: Guinean Islamic activist in an interview with TNA
An Islamic activist from Conakry, Guinea, emphasizing the necessity of strengthening Muslim unity, considered knowing the challenges of the Islamic world and the common enemy as among the requirements for realizing unity, and stressed preserving Islamic identity and strengthening relations among Muslims.
He emphasized: "The Supreme and martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution has devoted an important part of his speeches to the issue of Islamic unity, and achieving Muslim unity requires, above all, recognizing the problems, including knowing the enemy and global arrogance that Muslims face in the present era."
Bah, referring to the fact that the goal of political colonialism is to create division among Muslims, added: "Efforts to create discord among Muslims are pursued through globalization, Islamophobia, Iranophobia, and soft war, and the martyred leader of the revolution, in his numerous speeches, emphasized the necessity of recognizing these challenges before the realization of unity."
He continued: "The enemy is always trying to create division among Muslims, because it knows that the unity of Muslims and their unity of purpose brings them power, while difference and division weaken and scatter them and pave the way for domination over them."
This Islamic activist, citing the verse "The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers," said: "Muslims must correctly understand the Quranic verses about unity, know the enemy, and not abandon the believers."
He stated: "We cannot be supporters of the enemy, play on his field, and abandon Muslims; this is a great betrayal of the Islamic Ummah." In this regard, he referred to the issue of normalization of relations and the relations of some Islamic countries with non-Muslim parties.
Bah added: "If a person is a Muslim, they cannot establish friendly and benevolent relations with countries that fight Muslims, while neglecting connection with Muslims; because such an approach means betrayal of the Islamic Ummah."
He called on Muslims to be united and integrated against the common enemy, and referring to the Quranic verses about groups that have more enmity toward believers or are closer to them, said: "What is meant in this regard is not Jews as followers of a religion, but the Zionist ideology that seeks to dominate nations and impose its leadership upon them."
This Guinean Islamic activist continued: "Not knowing the common enemy causes Muslims to fall into difference and dispersion even over simple matters, and this very issue weakens them and prevents them from achieving their goals."
Referring to the capacities and capabilities of the Islamic world, he said: "Muslims possess the necessary power and facilities to confront arrogance, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, under the leadership of the martyred leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been able to stand against the arrogant, and this issue goes back to recognizing the methods used to weaken or create division among Muslims."
Bah, citing the verse "And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may terrify the enemy of God and your enemy," emphasized the importance of preparedness and power, and said: "This preparedness has also been manifested in the positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding issues such as Gaza, Lebanon, and some other countries of the region."
He called on Muslims to know these Quranic rules and teachings and act upon them so that they can live within the framework of unity and common brotherhood and achieve their desired goals.
Preserving Islamic identity
Mohammad Bah, in response to a question about how to preserve the identity and dignity of the Islamic world while establishing positive relations with non-Muslim countries, said: "Muslims can preserve their identity and must know and adhere to their Islamic and religious identity."
He added: "The concept of homeland should not mean prioritizing national affiliation over Islam; rather, Muslims must, alongside belonging to the homeland, also preserve their Islamic identity; because losing this identity can place a person before foreign influence and domination, even if colonialism does not directly intervene."
This Islamic activist emphasized the importance of recognizing and preserving Islamic identity, and said: "Some people claim Islam, but when their performance is examined, there is a gap between their claim and their action."
Referring to the saying that some people went to non-Muslim countries and saw Islam but did not see Muslims, and then came to Islamic countries and saw Muslims but did not see Islam, he emphasized: "Muslims must preserve their Islamic identity and manifest it in their behavior and action, and not fear declaring their Islamic affiliation or supporting their Muslim brothers."
Relations with non-Muslim countries
Bah, regarding how to establish positive relations with non-Muslim countries, said: "Islam has not prohibited interaction and cooperation with those who do not fight Muslims and do not expel them from their land."
Citing the verse "God does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes – from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them," he added: "Islam does not place all followers of other religions in one category merely based on their religion; rather, it distinguishes between those who do not fight Muslims and those who fight them."
He continued: "A true Muslim must be decisive against those who show enmity toward Muslims and behave with mercy and kindness toward the believers."
This Islamic activist emphasized: "What binds Muslims to one another is the religion of Islam, the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the qibla, and the Quran, and adherence to these elements can help Muslims move past minor differences that do not harm their unity."
Bah called for a correct understanding of the Quranic verses about Muslims' relations with others, and said: "Interaction and cooperation with those who do not fight Muslims is not problematic, but one must be vigilant against currents that act against Islam and Muslims through various tools, including media, soft war, globalization, and normalization of relations."
He added: "The goal of some of these policies is to enter Islamic societies and promote thoughts and cultures that distance Muslims from the Quran, religion, and the Prophet. Therefore, Muslims must recognize this issue and not cooperate with those who target their religion and identity; although in cases where relations are based on mutual cooperation and no goal against Islam and Muslims is pursued, there is no obstacle to cooperation."
The role of Muslim women in strengthening unity
Mohammad Bah, regarding the role of Muslim women in strengthening rapprochement among Islamic denominations and currents, said: "Woman has a fundamental role in building society and raising future generations."
He continued: "Woman is a 'school,' and her upbringing means the upbringing of an entire generation." In this regard, he referred to examples from Islamic history, including Lady Fatima Zahra (SA) and Lady Khadijah (SA), and said: "Lady Khadijah (SA) had a role alongside the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in conveying the message and placed her wealth at the disposal of this path to support the spread of Islam."
This Islamic activist added: "The Muslim woman of today can also play a similar role: support the man, participate in raising generations, and play a role in spreading Islamic teachings."
