11.8 The Practical Involvement Necessary Today
The above steps taken by the Prophet (saw) were not actions restricted only to himself. They were for his companions and are for the sincere Muslims of today to emulate. During history a number of scholars have tackled the problem of how we should respond were we not to have the Khilafah and have no Amir/Khaleefah.
- Imam Baghawi (circa 600 Hijri) said that if there was no Khaleefah then the Muslims must follow the method of Muhammad (saw) in establishing the State in order to bring it back. - Imam Juwainy (4th century Hijri) also mentioned this methodology.
- Sheikh Taqiuddin al-Nabhani, is one of the prominent scholars in the post decline of Khilafah (post 1924) period to elaborate upon this detailed methodology, furthermore in his book 'The Ruling System' he states:
“... the establishment of one Khaleefah is an obligation on all Muslims, this has been confirmed in the hadith; it has been narrated on the authority of Nafi‘a that he said, ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar told me: I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: “...Whoso dies while there was no bay‘ah on his neck dies a death of the days of Ignorance (jahiliyyah)”. ”.
To avoid being sinful for living without the authority of Islam in our midst it is vital that all capable Muslims work to establish the State.
The Islamic group(s), whose existence is necessary if we are to follow the way established by the Prophet (saw) 1400 years ago, should not be a violent movement bent on terrorist tactics, or a charity that props up the corrupt system, never touching the thoughts of the people or systems ruling over them. The sharp Islamic party of today must emulate the deep culturing process, the open challenge to all kufr thoughts and laws, and work to build support for such a call not only amongst the masses but amongst that small band of key people of support like the military that have the reigns of power and ultimate political revival within their grasp. Only when this methodology of the Prophet (saw) is followed, will the actions be accepted by Allah (swt), Inshallah. Allah (swt) says,.