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Cii Exclusive: Syrian Scholar tells of Assad regime atrocities
This morning, Cii presenter, Ebrahim Gangat along with Mufti Abdool Kader Hoosen interviewed a Syrian Islamic scholar about the situation in the country now facing what international observers have called a possible civil war.

The alim at present has left Syria and taken refuge in neighbouring Turkey from where he spoke on condition of anonymity fearing reprisals from the Bashar Al-Assad regime.

The interview gave rare insight into what is happening in the country amid all the confusion and chaos. The interview represents one side of the conflict and is in stark contrast to what Syrian state media has propagated.

The interview was conducted in Arabic and translated into English by Mufti Abdool Kader Hoosen. The questions have been removed to as to create a single text.

“The slaughter is continuing in Shaam (Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon) for the past two years. Allah Ta’ala speaks about Shaam in several verses of the Quran. Allah speaks about the incident of Ibrahim (AS), Allah speaks about Masjidul Aqsa and there is consensus amongst all the commentators of the Quran that this is in the land of Shaam. So this means Palestine is in Shaam, it highlights the importance. All the historians are unanimous that the land of Shaam is made up of many towns and the heart of Shaam is in Damascus. There are several ahadith on this topic that allude to the virtues of Damascus. The paradise of earth is Damascus and in the ends of time when Hadhrat Mahdi (RA) will come, he will come to that part and liberate the world.

“A hadith of Imaam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (RA) narrates that the messenger, Muhammad (SAW) said that on the southern side in a place known as Ghoutha, there will that army that will be given divine assistance from Allah Ta’ala and there is consensus on the issue that this place that Nabi (AS) called Ghoutha, is in Damascus, in Syria. From here we can understand how things are unfolding and how Nabi (AS) informed us of the importance and significance of this part of the world.

“At present the place of Ghoutha is still there on the southern side of Damascus and it encompasses many areas. It is a miracle we are witnessing of Muhammad (SAW). The army of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jammah that is taking on the brutal regime of Syria and their headquarters is in the land of Ghoutha even now as we are speaking.

“Any person who has the history of Syria will know that for centuries there were Sunnis and Shias living side by side. There was no conflict or problems between these two communities. So much so that if you ask the innocent children and ask them to explain the difference between the Ahlus Sunnah and the Shia they will not know because there was peaceful coexistence.

“The real problem is the ruling regime of the Allawis and Nusairies who want to entrench their total control and rule at whatever cost. For several years we have witnessed, with our own eyes, that the masaajid of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah are being transformed into the masaajid or headquarters of the Shia. The madaaris of the Ahlus Sunnah are being confiscated and changed into Shia places of learning. They in fact give incentives and money to the youth and convert them towards Shiasm. This is what they are trying to do even though they are a minority and the Ahlus Sunnah is in the majority.

“And the government and the president (Bashar Al Assad) has built a university in the land of the Ahlus Sunnah and part of the curriculum that they are teaching the youngsters of the Ahlus Sunnah is the Aqaaid and belief of the Shia. Their objective is to change the predominantly Ahlus Sunnah country into a base for the Shias.

“When the protests and marches started during the Arab Spring, we found well-armed people coming from Iran and they started shooting killing, murdering and martyring innocent people. Some were taken to prison. The innocent people are therefore facing their own (Syrian) army and getting help from outside as well.

“I am really ashamed to say this but this is a reality and Allah knows it is a reality. The Iranians came and hundreds of our people have been incarcerated in prison and they forcibly sodomised them and told them they must scream Oh Ali, Oh Hussein while it was happening. People are being tortured and the government is turning a blind eye towards it because they believe the Iranians are helping them against what they call the trouble makers. We have the names of all these people who are in prison and incarcerated.

“And it is not only the Iranians but even the Hezbollah (who are predominantly Shia) from Lebanon and they killed many men, women and children. Where have video evidence and we will send it to you, Inshallah and you can see it for yourself.

“Wallahi, I don’t want to shame my mothers and my sisters but we have the names of hundreds of our mothers and sisters who have been kidnapped, tortured and raped by these very same people.

“We do not need people to come and assist us in Syria. We have men, women and children. We don’t require any number of people in terms of support. What we require is material support and financial assistance. We are unarmed. We do not have arms to take on this brutal regime, so that is how you can help.

“For the past forty years if you look at the borders and the boundaries you will find that the (Syrian) government protected the Israeli regime the most. Hafiz Al-Assad and now Bashar Al-Assad have been the most important players in protecting the interests of the Israelis. They would prefer that Bashar and his regime remain in power.

“Along with dua we need financial and material support. There are thousands of children without medication. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed, many more than the 12000 mentioned in the media. Any person who goes out with his mobile to just take a picture is shot and killed. Any person who wants to record anything is killed. So how many thousands and thousands have been killed?

“Nabi Muhammad (SAW) said in an authentic hadith, that whosoever assisted people fighting in the path of Allah, he also participated in that battle. In another hadith the Sahabah (RA) asked, Oh messenger of Allah, tell us what will happen in times to come. Mustapha (AS) said there will be an army in Iraq, there will be an army in Shaam and there will be an army in Yemen. So then the Sahabah said, Oh Messenger of Allah, you choose from these three which is the best of them. Rasullulah (SAW), give preference to Shaam.

In the English language I would like to say to the people of South Africa, thank you, thank you, thank you.

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