Al Haqq Muharram 1411 (Aug 1990) Scanned

9 August 1990 al haq bulletin AL-HAQ MUJLISUL ULAMA OF SOUTH AFRICA P.O.BOX 3393 PORT ELIZABETH 6056 SOUTH AFRICA THAT THE CAUSE OF THE VIOLE- THE DRUNKEN AND AND HOOLICAN ELNMENAN NOT TREE. THERE WAS NO SPONTEITY WHOLE EPISODE EXECUTED BY Eutie LEFNG COILBETOFEU NOTBLIND.PEOPLE ARE NOT STUPID. THETRUTH P.E. DEVASTATED BY POLITICAL ANARCHY Pore Eiienbath Northern lite, stand by idly while sheir lives government or not, his and property THURSHGEPRERSRBH HE ARUA FOPIOH Areas shattered and devastated by an orgy of honoue are sacred. These are sacrosanct trusts pelitical anarchy, vandalism, hooliganism, vandalism? Ask thote who have lost their cherish any which all human beings pittage and plunder, hever before experienced wehicles businesses, "their transcenidental values, and in these arean must suraly ho invelved in and their homes- Ask those" honour. A man's property cannot be burnt and People are SUTCQUTNCE DH CATROEIRE sh Taoso inith lcoted if he disagrees communis People are asking. UhN WarE Unar HEUE want much goul-searchinPesple know the sicge properties and BLER causes anderlying senseless tone-thrawin mabs of hooligans shoutin ПиВ ДАСИ да those week witessed with Ch30ci0i0 LtSeEs BOuOmE of heeliganism which the world has last Witnessed with happor. cramnor be pruntaered beele WETE methods and aims their properties ot their eyes how political SIere is no gaisavine that ihied by the fres Tenited bv hoodlums orconizations on ine the acts of vandalism, hooliganism, pillage plunder petrol is spettrum. But that exactly bu the were by far and large executed bombs. Is this what is called the light for worst violence which Port Clement. White thicle coligan and skollie expenenceos freedom? ls this Ehirabeth has indispotablenSC the skollie oppreston Yes, usk thase who have suffered peopie were wpolco and ournt because they wTenwastne engincer of the unrest and were deemed to to be unsympathetic towards at the hands of the political anarchists it the vielence is totally tnacteptable and must be the policies of the communist anarchists. wbhiaciitale m mtee palice should adopt a "low protite" outrighitly rejected with whatever oruuimantioms this.may mean. organized gangsterism did take advantage of the situation. In fact, the overwhetming Keveyrg seree polticild deranizations who have enguneered the masters of the unrest were COMUMTOCLDOTHRHEARH the law-abiding destruction ar the PE.Northern and Areas that iliterate Christian- is highly displeased with the llow inteltigent you casnot win the support and the sympathy daega-smoking skollies. reflection and survey af the unrest will reveal profile' display of the police. lt is the hotest of people by the employment of sthinawisf eitesl deta TEnCi unntoi Jeeling of most poople that the police did not react in time nor de mhe soky neact with shollie element. The sane eohor tinge metlhai plunder, Ceilized methods-wish este selized in shsante ot sssticient force to deter ths hesdlums 8t gstematis praredure ef Ne pilage, plunder itnanned anarchy and chuos. and civilization and arson indicates Why was it possible for struggle'» Humanity the hands rampeging mobs ndone the ways of thugs and bandits. to wrought devasfation a meratlomwichlr erchy pulling the stringe and directing the such d uni cloimnmor. nanceecomtunerati e which hus trgetet mrmne prople delberatly femain blind will deny ahiis truth. and cheir homes bestnesses disposal? Political pressure and mis directed The fotewarnings and throats of arson constrained sccunits vastation and destruction. made by reckless members weeh lu mudut meo craiilet whiek political Was After days of rieting and rampaging by organizations to some shopkeepers in the area, quite conspicuous in the riot-situation. raising the battle-cries erection of street-barricades alter WUESES plunder inspite of the wide-scale gothe af hae are of shops were and then the sudden outbreak of the violence destruction, politieal organizations on the lelt iotally gutted and looted and after dozens on such a massive and wide scale spanning an are calling for a low police protile lives were lost as a result of delensive arpa вf 20 brismaipse. a tnaassartan cuen by peleagured shopkespers, members the The call tor that the ignorant. and the drunken ot the local ANC executive interviewed protile is part of the conspirucy to allow was responsible for a conflagration of such some Mustim defenders with a view to tumuttuous proportions. arsonists, loeters,plunderers and hoodlums achieve a restoration ot order and peace. unrestrained mavement in the execution of fact that The Teelings of the ANC members were that Further, the present cualalsous aperations ot destruction and violence was the ot detenders had provaked the masses by aftermath their dioiay oilarme and that the detendete lett af the angline out of were too quick to use their weapons. business places for political spectrum adds weight to the sn neauiaar trthar (DUGRD tE clue argument that the violence, the Such feelinge which the ANC mambers indicate that alundet ahg the evd withessed bu the engineers of the plot were world TOсPLRe. not just the street misconceived picture of the riot-situation last week were part of the huge conspiracy of which poltied anarchise systematic destruction ot anarchy and chaos business premises which they had conjectured. can Who disoute that the shootine by detenders of on te lelt are engineerine. teads to the conclusion that should irimpa socialists on the teft anti-capatilist remain blind to this fact. their properties took place only after dozens political spectrum were responsible for this of sheps were destroyed by the acts of the COFEНA Seventy eight shops tullthisis hdos evil berpetratint great misdeed of destruction. These vandalised and looted. Why did the local ANC tactics are among mechods plunder in the name of the ANC? The logic Connoвimnaт executive deem tit to create vigilante People of intelligence are no1 of those who defenders accuse the the elemente af blundan groups to controt DETUMBEFS DrOvaraTImIs muOge PrenstRTe. blind. People of intelligence caninol ассерт the shallies only at that belated stage? Why were compelled te open up dire when did the ANC and its ather underting badies barrages of stones were flung at their ooien tcran notattempt to "persuade! communist the hall-mark of broberfics. The buttern of destruction which aromt meir evnacts ot alunger in the very ind dicipline, peace and + tạn o% the anarchists had adopted was too familiar. POLPOUEE INASEBIPHEH beginning-when the very fiest shops First comes the barrage of which and looted? Why did the (rOрTE. smasnee che blare Sacond fotloug aims of men mnetristed with oltcal to be lost before political power and aggrandizemient. iT5: "YEANCI the howling mobs with it decided to embark on an effort 2ame 600lna Iheretona. to restore not be laid on cries. Third, comes the dismantiing of the dehumanigu humanity some aspects of kollie element. The blame tor the present element? Sere all oi its members so blind Pirin nlas pillags settles invasion the uhtest, vialence and by that they could not aee the street barricadess of the political Fifth thes arsor murderous mob of hooligans. the looting, destruction and the burnine oi the the the looting and finally anarchists on the left wing. plunder? Yes, wtry did the ANC wait until the That non-whites have valid grievances premises bu petrol bombs, All stock аeаадан. That haua havoc assumed such heart-rending proportions? firstly removed botien tu piace : TOTENEO. Scores of shops and houses were utterty perpetrated bythe rulers of the country is not denied. But the aestroyedi famparing mobs went trom There was no spontacity in the whole orgy of destruction are no justification for hootiganism, pülage yet these operation to another, tragie and murderous which and plunder, Grievances cahnet be solved bi of aolitical the work undoubtedly was political organizations on the left call on DOiCe lihirchiie ha whoim milionic shops the business plundering the to adopt a "low profilet. The local ANC episode of of the huling community. The wrongy pealed' for of and its affiliate members have pillage and plunder has the hallmarks authar gas cannarso armed peopleto show set right by burning and is hrait. Tealed ted planning-planning and plotting by political SREPERICE lack vision and are extremely nawe to sar the loating the shops, houses and propertles of others. And, this applies to least. Must innocentpeople stand by idly and It does not matter whether the man is black observe their properties go up in flames at the or white, whether he is a supporter of the ande of pamcgeie mobe sf beodlums? Must ANC SHOOTING A simnilicant lcature of JOINING ANC shops One ANC comrade the riots was that that Muslum displaying the Defenders were shooting at Comrades. Well, COAEE RA (IFENBORE SupFi aare uued understand ANC or any poe Msblie tor achinh it Mislimh to foit thetiscbot for ofthe TOLaTEaEEiL posters cars bearing, ANC comrades are bent on looting and burning the which is wagingthe non-Mustumm against oppression this Crievances, no matter unrestricted were allowed parties. roperties of innocent people, then the sill masemert Couhtry. Acrardinu to Llam wii throueh not justily e shot at. Being an ANC comrade is no licence how valid, it be permissible to join? riot-torn areas. for looting and arson. un-blamic methods follew fabbily in the Por stepse who the kuflaar fontsteps dhstete Te qaf dah Majced bays: "THOSE THEIR FRIENDS THE KAAFIREEN BESIDES THE MUMINEEN, THEY SEARCH BY THEM TCHILTH RENT INGREASE Some have attributed -Bidr HEIEE the carnage in Port Elzabeth HISEHSESIVE SHU HHRETEFEMEPEH CHENWOHTE citizens of Port Elizabeth, must say that this argument is an insuls to intelligence. If an unkind municipality increases rents: Lu To nen ThunhiDa by what stretch of reasoning Shsnassmen nd looting of the propertie: istified? Thosewh had their shops burnt erving these same areas have been decades. hete i absolutely no tinkin the muhicibel renieir ronce and thue enone nomich plundered and burnt. There were is not a justity single iegitimate the pillage and plunder argumcinh the politicat the business aharchists anleashed agamst SBETI ComTAtneenave нетиmаmI and arguc their case intelligently. But people who resort to the dirty methods and cowardiy the has SCTE observed with shock and dismay, are bereft of intelligence. They are incapable of inteltigent reasoning- No one should tooled rent-ioe rase htgumente That the tertinreahe WGB UL CEELDEEUCTE ПНCеЕO nsensilive eemluresorsine nmcinaatrather There existe unanimitv inth that of is no denyingmity the P.E.Municipality is unkind, insensitive and no the interests of the tasses. well-disposed to Bit, thịs i hà justificaticn lor buening and It is no austilicoften tor Liumnung busiressme TEaCnEnen anarchy, piliage justified no matter ngaumt which community or racial group these murderous and cowardy amatenreeos MR SLINGERS recent Another cause adavanced for the the rioting and looting bs of authorities to immediately appoint Mr.Slingers as the schopl's principal. Uirenhage This argument is indeed stupid, te is ludicrous for people of inteltigence to even consider this as being a factor contributing towards the TTE chaos which we have experienced past week. l the authorities have tailed to appoint Mr.Slingers as the achool principal, what iustification doms Huchaction provide for the loating and burning of 78 shops in another city? What is the mystery link? JAHILIYYAH far those mislims whin organizations, of not-Mudim potitical ЦETаaN 50Y%! Top laahiliyyah? Wlose Law is more beautifut than the Law of Allah for a people whw hs firm toith? CITY COUNCIL Labour Party leader, Rev, Allan Hendrickse claims that the City Councils are to blame foe the nneet. This arsument ortinaccentat OUAETREHE While ho che denles the the councils are indifterent, unkind and insensitive, mobs of looters burnt and destroyed 78shops alt belonging to non-white businessmen because SEESRISRSSBUIE of the various councils rulers. There is absolutely no justitication for theite o Dunde whiCn tne noiitita anarchists have perpetrated. It goes without gainsaying that non-white nannenranina aisevashave naoetoi the the city council or tor management most herish committees. In fact. and the counci peaple But, the fact management committees. remains that there is no link between such MATNUOГ TO CITU COUOCO nhatha nona Tgc burning of the non-white shops by marauding mobs of non-whites. suiter trial and hardship. The comfort and bliss which traverses obliterate On the and greed turn you away consequence MUHARRAM 1411 AL-HAQ AUGUST 1990 NON-MUSLIM POLITICS AND OUR PATH theit *If Allah helps there will be none to The stark reality of the methods employed dastardly and cowardly methods