Wilders Exposed: ABC Investigates Verses wilders Used in Fitna
Yaako Warrior
Wilders’ film mean. Below are expert Mohammad Al-Hayek’s translations of
the meanings of the verses used in “Fitna.”
Verse from Fitna: (Chapter 8; Verse 6) Prepare for them whatever force
and cavalry ye are able of gathering to strike terror into the hearts of
the enemies of Allah and your enemies.
Al-Hayek: The purpose of this verse is to urge Muslim governments to be
militarily strong in order to intimidate its enemies. Building up power
is meant to serve as a deterrent to those wanting to attack Muslims.
This chapter was revealed about the major Battle of Badr that took place
between the Muslims and the Quraish tribe of Mecca in the second year of
the established Muslim state. The verse immediately after it says, “but
if the enemy inclines toward peace, do thou also incline toward peace.”
Muslims are commanded to halt war immediately if the enemy shows signs
of peace. Even in war, Muslims are instructed in the Quran to adhere to
strict rules of engagement.
Verse from Fitna: (Chapter 4; Verse 56) Those who have disbelieved our
signs, we shall roast them in fire whenever their skins are cooked to a
turn, we shall substitute new skins for them that they may feel the
punishment: verily Allah is sublime and wise.
Al-Hayek: This verse speaks of the punishment in hellfire for those who
reject the signs of God. This verse explains what happens in hell in the
Hereafter. It contains no directives for Muslims to behave in a certain
way. The “we” in this verse refers to God. It is a commonly used Quranic
technique of glorifying the majesty of God by referring to Him in the
plural.
Chapter Four of the Quran deals primarily with Islamic laws, focusing
heavily on inheritance laws.
Verse from Fitna: (Chapter 47, Verse 4) Therefore, when ye meet the
unbelievers, smite at their necks and when ye have caused a bloodbath
among them, bring a bond firmly on them.
Al-Hayek: Chapter 47 of the Quran is also called the Chapter of War. The
chapter mainly outlines Muslim rules while in combat. Most of the
translations of this verse reads, “when ye meet the unbelievers (in
fight)…” This verse calls for Muslims to fight fiercely while in battle.
The verse concludes “until the war lays down its burden.”
Muslim scholars agree certain conditions must be met during war:
- Only a legitimate head of state can declare war;
- A war cannot be declared based on a difference of religion;
- Civilians may not be harmed.
Verse from Fitna: (Chapter 4, Verse 89) They but wish that ye should
reject faith as they do, and thus be on the same footing as they, so
take not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah.
Al-Hayek: This chapter speaks specifically about an incident in the
Battle of Uhud. The word “friends” in the verse is actually translated
to “allies.” This verse is about a group of traitors who joined the
ranks of the Muslim army, then aided their enemies. Verse 89 instructs
those Muslims not to take those traitors as allies or protectors.
Verse from Fitna: (Chapter 8, Verse 39) Fight them until there is no
dissension and the religion is entirely Allah’s.
Al-Hayek: This chapter is about the Battle of Badr. “Dissension” should
actually be translated in this verse as “persecution.” This verse refers
to the persecution the Muslims in Mecca faced as the minority. Verse 39
is a commandment from God to the Muslims to fight their oppressors.