Sunday, November 29, 2009

Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood was ranked on the list of 50 of the world's most influential figures in the Arab and Muslim world


Monday, November 23,2009 02:38 Mr. Mohammed Mahdi Akef, Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood was ranked on the list of 50 of the world's most influential figures in the Arab and Muslim world along with Hamas’s Khaled Meshaal and Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, President of the International Union for Muslim Scholars (IUMS).

The new book was released by “the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center and “The Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding” in the Georgetown University, United States. The study analyzed more than 500 of the Muslims world's most influential figure including 50 prominent Arab figures ranking them among the top 50 of 500 of the world’s influential Muslim figures. 
”Al-waleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding” is one of the world’s most innovative and dynamic research centers specializing in matters concerning the Islamic world and its relationship to the Christian West as well as studying methods in bridging the gap between the two worlds.

The 195 page book written and published by the renowned American intellectual John Esposito in collaboration with Professor Ibrahim Kal?n began discussing Muslims and their influence. The book included several studies on movements including the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Salafism (or Wahhabism) in Saudi Arabia. The authors believed that the two groups represented Islam in both its political and spiritual forms.

Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was ranked 5th, and Dr Yusuf al-Qaradawi was ranked 9th while the Muslim Brotherhood’s Chairman was ranked 12th. Social activist and modern-day preacher Amr Khaled was ranked 14th while Saudi Scholar Dr. Salman Bin Fahd al-Awda ranked 19th, Sheikh Saeed Ramadan al-Bouti ranked 23rd while Turkish President Abdullah Gul was listed 28th. Vice President of the International Union of Muslim Scholars Abdullah bin Bayyah was ranked 30th and Khaled Meshaal; Hamas’s Political Bureau leader was in 34th.

Sheikh Maulana Mahmoud Madani Jamat-e-Ulema-i-Hind ranked 36, American Muslim Preacher Hamza Yusuf, founder of the Zaytuna Institute for Studies in California, United States ranked 38th, Sheikh Dr. Mustafa Ciric, the Grand Mufti of Bosnia-Herzegovina was ranked 39, while Datuk Hj Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat', the leader of the Islamic Malaysian Party was ranked 42nd.

Maulana Motiur Rahman Nizami, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (the largest political party) Bangladesh ranked 43rd and Dr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization “ISESCO” ranked 50th.

The book noted that the Muslim Brotherhood’s Chairman, Mohamed Mahdi Akef who assumed office in 2004, was successful in establishing a notable leap in the Movement’s performance, which is described as the largest political opposition in many Arab States. In his assessment, Esposito claimed that Akef who became Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood has since actively led Egypt’s largest Islamic political party, arranging mass protests condemning the Government's position on war against Gaza, in addition to demanding an apology from the Vatican Pope Benedict XVI during his trip to Jordan for insulting Islam. He continued, "Akef played a leading role in the face of mounting criticism of the Brotherhood’s ideologies and practices because of the group's position in support of the Palestinian and Lebanese armed resistance. Akef distinguishes himself and the Brotherhood by adopting distinctive stances where he has stepped up demands for constitutional reform in Egypt. The Muslim Brotherhood has openly lashed out at the Republican administration of former U.S. President George W. Bush on the “Greater Middle East Initiative” by presenting a counter proposal in 2006 of policies and economic reforms promoted by the Brotherhood where it has been popularly recognized in Egypt and the Islamic world as more valid than the US proposal". 
 

The book also described the Muslim Brotherhood as the main opposition party in many Muslim countries with branches in most of the Muslim world, with its official headquarters based in Egypt. Members of the organization are found in Bahrain, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Algeria, Sudan, Somalia, Tunisia, Libya, and the United States.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/22854716/The-500-Most-Influential-Muslims


Monday, November 23, 2009

Muslim Bbrotherhood Chairman: Freedom has a price and peaceful resistance is our approach

Mr. Mohammed Mahdi Akef, Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood, has ascertained that the deteriorating conditions of the Arab and Islamic nation provoke anger and frustration due to the crimes committed against the Palestinians.

In his weekly message titled "Martyrdom and Sacrifice in the face of corruption and the Israeli occupation," Muslim Brotherhood (MB) Chairman Mohamed Mahdy Akef stressed that it is inappropriate to separate between the two sides of the coin not only because of the injustice and harm taking place but also because there has become a kind of unspoken alliance between the unjust ruling and brutal colonialism in which the US and Israeli interests match.

He marveled the fact that Arab leaders still believe that the United States and Israeli Occupation Authority are serious on the so-called "Middle East Peace Process" where some Arab and Muslims still believe in their claims despite the continued daily hostility against the innocent Palestinians. No message could be more clear leaving no room to doubt the true intentions on the usurped rights in Palestine. 

 

"The entire Islamic nation is obligated to set priorities regarding the latest developments and support the armed resistance whose motto is "either martyrdom or victory” for the sake of principle, religion, and the highest values are still the right choice, he said adding "It is the only realistic and viable option for implementation".

Throughout the centuries the Muslim nations have revealed a remarkable ability to withstand hardships offering sacrifices for the sake of religion and its values. More than once they have demonstrated that they are capable of regaining their freedom, whatever the sacrifices and obstacles".

The Brotherhood’s Chairman stressed that the Arab and Islamic nations will not regain national freedom, personal liberty and self-determination unless there is genuine support of the resistance. Each and every individual must participate by sacrificing his time, effort and his personal creature comforts in an attempt to follow the path of political reform. The honorable will continue to struggle against any occupier and corrupt dictatorship by implementing any measures they believe suitable.