and refrains fror NoiHe conspiracies. overpower you. And, lett-wing political organizations left on The havoc and assisting you, who will then help you besides The political organizations brplayed ins porora GineerI suffer from a warped mentality. Everyone who Northern Areas devastation in the Muslims should not fear because they refuses to join their ranks is thought to be a Elizabeth bear grim testimony to what is yet to While collaborator in oppression. come. Destabilization is the aim of the political happen to be asmall minority surrounded by -bears vast numbers or non-Musllis- mistory Islamically permissible to aid all men--Muslim anarchists. In their endeavours to attain their and non-Muslim-- in acts of humanity, it is not testimony that many small bands of Faithful poltical goals, anarcny, pullage and plunder are Bellevers overcame hupe numbers Ine cor aan permissible for Muslims to join non-Muslim fair methods for politicians who are bereft of The Shareef itself declares: political organizations. Non-Muslims have their any transcendental values. respect, GCODIC ErE HOWMANY BAND HAS Muslims A constitutions. honour, the lte and property or own perculiar SMALL LUTCLELEI ALARGE GROUP WITHTHE governed or should be governed by their considered legitimate game for plundering- The two different PERMISSION OF ALLAH!" constitution, the Qur'aan. events which have Wherever The heart-rending not compatible. constitutions are non-Muslim' Wus S ER E35I Everything which happens in this universe transpired last week should open up the eyes within the The and the brains of Allah Ta'ala. those Muslims who is by the Command of confines of the Shariah, there it is perfectly in destiny ol creation 15 In His Hands. We been clamouring for participation in left wing such assistance. But, to order to provide TPHI O1 CrCaTIOn. nave no therefore, need pillage palitics. Murder, anarchy, chaos, participate as members of these organizations olunder are all the antithesis of Islamic values Cultivation of Islamic values--the" Sunnah-- engage in 'side by side' politics are not will restore the ustre of Imaan. Power and It is not possible for Muslims to associate with lawful for Muslims SULII into the systers of political anarchy. It is haraam strength will then become infused They speak of democracy. What do they tne DOLLLICd shall Fear then lifeless souls of Muslims. for Muslims to participate know about democracy? Are intimidation, automatically depart from the Muslim's heart activities of left wing political organizations. which has been created to contain only the beotis tee methids ropertyemocracytboes Does Muslim: beings the methods Some misguided Fear of Allah Ta'ala. оеmостасу тедсn btemat cy? the obtainal people's have called for and foresight, intimidatior IntimidatIon is being of destruction and politics. But Islam Large scale allegience by threats forbids its to gain devastation? Will practised by political organizations this be your system of enmesh themselves insuch SECUTE SUDIHIS3I0 support and increase membership. the of government--to politics which engineer chat in Tnreat Conder Tc am of members is carried out under of Rierai ting citizens to your burning shops and homes. Such threats--such persecuting them? We are afraid that such will its forms. Injustices are intimidation cannot win the hearts of people. be the methods which communist governments the Islam NEVER provides licences Such intimidation cannot buy the allegience of will implement to compel acceptance of their acts commission of DECIS0ns well as many non-Muslim people. Muslim pillage and plunder. The misdeeds businessmen have refused to While we all share the grievances which political organizations on the left. Threats most non-whites have in this country, we are for operation in Islam. OL BUrInE Telr SIORS WETE N TORATO made totally at opposite poles ot the misleading consequence. Their shops were razed methods being adopted to solve the problems direction which ground. Their stock was plundered and to ebtain redress for the grievances. We by the Their DOTTICAL TONS. ПEVОО ane presenting. misleading and Port subscribe wrought Muslims do not to burning CUDIOUS. THEV COUCH ana DOICelaH the grim the looting homes and shops. We do not subscribe past week Elizabeth over Muslims into evidence ior the tothe metioe ol ODISTRE allegience vile islamic guise to lure method of intimidation political organizations bereft of practised by intimidation. We do not subscribe to one man Godless morality, and spiritual values. men one vote. In fact, we do not want to be part Tasc oabbe erpectent degenerate to such of the law-making processes of any non-Muslim IChePISNAELIE MONOUF anu Muslims should and inhuman levels. But, government, be it a right wing or a left wing property, base ПOE IEOE government. A Muslim is under oblipation to honour the Muslims should lesson from take TAHE MUSLIT cannot miserable episodes which were enacted the all human beings. What HROCICE TO TMe NusHMa been ill-designs of others. past week here in Port Elizabeth. We cannever Written cannot AMuslim, inerclore. thank Allah Ta' ala sufficiently hawing changed. The anarchists and the plunderers can and protected our lives and our lamilies. The loss WTEL chaos in the land. Chem. We, as Muslims- proclaimers Fighting for calize the Ta'ala gave our protection Allah EЫЕCL OUIO HENEET bond with to a Muslim. Fighting political system amilies and our lives It is imperative that Muslime dispel all DCHCTC and fanatical must one man cre devotion to Me Sunnah, De perpelually on ue s ghitlat tnegiligence, and indotences They a high state of alert, both are not interesting voting any bestowed bi non-Muslim set-up. wealth Muslims in this country Life and physically and spiritually.It is imperativetha ndnldala ne gives not takes. are a minority We have they work on the development of their Imaan sc permitted DV Its d crtes mnemlr Allah all ways. no choice in the engage In all circumstances vusiims snoula not De anarchy. The caught off their guard struggle left wing political we shall praise Allah and Ta'ala. Ir not There is no one to rely on, but Allah attemnt to senseless violence and miserable Muslim the recent convey. desreceion, oshops sereeberst dole me Theanarchists should this message very were burnt, venicles were has no Islamicduty agalis torched and stock waging clear. Death to ridge the was looted on a massive scale and of the While Jihaad on We.i tneretore, organized basis. Inspite of such large scale glodal une DOLICE remained Dasis. It is disorder and crime, embrace life. In obligation lives, our minority communities incapable of containing the situation. In fact non-Muslim have and our honour property that Muslim countries wo noble alternatives VICLor the police Islam commands could not save a single shop which here Jihaad ware perpeludl arainst non-Musiım destruction There is never a lanas Ior tne pal dnar cnsls. uniy nilan a ala saver sake Mas parnanl ed tot defeat for a Muslim. both prosperity and us. Only Allah Ta'ala turned the tables on the the auvelsuly as success Ior nim.ne Musiım sacred wdgt Jindac duty of Muslim looters and the marauding mobs of destruction. either Saabir (patient) or • Shaakir (grateful). against non-Muslim Inadversity is grateful. prosperity he Muslims should do and take They must reflect stock much soul-searching. non-Muslim world themselves. It is no use throwing up one' Although this make great sacrifices for their hands in despair as some Muslims ha pati Muslims in former times were taled Theo Imaan. islamic demand, untold remained steadfast the face of the beginning when their shops were gutted. A Loo decredit and to execute Ta'ala hardship, persecution and torture. Allah brother pleaded with Defenders to refrain from sacred obligation. eventudllygave them power and conquest over adopting a militant stand. A militant stand forcible conversion tnelr enemies. Muslims Islam. toin of today further incite the reasoned. and undel They follow the kuffar fur ther in all spheres destruction did we have to avert? The Shariah so degenerated and is snorn that Their Imaan has thus had already burnt and looted scores of shops. f reign stand had to be taken, be it a militant stand. of the Noor which is sonecessary for Islamic comination supreme. should never that they will burn They threaten conlusea witn ine methods and inreaten to use homes They AK and shops. evil pillaging and plundering taking place on all ruues. Let unem make their threats. sides destruction intumnddtion. Muslims shall confront such acts of cowardice are being pillaged andplundered. Themobshac inciting with all the means Wds nonouradi disposal We fear to get the of Allah Ta'ala are favourite Jal. ALLi other than Allah methods delivered to themby thebrave stand of th Allah employed by proponents of Defenders. Only malicious people who harbour Ta'ala declares in the Qur'aan Majeed: hatred will be in position decry the "DO NOT FEAR THEM. FEAR ME IF INDEED andi Inel Burning shops, valiant stand of detendingc Muslims YOU ARE BELIEVERS." plundering ordinarv properties trom the vile clutches of marauding ror us Is victorv or raradise beath comec at mobs of looters and arsonists. says its appointed time. The Qur'aan in this of time and the return to The passag with organizations embark regard: ormality should not induce Muslims to becom "No nan shall die but with the Command o the complacement. Deen, Allah at the appointed time. to Muslims should not intimidation. When Mauit (death) both physically and spiritually trials spritalyreare voareed That intimidation weapon Allah pray tests which we Ta'ala to avert. has a known , the Moinnd May Allah Ta'ala be with us all lact.here is no for death. He cannot delay his life here about this despite on this transitorv earin one moment. vociferous denials organizations The by these bleak. abou Mus im. methods of the anarchists cannot the future does look While relorm tnel Hite anc our death before Allah appointed b repose TRIALS Ta'ala. Muslims! Have no fear. Do not diverge protect The life of this world is from the Shariah to follow the misdirections us. Remember that the hearts mankind are ottered bv Muslim the Akhirah it has no are called Lins yiu at. calredtion value. politicians who between even tnougr Islam have strictly adhere to ne nearis in wnicneve strayed very far from the Deen. you way pleases. Muslims have lost millions of rands will be experienced immediately the soul Muslims should, Droderties and stock at total submit the hands of will in entirety Rasululal the eyond this mundane realr ubmission to the the little and ileeting hardhsips oi this work political anarchistsin therecent riots sallallahu alayhi and Allah's as Jon: are nothing Such losses contrary, i sellish motives Elizabeth. protection will them. our Imaan is intact. The anarchists cannot The Qur'aan rob will suffer. The from Allah's Deen, you us of our Islamic values and of our Imaan by of such misfortune will not be escaped FOOD FOR THOUGHT local executive members of the ANC When held peace talks with Defenders at Hypervalue GSREI Stores, they (Defenders) accompany them by car for a tour of the affec TPE areas So Enay vigilante set-up of the ANC may be observed. IwO Two ANC officials accompanied were asked Defenders by car- The Defenders to affix ANC car to ensure pesters on the satety in the troubled zone- According to were still entared in them, drunken elements decorate sporadic stoning, hence the need to the vehicle with ANC posters. chese that it was an ANC vehicle, it elements saw the would be granted safe passage througt devastated areas. This fact is most noteworthy in analysing the causes of the present violence WHIEN TELENED LE Northern Ever Areas- -INEMTA "drunken' elements had sutficient discernment to grant salt passage to ANC ANC POSIETE vehicles whue venicles withour Drunken were mercilessly stoned. Viva ANC! elements and the ANC. THEY (THE MU'MINEEN)-ALLAH ESTABLISHED IMAAN HAS HE THEIR HEARTS AND HAS AIDED THEM WITH A ROOH(THE POWER OF THE ROOH) FROM (QUR'AAN) HIM. THEY SAY WE PROVOKED! When people come under barrages of stones and when their lives and propertie are under imminent threat of destruction, ANC wish what restraint does the the victims to show? Let some ofits member sit in a car which is being stoned from all Show TFEALECEFEE sides. They may then fire and to sit by idly ask people not to inviting death and destruction. ITHENE Wnh a Camiai hoodlums perpetrate their acts of villain put the lowly beasts in ways which shame- death numbers large detenders will •always inevitable. The : lives HIDBETLV, respect and honour at the cost of their the lives, no matter from which quarter DШOCCEE CEUREL. people pillage and plunder, they must expect the logical consequences which will ensue inthe wake consequences