The British Government and Jihad — Page 22
22 are the source of the rebellions confronted by every govern- ment. They have power over the common people and create havoc by turning them in whatever direction they please. It is therefore no sin to free people from their influence through gentle education about the true nature of jihad. Islam certainly does not teach Muslims to behave like thieves and bandits, or to use jihad as an excuse to satisfy their basest inner desires. Since the general public knows that Islam does not allow jihad to be waged without the sovereign’s permission, it is possible that some people who are ignorant of the facts will blame the Am i r for such events. The Am i r must therefore do his best to prevent the issuing of these erroneous fat a w a. The Am i r will exonerate himself magnificently in this way. God will also reward him well because, after the observance of duties owed to God, there is no act of goodness greater than delivering the oppressed from the swords of their oppressors. The Am i r has been given an opportunity by God to make this great reform a part of his legacy because it is mostly Afghans who commit these acts and wield the sword with the intent of becoming gh a z i s, and a sizable majority of them live in his country. These barbaric practices defame Islam and he should do his best to cleanse the Afghan nation of them. This is the time of the Promised Messiah. God will certainly create a way for the world, which is currently filled with perse- cution, injustice and bloodshed, to be filled with justice, peace and reconciliation. Blessed are the sovereigns and kings who play a part in achieving this objective. At the end of this discourse, I wish to submit a proposal to our benevolent government. I know that this is a wise and