighty God heals those nursing both physical and psychological wounds.

[caydarus]

 

 

 

al-shabaab has started aggressively recruiting children in elasha biyaha, 14km north east of mogadishu.

[Mad_Mullah]

Only apologetic people with low self esteem would open a thread like this, why do you feel the need to defend yourself, and why to these people? These Ugandans have killed far more Somalis then Shabab has Ugandans! Why doesn't the world talk about the US drone strikes that kill hundreds of civilians?

 

The only people that think Islam is 'terrorist' are the terrorists themselves, the UN/America/West. Why don't the Chinese have a bad idea of us? Why don't the Brazilians have a bad idea of us? Why is it only the ones that invade our countries?

[London2010]

Thank you Caydarus. Excellent post.

[Thankful]

This is in fact a very important post!

 

The pictures tell you everything, who needs to dress up children in military uniforms and a rifle, accept criminals? There is no justification for it. Also, it proves that Al Shabaab exploits the vulnerable people in society, who are easily influenced. You think these children will grow to think violence is the only way to deal with problems? Of course.

 

It's quite obvious that those who seek to keep Somalia in a condition of constant war are the same ones that are funding and allowing Al Shabaab to continue their violence. Al Shabaab are just paid tools like so many other groups in Somalia.

 

But anyways, the constant use of children for this kind of propoganda is wrong, plain and simple!

[Thankful]

 

Among the smiling men, the children's face tells us everything!

 

Very powerful image!

[caydarus]

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Al-Shabaab Orders Kids to Jihad

 

In the meantime, Somalia's Islamist group, al-Shabaab, ordered students in Kismayo City to stop their studies and join their fight against pro-government forces including Ras Kamboni troops in Lower Jubba, in southern Somalia.

 

The governor of al-Shabaab in Kismayo, Sheikh Hassan Yacqub, speaking with thousands people shouting 'Sbartibo Vekiyo' said that the time has come in time in the students lives when they must the take weapons and fight with what he called “Somali enemy”.

 

"The students must obey the rules from the Kismayo Administration and go to the frontlines otherwise the administration will take a Islamic steps," says Sheikh Hasan Yacqb."

 

A parent in Kismayo told Somalia Report that they are very concerned about the actions of al-Shabaab. If the militants insist on recruiting the youth parents are concerned about the future generations in the port town, they say.

[caydarus]

Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, top Al-Shabaab militia's commander confirmed that his group is using underage children in their fight against Somali Transitional Government.

 

"We recruit underage children to fight for us, the children are ready to die for their country and religion" said Sheikh Aweys while addressing people in a mosque at Elasha Biyaha camps in outskirt of Mogadishu, the restive capital of Somalia.

 

He adds they will continue recruiting underage children to fight against Somali government forces and African Union troops

 

Somali child soldiers (file photo).

 

"There was an incident where 13 year fighter shocked when he heard the loud sounds of the artillery while he was fighting and he said the fighting is terrible but the Jihad is sweet and later he was dead in the clashes," said Aweys.

 

Human Right Agencies alleged Somali Islamic militants force hundreds of children to serve as soldiers in Somalia, and the international community called on the Somali Islamist not to use children in the fighting.

 

Somali radical Islamist insurgents are well-known turning children of soccer to fighters, but Aweys is the first commander, who assured that his group use underage children as fighters.

 

Aweys was former leader of Hizbul Islam militias before they joined Al-Shabaab radical militants late last year.

 

Al-Shabaab, is fighting to overthrow the Somali government backed by African Union troops to control the country and set up what they call a strict Islamic state. The militias are now lossing.

[caydarus]

London2010;722480 wrote:

Thank you Caydarus. Excellent post.

 

London2010 thank you, al-shabaab oon laga qabanin somaaliya maha gaagayso. somaliduna waa in ay katashataa walaale.

[Cali_Gaab]

God save our gracious Emir

Long live our noble Emir

God save the Emir

Send him victorious

Happy and glorious

Long to reign over them, The Koonfurians

God save the Emir

 

 

O Lord our God

Scatter his enemies

And make them fall

Confound their politics

Frustrate their knavish tricks

God save us all

 

Long may he reign

May he defend their laws

And ever give us cause, the Mighty mighty ******s.

To sing with heart and voice

God save the Emir

 

From every latent foe

From the TFG and Amisom blow

God save the Emir

Over his thine arm extend

For Koonfurias sake defend

Our Father , Leader and Friend

God save the Emir

[Nabad_dadaye]

cali gab

imaam hadii ma'muumiinta eeysan rabin imaamnimadiisa, ma tujin karaa ?.

amiirkaada yaa doortay aan ka eheyn inta indhaha xiratay ?.

amiirkaada haduusan dadka soo dhax gali karin xitaa alshababka kale iska qarinayo ,naftiisa sow kama jeclo inta uu maalin walbo dagaalka udirayo ?.

xamar siduu uburburay hada waligiis ma uburburay ?.

[Nabad_dadaye]

masidaan cadeyn la'aanta leysku dilayo ayaad uduceyneysaa

war rabigaaga ka baq oo kala garo dadka . amison xumaan wey geysataa shacabna wey ku dhintaan lakin anagii muslimiinta ahayn ee inaan nafta bini aadamka ilaalino nala amray ilaa xaqeeda in lagu fuliyo maahee maa saan suubineyno , meeshan ayadoy fowda ka jirto miyaa banaan xukunkan cadeynta loo heynin i la fuliyo.

[Nabad_dadaye]

xukunka Alle in la dabaqo waa waxaan rabno laakiin waa in laraacaa wadada saxda ah ee diinta na amartay , qofna marka laxukumayo waa in maxkamad cadaalad ka jirto lakeeno shuhada lagu kalsoonaankarana meesha eey yimaadaan , sayiduna cali ayaa laga diiday in caruurtiisa eey umarqaati kacaan markii maxkamada eey yimaadeen , ayadoo laga baqayo in ladhoho aabahood ayeey u eexdeen , cadaalada waa taas ee ma ahan in qof layska qabto maxkamad ayaa lasaaray wuuna aqbalay layiraahdo lana dilo .

[Somalina]

Nabad- walaal Google Cali_Gaab, markaad aragto waxyaabaha uu ku soo qoro other forums ayaad joojin doontaa inaad la muranto.

 

Xaji Xunjuf aka Emperior5, waa ku salaamey.