which will ensue in the wake of their villainous thuggery. It is indeed any callous fo to defend the decent person to attempt hoodlums unelr acis or noollganısm. While seeking Who have died while perperratin дuсир condone the criminals, they justifiable and who took necessary action toprotect their lives and Propertes Our Defenders were under intense pressure from all sides and on several fronts several different areas spread over 15 kilometres. Theywere defendingnotonl their own lives and properties, but the live others as well- of bott musus ana non-Muslims.na discuccior wil ANC ollicials who came te appealto us to show restraint, ourDefenders cornered When it was put to sther them in debate that what should the Defenders do when and Darrages of stones are hurled at them at our properties--what should we do when made to burn our places?, they (the ANC officials) had no optior that then have using ourside Shot, ban sa in thad or arms and rifles, we should use shot-guns, Iney unemseives are tult dangerous situation which had surrounded usto There was no antnal alternative shooting to driv away themobsof lootetann OUT lives cana defend Droperties. II ine ANC or any other body wishes to interpret , so. It will give ,everyone to so. if venl, nhey are ofeourse at tlerty i understanaing of their view of the disgusting anarchy which had prevailed for almost a week. ON DEAF EARS The NACC Co-ordinating Lommittee) and thee ANC, daring to Ine violence. callec tol durissa then hoght the violence. It was conspicuous that the calls of •thèse organizations fell on deaf ears. ANC marshals cut poor sights and lonely figures wno were incapable of containing the spiral of senseless violence. It was quite apparent that these bodies The had no control over calls of the marshals patreliing peaee areas and pleading for peace were largely futile. anarchists, arsonists, pillagers and underslang plunderers do not peason. ehey are bereerot morals and higher values. Theyhave no respect for limb and life, hence they show callous disregard for the Slives and properties of others. It Is ror tnis reasor that the ANC's pleadings fell on deaf ears. AL-HAQ AUGUST 1990 STORMING THE LOOTERS AND THE MOBSTERS Appeal for army to restore order the recent orgies of viel- of taking In West End, a These are the siege in the Gelvandale area whiieh i abaut 6 kmm irom grievances? They are used and misused lives Hnp tryalan dil people were threa tie erea tartencd to the shooping centre in are destroyed. They Tuesth Auguste the enture day, trom morn of crowd peopl a large ot a few hundred stretching across in a line meteres, directly opposite Hypervalue Store in KCDИ Tn M0N Cm2020mamoisXa DBSCPHIEIPS! tnrea1s menacing attitude up the olthe ANC kept Besides fervour and frenzy of the crowd. Cт0w0 B101 B1000 tacing Wint» nnisanos o resicens CUrIOHN OSOOKSTS grteko lined up aol the io ro c ot, houses Repeated distress calls were made to the A police vehicle would aDOLar arrer some ume anu De suD eced 1o torrent of obscene epithets by the ugly mob. woutd After a tew minutes the police The entire day passed by in a state of high During the eveining, street barricades wert Burnt out set up in the vicinity the mob. ars, municipal refuse boulders any obyect were used to set up the barricades. The monEtoCIng wetenoers were careru Thestarelon situation and the uveicopments. imminent and preparations the showdown was the impending attack on the premises by the mob. a smalt troup from the AEaPouе aрm BEUINE mob advanced in the direction shop (Hypervalue). The butk ot the mob followed slowly and stealthily. However,the defenders were on alert, determined not to be caught ofl tuard by the • mOD TanBrEnY. Suddenly Stonea 3ho the nous Trom te mon cama uiTh : of stones, without caring for the first barrage letender lives, safety of theit in the втоtоcо сrom шеи розіиоr 3001 SITEP awa CINE came out ento the were mob with gunfire. Loss of life and injury the inevitable The consequences. retreated to the opposite side the road 200259 hurling abuse and and stogans df ene Puc The Defenders meanwhile lined up outside taking ready up positions e any further attacks. to repulsping mOD was Screaming "Viva ANCI While the kmall Banh orBelendere cllndinacinASAT the slogan of Islam-NAARA-E-TAKBIR- kept up wih such tervou and vigeur-with prolenged ANC cries vigour--that the • Viva became muLed Bnu damp squids. Defenders remained awake Meanwhite the anticipation of further throughout the night in ULтискь вевзЕоn воD estremely Came m irom al S30PS TeICOnOn ГаП incessantly with callers giving a variety of information about impending attacks and HSSTOY formations of mobs the vicinity shopping compies tu determined to raise the gelenders in small groups, had to leave the premises time and again throughout the night to drive aicarsonists and plunderers who kept attempting to attacke the shopping comples especially IrOM rear which was out otthe MIPW Defenders Thus, to defend some of the non-Muslim shops. thery uniw pal, ltrarya thici postp ofietete was sent out in various CrECCon aroune when complex. There was shooting arsonists execute attempted t acts of arson. By TIUU! W CEL Ta'ala. the Grace of Allah eectiveik oreventer CYCCATINE which the political anarchists had engineered. By the Fadhi and Aid of Wed.8th August: Allah.Azza Wa Jal, the day dawned without the mob having succeeded in its evil plans. On mob gathered in the same this day again the the mot menacing waj. nl a0ou menacingly advanced on the centre succeed tetermined to the destruction and devastation. fire wher uip once again stones were hurled. The mob was cprhe mot had retreated leaving behind the SuiE TBCTHOES their hands above e The mod atteripted toite ie taruard ture af their heads in a geature retrieve their fallen surtender s0 ds to bahidues Hnc BeimersEdHEE HESIDENTS of Windhoget and Sot Elsabeiis nes bon ara santed stronger actiun taken by the polle Continued Irom above and thousands of people were streaming gathered and had laid siege hhti bima audellidketha doutte MUHARRAM 1411 come forward. salety was promised to them it forward They and ohes. soon as they had mod casulties reached the with their they, WELLE THP!E BHEe aaH SIarEE abuse, obscenitles and polltical siogans. Iner vowed are burnt. KOTEENES abuse. defenders react to WCADAHSWErE USPaOnISCWnMBOURiacs of plunder and pillage were being enacted. it was Inspite of its menacing stand, messoge that the determination Defenders was deat that the mote had hte unshakeable and that death aлoantucyon WI! BEThe inevitable aftermath of fulther attempts to loot and aurnneanhiea arrived scene. olice Caspir hao crowO Imboldenedby the police presence, the started to move closer. A few members oi the HOINEd the diseussien moo approuched and in phice the et enters ere onde sprith the police officer commanding Caspir. Bmueta womr TocTEEBICd themselves 'Comrades and members of the ANG, accused the Detenders opened fire their contention without provocatien. havimgwias at without were being justification. They alleged that they had come Detenders nan in peace white the acopted a militant stand, not interested in peace. The Defenders rebutted the false charges of the ANC While some sort of negotiation DEUPTESS DEEWEE! SOOReSian TOr Setenders and the members in the whose bucks presence of the police the crowd, several stanes were hurled, One striking a police oflicer on his back. The Dalee exercisme restrainte dd no attemot to with disperse the crowd weapons. However, on loot went in pursuit of the thee thece- policeme STUne's sitting ontop o the Caspir were pemg nursed nao sdcmesico a ring-tcader the mob who was inciting police Violence The parsuit meanwhite managed stpretedttes inglenterneto eas handeuled and loaacd into tne caspir WIO WEre HvOIVEC I members The ANC the dismasion now alesded with the calice is release their man. bhit the police relined. The POUICE APEn wanted the opintor of the Detenders i liis rekarom dowerctnino Dcicnocrs tirstiv wanted a satisfactory conclusion for the talles which were in progress. The Delenders went to etfort the SItIatIaSI. INE BINE TMEITIBEES WErE Imtar t12sd earnest for that if they were talking peace. then it was essential them answer DeEtnenE qUeSTIOns: ahout the bush and . Beating situa- tion. The ANC comrades time rhetor ic would nor treipe in datsingy the ppointer their spokesman. The spokesman for nE etenOCrS asKCOi 1 YOt wete the owner of this shop, what would have been your reaction if you came under attack with barrages 482OU stones being hurled and with the ГeAL GЗnReE OL VOUF S0OD BeIE Durnt downi The ANC spokesman tried parry the question. His evading the question WCTO not cПe tamcа anomner memoet Finally, his delegation said: "Answer the question." in Atrikaans). ANC (The discussion was spokesman then abruptly replied. " will shoat meinDers present, Detenders and the police witnessed this statement. Thus, even the ANC comrade had no endorse the actien of the atternative but to Delenders when cernered in sensible argument. then The ANC members again appealed comrade for the release of their sitting Lusuite aTic Defenders hand-cuffed in give their opinion inter teeiropiAo nteesthattbeore they matter, necessary to discuss their Tintteado sifting m eustody, The handeufis were removed and the ANC members came to the Caspir to talk with their comrade the ring-leder blurted outein am hit comrades, an ANC. 1 am not a comrade. am just ordinary worker" The comrades took other "Don't be scared now. offence and retortedt 106 arC a memoen ofthe ANGI You areone ol the Lomnrades, but the ANt does not teach EVEN KIDS During énce little the age children from were seen gleefully bout 10, bart in burning venicies. kids such group of 1 car, doused it wit adults turned over petrol and set it alight. "freedon know little children pu anarchiste TRCгеь anarcn chaos. In the process, the future of these children dtcu llointorhich mid erifillinar you to commit acts of violence." Be that as it maye The fact remains that these withthe Defenders at that moment were all the mob ANC members who were discussing men BETE! HTIBE BElEmal Was Hlaue B' from acts of pillage and embarking on its murderous INESTINEE desist trom further stone-throwing plundete ring-leader in the Caspir gave an tnderakiinto HOWeVPr.CHE Caspir ponce ouuicer in caharge s tointhe He ANC decided not to release him spokesman to go back to the mob, to reason with them them that they anestd ala BhidlEilke nE and to abtain an undertakinfurther acts of idvt hhe niktittcch tainuics aiSCUs unelt people. Instead of seen discussing and cajoling crowd, 29CE incbriated, members being they returned with some assurances that the Uitimatery CanreT from majority of the people had agreed to further in view of the However, ustene ahd akalile etener taken advantage 36154 asrel1 wantesabetse the situation, there may be Hal Slals wBUIE dElCnE Iu SuEl IroUb C akers. But, ANC Ihe wetenders then reguested the police to release the This request was complied with comrade in the Caspir. thereafter informed the and the AC appkearetn sed Defenders that majorily of pcople are appealing fo oe trade. Not a single shop kin a to kllometre radir for trede, Nrea. The le shop was no milk and bread. The Belenders statedi their care would open up teir doors. this was a ruse--if there was any double-crossing-il it scheme to gain entry • premises : ta plunder aBie Eraveyart smnte Ine BerenGer woeinch ana suechit, then the area woule ters woud the be le with their lives unto the last. I! they had to die, they wilt do them so honourably and take alang mobs of anarchy. DOUSanES brecautionary measure. The The doors af the shop were wrand wide open. As a people outside clamouring to buy were asked to line up 100. G at a time were allowed to enter assisted with TE SUBETV1SI0r NC marshals meanwhil at the crawn cansisting af nousenes every how and then had to reason with drunken element: the Defenders bent on trouble-making. Meanwhile upyanare bomu not relaxed their defence. They took toUDIe-makeTs heavily armed, watching for ay be bent on hyackng the situation whuch sppeare 300008U.585 Inciters and trouble-makers repeatedly attempted to scunde te newly-estabtished peace. inciters discuss with them were identified, the marshats would ana urke mem to tesve. Dy me Grace of Allah Ta'ala some normality was maintained on this day. While the store was doing a roaring trade on this TUTTEBTE SETUOE boye d muu was ardhl siuwi broximiy tomea5D in an altempt to sancwichit between the thousands of shoppers infront of the shop a long and the mob stretched out in line close proximity behind the Caspir. The pelice afficer informer us that he was well-aware of the tactic which the mob make was now attempting erasto coattston nig o would tolioe il an attack was 0/EL 00000221 20580 242 12 S84215 12S OOPM in the shop and outside and the arsonists would achieve their aim of burning down th shop which was now snGcnatel BEVIECS. 