Asalaamu alaikum G-L Alhamdullilah,(praise due to Allah, He alone) There is no power and might except by Allah! The responsibilities of nation:- Before placing the problems we should deliberate on our obligations as a patriot because patriotism is also a part of our religion. It is evident that in the countries of the world people have formed a nation within the geographical limit of a territory, and fixed the national obligation for the inhabitants of such areas. Somewhere the country is ruled on democratic system of Government, in which the elected Parliament through its President is made responsible for the administration of the country. Whereas in a socialist society only that party which seizes authority legally or illegally becomes rulling power, and the country is administered only by a Junta holding absolute power. The people are forbidden to discuss about politics, and their obligation is only to obey and serve. In case of any dissent serious Punishments are awarded. Opposed to these, the Islamic Society is quite a different system of administration, according to Islamic laws the entire nation, and every individual of the nation is responsible and accountable in the matter of state. The Holy Qur`an has explained this clearly that the God Almighty has made the Muslims one nation(community) so that they may live on a level of moderation, and the Apostle of God may stand witness to this (may testify this). There are many verses in which God Almighty has drawn the attention of Muslim nation towards well being and virtues. The Holy Prophet (p.b.u.m) by his Precepts has made every person responsible for his action to God. Thus it conveys clearly that every one should fulfil the rights of those who are under his patronage, and for this he is accountable to Allah and the Holy Prophet(p.b.u.h). When in ascending order, this responsibilty evolves upon a ruler, he becomes accountable for the welfare of the entire nation, and in this way the entire nation by stages and grade is made responsible to discharge his obligations, both individual and collective. Within the bounds of his power and jurisdiction every body shall be answerable to God Almighty. "O Allah, You are the source of peace and from You comes peace, exalted You are, O Lord of Majesty and Honour". "O Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the hereafter and save us from the punishment of Hell-fire. "O Allah, forgive us and our parents and our teachers and all the believing men and women and all Muslim-men and women with your Mercy. O Most Merciful of all who have mercy." "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves and if You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, surely we will be of the loser." May Allah The Almighty guide us from Satan the evil and lead us to the straight part.....Ameen!!!!! Allahummasalli alaa saidina Muhammadin wa alaa alli Muhammadin. Samba Goddard (Pulo) Don`t be afraid, don`t be ashame, come let us called upon Allah`s name. Let us praise Him more and more, because He make our lives secure. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------