True Justice and Peace — Page 10
10 completely abandoning faith. They are totally denying the existence of God Almighty. Though the majority of Muslims are firm in their faith to the extent of claiming [themselves to be Muslims] or in their dogma; howev- er, the ‘Ulema [scholars] have profoundly spoilt their education and practice by blinding their intellect. This is not an accusation which I am levelling against them; rather this is the truth which is visible to all. The disor- der in the Muslim world, including the bloodshed and other extremist acts in the name of religion, God or the Prophet, are apparent to all. The injustices of the gov- ernments on their people and also the rebellious atti- tude of the people of the country and their injustices is a proof of this. When the general public seeks guidance from its ‘Ulema [scholars] they find in them nothing but their own selfish desires. We can see how the words of the Holy Prophet sa were fulfilled to the absolute let- ter when he said that apart from disorder nothing else would be found emanating from these scholars. There would be contradiction in their speech and action and apart from ignorance and discord, nothing else will be gained from them. [8] Thus, the statements and behaviour of today’s ‘Ulema [scholars] are in fact proof of the Holy Prophet’s sa truth- fulness. Further, Muslims have generally fallen victim