8 T70 within the range of their menacing attitude of the mob behind the Caspir required that the mab be dispersed with gas. We pleaded we could with the police to refrain trem so doing as see the UEOMOUALSUOMO DRSSUEIO SOUARBSSUCE Caspir withdrew and took up a position at a distance from the crowd. Although the ANC marshals were doing •СrОwО tL.e their best to control and cajale the non-snoppersh inciters were aiso pusy- the elements e their plunder had meanwhile circulated comrades that the opportunity to strike weedemnud chee when she Caspir leaves numerous customers inside sdaTere was hardly any staff. Some Defenders had to attend to the ram vantige pointal fronthe caspiadepar ted. peti t the Fadhi of Allah Talala, the mob had earlier on very clearly. When the Caspir " dearteet the Defenders took up conspicuous positions with weanons, rezdy to act at moment's notice. Allah Ta'ala instilled fear into the hearts of the Thio slinty dedl ted ainay thile trading tothinuedharchists Calisor neis cams Just before Asr Salaat. urgen! from another family member whose shop was under heavy Continued in left-hand corner on this poge NOBLEST JIHAD said: Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) truth in the presence of an unjust rulerproctain truthis u Undoubtedly, the proclamation of the noble Jihaad. Stating truth in the presence of an unjus ruler Jihaad (Holy War). But, should not be confused. witl and the hurling of rulers epetes tind ofrcenites siata. This Jihaad envisages the dignified expressior without icar for the consecuenceg Suc of the truth, ruta soulde procieimed therulers/government through proper channels, not through the medium of political anarchy and chaos hs pimre was lane on Gelvaricale. sanatanrateny siist o ФEPНKALO Family praised for heroie defence while under siege HKRALD REPORTER gp in the Naprussei gratit 1 for the cumnmis West End rexidential area"sand M entire aniy: ali Menter a ld ee lir phred he fooligans, be said, had Somenieed the est and violen Proodt said the Desai tamity rught esentials such as bread and Hamily menbem letn the areamating at Thie was "an act "EHERALD- Reinforeements for SAP in PE unrest Heuil Coeveryuung leneutin te Erta therleapaterd in the lo Thuwai negrilatite ween the warring parti valvni le um d There was no evidence The padice seerr withedraw to send in mree e anrest did not spread i B YOL HEIF ALLAH HELE AND PLANT YOUR FEET FIRMLY (CLIR AAN) Family to defend store to bitter end erat Aimes since sesterdas defend their le "But it there is any troshh so Desotation I E.P.HERALD Violence and pillaging become order of day in PE northern areas Mobs attack police HV HILL ARIGE and NOHMAN WESI Rambo wages war on gangs of looters MUHARRAM 1411 AL-HAQ AUGUST 1990 AS THE PRESS SAW IT THE Peace bid Northern Areas turmoil SHARIAH who in troubled "And those Ciny to the Kiladb and establish salat, Northern verily, We shall not ICE HERALD ther prar areas of PE tice righteousness." (Qur'aan) Reward STne EASTERN PRC orocuctor AuRn's UNRULY mobs attacked policemen With petrol bomhs Pleasure. Pleasure is acguired suburbs last night as a second day of violent confrontation in REPRODÚCED FROM troubled area drew to a close. LETT nd community leaders and re to hn the kia3 1s are to emtu or the Our'aan. Al on concerted TOOUEN 3AaAT efforis to defuse siteation, fo part of the sharian ing tove metings held in the area it is stated in the of scт bec ee orate Muslims no longer acnene Kitaab hor do they PrIADII BHIAAL. heuste tereiard deprived the Mobs attack police in Northern Areas unrest Peasur of la way not come their •Prom Pagel desired. wihe fr pope e 0 their Barricades et blackened ratiile mad stand the cause of children watched the action the calamities which befall them inspite UEEEIE gross neg- saked empleyers to be es- herthas ehing's in tuewisl."a decter untbe the Shariah. The very first practical caucTinE Salaat is not given mumher al penple Tr im portance The dactor, whn had srt up a casuity which the Qur'aan CemanOs. ta tre mamert, saiedl 17 ater pe ple had ha which included esit and entry while Mulen she s avay the tom. be adicates Lhe uee of lve artuni. rising. He is grossly neglectful Salaat in genera. and the Fajr Salar ih barticular. What can then had been hit trom Allah tac eitat te had "mixed emotinne aboul Ta'alat What courage and deter- mination can he We're getting scared." ane mesidend then possess? The wher dop Muslim "eserterdeting rliner. I's bern het DRUNKEN ancesesta not adhere to the Shariah ELEMENTS 1 Hі0пF Iot psheld not When asknd what the reasste fur the ters frm the mnt lonting and burning were, a bystnder When intoxicated people are able to act hiame tsam. Thry ave pacbed the pe along a pattern, Bine tem 0 ETHEEALH prior to the event. Ari prenk up eatherings and er intertesing teptareni The TIO1S wAS TAT aLTnOUEn DCODIE WEE nebriated they acted. with discernment. Hersid reporter Peter de LaAlpestens dly wuld tile sit, considered ALLAH'S EARTH Those whom they merbersisupporters were not molested, fhei -ШПTЕNІНИ When the oppression and cruelty of VETEES WEIEESANEOABASSLE Stones affected areas. sasre not hurled at rerouned edei aill aiitaya rael them. lor direction» In answer to tneir Calls ne While the police stoo said: "Seck aid with Allah and Tormuated ano ШETLINECREIN TAEI mutated and that thainelan of taetrominds tmiet ino ue aall patient. Most assuredly, the carth before their intoxication, hence we find them where they were addressed belongs to Allah. He grants (political reacting like programmed robots in a specitic COUEr Clane erEnnaOEHEr cirecuon ang melnod. Peserious cummunity EПATNE wishes among It is a great The meeting a gree elemients, withra tamuccess is for roae sho a caused drunken by violence was They were merely being manipulated by the The direction was Dua and Sabr. polcians. Islamic teaching is notthe type ol" struggle polmtics swu te poumitantes AnarEIS ISAm aovocating- MUSLIM WOMEN JIHÂD to he Shariah does not permit Muslim females Muslims have requisite dequande ptritiat redat sion as apriot which As long Jihaad institution with its own rules, conditions ucceeded ttend even the Musjid tor Salaat. Muslim women ‹ trom in lberatings thremsehes IE OBDEESSIL the nals, it lsno and metnoos. it is not comparable with not accompany the funerals of even their husbands, Them To Userate eme sons and tathers. Muslim women do not attend their possible for the activities of anarchy and terrorism The themselves or others from the oppression own marriage ceremonies. nThe above wayat as well as many of man. Physical Jihaar is not possible them to stay ndoors, away from the gazes of others RhEIT БВІГИ! TET INSBILE 0I 3U0 and requirements, other Qur aanic wowout naving accompasncoue strict moral verses tng comeCUSTTOWOMICE Jihaad which consists tWO abundantly make it clear that houtic of eurth belongs to Allah and it is only He fundamentals: Elimination the evil pind icat ectueiiesoem-Mtiing nt poltica COntrOl amnong bestial qualities and the inculcation organizations. In the process they expose themselves to apportions the out allriputes laugut Dy ume Istamie a variety of evils and immoral conduct. It is a crying When He wills to change a people. motal code. shame. It is utterly disgracelul. government, He will create the means. THE CATALOGUE ReCO OWIT the of political 78 shops looted, devastated and burnt. Schools burnt. 5 private vehicles burnt. POEe venEis -Qamageu Ahoinies rutted I post office burnt. 3 hotels destroyed. Hundreds injured Damage in excess of R100 million. FLASHPOINT SA's own Beirut erupts without warning -l patters on the trail of al sphi Ry BILL KRIG aai Cresy: SUNDAY TIMES report describes one - oh ouoveurim Defenders with- Tne CDITOET "Rambo" the haminalm paptre itdby the non-Muslim paper. It is bu whuch any Muslim may be called AL-HAQ ACTION BY THE DEFENDERS ALL PICTURES ON THIS PAGE REPRODUCED FROM EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD d Road at what used to be a busy junction AMandla bort ane Bumino turel 1et00 Foucibpou 1o08y BESIEGED BY MOBSTERS When the owner of Ma's Bazaar informed that his shop hurried from his COmDEEX ihc trn the sing le snderarrced en the 2005• s BOnK anE severaE ouel HOODS IN ThE lar Befender complex were utterly ocvostated and looted. in the process of surrounded tes way int Aloeshoringeomplexand thousands of rands snt altrady ca aned drive gusandte lo faers wbt damage. He barricaded himslef in the shop and WAS JOTECO TO TEDEAEDY UR MIS firearms to keep the mob at bay. Casulties were inevitable. The single Defender repeated to gain had barricaded himslet. md barteade himsln.hichme and Beain toe was forced to drive off the marauding minb. Petrol bombs were being hurled one after the other. but aue to the Fadhl of Allah Ta'ala, they were all off-target. In this state of siege and under intense aeasure. our Delende made repeated calls or ad Irom our oiher Delenders. Anothe efender was urgentl oeara taed to ahre gain ad to first scatter entrysetterpreneses the singmeirer DOJC TELELAO LUNE thus provided for the lone orlender made 0o sooD. However, snee Ine aTTaCKS wIth OcTro Dombs ndstonpi Betenders InCesSEnt. TGe 1500 reported telephonically that they were under ressure. Havin been awake round the clock the or the past 48 hours and pressure down. rom Hyperva Stores were hen despatchec 1 Hypee tad de Snces at ats deaaer On uacu ueasunuasEe He was e dE B IHи anu Cea Cndnet3 HEETTTIS celenoers hod to oocn tire n orcer to statte the mob which dispersed anly to reform ance the Defenders entered the premises. root, taking up vantage points. The six defenders now broke the eh the Shomome cenre wis Ben SECUEIR CrOM sides the crowd was driven back by the gunfire of the Detenders. The building was secured In next 48 hours when the this way for the CSTUCDINCES COTEECOMn. hooligans in Highfield Tigad in Hathfietdroaght bburban olioads testifies to the fact that some sinister hand operated behind the cover of the hoodlums. Rows of shops have been utterly guttered. After the destruction of Highfield Road, the anarchists proceeded to Durban Road which runs parallel to Highfield Road. It was here in Durban Road that the hoodlums came against Defenders unexpected resistance. positions on balconies and ledges of shopping compleses and drove the mobs the political days of gunfire. Throughout anarchy and chaos the Defenders held their positions around the clock, most of them having remained awake for 72 hours. Only Allah Ta'ala imbued them with the strength and determination to hold out and defeat the marauding mobs of arsonists and looters. TO THE RESCUE In the Arcadia area while a Muslim's shop inside. were trapped ar Dre and phumdered by e mt ple doongane tr urgent Call ror assistance was brouent defenders Four. were Hypervalue Stores. raCGUE the immediately despatched beleagured family. On reaching the scene of Tenнerс TашATHE shop already looted and smashed. A large number of about. ith nid tron Allah Ta'ala, the succeeded in hooligans was milli belendet bringing tne tamily safety exposing themselves to great risks in the process. similar rescue operations were undertaker • OUNO in different places where Muslims THEI themselves trappeo premises surrounded by mobs of howling hooligans bent on destruction and plunder. DISASTROUS END *The end result of this joint Muslim-Hindu pol itics was the mass slaughter of Muslims and the destruction of Musaajid (by Hindu mobs). opened onlly after the Eyes of Muslims perpetration of these brutalities (by mobs).The This truth finally dawned Muslims. united with the deniers Taubeed disastrous end was the consequence of daving Risaalat."(Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi) MUHARRAM 1411 FIGHTING THE LOOTERS On Tuesday 7th August 1990, large crowd had gathered in close SnOD Lomoek• Iut rowdn tn the West End Shopping Compie x. athe Towо керт up a torrent ol aouse, obscenitie: ind bontcasbpins. lhrenis ot purhine dowr e shop were repeatedly mad The owner of stified members of his family wh hurriediy proceeded to the shopping onsisting of Muslim as well hops, were hastily devised SudIer were Dems 03U5350 0Cv 500+ UCHTELIOL WES DrOUE EnOLAET MUS 'S SOOD lOOteM. MOReh family members the West End Shopping four were shers beir doo aed break- neck stones were flumg shapt won scene, a large crowd had converged on several D UNOCrINE Under arrage of stones the four Defenders led their ssault into th retreated, but only regroup at a distance people started to again hurl stones. The shops UTEE WELEBITEDOL IOoted ane cemastatea. salvage od topreteetandthe defendetin had no option other than to withdraw. THE DROP IN CAFE A barricade of drums and burning tyres in Bell Road ворнRаGnE A luRerHrE He -OfEEDABn Northern Areas yestarday. This shop was looted and the garage nest to it burnt to the ground. where communty leaders appealed for peace anc calm. smoke billowed up from a wholesaler. as trauble makers nat at the meeting continued to burn and loot AUGUST 1990 TTTMIT the first and the mosi any doubt. Important factor Ballant DIdrE 3une01 PrIot Detopirer t E OSEnKEL OL LENE adhi of Allah Azza Wa jal, Шamay anG Smewae TENSLEN EENSLanEE MUNE OVEr UNE ATTGLEL area5. InCrEWRS no uneCHon Iar me teariul fescente to oldu. The entire community was held at ransom b mobs of looters, arsonists and stone-thrower in the name of the ANC "VIVA ANC' People ear+ fled with tamilies to safer The atmosphere around CETE DOLCC Coule s5. Not even provide protection for them. It is = SOCK TCale Tmal the police bresence was OEaWn Inin and so OUT BVeE WHP aATR- continued unabated. Mobs of hoodlums the burning and lootin eisurely barricades and there securityn present demolish the area barricades. a quarter non-whites live million PULECILE the tice a main They reigned supreme to perpetrate their misdeeds o anareny wiEn unaDasnee ашuaсHv and BIEELLETEE LrECOONE Blieliice oAlanaah tho tabla were turhed bner Defenders made their decision to stand up in defence and to die in the alLemot Lo deLemd uetisicni was madeand hes andpraperanculot deermireo Srienanre defence were resistanehad to stronmobs now Defenders ofet up. The face the fury who banished fear cautior valiant attempts to safeguard life and property. driven Large mobs Defenders im difterent areas. By Plah's Fadhi and with Allah's Aid a handfulof Defenders Contronted mobs hoodlums. This large gallant stand by *tesballbaldofumeienters gave other Muslims Soor courage. organized HOS HISU SEEEEBEE ney too quick HUIHЕ В SIOESWTEE Hs03a10 otrcdochls IrouEnDUt Te altected area EODILIZED memseles irac groups ano manned almos away the hooligan every street, driving catirent It was NOT had ANC marshals who ГESLUEU ONEEA E I TheSE The ANC's Image areas has been severely dented. Respectable people--people who aiveby une norms the civilization- cannot tolerate type BЛETCHE BOO MLraGROS WICM misdeeds the P.E.Northern Areas have experienced during UCDESLACEI If our Defenders had not taken the brave its meagre presence would not have been able of political to arrest the conflagration From page 4 wonder when he is overwhelemed by states clearly that Inose ao aSCard the Shariah will be distanced from the Allah Rahmat laala. The strength and of Muslims power lie in firm adherence to.the Shariah. The above LHHET Picture by Charles Puller aldlcny ahu Have wmien the perpetrators of evil were unleashing. Sight should not be lost of the fact that the military appeared dh the 1SECTE-TEHHAE otrteceoif 16U a5 a BarAru? ocCon dar rote--only alter over ob snops were Jooted an Durntu aiter ovei vehicles police were Cameued atter rands millions destruction. The military and the ANC concern and its handful of marshals came on the scene repeatedly urace, in crivine awa uccesstul, by Allah's the marauding mobs of political anarchists. Without the slightest fear contuolction, ve must oeclEre Inal nad Ou uelcooets oot ioken their vallent srandts OOTiND Duirmmo. CasEruLEson and devastation Wla ASue gENsH very higher at a Members of COSATU and ANC die ferward when haedlums. Why did they come torward anly at LIS DCIAIEO SLEEE- CCaCС-maKeIS ИПEn we are Cven lo Deleye then why did their marshals mohsoi bondiumstd among the marauding an plead for peace and end to the senseless and evil acts of plunder? Why onl: forward wher defence of their lives and propertystand up in The ANC members came forward and UЕСЕ wA opened up peace-talks with us. But, SIGC The anE no war from our pillage CтanALEC НТГEН alunderin/ mobs shouting VIVA ANC!'. Thus, the ANC' call to the ractraint Defenders to show not and provoke' was mis-directed and uncalled for Nevertheless Defenders quit embers will not be slackened as long as th plain to EHHE mobs of hoodlums seek to impose their USEE CEnACEUETE 1s. The inevitable deiensive action of the Defenders was the ios ol lile. Oniw when Ihis erim reaie dawned dio the noc memhr come forward callin for peace and a cessation of hostilities, But must clarify the hostility one-sided. It emanated from th • of only Viva ANCI clamouring •sander wigilone smuserbus groups which patrolled the various areas, were not ANC initiatives. Ordinary residents set up these delences as a direct result of the brave stand of our Defenders. The Call to Detenders to show restrinto superfluous. A call must be directed 1o the conspirators of the anarchy. hot to us. If the political anarchists do not refrain from spread ing mayhem, the Detenders have no option but to utilize all means at their disposal to protect this endeavour, their lives and properties. In Muslims will not be found wanting. PICTWEASKEHOLMESand GERTEOETIE who kuftaar, Zulm Icruelty) MUHARRAM 1411 AL-IAO ALGUIST 1990 ZULM FITNAH AND FASAD SPREAD IN THE 88857 a8 a The Ambiyaa falayhimus Share Ta'alastver coans and their deeds he surprised nwards you, should him act agais Nute tem o what they Shariah, hence verily Allah is with the Mut-taqeen. perpetts theath iveon tetsurmee ransgress le ans thos еошнеця! (Qurlaan) wihtever :Mislims. Yet. Mustims actsor Surtnndeee hde Hadiati nagennd wilnappersbr and the ama-t-5o0 (those been wranged) not hn breese an evel inorr mitoten Jarknessunder speak the same nonsense Ind ot Allah, Toe srdlenehati0 com phouid vot eecane khee eay mte etrogression. The insigniticance d пот ta ts have transpired. lot licking of our tamilies. ou are a spineless in otord apprehe worldlly of their Imaan dur oun ro ten V. d sroup as wo BEAG piritual and moral the time. thry criminals inat grope in the dark • a find avenue 1ol terms nf able rudely pulled out from you onty shal concern ourseives wit urveves with only Mualm lite they Deer ways of Allah you have iaf his determination all not on rett of Deeni save io he Hurated. Sfam mst a inte looter whd aкsd and Islam couched in islamit smastied windo The orms in the c nourso Tcis shame or lieir iteolyin all He for his lite and pleadling was of Sunims must Serare Sf Suci Teader your every day ie: seriously assaulted the verge of being drastic change in their spiritual and moral misguide them and who Do not be deceived by evil Aalims take them far, by men slam wielding pick-axes and Jives, hardships, trials and persecution and Sheikhs who Path Islam has have betrayed very far from the variety of other weapons. A Muslim the increase willbetheir prescribed. lot on because of their fear for the kuffaan on for their Defender intervened and appealed to chastisement misdeeds and the left. They have slipped into baatil IfMuslims tollow the Shariah-if we rebellion against Rabbul Aalameen. The the non-Muslim vigilantes to release and they are out to wreck your Islamic implement the Shariah in every walk of Qur'aan and the Hadith are explicit that the man who was imploring for mercy. into our lives, we need fear none. The Qur'san way of life by dragging you along non-Muslim Although the Allah's Wrath will settle on us when vigilantes the pit of kufr and immorality which are makes this fact abundantly clear. It says: commands. were very reluctant to release him, when we non-Muslim transgress His the salient of all "Do not lose features courage and do not worry. the suslim Defenders prevailed on and Do be you Ilagrantly violate His Shariah. cultures, cults You will be victorious if are indeed ways. them and gained his release. Mu'mincen." Man is not free from sin. Besides the fooled by their "slamic" rhetoric. They Muslims Ambiyaa (alayhimus salaam) all men are know not the meanings and the demands must under all The prerequisite for Muslim victory is sinful. But, it is not the occasional sin true Imaan. of the Shariah. They have swallowed a A Mu'min cannot be a true circumstances remember Allah Talala. Colfiliit which a man in a moment of few Believer without political cliches gorged out to them him submitting to all Even these looters and criminals are atheistic weakness that invites Allah's by the demands of the Shariah. If Muslims wist and communist Anger. It is Allah the Makhloog (Creation) of deliberate and flagrant for protection. Ta'ala. We politicians. They have fallen at the feet must, therefore, refrain respect and honour, they transgression--shameless and audacious must turn to Ta'ala. of atheist men of Allah from acts ZUlm Zulm of these kuffaar invites Turning to vlblation of the Shariah which distances us anarchy. Intimidation has constrained Allah Ta'ala does not merely Allah's Wrath. His aid will be uplifted jettison them to from the Special Grace and Rahmat of the Shariah from their Turning Ta'ala if we supplication. commit zulm. Allah Talala. lives. All this is the result of their love means the cultivation all Islamic t0 Allah Respect for life and limb the Today, if we look carefully at our for the world and for cheap glory. In practices and values-all requirements of Fardh in Islam. The courage of the lives we shall not fail to discern that in pursuit of their Mu'min knows selfish motives they the Shariah have to be upheld strictly. cowardice. are rotton to all departments of life we unscrupulously seck to drag along with Assaulting an overwhelmed man is an Allah Ta'ala has granted Muslims the core, Degeneration and decadence are them the Muslim masses. Muslims act of despicable cowardice. Callantry sufficient respite. It is only when they gnawing at our moral and spiritual fibre. should understand the simple fact that and chivalry are inherent traits of the have wilfully closed their hearts and The cancer is deep-seated and no one Islam and Kufr are opposite poles. The Islamic character. heed refuse to the admonition of the prepared to undergo treatment. All are When under attack, there is no Shariah is not compatible with the ways Deen that Allah Ta'ala overtakes them waiting for the rude shack of destruction and methods of kuffaar systems. There alternative other than todefend and with such disasters which will force them and devastation which will be the can, therefore, be no acceptable blend to beat back the hooligans. But, once the to call out to their Creator, but then it and trod ultimate consequence of our blind Islam. We divergent paths. We upperhand has been gained, it does not will be too late. Therefore, while we still deliberate divergence from the Shariah of cannot conform to the ways and methods behove the Mustim to exhibit muscle. have the opportunity to reform and rectify Alth Ta'ala. kufr and spawned by baatil. These are Allah Ta'ala detests arrogance, pride our degenerate condition, we must rise to Muslims have pillaged and plundered simple facts which a Mu'min should be and show. In all our affairs humility, the occasion and strive against our lowly all departments of the Deen, hence their able to grasp without any difficulty. kindness, understanding and tenderness desires to implement the Shariah into lives, wealth, properties and honour are employed. With should be these Remember that these calamities are every facet of our lives. May Allah Ta'ala the being pillaged and plundered by attributes we shall be powerful and no the product of our open up our transgression. The minds, our eyes and our Kutfaar, It is a punishment from Allah hearts to understand the satanic force will then vanquish us. Qur'aan Majeed says in this regard: simple facts Talala for our disobedience. The Shariah is Never rely on numerical our practical life. which have become so difficult for us to "And We established over them disgrace fargely excluded trom superiority nor of superiority And, became and adversity. grasp on account of the perverted mental Agaaid (beliefs) are corroded. Muaamalaat weapons. Repose trust in Allah Ta'ala deserving of the attitudes we have acquired from the Wrath of Aahe ahe (Trade and commerce) reckwith kufr and supplicate to Him to save us trom kuffaar. was so because they rejected the laws of practices and riba. Muaasharaat (Social situations where we are constrained Allah Ta'ala says in the Qur'aan Shareet: Allah and killed the Ambiya unjustly. This Conduct) has become noxious and to utilize weapons. The body of the "Seck forgiveness from your Rabb and turn (calamity), was because they sinned and Akhlaag (Morals)--Islamic repugnant . humån being is sacrosant.It is indeed towards Him. He will bestow on you transgressed." moral character has been supplanted with most painful to the Mu'min to inflict a beautiful bountie...." the immoral ways of life of alien cultures wound in that sacred body. WORLDLY ATTACHMENT THEIR In Surah Muhammad, Allah Ta'ala says: with another community which will not be like you." "Verily,this worldly life is only play PLOTS INTIMIDATION