The British Government and Jihad — Page 6
6 ran red with their blood, they did not utter a sound. They were slaughtered like animals but did not protest. God’s holy and exalted Prophet (upon whom the heavens and earth shower their blessings) was stoned on many occasions, so much so that he was stained with blood. Nevertheless, that upright mountain of truth tolerated all this mistreatment with an open heart and love. This attitude of steadfastness and humility provoked Islam’s enemies to intensify their persecution, and they looked upon this holy community as a hunter looks upon his prey. Then God, Who does not wish that cruelty and oppression should exceed their bounds on the earth, turned towards His oppressed servants, and His wrath was inflamed against the wicked. He informed His helpless, suffering people through the Holy Qur’ a n: I am watching everything that is happening to you and henceforth give you permission to retaliate. I am God the Almighty, and I will not allow your oppressors to escape without punishment. This is the commandment that in other words came to be known as jihad. The original wording, which is still preserved in the Qur’ a n, is as follows: 3 That is: Allah has heard the cry of those oppressed people who are killed and unjustly turned out of their land and has 3. (al- H ajj, 22:40–41), [Translator]. . .