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Stages of Islamic Revolution was the last book Dr Kalim Siddiqui published before his death a few days later. It is not about the Islamic Revolution in Iran but about how to bring about similar revolutions in other parts of the Muslim world and what steps need to be taken to do so.
In his continuing series, Mohamed Ousman differentiates support for the Islamic Resistance Axis with endorsement of the concept of Walayat al-Faqih. The two are very different in Islamic political discourse.
Why some Sunni scholars, even those otherwise known to be knowledgeable about the Qur’an, are unable to understand that the concept of Walayat al-Faqih is just as valid as the Khilafah that they yearn for. While the Khilafah remains a distant dream, the Walayat al-Faqih is a reality.
Sectarianism is not based on theological differences but is a political tool whose primary purpose is to create hatred toward the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is used by Islam’s enemies to prevent Muslim unity that will confront the imperialist-zionist agenda.
April 18, 2026 will mark 30 years since Dr Kalim Siddiqui passed away to join heavenly compamy. His life’s struggle, clarity of thought and activism offer important lessons for struggling Muslims even today.
Dr. Kalim Siddiqui rejected both quietism and reactionary militancy. Instead, he advocated a principled, Qur’an-centered struggle rooted in moral clarity, intellectual independence, and long-term civilizational renewal through what he called the global Islamic movement.
Muslims are not in the driving seat of history. In order to regain power, they have to return to the Seerah of the Prophet (ﷺ). The west-centric political party approach must be abandoned. The Islamic system of governance cannot be implemented by adopting un-Islamic means.
Assessing the resilience of the Islamic system in Iran and understanding the various political currents that operate there. That it has withstood 46 years of relentless external pressures and propaganda reflect the Islamic system’s deep roots among the people in Iran.
Allah’s laws are meant to help human beings realize their true potential in life. Mullahs, however, imitate the Pharisees and indulge in non-Islamic legalism to try and conform to an unjust system. The result is an unmitigated disaster for the Ummah.
As per past practice, most Muslims throughout the world will participate in Taraweeh prayers and listen to melodious recitation of the noble Qur’an. They should also make a sincere effort to understand its message. The Ascendant Qur’an by Imam al Asi wil help them do so.
Allah’s guidance is the only true guidance while man’s political theories and postulates have caused untold misery and tragedy. Similarly, morality and legality emanating from Allah are the only guarantee of a balanced and stable life.
Al-Isra wal Mi‘raj must not be viewed as an isolated event but the culmination of a long struggle for the sake of Allah following which the noble Messenger (pbuh) was rewarded with this great experience. It has important lessons for our struggles today.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a reliable tool to assess the quality of translation of The Ascendant Qur’an. Further, AI is not intelligent enough to assess the profound of message contained therein.
Any society, including one comprising a plurality of Muslims, will not meet the standards of being Islamic unless it is governed by the laws—moral, ethical and legal—ordained by Allah in the noble Qur’an.
Islamic laws cannot be implemented in society when the Muslims’ hearts are not attached to Allah. This is a lesson that comes across most clearly from the Muslims’ 13-year struggle in Makkah. The emphasis was not on rituals—there were none—it was an ideological struggle.
If Muslims want to implement Islam in their lives, they cannot use un/anti-Islamic tools to do so. They must clarify their thought processes and cleanse their thinking. The clergy class in South Africa is guilty of using un-Islamic tools to implement Islamic laws. It will not work.
Islamic Iran’s actions against the zionist entity have once again highlighted the qualities of a true leader in the Ummah. Imam Khamenei is the contemporary Ulul Amr. The fact is now recognized across all spectrum of opinion among Muslims.
The ulama are supposed to be successors to the Prophet. They can only perform this role if they follow the teachings of the Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah and Seerah. If they follow taghuti powers for short-term worldly gains, they betray the trust of the masses.
The Islamic movement is the natural platform to pursue and advance the Islamic agenda in all spheres of life: political, social and economic. It needs the building of trust but this will not be possible if Muslims play politics with Allah’s Deen.