This aayat calls on Muslims to and amusement. If you believe and understand that the life of play and fear (Allah), Allah will grant you your The leadership of political organizations deny that NOTHING CAN HAPPEN for them. you for your amusement is not meant reward. He will not ask intimidation and threat are employed in the pursuit of WITH THEIR HARMING, Attachmient tol wealth. It He had to (continuously ask the world produces achieving their political goals. Either they are dishonest in BUT THE this miseriliness in the heart. With you for your wealth to be spent in His their assertion or they have lost contact with their PERMISSION OF ALLAH. the heart becomes evil Tralt. Path), you will become miserly. membership. It is futile for the leaders at the top to even (OUR'AAN) dislike (for constricted and is incapable of making reveal your attempt to allay the fears of the ordinary people when the of will then The plots the sacrifices which are part and parcel of latter is confronted with these methods. The leaders of spending in His Path). Yes, you are enemies cannot harm us an honourable Islamic existence on this those who are called on to spend in these cfanizations should embark on an extensive and wills if Allah the abode. The aayat states temporary the Path of Allah. From among you intensive programme to educate their members in this contrary. Muslims should that Imaan and Taqwa go hand in hand. are those who are stingy. Whoever is regard. By the adoption of such callous and cowardly only develop their bond is under Deeni obligation methods people are alienated and these organizations The Muslim miserly, is in fact, miserly on his own with Allah Ta'ala and soul. Allah is wealthy and you are to cultivate Taqwa and Allah's aid will come to be viewed with suspicion and distrust. They schemes of the anarchists secure the be with him. paupers. Ifyou turn your backs fon tarnish their image in the endeavour will dissipate into nothing- Allah's Law), Allah will replace you allegience of people by instilling fear into them. ANT HAKDSHIPHICH ONLY BEFALLS ALLN: ate there ore neither fearfor take care of our THE SABIROON PATIENT ONES AMONG WILL DVEACOME 200. DISBELIEVE.THAT SO BECAUSE DON'T PANIC Hутаиn Majeoiy t Meminbrance of Mlah he hearts find rest timesould Thar hinlne oor -con which orrect functioning of the Correct ane contrent and defeat the is ther enesyie. time dangr such as we have reeenily experienced, Muslims should link up with those in the community whoare position to organize defence. Perform two raka'ts Salaatul Hajat, repent for which the Sins were committed and implore Allah's aid. Then join the ranks of those who are in position to take the front and get organized honour and protect life, property. Rememberthat death in the to duty and honour protect life also is and property martyrdom. Fear must be banishedandtrust reposed in Allah Ta'ala. Our numerical does not inferiority matter Allah Ta'ala controls everything. With His aid we shall overcome the forces of anarchy and plunder. But, must we make a stand. The effort has initiated and Allah's will help be hand. The hearts of men are in the control of Allah Ta'ala. He will instil fear into the hearts of the wrong-doers if we, His servants, submit to Him. The same Allah Who had assisted the Sahaabah at Badr against overwhelming odds, is always present to assist U5, His servants. After all, there are no servants of Allah on this besides the earth community of Mu'mineen. We must, therefore,never despair in His mercy and rebellious aid. It rejection of His Shariah ane nelherae tenunctOn of the Sunnah which sap the courage of the Muslim and supplant in its place tear for creation. The heart of the Mu'min is the receptacle for only Divine Fear. A heart imbued with Allah's fear cannot contain the fear of creation. What has been written will come to pass. In this fact there is no doubt. In this we are fatalistic, MUHARRAM I4L1 AL-HÃQ AUGUST 1990 REPRODUCED FROM EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD LEFRODUCTIONS ON TH PAGE FROM THE EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD THIKRULLAH Tension smoulders Criminals hijacked riots - police sdrer M him blind By GEOFFREY ALLEN the Day of Qiyasmah," (Qur'san) ...as official death toll in when ngulf Muslims ,calem tybinton Wliah's Thikr.Allah's Thiler enliver 2rE PE, U'hage unrest hits 46 the hearts of Believers HERALD were rinhing dh ata REPORTERS raheth's northere stouldered n a grimy pall o es tension and deva tation Vexterday, a Tor pxace wow hold in ; for peace SEVERE TRIALS ne 0ur Dn hanpSus: Nahy Anit Munkaris 'Beware of a sovere trial which will not will Mposd WTOEDOTEE And, aver the peop beth and four in Uiten AllahAsovere VaShy. DURESEEEDETCU • beating ptuia i henhctnenhourned rind thesbiouarin sutiywmart quieter a comnite become ilmake curmimetir eiotus tcancreuinlinh EEESE DEComes wrathaf phitah oal becme The Ulama THE PERSCRIPTION TEDE Amole communsty--good and bad. been the incumbent duty of the Shariah. Constantly the that pe er y longas Rasutullah obligation, Insha Allah, the communit Wlil mo saued shch tcimc and (rahmnatultat atayh) said in this witl believe in the brt cmeraze and destrom au ariratien way pepnthe it does (sallallahn alayhi wasallam) diagnesis Allah or il people sple taee "aret murt or 11 pee CEOe% when ther admonished for .hin perseripcicn mhair cmnna do not understand the EWUgTTEDCe The Hadith of Rasuluilah datiatiatu rendered to: them by the great farour sechat of the Ulama. perceruuen te mar world andte Burning tyres, looters on the rampage TRANSGRESSORS De Klerk NATON! concerned SALT'LAKE FORGIVENESS FROM VEUTE CBUATOE BUTCHERU AND LAKE SIDA TURN TO HIM. HE WILL CASH: CARIY SEND RAIN Senle Svers ABUNDANCE TO YOU AND YOU HE WILL INCREASE BKENGIR. NOT BACKS AS TURN YOUR TRANSGRESSORS. "(Our'aan) "Allah will not destroy the TrONSArerEID frties becrionse of fpesplets) inhabitants are engaged in ahemscives anc reforming others)." (Qur'aan) Lower loaHaH woih thae aue the Saht Lake shopping co e —one of alveial laoted by matas in the city's nertherh aren oe me mosno cmeo cn eanan A blackaned supermarket troiley is surrounded by burning tyres and rubbish used to form a barricade in Highfield Road. E.P.HERALD NO FRIEND had you Northern Areas elergy urge restraint follow their desires after Knowledge trehco Teldioue Coclmntatlon Hy HAYMOND HARTLE They also asked the municipality to They expressed alarm and discon reltain "from taking decisions for og YOu, imni sl iha pinlenen ned aminch ople without prinr conpoled there will then be mepualee turins the seex-son Se ahnt al ater arhed to p loe anid all ather armed people? ith ihe legitimate and netognis neither friend nor gct uuio "mmect ppeira mi representatives" protector for you In a slatement issocd resterday "We abselutely deplern beth We apptal for eales, beleranice an from Allah's side." restraint by all. that tie vintenie ed spread etiten The mimisters said all churches in By following the "We believe that esaugh lives have the townships have been aske to fo nafsaani desires of aunua auechum onan A youth hurts a burning cus their alneady beem los ha aun a sraa nam. people Mustims week's events ind DO NOT BE , BEGUILED "It is our sincere prayer that the People to et repon le econeg cade in Durban Rood. will not be able to CrENRT situation will return fo normat" Repuiled on the nhe side by direction. No. facet of the Muslim's Kariton — the themselves Muatims flabbily followine the fife has been left in the dark. apringboand fur underiying problem the dlergy, meenbers of the torth from trials and such ae Ptt-wine coitical sroarzations. ano Joinine in the activities of these andlopting vesterday. hiterr Forun rpr calsmitiдeдlnhte Barricadesmost of ther ach non-Muslim movements fear on the other side for the political Friendship BThe wiresatved doe Blingers Caal e. Voreker and with burning tyres. orranizations, A sub committee was also eramin of anarcly Protection Church in Africa and NNG Sendink set up by atraneemenss for the funerat beliefs many Muclims feol intimidated OHligh levels of unemplaymeat Aehlang. Islamic nos: maio roads into the assured for over 40 victims of the ur practices • Poor soco ecsniemie conditions threw int their lat with the corrupted. Islamic The minisers said the situation norther arnas by nating when we have anatrhisie. Oiberearaiare contaminated and destroyed, and pprars to be developing into a cla Introduced Allah's slom 3t bostype boaing in esten ОО Feag BaEn blamic morals are abandoned while nuandry, knowing not which direction stop the police entenng The clergy catled "upin all the au- Shariah into dur ThR Hrna, auRrai vence c draens atentnn to to take. the selfish and bential moeality of aid they waukd be mer CETT tne bintwance daily lives. losiem leaders to preveot any a mratunite contributines u Haekutfaar is adonted. were burnt in the arsa. MUHARRAM 1411 AL-HAO AUGUST 1990 ISLAMIC AUTOCRACY It is not the function of Muslims to strive for the enabe removal of a non-Muslim government another non-Muslim government to assume THE ROLE OF THE POLICE Clamouring for voting rights on behalf BEPEESESET- 1050rE95 8 8 SEIISE 85asuue uRS BHrE acted as and criticism for We have both praise ring-leaders in attempts defuse the a major dampener se murled byamhe perice, it woeld ranzy and democracy. frenzy believe in western socialistic the role of the police in the recent situation situation. The discussion between police officers Ovolesce ano untes. anarchists. The fact that the mobs achieved to wbtiated mo0-eaners that Assuming Allah Ta'ala one day grants political the rale capture the vast Northern Areas indicate: power to Muslims in this countr. voting rights to mobsters the with the Our comments are restricted to invariably good natured extent to which the police lost control. we say masses-Muslims as well as non-Muslims-will not bx in relation to only played by the police occasionally using vulgar language which the the contadie lonee was without fear of police ignored. Inspite of being subiected ti Islamic system Grievances recent rioting. which people have granted by the Shariah. arainsi tne colcedo not form part of autocralic ruic notocaly• must torrents of abuse and vile epithels, we anla to have hele Startore oad hepenr til ade and to have held Stanford Road open say in all faimess that the police showed subject under discussion here. Therefore, both polce nad commissioned municipal our praise and criticism restraint. apply to police acarnerondn trucks and bull--dozers to week of We cannever accept that in the recent anarchy and chaos which miswayenr police were nave just passed by- fact, it there was protection we could violence the police the have executed this task quite simply. MUSLIM IDENTITY We have been in the midst eye-witnesses. We were in the thick of it. No Alone Stanford Road there are a lew violence and have actively participated in outsider can ask us to discount what we have To combat mob-violence, residents in the We and properties. эcсп anа wnатис клоw ак виоt паnd warous vortnc Areas had hastily action to detend our lives can vulnerable points from whence the mobs witnessee with OWIN eVOs Vigilante groups. While this themselves up in resort to stone-throwing. All the police had to It is indeed most unfair and unjust to lay activities of the political anarchists making do was o sualicht Caspirs development, we must give AWBES- the blame at the doors of the police. Very little We some words of advice to Muslims. use of hoodlums. have also seen our Their presence would have sufliced to drive with is sald of the politicians ignited DWI CYC3Bc role the police played in these away mobs of hooligans bent on stone-throwing. In the Coloured areos Muslims are living CISTUEDARCOSWe aTe. herelote, the MOST conflgration. Passing relerente is mide to the skollie element. In fact causes are advanced to side by side with Christians and in the Indian of Caspir there was a shortage suitably qualified comment avaianlethen Was CUTY of the down of the misdeeds of the areas we are living alongside Hindus. It is the judgment on the police during the desire send in thei military hoodlums while a great issue is being made out well as the teaching of VIOTCHICEs authorities to which Somnc Siatinal we sroueive in Bortans Wi ol the police presence quite The aftermath of the anarchy confirms back-up service. It was not much of a help Hoodlums possible. erroenously say incense the helpful wherever send in the Buffels after all the devastation neighbours and be people. thatthe police were unable to deal withriots was seromnishos incensed non-Muslim the gooless and gangsters and However, our relationship with magnitude as we have witnessed the opcrale skollie podice preserce. They wihi, therefore, unnize alt communities