It is clear to any fair-minded person that the Islamic movement is not just about well-known figures, organizational ranks, or famous titles. It is not solely about the contentious symbols here and there, the different or split, absent or present figures, neither the old and venerable nor the new and emerging ones.
Likewise, the Islamic movement is not merely a specific group and its affiliated members, or other currents operating in the Islamic arena. Instead, it is a broad current within the nation, comprising individuals who may not belong to a specific current or group, but are genuinely passionate about their religion. They long for the day of its victory and the moment of empowerment for its principles and values. They consider themselves soldiers for this cause, looking for someone to guide them in realizing their hopes, and to harness their energies and capabilities for giving and working.
Among them are men unknown to people, but certainly known to the Lord of people. Among them are sincere, blessed women who do not appear in public forums, nor are known in clubs and social media, but are precious to God Almighty. He has granted them a love for His religion, a connection to His book, and adherence to the guidance of His Prophet, peace be upon him.
Future of Islamic Project is Bright, and Success Factors Surround All Its Aspects
The Islamic movement, or if you prefer, the Islamic project, is a spirit that permeates the body of the Ummah. It is embodied in the youth who yearn for the authority of Islam, to be judged by the law of the Merciful, to achieve the unity of the Ummah, to cleanse its holy sites, and to raise its flag. They are prepared to give their lives for this lofty goal. The movement is also embodied in righteous and pure women who carry the passion of Islam, work for its victory, dream of its elevation, and spare no effort in raising its banner.
The Islamic movement consists of those kind hearts filled with affection for Islam and its people, who long for the day when the flag of Islam, the word of monotheism, and the light of divine guidance will be exalted. The movement is personified in a blessed group of men and women of the Ummah, united by a deep bond of faith-based brotherhood, regardless of language differences and varying interests. They aspire to establish the religion and spread its message to the world.
The Future of the Islamic Project
Therefore, the future of the Islamic project is bright, and the factors for success surround all its aspects. Contrary to what many researchers and observers believe, the current circumstances and the prevailing Islamic situation open unprecedented doors for the Islamic project, presenting an opportunity for a new beginning and unexplored fields of work.
Many masks have fallen from regimes that once contended with the Islamic project, attempting to compete by claiming to carry the message of Islam, guarding the creed, and embodying its values. These regimes have become nothing but mirages, or rather, ruins! Their hypocrisy was exposed when they turned against all manifestations of Islam, fought its values, attacked its scholars and preachers, closed its institutions, and aligned themselves with its enemies. Thus, their falsehood became evident to the people, and they lost their standing in the world. This has widened the field, calling upon the faithful to unite and show God the best of themselves.
Achieved Through a Revolution Against Outdated Methods, Empty Labels, and Failing Approaches
International organizations have also fallen, those that filled the air with talk about freedom, democracy, Western values, human and animal rights, and the rights of children and women. Many of the Ummah's youth were enamoured by them, influenced by their propaganda and calls, thinking that this was the model to follow and the methodology to adhere to. However, the 'Al-Aqsa Flood' stripped all these regimes and international and local institutions naked, revealing to all that they are far from these values, the greatest threat to humanity, and the most criminal regarding women and children. As a result, even non-Muslim youth began to inquire once again about Islamic values, the breadth of its laws, the sincerity of its call, and the extent of its mercy, presenting the Islamic project with a new tide, a wondrous opening, and a golden opportunity for constructive effort and remarkable success in establishing the religion and carrying the message of Islam.
Furthermore, those movements that claimed to be the guardians of understanding the Qur'an and Sunnah, professing to follow the beloved Prophet in every aspect of their lives, have fallen. With unfolding events, they retreated, even collapsing and deteriorating, siding with falsehood under various names, abandoning many of their slogans, contradicting their principles, issuing fatwas contrary to their beliefs and proclamations, and focusing on attacking the Islamic project—its values, methodologies, and symbols—attempting to impede its progress by engaging in trivial intellectual battles, meaningless religious displays, or fruitless political disputes. It became evident to everyone how much these groups were creations of oppressive and tyrannical regimes, betraying principles and ethics, deeply connected and loyal to systems of tyranny, debauchery, and atheism.
Thus, the field is wide open for the Islamic project, calling the sincere and opening its doors to the truthful.
People often perceive the abundance and prominence of froth as a sign of the emergence and dominance of falsehood and the absence and delay of truth. However, the Qur'anic truth confirms that the appearance of froth indicates a high level of goodness. The more the valleys of goodness fill, the froth rises to the surface, ready to disappear, while the truth is prepared to launch, expand, and bring widespread benefit and elevation. Allah Almighty said: "As for the foam, it vanishes, [being] cast off; but as for that which benefits the people, it remains on the earth." (Surah Ar-Ra'd, 17).
Ummah's Need to Define the Islamic Project: Its Scope, Goals, and Methodology
Trust in official religious institutions has also declined, most of which often opposed the Islamic project, claiming to be its custodians and representatives, deeming themselves more worthy of carrying the message of Islam. Simultaneously, they saw the efforts of the Islamic movement as diminishing their influence, undermining their position, and restricting their activities. They harboured animosity, openly displaying hostility, scheming against it with all means possible, and collaborating with oppressors and transgressors to eliminate the Islamic project. However, the laws of the Quran refuse to grant success to the efforts of the wrongdoers. Allah says in one of the laws of the Quran: "And say, 'Truth has come, and falsehood has departed. Indeed is falsehood, [by nature], ever bound to depart.' " (Surah Al-Isra, 17:81). Falsehood is not destined for permanence. Instead, Allah swiftly exposes the deceitful souls and the diseased hearts. Allah says: "Or do those in whose hearts is disease think that Allah would never expose their [feelings of] hatred?" (Surah Muhammad, 47:29), and Allah says: "Allah would not leave the believers in that [state] you are in [presently] until He separates the evil from the good. Nor would Allah reveal to you the unseen." (Surah Al-Imran, 3:179).
Stage Requirements
Therefore, it becomes evident that the Islamic project possesses a golden opportunity to reclaim leadership in the field and propel the Ummah towards the promised empowerment under its Lord. However, this can only be achieved if those affiliated with the Islamic project initiate a revolution against many outdated methodologies, antiquated approaches, empty titles, and failed strategies.
There is a need for sincere introspection and real change in attitudes, systems, realities, and objectives. The Ummah needs to redefine the concept of the Islamic project, its boundaries, scope, objectives, and methodology. All of this can only be achieved through a robust Sharia-based reconsideration of constants and variables, with a firmly established Quranic methodology.
Allah's laws do not favour anyone, and the Quran has clearly laid out the law of change, which requires no extensive explanation. Allah says: "Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves." (Surah Ar-Rad, 13:11).
The religion of Allah does not depend on anyone from among the people, but rather it is us who are in need of it. If we do not take advantage of the available means, adhere to divine norms, and believe in Allah's trust in carrying His message and establishing His religion, then Allah's immutable laws are present and ready, and they will neither be delayed nor hastened. Allah says: "And if you turn away, He will replace you with another people; then they will not be the likes of you." (Surah Muhammad, 47:38).
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