Victory is achieved by implementing tactics strategically. Vengeance & killing when weak is detrimental to the Mission
Colorado Imam Karim AbuZaid is inspiring his community with a lecture that was Streamed live on Jan 29, 2021 Below is a partial transcript. Muslims killing for vengeance
Now when you go through as a believer, as a follower, of a mission and by the way this could apply to your individual life, by the way, doesn’t have to be on the community level. It can be on an individual level. Sometimes we face that. Some people are getting on us – giving us a hard time. They tell you when you go through what I described you end up developing three psychologies, three moods. Three trends which are very destructive to the cause.
What is the Cause, Mission that the Imam speaks of? Who are Muslims Killing for Vengeance?
It will affect you. Number one, Don’t give up. That’s the title I choose for this lecture. Don’t give up. Number two, giving in. Okay, I’m with you now I can’t handle the pressure. So, I’m with you. Here is the third one which you need to pay attention too. Being vengeful… I’ve got to get these guys. They are bad. Actually this is wrong too. When you’re weak you shouldn’t do it. A lot of people don’t understand what Musa said to the Israeli when he kept killing an Egyptian every day. What’s wrong with you? We are weak. Can’t you pay attention here? Musa said that to him. And when he said that to him he thought he was going to kill him too. During the time (of weakness) How are we supposed to be? (Gestures – Bows head in humility) May Allah forgive you brother.
When you’re weak you shouldn’t do it. Does that mean wait to kill and take vengeance when you are strong?