Akef concluded his weekly statement declaring "Our sons must be aware of the great honor bestowed on any individual in the case of martyrdom after brave confrontation and resistance of the Israeli occupation or any tyrant committing injustices and inflicting harm on any innocent people".

by ikhwanweb Sat Nov 7, 2009

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Keperluan & Kepentingan Mensynergikan Amal Dengan Isteri & Anak-anak Bhg 2


Ayah dan ibu amilin adalah suatu anugerah Allah kepada anak-anak mereka. Anak-anak yang dilahir dan dibesarkan dengan ayah dan ibu yang komitted dengan amal Islam sesungguhnya seumpama berada dalam taman syurga. Keluarga seumpama ini tentunya begitu sensitif dengan syariat Allah di dalam membangun keluarga. Tentunya ibu bapa seumpama ini sentiasa menjaga agar anak-anak tidak dijangkiti oleh virus dan kuman jahiliyah di dalam keluarganya. Tentunya ibu ayah dalam keluarga ini akan berusaha memberikan makanan rohani yang berzat dan baik-baik. Ibu bapa akan berusaha untuk menghalang segala serangan serigala yang akan menerkam anak-anak yang masih mentah. AL-Qur'an, Al-Hadith & Tazkirah tentunya sering diperdengar dan dihidupkan di dalam hidup berkeluarga, Kerana itulah senjata-senjaya dan perisai yang ampuh untuk menjadi pendinding kepada anak-anak ketika mereka membesar dan berdepan dengan masyarakat.
Ibu bapa seumpama itu akan membawa anak-anak dimana ada kesempatan di dalam aktiviti dan program membangunkan jiwa dan iman. Ibu bapa sumpama ini akan suka membawa anak-anak ketempat-tempat yang dapat menyuburkan iman dan amal islami... seumpama ke surau dan masjid ... solat jamaah, solat tarawikh, solat h raya ... program ceramah dsb.
Masa depan anak-anak pula akan benar-benar menjadi perkiraan yang besar. Ketika membesarnya anak-anak mereka ... bermula dengan keperluan sekolah tadika... sekolah rendah... ibu bapa tidak semudah menyerahkan anak-anak untuk ditarbiyah oleh mereka yang tidak jelas tentang islam, iman dan amal. Biar jauh... biar perlu dibayar... biar susah menghantar dan menjemput ke sekolah ... asalkan anak-anaknya dapat di didik dan ditarbiyah oleh mereka yang boleh dipercayai... mereka yang dapat berkongsi perjuangan... membentuk generasi penerus perjuangan ibu ayah.
Apa ertinya suusah payah pengorbanan memperolehi mutiara fikrah Islam di bumi yang gersang ... jika ibu bapa tidak mencurahkan nya pada anak-anak. Tentunya perjuangan sebagai amilin perlu disambung oleh anak-anaknya sendiri selain dicurah di dalam masyarakat melalui aktivisme dan kerja sosial. Anak-anak ibu-ayah seumpama ini perlulah menjadi penerus dan penyambung perjuangan.
Semenjak kecil ... anak-anak ini tentunya melihat dan menyaksikan akan apakah kesebukkan yang dilakukan oleh ayah-ibu... walaupun ketika itu tidak dimengerti dengan akal fikirannya... tetapi sekecil sesungguhnya sedang membaca perkataan demi perkataan, ayat demi ayat, helaian demi helaian dan naskah demi naskah perjalanan ibu-bapa ... walaupun si anak sering terpaksa melambai tangan dari celah tingkap pemergian ayah ke medan amal yang belum dimengerti ... dan sentiasa menunggu dibibir pintu, merenung jauh dijalan... bilakan ayah akan pulang setelah berpergian menyahut tuntutan amal dakwah dan mujahadah.
Sering kali pula si kakak terpaksa berkorban memujuk adik-adik agar akur di rumah ... apabila ayah dan ibu bersama keluar menunaikan tuntutan amal tanzimi beberapa ketika.
Itulah sebenarnya curahan tarbiyah dari keluarga dakwah (usrah muslimah) demi membangun keluarga dakwah.
Apabila anak-anak beransur remaja dan muda ... mereka pula berpeluang menimba latihan tarbiyah. Daurah, muqayam dan jaulah ... akan menjadi antara kecimpung anak-anak keluarga dakwah. Alangkah beruntungnya kalian hari ini. Bukan sahaja memperoleh keizinan, malah do'a dan restu mengiringi perjalanan kalian kemedan latihan. Agar tercerna keupayaan dan kemampuan menjadi pemimpin dakwah untuk ummah ini.
Ayuh anak-anak keluarga amilin ... jangan sesekali kau lepaskan gengaman tangan ayah ibumu ... Teruskan perjalananmu bersama ayah ibu dimedan dakwah yang masih jauh perjalanannya. Eratkan gengaman tanganmu bangun bersama ayah-ibumu yang sekian lama berada di atas jalan dakwah ini. Keberkatan jalan hidupnu adalah di atas do'a dan usahanya jua (dengan izinNya) ... kalian mungkin lebih baik sumbangan di jalan dakwah ini ... teruskan perjalan dakwahmu dan mohonlah restu dari mereka ... ayah ibu mu, murabbi ulung dalam hidupmu.