In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy

Muslim Scholars Association

Rabi’ al-Awal 1, 1432 AH
February 4, 2011

Statement from the Muslim Scholars Association

RE: EVENTS IN MISR

All Praise is due to Allah who has forbade injustice and transgression between his
servants and has promised respite and victory to the supplication of the
transgressed, even if after a while.

And may His prayers and peace be upon the leader of those who are just and the
master of the first and last of his creation, Muhammad; and also upon his family,
wives, companions, and those that followed him in excellence until the Day of
Recompense.

The Muslim Scholars Association has been following the current events in Misr with
the same pain and anguish felt by the Muslim masses, and witnessing the affect of
great transgressions and injustices incurred upon them. Injustices that range from
usurping freedoms, spreading corruption, increasing prices and the cost of living,
medicine, and more.

The Muslims Scholars Association severely rejects such occurrences in the country
of Misr, and in particular the killing and injury of protestors in Tahrir Square.

In light of these events, the Muslim Scholars Association wishes to address the
following:

1. A message to the ruler of Misr, it’s President, Hosni Mubarak: The just ruler is
the one who strives in bringing about benefits to his people and removing
harms from them, in compliance with the pristine legislation of Allah (the
shar’iah). His striving is in order to aid his people, provide for their
necessities, and to remove their hardships and afflictions. He does so taking
into account his people and abstaining from any form of exclusive treatment
to himself and his family, not given to his people, or at the expense of their
benefits. Unfortunately, none of this was achieved and resulted in the
occurrence of injustices upon people, the spread of economic and
administrative corruption, and unethical dealings from those in authority,
transgressors amongst them, and their associates. The result of such was
only widespread poverty and destitution of the people of Misr.
Therefore the advice to the leader of Misr is to strive in the path that will
please Allah, the Most High, saving himself from what was left of
transgression and selfishness upon the nation. This is achieved by returning
the rights of the transgressed, an immediate halt to corruption, freeing the
people from wrongdoings that have been incurred upon them, and applying
what Allah has legislated (the shar’iah); even if it means stepping down from
power and granting it to someone who is more fitting to lead the people with
 justice. And to take into light the reality of today and to stop tampering with
the many souls who have stood out in many provinces throughout Misr.

2. A message to the scholars and Imam’s of masajid: You are the nobility in the
eyes of people in every gathering. Their eyes follow your every action, and
their ears attentively listen to your words. They are depending upon you in
these times of trials and tribulations, so we remind you of your obligation of
protecting people’s faith, their safety, belongings, and honor. And of advising
them to that which will bring about their benefit and take them out of this
tribulation. And to not lose sight of the importance of being united in your
ranks and statements in these events. You are deserving of this status, may
Allah grant you all success and guide you to the right path.

3. A message to people of wealth: Oh you generous, we call you to make use of

your wealth in reform, in supporting and helping the poor, needy, sick, and
afflicted, and supporting people and guiding them to matters of good. And to
do what is in your capability so that this ordeal can be removed. Also, to form
organizations with the cooperation of scholars, the protective authority, and
the army in order to establish safety.

4. A message to the civil authority in all it’s forms: It is upon you all to fear Allah
Almighty, and to keep at bay your weapons from pointing them at any of your
brethren. We urge you to contribute to the establishment of safety and deter
chaos, thievery, and fighting.

5. A message to the general people of Misr - it’s noble men, women, youth, and
children: Indeed all of your general grievances are in accordance with what is
legislated and it is your right that they be established. We stand by you in
regaining these rights, and reject the transgressions that have befallen upon
you in all its forms. Except, that we remind you that all grievances you have
asked for will not be fulfilled to a level you will be pleased with, nor lift the
transgressions upon you, nor aid you in your affairs, nor establish safety and
protection except by establishing that which Allah Almighty has legislated. In
this pristine legislation is irrevocable and complete justice, so we ask you that
your grievances be clear in its direction. Thus, we urge you all to strive in
patience, tranquility, gentleness and leniency; for leniency does not enter
into anything except that it beautifies it, nor is it removed from anything
except that it spoils it. It is upon you to refer back to your upright scholars
that call you to reform Misr and it’s people and guard it’s safety, faith, and
lifestyle. And be aware of the lurkers amongst you that wish to distort your
grievances.

6. A message to leaders of all muslim countries: We remind you with that which
Allah has enjoined upon you with your people. Be aware from transgressing,
Allah is a witness over you. Indeed transgressing, in turn, will see
transgressions on the Day of Resurrection. Know that the supplication of a
transgressed person has no partition between him and Allah Almighty. Allah
has promised to give aid and victory to the transgressed, even if it’s after a
while. Let the events of Tunisia and Misr be a great admonition to you all in
 what befalls the one whom transgresses upon people, robs the wealth of their
country, and forbids them from having their rights. And know that nothing
can save you from the likes of this occurrence except a true return to the
commandments of the Lord of the Worlds, and in establishing His legislation
upon all without any differentiation be it rich or poor and judging between
them with justice. As Allah Almighty has said “And never think that Allah is
unaware of what the unjust do”.

We ask Allah to grant our brothers in Misr and all of Muslim nations, honor,
empowerment, and safety from all transgression.

And may Allah send His prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, his
family, and his companions..

Muslim Scholars Association