He emphasized the importance of proper Islamic upbringing of women, and said: "A woman must be raised in such a way that she can nurture future generations based on Islamic ethics and values."
Bah concluded: "If a woman can train herself in various dimensions based on ethics, she will be able to transmit this same ethics to future generations and play a role in raising a generation that can become effective and capable elements of society in various fields, including medicine, management, and other areas."
He continued: "The enemy is always trying to create division among Muslims, because it knows that the unity of Muslims and their unity of purpose brings them power, while difference and division weaken and scatter them and pave the way for domination over them."
This Islamic activist, citing the verse "The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers," said: "Muslims must correctly understand the Quranic verses about unity, know the enemy, and not abandon the believers."
He stated: "We cannot be supporters of the enemy, play on his field, and abandon Muslims; this is a great betrayal of the Islamic Ummah." In this regard, he referred to the issue of normalization of relations and the relations of some Islamic countries with non-Muslim parties.
Bah added: "If a person is a Muslim, they cannot establish friendly and benevolent relations with countries that fight Muslims, while neglecting connection with Muslims; because such an approach means betrayal of the Islamic Ummah."
He called on Muslims to be united and integrated against the common enemy, and referring to the Quranic verses about groups that have more enmity toward believers or are closer to them, said: "What is meant in this regard is not Jews as followers of a religion, but the Zionist ideology that seeks to dominate nations and impose its leadership upon them."
This Guinean Islamic activist continued: "Not knowing the common enemy causes Muslims to fall into difference and dispersion even over simple matters, and this very issue weakens them and prevents them from achieving their goals."
Referring to the capacities and capabilities of the Islamic world, he said: "Muslims possess the necessary power and facilities to confront arrogance, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, under the leadership of the martyred leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been able to stand against the arrogant, and this issue goes back to recognizing the methods used to weaken or create division among Muslims."
Bah, citing the verse "And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may terrify the enemy of God and your enemy," emphasized the importance of preparedness and power, and said: "This preparedness has also been manifested in the positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding issues such as Gaza, Lebanon, and some other countries of the region."
He called on Muslims to know these Quranic rules and teachings and act upon them so that they can live within the framework of unity and common brotherhood and achieve their desired goals.
Preserving Islamic identity
Mohammad Bah, in response to a question about how to preserve the identity and dignity of the Islamic world while establishing positive relations with non-Muslim countries, said: "Muslims can preserve their identity and must know and adhere to their Islamic and religious identity."
He added: "The concept of homeland should not mean prioritizing national affiliation over Islam; rather, Muslims must, alongside belonging to the homeland, also preserve their Islamic identity; because losing this identity can place a person before foreign influence and domination, even if colonialism does not directly intervene."
This Islamic activist emphasized the importance of recognizing and preserving Islamic identity, and said: "Some people claim Islam, but when their performance is examined, there is a gap between their claim and their action."
Referring to the saying that some people went to non-Muslim countries and saw Islam but did not see Muslims, and then came to Islamic countries and saw Muslims but did not see Islam, he emphasized: "Muslims must preserve their Islamic identity and manifest it in their behavior and action, and not fear declaring their Islamic affiliation or supporting their Muslim brothers."
Relations with non-Muslim countries
Bah, regarding how to establish positive relations with non-Muslim countries, said: "Islam has not prohibited interaction and cooperation with those who do not fight Muslims and do not expel them from their land."
Citing the verse "God does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes – from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them," he added: "Islam does not place all followers of other religions in one category merely based on their religion; rather, it distinguishes between those who do not fight Muslims and those who fight them."
He continued: "A true Muslim must be decisive against those who show enmity toward Muslims and behave with mercy and kindness toward the believers."
This Islamic activist emphasized: "What binds Muslims to one another is the religion of Islam, the Holy Prophet (PBUH), the qibla, and the Quran, and adherence to these elements can help Muslims move past minor differences that do not harm their unity."
Bah called for a correct understanding of the Quranic verses about Muslims' relations with others, and said: "Interaction and cooperation with those who do not fight Muslims is not problematic, but one must be vigilant against currents that act against Islam and Muslims through various tools, including media, soft war, globalization, and normalization of relations."
He added: "The goal of some of these policies is to enter Islamic societies and promote thoughts and cultures that distance Muslims from the Quran, religion, and the Prophet. Therefore, Muslims must recognize this issue and not cooperate with those who target their religion and identity; although in cases where relations are based on mutual cooperation and no goal against Islam and Muslims is pursued, there is no obstacle to cooperation."
The role of Muslim women in strengthening unity
Mohammad Bah, regarding the role of Muslim women in strengthening rapprochement among Islamic denominations and currents, said: "Woman has a fundamental role in building society and raising future generations."
He continued: "Woman is a 'school,' and her upbringing means the upbringing of an entire generation." In this regard, he referred to examples from Islamic history, including Lady Fatima Zahra (SA) and Lady Khadijah (SA), and said: "Lady Khadijah (SA) had a role alongside the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in conveying the message and placed her wealth at the disposal of this path to support the spread of Islam."
This Islamic activist added: "The Muslim woman of today can also play a similar role: support the man, participate in raising generations, and play a role in spreading Islamic teachings."
He emphasized the importance of proper Islamic upbringing of women, and said: "A woman must be raised in such a way that she can nurture future generations based on Islamic ethics and values."
Bah concluded: "If a woman can train herself in various dimensions based on ethics, she will be able to transmit this same ethics to future generations and play a role in raising a generation that can become effective and capable elements of society in various fields, including medicine, management, and other areas."
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