should not induce us to 3pCan past week. The facts for hiding behind the gangsters and the oevond the difibi oihesatah, Musis dt sucoce WSODs OoTed sorts of methods to bring pressure on the police elements. that they Then again, if we study the deployment to adopt a "low profile) under religious obligation vehicles damaged by mobsters, entire and burnt the nf the casnurs and the Buffels. we discern 3 deeds of evil free run to evil an principles and teachings of the Deen. Hence, perpetrate their Northern Areas in which reside quarter Maishar. autnorilics wnie mutuar assistance affluent anarchy. But, the whose and co-operation are 888880017000000 88ie338 the inaccessible, great discrepency. tesponsibiltty uisutoethaititaiti lawanearor permissibic. good ane even necessarys 15 is twr roads rendered impassable. rampagingmoos. protection of about ownship, enjoyed the slamically permissible for should not react or succumb to such pressure. Muslims to blur Buftels and three Caspirs. Such strong looting at leisure and conspicuous absence of was not Jeeni identity and be assimilated by an presence the their duty to protect and save. The police presence, no will doubt that the OlnSr TOUD olcel ahartheryereserseodetended cheld concerned should not be unduly deannot cope EW BIOEUOUS SEBASEEHISO police mis-ditecicacritcistn whethe tsssentaorMUSHHTS ffiasiffleiie nationally ne derree and arocorsonwnici properties in the Northern Areas are almost had gripped Internationally. If succumb their separate the the residents of Malabar. They know the authorities identities along, religious lines. ort Elizabeth for a week siftiation wht prevalled the pressures about and an more concerned The division will be a one. It will, maintenance however. be on the basis of religion Malabar Beleagured shop owners phoned repeatediy vorld opinion than the Areas than those residents of who SCISi DESeCE for police to be their and order, then the forces of anarchy will gain in complete safety protected Islamic moral conduct differs widely from :With the shoos Which were threntenedl Imminent the rUrnCTЮrs CGollet LSTOID cownisnle ormlaldoar» thn mora coces upperhand as have well-demonstrated rengious Lurpe tnunber o Malabar tn the recent P.r. vilene: people , there cannot be devastation desir appenr aad to say. their appearance , potre ihc raby madi well-armed. As soon as word of the violence Another important dimension this between the two divergent paltern Throuphoul was wrought. This was was received, the Malabar residents activities in a Muslim's life, the Shariah is the This episode is the formation of vigilante groups to the disturbances. pattern determinne sslmnscomousor nemscives intoviantetouds and patrolled life property. the entire area. esicens incomprehensible. conduct his life in all spheres in strict accord on not look with favour the formation of suct Logistically, police it was possible for thi position to cope in Malabar. the groups. but, they should realize that when with the Shariah. is not possible to nave conlaieohesituation This tetnbers Proub consisiting of different established their sresence in the troubied zone are unableto maintain law To prevent spilling police themseives Malabar, so many police sfi) stialslosry whatever religious persuasions. reason, The the Northern for in business set-up Areas the time. the SACITSAEY were not nеceкаary While law-abiding citizens have CUHPiеsEo shopping are Pere Muslim consists of At all times has to involve wternative but to resort to messures. inorder residentsof Malabar and ourselves are grateful to protect themselves. their families and their to the police to have taken the steps to Threater distress. Shopping centres worth millions of rands are importance in times the protection of the twonship, we do feel tha operties. No honourable persor stand by can five daily Salaat. found in the various areas. Il the Muslim has to perform his police dear while everything and holy to him is an error was committed in the deployment permanently at itationed themselves The Muslim is not permitted to VOUS SODDinE could noi These being plundered and pillaged by unruly mobs of conversntimi wiurl coniscls witsnsMOlAI vehicles Caspirs and the Buffels. the attackaf thel have eome under had to be deployed places where riots code. The Muslim has to guard his tongue, ears of responsible necd was urkent grealer barbariane forces which were undoubtly which are work of political and eyes from all things haraam maintenance of law order provide and can importance. the Sherish. Hisapproech and metheds ditte adelpuare prorecnain, mik- neea" i6r" vignante It was clear to everyone that the business Then there from those of non-Muslims. Community in these groups will be obviated. It is of no use telling areas was being singled mishandling of the are the allegations of police us that everything is under control. When the out for pillage and plunder. Houses were In view of such religious, culturaland are not in position to comment on this have simmered dowr fires of violence therelore, the bounden duty CannO Muslims attacked. It was, moral differences join eye-witnesses to as we were not oie roie tnve everything moved members of will appear calm and under control. in swiftly to of other happenings. We have no first hand information groups consisting But UD. there secure the safetv when again flares the anarchy of the business premises in religions. The various groups can liase and in this regard. wille atranohe vilainy hich we have co-operate. Muslims should noweverf these areas. Such actionwas relatively simple DeCate witnessed last. week in Port Elizabeth. The police have been called on to adopt a low each shopping centre required their own separate groups and in all their profile and not to brovoke" the masser. Com activities submit to the Shariah. presence of only all, or two police vehicles. There is much for including the presence incense will say that police The situation would havebeen different today olice. to learn fron the unrest and violence. and stir them to the type of trenaeed Lessons If the police hadstationed themselves at the should be learnt and strategies and barbaric behaviour wnich variousshopping complexes. evolved to avoid a repeat of the senseless witnessed in the was not reguired for In so far ASSISTANCE The riot squad P.E. rioting anarchy, destruction and devastation. with patroling exertcises. Iis presence was needed police presence is concerner regard Since it is not permissible according the caevo chcca nesecnarveru actvitieso to protect shopping centres threatened with political Sarisin to participate in the baseless. In fact, we can say that in the recent THE TRUE destruction. non-Muslim organications, what does the Shariah say we can assure the police, that if the riot disturbances the 'low profile of the police is about assisting them? o onv ouesiimabebit is denlorable takina CULPRITS into account the All such assistance which is lawful in Islam may huge losses and the general sape p ewis ol se ueleis vole ce, the d des ag According to newspaper reports the be renderedhto aiy none utiin political organization shous woula not devastation and destruction. have been looted and gutted huave caututcemi Fave *hptedolice We were orto any non-Muslim individual. harity and Acts of ci by mobs. We would have known exactly where riots. This may be so. While criminals played humanitarian assistance during the unrest. are teachings of Islam. Thus, The fact that ana Varouso station the Caspirs it s bermissible for Muslims tol a prominent role in the actual acts of looting contribute financially IrIR SOHTH and arson, the istieative atne to engineers were with impetuosity political bodies in charitable indicles, laruneeo se eyail te tuatioi tor 5 in an appearance, Those Zakaat and other profile' attitude others--the political anarchists. humanitarian causes. However, TOOS and minutes and then depart. Sorms owaniih Sadaah may hot ba channelletin awH Seperi, tho amatio arer these who had plotted riots are awate othese movpe beofilel entinone off the mobp lee The In at least ene Caspirs. criminais than the ordinary hoodlim shile address case we witnessed a avenues. It is also permissible for Muslims to Casbir policeman being moment the Caspir departs, the mobs regroup stonea.the thres the street criminals may have hijacked' genuine grievances. Appeals, discussions and petitions policemen turned and to perpetrate their pernicious misdeeds. miade. started political riots, the riots were to the authorities may be However, any police on towards the Caspir while the other criminals to achieve their political roals Such an important artery as Stanford Road ucsormaomockcesures o chooting wish activity which Muslims launch against inusstice, should be executed within the confines nltisr was rendered impassable. The road was sealed an attempt to drive away the mob. In the four mOOsieEs hadereeted by the police because days when Muslims were defending WE Shariah and without collusion with others, In an effort cikooswecanoesnde eare ca barricades all along the main route. Inspite of to rectify injustices, Muslims not permitted to REMOVED THE DISGRACEFUL important the main road, participate in anarchy and Strile. Hatred and malice this being such an PUNISHMENT THIS FROM THEM police couldnot summon the municipality to should never be the motives for action. threatening mobs which careateinge molti ed chi pitr of rhzen eseuch oo were brazen enough WORLDLY LIFE AND WE BESTOWED come remove the barricades. Such work could have menacingly in close proximity to TO THEM COMFORT UNTIL AN Joining in protest taking been executed under police guard immediately part in Caspirs. On several occasions we observed the APPOINTED TIME (UNTIL DEATH)." joint action with the barricades went up. If the main road was marches, strikes and the like (OUR'AAN) police initiating attempts at dialogue with mot non-Muslims are not permissible methods for Muslims. THE MUSLIM'S STAND stance Muslim sucred duty to at all the right or on the left. We are not in Deen--our our moral code differ widely from all We have community sheute be wet unersiind Religion. the to cultivate Allah's Times strive ANC or to the opposition to other systems of life, joining and not misinterpreted. here will be desire become absolutely no Pleasure even at the cost of our lives. government. Our abstention paruicular xroup will not brine abou from assimilated into the' life-stream of while anateny miSthiP participation inleft those who will attempt to deliberately politics harmony with us. Our life-styles and other groups. misrepresent stand sacrifice of life and should not be construed as support for our religious laws are not compatible endaavour make appear Our religious law teaches us the Withthe waw ntite annntresn albaperty for uhe sake of our Faith is laws emanate from property for valuc of life and the need to broteci holv ColsiteTet antagonistic towards the The aunoties. legitimate duty other groups. It is therefore best grievances of people. People should an honour, wealth and property of all exceptionally high merit. to condone Therefore, of harmonious and in the interests nat he diinenhv Siseh disinformation they or people, whether are Muslim governmental not Mistinctuer ticiporisn no one should run away with the idea co-operation and good neighbourliness structures non-Muslim. We have lived all aur lifr and false propaganda. that our discoclation mean that we aro theonoonentsn stand for us to remain on our separate Path Muslim is WASKOAER. alongside non-Muslims and although we The any community motivated by injustice and the go vernment. Wrong. and follow our religious ways have rigidly held on to our Islamic group. As such it staunchhi religious un-Islamic Hcestle. tollow rigid principles of Islam and we are and oppression teniv,ete was bever the tepi repupnant whether Canno these abides by the principles and teachings We have no ill-designs towards conflict. Our of Islam. whimsical fancies adherence to the rigid of or the political emanate from the the government, others. We have no hidden agenda nor Law AllaH i5 the Mppermostconcern tous Shariah- code of life does not breed even ONVesa Islamic any selfish demands and goals of people. other organization or COTiY conflict and strommusiins 'ala. We are not prepared to barte people may brand us as fanatics. We way our Deen for the sake of world! all people will understand hope that political body or any group, be it on Since our religious demands and welcome this designation. We choose our stand and our message. FROM EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD HA Com di cusses in oossio cosce giotnatves drd MUHARRAM 1411 AL-HAO AUGUST 1990 MUSLIMS DEVELOP YOUR bearan eless body um toelapmen IMÄN ver fearful and an Tllat Lamallau shyhi