Do not fear them!

An Encouragement to Be Firm on the Truth,

Openly Express It, and to Not Fear the Helpers of  the Tyrants.

Know that being firm in speaking the truth to the faces of the assisters of the tyrants, making  them hear what they dislike of Tawhīd, criticism of their false gods, and disassociation from  them and their worshippers and helpers is the appropriate path for those who wish to be  from the helpers of the Religion of Allāh and the group that is supporting the Religion of  Allāh who cannot be harmed by those who oppose them or betray them until the Command of Allāh comes while they are in such a state.

We are referring here to Tawhīd and the call to it, and not unrelated details that will only serve to bring about harm to the Muslims. 
It might be said that when one is in a situation where he is being questioned by an authority figure, for example, such is not the time to express the word of truth, as the helpers of the  tyrants don’t want to know the truth at this moment as much as they simply want to know  your mindset and belief in order to take you to account and judge you for it.

In response, we say that this is true. However, there is no reason why you cannot relay the  word of truth to one of them in a beautiful way such that it shakes him strongly and lands in  his heart. In any case, the situation differs based on the people and circumstances involved.

If a person is imprisoned and sees that he is weak and cannot handle the ramifications of this open proclamation of the truth, he does not have to do so, with the condition that he never says a word that constitutes kufr if he is not in a state of true coercion, since many people are excessively easy on themselves when it comes to this, and they excuse themselves in saying words of kufr that they were not coerced, beaten, or otherwise forced into saying by claiming to be in a position of weakness. This comes despite the fact that one can use vague terms, answer with another question, or simply say ‘I don’t know’ out of fear of giving a false fatwā or speaking about the Religion of Allāh without knowledge. I say that this saves one from speaking a word of falsehood or kufr, mixing truth with falsehood, or expressing one’s  approval of their disbelief and false gods when not in a state of coercion, and it has come in a hadīth that the Messenger of Allāh (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever believes in Allāh and the Last Day, let him speak what is good or remain silent.”

In any case, in many countries, they do not care what you believe or say to those who  interrogate you as much as they care what you say in the streets or the mosques in the  presence of people, such as speaking against the tyrants and turning people against them. In some places, what you say cannot even hurt you unless you sign your name to it on a piece of paper with your interrogators. So, it is possible for you to speak the word of truth openly without having it signed to on paper, and it is possible for the brothers upon Tawhīd to speak in general terms without mentioning specific tyrants by name that they are criticizing. Every situation has its proper thing to say and every place has its own circumstances, and those upon Tawhīd can sum these factors up on their own.

 However, what is most appropriate for the brother upon Tawhīd - especially if he is from  those who have taken it upon themselves to call the people and speak the word of truth - is to remain firm upon this in the face of the tyrants even if he is beaten, harmed, or hears from them whatever he hears. After all, he is not the first or the last of those who have chosen this path, as he has been preceded by the Prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs.

How many of the Messengers were harmed to the point of some being killed? Likewise, the righteous people who followed them were tied to boulders and cut up with saws! None of this increased them except in faith and submission! And it is authentically reported from the Messenger of Allāh (peace be upon him) that he said: “The leader of the martyrs is Hamzah, as well as a man who stood up to a tyrannical leader and commanded and  forbade him, and was killed by him as a result.”

 So, beware of pleasing the people by angering Allāh. Rather, anger the people by pleasing Allāh, and you will then own their  hearts and dominate them, and Allāh will place awe of you in their hearts.

And many of our brothers upon Tawhīd have tried this in the most uncomfortable of circumstances, and this only brought about respect, veneration, and awe in the hearts of the enemies of Allāh for them, and it was reported by al-Imām Ahmad and others from Abī Sa’īd al-Khudrī (may Allāh be Pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allāh (peace be upon him) said: “A man should not let intimidation by people prevent him from speaking the  truth if he sees or witnesses a situation where he should do so, as speaking the truth or mentioning something important will not shorten his life or delay his provision.”

 Also, my Muwahhid brother, do not forget that such situations are witnessed by the Angels

and Seen by Allāh, and they are placed in a record. So, allow a record to be made for yourself of a situation that will distance you from the enemies of Allāh and bring you closer to your Master and Helper, and that you can use in your favor on the Day in which no wealth or children will be of any benefit, and only those who come to Allāh with a sound heart will be saved. 

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