US-Europe Statement Against the Gaza Assault; Neglect of the Qur’ān - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- In the era of the World Wide Web, public figures, especially in democratic countries, cannot ignore public sentiment. - The Gaza Strip war's impact is visible on TV, computer, and mobile screens, and even top-level officials cannot control public opinions. - Over 800 officials in the US and Europe, including the UK, France, and Germany, signed a statement called "the transatlantic statement," warning of potential grave violations of international law in their governments' Israel-Gaza war policies. - The statement suggests a plausible risk of contributing to war crimes, ethnic cleansing, or genocide. - A US government official notes a fundamental difference, stating they are actively complicit rather than failing to prevent something. - Social media and fast communication are acknowledged as crucial tools, with a call for conscious-minded individuals to speak against oppressors. - Referencing the Prophet's complaint on the Day of Judgment about people forsaking the Qur'an. - The term "mahjuri" is highlighted, indicating having the Qur'an but not acting on it, using it ceremoniously or as a lucky charm. - The importance of making the Qur'an the first reference for life issues is emphasized. - A parable from Surah Jumu‘ah is mentioned, comparing those who neglect the Tawrāt to a donkey carrying books it can't read. - The text ends with a hadith mentioning three complaints to Allah: a ruined mosque where people don't pray, a knowledgeable person among the ignorant, and a dusty Qur'an not being read. Friday Juma Khutba February 2nd, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre