Canadian imam sees pro-Palestinian infidels ready to accept Islam
He believes it's a golden opportunity, because when their hearts are already receptive, we can attract them.«. The existence of non-Muslims is seen as a problem and calls into question the model of coexistence in a diverse society.
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The imam and Islamic preacher Kamil Ahmad, based in Toronto and educated at the Islamic University of Medina, emphasises in the interview that lThe massive protests in support of Palestine constitute a “golden opportunity” for da'wa, that is, for spreading the message of Islam among non-Muslims.. According to his words, in these mobilisations an exceptional circumstance arises: Many people who do not profess Islam are particularly sensitive to the suffering of the Palestinian people.. When people see images of war, destruction and civilian suffering, Their hearts open to better understand the Muslim perspective and the injustice they suffer. the Muslims.
Ahmad insists that Islam encourages taking advantage of these occasions when people are more receptive.. In this regard, it denounces that Many young Muslims live in pluralistic and diverse societies with a mentality that he considers too conformist., focused on coexisting and being accepted without making an active effort to convey the religious message. For him, the friendship or sympathy of some demonstrators is not enough if the opportunity to share the message of Islam with them is missed.
He admits that some young people may feel insecure, but he believes the main problem is that most are not sufficiently aware of the importance of it. call to Islam. It warns that this is not just an individual right of each believer, but a collective responsibility that must be a priority..
The presence of non-Muslims is a problem.
In his speech, Kamil Ahmad also warns that The presence of non-Muslim people is in itself a problem. which cannot be ignored. He explains that the way of thinking characteristic of pluralist and diverse societies—where everyone can believe whatever they want and where coexistence is based on accepting religious difference—is incompatible with the Islamic vision he defends.
Considering that, If someone remains a Christian, a Jew or an adherent of other deities, that is a real problem and not simply a matter of mutual respect.. From their point of view, therefore, Muslims should not be limited to coexisting with people who do not share their faith, but rather They have an obligation to convey the message of Islam to them in order to correct this situation..
To protest with «Islamic values»
In the extensive interview on the YouTube channel «Life Haqq,» he addressed young Muslims in Toronto in particular. He advised them to act with caution during the protests over Gaza: only participate if the benefit is clearly greater than the harm and, in any case, respecting Islamic values. This includes avoiding free mixing between the sexes, music and any element considered contrary to Islam.
As for the women, he advised that Don't go alone For security reasons, as there have been cases of assaults and insults. However, she considered it acceptable for them to participate if accompanied by a male family member, such as the father, a brother or the husband.
Advice for young people in Canada
In his speech, the speaker addressed himself especially to the young Muslims of Toronto, many of whom take part in the weekly protests in support of Palestine. He said he understood their sense of powerlessness in the face of the war, but he advised them to act with caution: to participate only if the benefit is clearly greater than the harm and, in any case, respecting Islamic values. This includes avoiding free mixing between the sexes, music and any element considered contrary to Islam.
As for the women, he advised that Don't go alone For security reasons, as there have been cases of assaults and insults. However, she considered it acceptable for them to participate if accompanied by a male family member, such as the father, a brother or the husband.
Who is Kamil Ahmad?
Kamil Ahmad is a prominent imam, speaker and teacher who has developed much of his career in Toronto, Canada, the city where he was born and grew up kamilahmad.comi3institute.ca. He completed a A-level in Sharia at the Islamic University of Medina in 2009, and shortly afterwards he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Da'wa (propagation of the Islamic message) by the same university centre qu-sa.academia.edui3institute.caIslamic Online University. To further his studies, he moved to Saudi Arabia, where he did a Master's in ʿAqidah and Contemporary Ideologies at the University of Qassim, with a focus on New Atheism and its impact on the Muslim community.
Kamil Ahmad is no stranger to controversy. Some of their public comments have been interpreted controversially., which led him to publish Public clarifications to avoid misunderstandings about his statements regarding the situation in Gaza or other sensitive issues. Nevertheless, these controversies have not deterred his active participation as a speaker and religious figure. Middle East Media Research Institute. So far, no significant legal challenges or formal complaints have been detected that have reached the courts regarding these realisations.
Transcription of the interview
Question: You see an opportunity to call to Islam in these protests?
Answer: Of course, without a doubt. A Muslim must always have the call to Islam as its first priority and must look for opportunities to do so. And in these contexts there is a huge, huge opportunity, to take advantage of for the call to Islam, because there are many non-Muslims who are very sensitive to the Palestinian cause and who see how our enemies are carrying out this genocide and these atrocities. This is a golden opportunity, because when their hearts are already receptive, we can draw them in. And that is why Allah Glory be to Him, the Exalted the Qur'an states that one of the eight categories of recipients of the zakat It is precisely that of those whose hearts are inclined towards Islam and who can be given it. zakat because their hearts are already close to Islam; and perhaps this gesture will be what leads them to accept Islam.
Therefore, the key point is that Islam emphasises this: there are people who are sympathetic to Muslims or whose hearts are inclined towards Islam. Why should we let this golden opportunity slip away? It is a magnificent opportunity to do call to Islam. But, unfortunately, our young Muslims do not think with this mentality, because the call to Islam it is not one of their priorities and that is why we must teach them that our first priority in our relationship with non-believers (infidel) is to convey the message of Islam to them, not merely to befriend them. It is good that they are sympathetic to the Palestinian cause, but we must not neglect the call to Islam.
I don't think it's so much a lack of confidence as it is a lack of awareness of the importance of the call to Islam. Yes, perhaps for some it is a lack of confidence, but for the majority of young Muslims it is a lack of awareness of the fundamental value that it has. calla. This is due to the environment we live in, in a pluralistic and diverse society, with the attitude of “everyone can believe whatever they want: if you want to be Christian, be Christian, but accept me as a Muslim.” We shouldn't think like that; rather, we should think that yes, it is a problem if you are not a Muslim, it is a problem if you worship other deities, and that, for me, is a problem.a. I think it's a lack of awareness of the importance of doing. call to Islam…
Question: Do you think there has been an increase in the number of people who have accepted Islam at your mosque or in your area since the siege of Gaza began?
Answer: Yes, without a doubt…
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