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Last month, Humza Yousef was elected as first Minister of Scotland. In his acceptance speech, he said “Just as I will lead the SNP in the interests of all party members, not just those who voted for me, so I will lead Scotland in the interests of all our citizens whatever your political allegiance.” Many Muslims celebrated him in his new post believing that it comes with potential benefits for the community. For many others, it was also a proud moment, due to him coming from a Pakistani background ending up in a major leadership position.

The fact of the matter is that even with images of Mr. Yousaf leading Jamaah in Ramadhan, his victory is in no way a victory for Islam and should definitely not be making people feel proud. Allah (swt) says in Surah Maidah:

[وَمَنۡ لَّمۡ يَحۡكُمۡ بِمَاۤ اَنۡزَلَ اللّٰهُ فَاُولٰٓـئِكَ هُمُ الۡكٰفِرُوۡنَ‏ ...]

"... And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed – then it is those who are the wrongdoers" [Verse 45.]

[وَمَنۡ لَّمۡ يَحۡكُمۡ بِمَاۤ اَنۡزَلَ اللّٰهُ فَاُولٰٓـئِكَ هُمُ الۡكٰفِرُوۡنَ‏ ...]

“...And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed – then it is those who are the rebelliously disobedient” [Verse 47.]


[وَأَنِ ٱحۡكُم بَيۡنَهُم بِمَآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ وَلَا تَتَّبِعۡ أَهۡوَآءَهُمۡ وَٱحۡذَرۡهُمۡ أَن يَفۡتِنُوكَ عَنۢ بَعۡضِ مَآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ]

“And so judge among them by what Allâh has revealed and follow not their vain desires, but beware of them lest they turn you away from some of that which Allâh has sent down to you.” [Verse 49.]

It’s been made very clear in these Ayaats that the act of ruling and judging must be based on Islam and Islam alone and we are ordered to rule by Islam and forbidden from anything else. Nothing can therefore justify such actions especially when it's taking positions in the secular political realm, where by its nature it would require compromising on one’s Islamic values and beliefs, leaving their Deen at the door. Regardless of the perks and benefits attached, no Muslim must forget that the issue of ruling in Islam is a really serious matter. The consequences are not just humiliation in the Dunya but destruction in the Akhirah. Allah (swt) has given us the most comprehensive, unique and perfect Deen, for which we have no need to turn to alternate solutions and means.

Humza Yousaf, sworn in as first minister, in the heart of the West, where the politicians, media and authority feel no shame to hide their hatred towards Islam, has legislative authority, a right which belongs only to Allah (swt), will have to let go of a major part of his Deen. Then with the thought of being questioned about such positions in front of Allah (swt), opposing His commands and prohibitions, is truly saddening and very scary. How can this be a victory and celebration for the Muslims anywhere? How can we be pessimistic and have narrow vision to ignore the bigger picture? This is truly a tragic event for the Ummah.

The obligation to rule and judge with what Allah has revealed is where success lies for the Islamic Ummah. Anything short of this, cannot be considered a victory or a joy, because our attainment is only in that which Allah (swt) has defined for us - the holistic implementation of the Khilafah system on the method on Prophethood. Regardless of personal backgrounds, level of religiosity, sincere intentions, etc- any form of participation in the kufr secular system is forbidden. Therefore a matter of rejection and disagreement. It’s the enemies of Allah and Islam who rejoice at such occasions, seeing the Muslims distance from their values and beliefs and accepting their way of life, integrating into their systems! They have made it their sole aim to make Muslims give up their truth and side with their corrupting freedoms. Allah (swt) says in Surah Baqarah verse 120

[وَلَنۡ تَرۡضٰى عَنۡكَ الۡيَهُوۡدُ وَلَا النَّصٰرٰى حَتّٰى تَتَّبِعَ مِلَّتَهُمۡ]

“And never will the Jews and the Christians approve of you until you follow their religion.”

May Allah (swt) guard the Ummah of Muhammad (saw) and grant us our victory and Imam to protect the Ummah and her Deen. Ameen

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