Hamas حماس is an Arabic acronym for the Islamic Resistance Movement.
Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya حركة الـمقاومة الإسلامية.
It has called on members of the other two Abrahamic faiths—Judaism and Christianity—to accept Islamic rule in the Middle East. “It is the duty of the followers of other religions to stop disputing the sovereignty of Islam in this region, because the day these followers should take over there will be nothing but carnage, displacement and terror,” it decreed. Hamas also rejected any prospect of peace or coexistence with the state of Israel. “Initiatives, proposals and international conferences are all a waste of time and vain endeavours. The Palestinian people know better than to consent to having their future, rights and fate toyed with.”
For all those who fervently support Hamas and echo the repetitive call for free Palestine, denouncing colonialism and decrying Zionism as an obstacle, I implore you to truly understand the nature of the group you are backing.
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For all those who fervently support Hamas and echo the repetitive call for free Palestine, denouncing colonialism and decrying Zionism as an obstacle, I implore you to truly understand the nature of the group you are backing.
Here is a concise summary:
🅰 The True Ideology of Hamas:
The 1988 Hamas Covenant, also known as the Hamas Charter, is a comprehensive manifesto composed of 36 articles, reflecting the ideological stance and objectives of Hamas. Key points from this document include:
Goals of Hamas:
It positions itself as a distinct Palestinian movement with allegiance to Allah and Islam as its way of life, striving to raise the banner of Allah over every inch of Palestine (Article 6).
It positions itself as a distinct Palestinian movement with allegiance to Allah and Islam as its way of life, striving to raise the banner of Allah over every inch of Palestine (Article 6).
On the Destruction of Israel:
The preamble of the document states that Israel will continue to exist until Islam obliterates it, as it obliterated others before it.
The preamble of the document states that Israel will continue to exist until Islam obliterates it, as it obliterated others before it.
The Exclusive Muslim Nature of the Area:
Article 11 describes Palestine as an Islamic Waqf (Holy Possession), consecrated for future Muslim generations until Judgment Day, declaring that no one can renounce, abandon, or relinquish any part of it.
Article 11 describes Palestine as an Islamic Waqf (Holy Possession), consecrated for future Muslim generations until Judgment Day, declaring that no one can renounce, abandon, or relinquish any part of it.
The Call to Jihad:
Article 15 states that when enemies usurp part of Muslim land, Jihad becomes an individual duty for every Muslim.
Article 15 states that when enemies usurp part of Muslim land, Jihad becomes an individual duty for every Muslim.
Rejection of a Negotiated Peace Settlement:
Article 13 expresses opposition to peace initiatives and international conferences, viewing them as contradictory to the principles of the Islamic Resistance Movement.
Article 13 expresses opposition to peace initiatives and international conferences, viewing them as contradictory to the principles of the Islamic Resistance Movement.
Anti-Semitic Incitement:
Article 7 contains a controversial statement about the Day of Judgment not coming until Muslims fight and kill Jews, who will hide behind rocks and trees.
Article 7 contains a controversial statement about the Day of Judgment not coming until Muslims fight and kill Jews, who will hide behind rocks and trees.
Condemnation of the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty:
Article 32 criticises the Camp David Agreement, viewing departures from the struggle against Zionism as high treason.
Article 32 criticises the Camp David Agreement, viewing departures from the struggle against Zionism as high treason.
🅱 Influence of Hassan al-Banna's Teachings
Hassan al-Banna, the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, emphasised two key Islamic duties: individual obligation (Fard 'Ayn) & collective obligation (Fard Kifaya).
‖ Fard 'Ayn:
Individual Obligations. Each Muslim's personal duty to adhere to Islamic teachings - like daily prayers and fasting during Ramadan. A call for personal responsibility in faith.
Individual Obligations. Each Muslim's personal duty to adhere to Islamic teachings - like daily prayers and fasting during Ramadan. A call for personal responsibility in faith.
In the context of the Hamas Charter, this principle is reflected in the emphasis on personal commitment to the Islamic resistance and the struggle against what they perceive as Israeli occupation. It underlines the role of individual Muslims in upholding their faith and engaging in resistance as part of their religious duty.
‖ Fard Kifaya:
Collective Obligations. The community's shared duties, like defence and education in Islamic principles. It's about societal responsibility to establish a just Islamic society.
Collective Obligations. The community's shared duties, like defence and education in Islamic principles. It's about societal responsibility to establish a just Islamic society.
According to these principles, it is an individual religious duty (Fard 'Ayn) for Muslims to fight for lands that were once under Muslim control. This perspective suggests that the conflict with Israel is not just a reaction to modern political disputes but is seen as a religiously mandated effort to reclaim historically Muslim lands.
The concept of Fard 'Ayn may offer an explanation for the participation of Gaza civilians in events like the October 7th actions against Israeli innocents. This principle suggests a personal religious responsibility to engage in the struggle, transcending typical political or territorial motivations.
Wrapping it all up: In the Israel-Palestine conflict, Hamas’s interpretation of these principles has led to a stance that combines religious fervour with political activism. The group's Charter, inspired by Al-Banna's teachings, advocates for an Islamic resistance to what they view as occupation, and for the establishment of an Islamic state in place of Israel. This blend of individual and collective Islamic duties in a political context has been a driving force behind Hamas's strategies and actions in the conflict.
The influence of Al-Banna’s principles on Hamas thus contributes significantly to the group’s ideological foundation, shaping its objectives, methods, and its role in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
So, before mindlessly backing Hamas and spouting their lies, pause and closely examine the real intentions lurking beneath their religious schemes.
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