wasalatol "Piety is an excellent moral character." thiein s long as Mustim unlards ede tueeta They shoold bucarce 0unal oaacalewnile such acsd olypartrot hife perseription theyessarya vertal engeehims or betie.No aanounto Mustim power and trength. nhai mpottaneto nor ton fonted E, oa prng he in sediette follewing belaal fa Roohaani in wiieh s are avoied: No matte wmuch thaada HOESY dEEFIENISES not been pritiidmir Mulims shewinshandor proceнaт alta Toe thantonieit amg tie aat from Islam mmori -odlos man haraamover muut he reaanely political to achieve their ostention from sin has priority for F302522 the nwiTeN Allah Ta'ala Au'min. Disobedience witheld as a consequence method 2/meth tnedh " thers sputt noto chnciatintith ementaeaesm associating with elements spitetully between themseives he right people nimalkir set on others. In your conversation. change Foaadat such as salast and Hall- must be bania carret subsist in a heart in which there the Mustim's heart. But, exist these evils. proclaim that fear will not leave the re Muetini alaat regutariy. moral Natl acts dgereratton, düt" ul kuit atrar of'Ibaadat, büt they show callous disregard tor protéctión, nh times or' catamiy anfo sitrie bid'ah. Muslims must set right their Imaan and neither the police nor the military will be in the rights of others. In the attempt to acquire will then be with recent their A'maal. Allah's aid wealth, they will smother the warnings of their position to assist us. Even in the them. disturbances which are relatively insignificant Imaani conscience and destroy all the benefits other It is imperative that Muslims calamities in embark on of Nafl Ibaadat by usurping the when observing the rights of an immediate programme Roohaani others. Such miserable conduct will not allow countries, the police could not help save and The facts development. Every Muslim should examine his the heart of the the protect the properties of people. Mu'min to expandfor way of life and improve his Istamic character speak out loudly and clearly. Muslims must take acceptance of spiritual power which is so vital lesson belore it is too late. in the face of merciless and cruel opponents. in all walks of his life. In this programme for DECEIVING DIVINE MUSLIMS Muslims are being misled by the deceptive by floundering Muslim arguments presented PUNISHMENT politicians who seek to beguile the community by arguing that since Islam stands against oppression WHEN WE DECIDE TO DESTROY A and and injustice, it is permissible necessary PLACE WE INDUCE ITS AFFLUENT enlist as members of non-Muslim political parties PEOPLE TO COMMIT EVIL. THE LAW and to participate in their activities. This argument IS THEN CONFIRMED ON THEM. WE has no validity in the Shariah. THEN UTTERLY THE DESTROY These political organizations firstly consist of PLACE. (OUR'AAN) men of different kufr persuasions. Their leanings are not only un-Islamic, but at times anti-Islamic. It Natural disasters, unrest situations, is common knowledge that the Shariah is not their mob violence and oppressive rulers are all forms of Allah's punishment for an constitution. Their political meetings and gatherings While is lawful to abound with haraam practices. What and errant society. lawful them is unlawful to Muslims. Islam does not share civilized methods will be adopted to they material in the political goals striving for. remedy worldly developments, the causes of such is,therefore, not permissible for Muslims to operate under the direction of these organizations. lasting cure is to reform our spiritual are verbally While these organizations and moral life. This is of prior and An entire block of shops "Taken our" by fire and locters in Gelvandale committed to fight oppression, they are among the fundamental importance. worst culprits perpetrating oppression even though Without the acquisition of Allah's PICTURES REPRODUCED they as yet do not enjoy power. political violence Pleasure there can never be a solution threats and Intimidation, incitement, for the problems and the calamities. DIVINE against ordinary people are amnong their methods to Allah Ta'ala states this very clearly in achieve their aims. Muslims cannot be a party the Qur'aan Majeed. He says: thereto. HELP the "Verily, Allah will not change condition which exists with IF YOU HELP ALLAH, THERE WILL THE QUR'AN people YOU. until they do not change that BE NONE TO OVER-POWER (evil) which is in themselves." AND, IF HE WITHOLDS HIS AID SAYS FROM YOU, WHO THEN WILL BE In Once the evil and corruption within the Verily, We have recorded ABLE TO HELP YOU BESIDES HIM? ourselves have been eradicated, Allah Luh Zaboor after Decree (in (QUR'AAN) will Ta'ala will change the situations. As Mahfooz) that the earth be "Help Allah", is to assist in the long as Muslims understand inherited by My pious servants.(Qur'an) Deen. Submission to the Shariah is to they can forget about this fact, Verily, the help of Allah is near. "help' Allah. When the Muslim's life is bettering their condition. (Qur'aan) imbued with Islamic character, Allah's They plot and Allah too plans. And, aid will be with him. No one will then Allah is the best of planners. (Qur'aan) be in position to overwhelm him. But DEMOCRACY the nafs has blinded Muslims to such the Ameer Shura One of the baseless arguments appoint a degree that all remedies kuffaar Muslim politicians to tenderedby (consultation) which is not a body ofter tor worldly success are accepted into existence by universa organizations brought induce Muslims to join the and experimented on. However, erran on the left is that Islam stands for franchise and ignorant perscription of Islam is not tried. democracy or a system of government Muslims wish the masses to believe. the Some who attempt to act by Islam advocates voted in by the people. This claim is a government perscription of Islam, do so partially. far from the truth. under the control of a single man--the picking and choosing facets which 'Islam does not advocate Ameer-whowill govern according to appeal to them. The success promised not the democracy. In Islam the masses have the Shariah, according to by the Qur'aan cannot be achieved by in the no share appointment wishes of the people. The decision of partial adoption of the Shar'i government. The Ulul Amr (the men the Ameer is final and binding on the perscription for success and victory in entire Ummah. of Islamic Knowledge and expertise) both worldis. ESTABLISH AND BELIEYES WORTILY LIE IN THE AAKHIRAH. (OUR'AAN) NO CONFLICT cortai elements, faking advantage afthe the atfected total chaos which prevailed apr tromteut Fitherwithinaei iana forwand to express seir tane wallar clieratitude remises by the Muslim Dele Savone wisd has TonioChr nay verity the hop owners and residente in the area ULAMA AND THE CLERGY mab violesicenate drtatidtrent undeetaker y Muslims, an impression of "Holy War' againo wai created i и і conееn% maters mot t to apatentiil dangerous dêvelópment: A delegation of four priests representing the Northern Areas Ministers' Forum metthe with view Ulama in Port Elizabeth convene a meeting. The Ulama readily agreed. The Ministers wanted the meeting to be beld à church as the urgently and they had fixed venue for the gathering. The Ulama stated their position clearly. delegation that First it was explained to the they Muslims are a religious community and had to abide by strict religious principles. Three stipulated by the conditions were therefore Ulama for the meeting. These were: The meeting should neither be in a Musjid nor in a Church. The meeting should not be attended by ladies. There should be no interdenominational prayers. The Ministers accepted our conditions and the meeting was held at a neutral venue on Tuesday 13th August 1990, About 20 members of the Ministers' Forum par ticipated. The Muslim community was represented by five members of the Ulama. The meeting was conducted in fears amicable atmosphere. The the Ministers were allayed and the Ulama made it very clear that all rumours of a 'Holy War' against Christians were devoid of the truth. Malicious elements were possibly endeavouring the to further destablize already shattered areas and the highly voltaile situation. It was agreed to issue a joint press statement, which the meeting felt would a long way to defuse the situation. ed shocond centre mn Cavanto MUHARRAM 1411 AUGUST 1990 S THE PRESS SAW IT PE suburbs aflame Weekend Post PORT ELIZABETH, AUGUST 11, 1990 TIRED CALM TODAY IN PE'S RIOT-TORN AREAS PE Northern Areas were A TIRED calm returned to Port Elizabeth's riot-torn North- ern Areas today after a four-day orgy of violence and like a 'Beirut in die Baai' destruction which left 42 people dead and 274 arrested. Suburbs aflame; death toll reaches six BY COURTESY: EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Six die in unrest ALLAH'S CALL ALLAH AND THE RASOOL WHEN as police battle THEY CALL YOU TOWARDS THAT WHICH ENLIVEN WILL to restore calm (QUR'AAN) BY CULIN ANLHUNT and MICHEL MULLER PRICE R1,06 + 14c TAX POLICE confirmed last night that six палоя пас ооп leri te uorotI8 Port Elizabeth's Northern Areas, five of them as a direct result of police action. And major industries in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage have heeni brought to a standstill as warkers were unable to get to work anemasHe dPar BERaБeB SUFEErE AERaS Salda Ro GONBEREN ATEN enemy)it Mermis en. your an "Coeo The pollee arrived and the crnied dlrcemed thet B To Page 3 in the northern areas 1EFrom Page 1 happening in the aorthern WASTED T aggкa HUMANITY The ANC made impgssiened pleacalting here vbould be confronts end he butcherin of Blacks by Blacks The Hite sna tae trury lns ot perate call falls or deat ears. Th de nearts omor all is lutile since the thi urpral teeldermeit are ho longer responsive to listen to the pleias mate int the meterce leadion. vielence leads Hue dlelLE another. Anarchy breeds aste the sitiaetis uf Par But the aoliticisns ag the loie have learn lessons drom the yest fatied tand lisgusting heart-rending events ar ube sting adieis into ane which are gripping the nation. ( Mr Viera baid." Asa Cospit Brriчed, the atemDTE ECniCTe In their political goals they mahipulate schoel children, street urchins and even sf the African women. Even Mustim radicals who have the Path of Islam, emploving these evil methods in othe countries. example such Large tracts of veld were burning yesterda disgusting is manner in methods which the rebellion is being, fought--by sares oe hursing and le Chdremin Lataesuhe Gourtte under direction the PLO. But its method is not istamic. Tomorrow these salf-same children Dlay a low-kry role ErOUeRs will be brazen Zurn aruins their masters who have led them along the path of anarchy. To petral Allegations al indis The moralitu and humanitu of these Kids ara eliminatedby Inculcated cruelty ing indiseriminate them they are a walted commiunity doit in mancina tralled, wih seeidie tar oheme she i could not dosr : NAсс ш u7 "hrey will act atristly in Bul hopefully th AL-HAQ Police call for tip-offs SacchendCest henarie sayny the tнd narinnd Eduratioo has als STOPDEI Dsa Page d. WITH HIS HELP confronted Jaloot and his armies, they said: O our Rabo: Bestow Sabr,plant our feet firmly and help us against the nation of Islamie history abounds with episodes Small of this nature. surrounded by facedaped enemies All vanquished large hordes. achievement is accomplished anly witt aid from Allah and not by the effort Mu'min's and valour of anyone. Wa Jal. This is his source of strength TH- Weekend Post Reporters THE OUR'AN SAYS: left more tha PEOPLE Monday PREPARE YOUR DEFENCE... stayaway (Qur'aan) called off THOSE WHO YOU BECOME LAX YOUR WEAPONS SO MAKE A SUDDEN ATTACK ON YOU. (Qur"wan) MAI!-NEVER WILL CALAMITY, ,BUT WHAT ALLAH HAS HE IS OUR PROTE CO AND ON AULATE SHO HAVE TRUST. (Qur'aan) .When -.Whem piple sai verly, the peopi have united againsi you, therefore, fear them!', their Imaan TrETTE they "Allah (thea belevere) sayi suffices He wonser i Crntector. (Qur'aan) O People of Imaan Do not take your bosom friends • in teade those besides yourselves.. Verily. y. tred h. boured you) rdmn shor mouths. that which their hearts cenceal is worse (Qur'aan) MUSLIMS PREPARE! with varisus parts of with so much fitnah and fasaad around us, the countru smoulderine with strife. ananch tension, cannot afford to remain complacent. Events are moving at a swift acen Thate ad aned eients tuskih po decalbeiline the agituatidhy had te Be s becdis commmnumi are cetermmnmdtc treste maximum amount of confusion by resorting to evil ways of pillage and plunder, In the process the Mustims will be singled out as prime targets. We must, therefore be perpetually on alert. Ghaflat must be abandoned, Ltichisar, Taubah, abstention from sin and Ihaadat are ou weDons. tnel mgutam Cunn lnuu