Masjid al-Aqsa Imam preacher Mohamad Arif made special statements to the Milli Gazete.
Mohamad Arif, who has made remarkable statements on various issues, from the current situation in Palestine to the normalization of relations by some Islamic countries with the Israeli regime, said: We want a serious and clear stance against Israel and the occupation. The rulers should not see Israel as a friend and should not take a step towards normalizing relations.
In the last period, Israel increased the violence of its attacks in Palestine. What would you like to say about the latest situation in Palestine?
First of all, if we start with the power that Israel has against the Palestinians, yes they have much more power than the Palestinians, and that's very natural... But on the other hand, the Palestinians, on the other hand, defend their land and homeland against Israel with their stance and struggle to the last bit of power they have. . In other words, to put it in parentheses, Palestinians are not easy prey for Israel.
What is the duty of the Ummah regarding the struggle in Palestine? What do you expect from the Ummah as Palestinians?
Palestinians expect help from the Ummah on certain issues, and we can say that they are divided into three. First, the role of managers (leaders) and their responsibilities. Second, the role of scholars, and third, the peoples and nations. The role of rulers is to take a serious and clear stance against Israel and the occupation. They should not see Israel as a friend and should not take steps to normalize relations. Today's leaders, like previous leaders, should support Palestine and its brotherly people with their stances and attitudes. Another issue is that we need scholars because scholars are generous and virtuous people. Scholars have the power to influence people and naturally the peoples. Even a word that comes out of the mouth of a scholar has a role. Scholars are divided into two parts. First, he fears Allah and pays attention to his words. The second throws himself and his soul into the lap of sultans (leaders). Finally, if we come to the role of the peoples, peoples and nations have a benevolence. Because peoples have the power to influence both leaders and scholars.
Despite all the attacks by Israel, you show an epic resistance. What is the secret of not being defeated and staying afloat?
The Palestinians generally believe that they will be victorious based on the hadith commanded by our Prophet Mohammad (pbuh). Our Prophet states the following in a hadith:
"A community from my ummah will continue to prevail over the truth. As long as they persevere on the truth like this, those who oppose will not be able to harm them until Allah's command comes to them."
We live on this hadith and wait for the day when the good news of our Prophet will come true. Let me ask you a question. The invaders come and usurp your property, life, land, honor and future. What do you do? You will protect your land and honor until the last drop of your strength. That's why we are in Jerusalem, Palestine... We are in Beytil Makdis, which is the land of the entire Islamic world. Hopefully, the near future will be the place where the flag of the caliphate will fluctuate again. We must be patient and strong. As long as we remain patient and strong, we will be victorious by Allah's leave and we will liberate Masjid al-Aqsa.
Finally, if you want to address the people of Turkey, what would you like to say to them about Palestine?
I always come to Turkey to attend programs and seminars. I was in Trabzon last week. I participated in a program at a university where thousands of students participated. In that program, I said to those present: Turkey is our lungs where we can breathe, and this air we breathe is the air we long for and need. Woe to us, if this air and our lungs, which we can breathe in, are taken from us... The stance and attitude of the Turkish people includes the leaders and other institutions of the Arab countries... Well, if you ask where this stance comes from. We can state it historically as follows. Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, who conquered Istanbul... Salahaddin Eyyubi, the commander who conquered Jerusalem... Suleiman the Magnificent... Abdulhamid Han, his clear attitude towards the Jews... The saying that I will not give you even an inch of land from Palestine ... As for recent history... Prof. Dr. Necmettin Erbakan... The rally he held with millions of Muslims in Konya in the 70's, where he gave a voice to Palestine... And the Mavi Marmara... I don't forget any of our brothers who shed blood that day. The stance of our brothers aboard the Mavi Marmara ship, which set out from Turkey to break the siege in Palestine and extend a helping hand to their brothers... Also, all NGOs working for the Palestinian cause and oppressed Muslims in Turkey... All of these represent a historical stance. . It represents a nation that adheres to its history and religion. I just want to say one thing to these brothers and sisters here. Keep doing what you are doing right now, persevere in it. Hoping to meet you in the garden of free Aqsa with your support, God willing...