The Bushes and the Truth About Iran
Monday, August 20, 2007
Saturday, August 4, 2007
The Iran Contra Connection
Excerpt:As Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon told the Washington Post in May 1982, justifying Israeli arms sales to Tehran, "Iraq is Israel's enemy and we hope that diplomatic relations between us and Iran will be renewed as in the past." Four months later he told a Paris press conference, "Israel has a vital interest in the continuing of the war in the Persian Gulf, and in Iran's victory." Such views were not Sharon's alone; Prime Ministers Itzhak Shamir (Likud) and Shimon Peres (Labor) shared them too.
The Iran Contra Connection
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Agenda of Khomeini regarding Makkah and Madinah
The cities of Makkah and Madinah are two of the most significant and sacred places for Muslims worldwide. These cities are deeply revered, not only for their association with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) but also for their importance in the spiritual and historical fabric of Islam. The debate surrounding the political and religious control of Makkah and Madinah, however, has been one of contention in modern Islamic history, particularly after the Iranian Revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Khomeini, a key figure in the Iranian Islamic Revolution, had strong opinions on the future of Makkah and Madinah, which can be interpreted as part of a broader agenda concerning the re-establishment of Islamic authority. Alongside Khomeini's statements, there are also discussions among Shiite scholars regarding the role of the Twelfth Imam (Imam al-Mahdi) in shaping the destiny of the Muslim world. This has raised questions about the theological and eschatological significance of the Twelfth Imam, particularly in relation to the concept of the prophesied Antichrist (Ad-Dajjal) in Islamic eschatology.
Khomeini's Agenda on Makkah and Madinah
In the wake of the Iranian Revolution, Khomeini envisioned a political and spiritual revival of Islam, which he believed could only be achieved through the domination of the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah. These cities are not only symbolic of Islam's spiritual center but also serve as key historical markers of Islamic governance. Khomeini's rhetoric on this matter reflected his vision of an Islamic world united under the banner of Shiite leadership, particularly the leadership of the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist (Wilayat al-Faqih), a system of government he established after the revolution.
In one of his famous speeches, Khomeini stated that the Islamic powers, both within the Muslim world and beyond, would not fully acknowledge Iran's power until the country had established dominance over Makkah and Madinah. According to Khomeini, this was a necessity for the Islamic world to assert its rightful control over the holy cities, which he viewed as essential for the re-establishment of an Islamic society based on his revolutionary ideals.
However, Khomeini's statement went further, suggesting that his eventual entry into Makkah and Madinah would involve a radical restructuring of the religious and political symbols within the cities. Khomeini explicitly stated that upon entering the cities, his first act would be to remove the figures of the first two caliphs of Islam, Abu Bakr and Umar, whom he and many of his followers viewed as usurpers of the rightful leadership of Ali, the first Shiite Imam. The removal of their symbols from the area surrounding the Prophet's grave was seen as an act of purification in the Shiite narrative, one that would correct what Khomeini believed to be historical injustices.
This rhetoric, particularly the idea of entering Makkah and Madinah as a conqueror and dismantling symbols of Sunni leadership, was seen by critics as a highly provocative and controversial stance. It aligned with Khomeini's broader goal of reshaping the Islamic world in the image of his ideological framework, which was deeply rooted in Shiite thought and the concept of Islamic governance under the leadership of the Imams.
The Twelfth Imam and His Role in Islamic Eschatology
In Shiite Islam, the Twelfth Imam, Imam al-Mahdi, holds a central role in the eschatological narrative. According to Shiite belief, Imam al-Mahdi is the hidden Imam who went into occultation in the 9th century and will return at the end of times to bring justice, peace, and divine governance to the world. The Twelfth Imam is seen as the savior of humanity, who will lead a global revolution against tyranny and injustice, ushering in a period of peace and righteousness.
While Khomeini’s rhetoric was more focused on the political implications of Islamic leadership, the role of the Twelfth Imam remained central to the Shiite worldview. Khomeini himself frequently invoked the Imam al-Mahdi’s name and believed that his revolution was part of a larger, divinely ordained movement that would eventually lead to the Imam's return. For Khomeini, the success of the Iranian revolution and the establishment of an Islamic state under his leadership were seen as steps toward fulfilling the broader eschatological goal of welcoming the Mahdi's return.
One of the key elements of the Mahdian narrative is the eventual battle between the forces of good and evil, which culminates in the confrontation with the prophesied figure of Ad-Dajjal, often interpreted as the Antichrist. Islamic eschatology holds that Ad-Dajjal will emerge at the end of times, deceiving people and spreading chaos. However, the cities of Makkah and Madinah are protected by angels, and it is believed that Ad-Dajjal will be unable to enter these holy cities.
This presents an interesting tension between Khomeini's vision of a political and ideological conquest of Makkah and Madinah and the eschatological prophecies regarding the protection of these cities. While Khomeini saw the capture of Makkah and Madinah as a necessary step for asserting Islamic power and establishing an Islamic order, the traditional Sunni and Shiite eschatological beliefs hold that these cities are spiritually protected from forces of evil, including Ad-Dajjal.
Is the Twelfth Imam the Prophesied Antichrist (Ad-Dajjal)?
The question of whether the Twelfth Imam is the prophesied Antichrist is one that has surfaced in some contemporary debates, particularly in relation to the political and theological tensions surrounding Shiite Islam. However, mainstream Islamic thought, both Sunni and Shiite, does not equate the Twelfth Imam with Ad-Dajjal. The Imam is considered the ultimate redeemer, a figure of justice and divine authority, while Ad-Dajjal is seen as a figure of deception, tyranny, and evil.
Khomeini's focus on the political and spiritual leadership of the Shiite community, combined with his revolutionary ideology, should not be confused with an identification of the Imam al-Mahdi with Ad-Dajjal. Instead, Khomeini's statements regarding the conquest of Makkah and Madinah reflected his vision of Islamic governance and the need for the Shiite community to assert its rightful leadership in the world. This should be understood within the context of Khomeini's broader political agenda, which sought to reshape the Islamic world in accordance with Shiite principles, rather than an endorsement of any eschatological claims about the Imam’s identity.
Conclusion
The ideas and statements made by Khomeini regarding Makkah and Madinah reveal his vision for an Islamic world dominated by the principles of Shiite governance. His rhetoric about entering the holy cities and dismantling symbols of Sunni leadership was a controversial part of his larger political and religious agenda. In contrast, the role of the Twelfth Imam in Shiite eschatology remains centered on his eventual return to bring justice and peace, and there is no consensus among Islamic scholars that the Twelfth Imam is the prophesied Antichrist. Instead, Khomeini's revolutionary efforts were framed as steps toward preparing the world for the return of the Imam, rather than as a fulfillment of eschatological prophecies of evil.
Khomeini stated in a message for a youth rally:"The Islamic and non-Islamic powers of the world will not admit our power till such time that we establish our hold over Makkah and Madinah because these are the centers and citadels of Islam. Hence our domination over these places is an essential requirement ... when as a conqueror I will enter Makkah and Madinah, the first thing to be done at that time by me would be to dig out two idols (i.e. Hadhrat Abu Bakr and Hadhrat Umar) lying by the side of the Prophet's grave."
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From Allaahuakbar.NetShiites reject pre-ordination
From Allaahuakbar.Net:The Prophet (saw) said, 'To every Ummah there is a magian and the magian of this ummah are those who reject the Qadr or predestination. If anyone amongst them dies do not attend their funeral, and if anyone amongst them becomes sick don’t visit them AND THEY ARE SHIATUL DAJJAAL OR PARTISANS OF THE DAJJAL and it is the right of God to join them with the Dajjaal.' (Sunan Abi Dawoud #4072)
So the Shiites are the magians of this ummah and their Iranian nation. Khomeini has clearly stated that he rejected predestination (Tahreer al-Waseela vol.1, p.79)
From Shia Islam (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia):
Shia Islam was seen by some as a political-religious sect that recognizes the leadership of Ali and his descendants. Theologically, Sunni Islam and Shia Islam differ over the concept of pre-ordination, with Shia refusing to accept the God (Allah) has preordained what will happen.
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