Advice of a Scholar

Sheikh Saleem Al-Hilali hafidahullah writes: 1⃣. With the joy of the Muslims, we too rejoice, and with the lifting of oppression, we find happiness. Praise be to Allāh, who has delivered our Muslim brothers in Syria from the Rafidah, Nusayris, and their allies. We ask Allāh that the outcomes be better than the beginnings, that He protects the blood of Muslims in Syria, unites their word, brings their ranks together, and keeps them steadfast in adhering to their religion—following the Qur'an and Sunnah—and that He spares them from internal strife. 2⃣. The phase that Syria is currently going through is the most dangerous yet. My advice to the people of Syria: 1. Form an independent, sincere government as soon as possible to manage affairs across all regions of Syria. 2. Avoid personal and sectarian interests and prioritise the interests of your religion—Islam—and your nation, Syria (Ash-Sham). 3. Preserve the unity of your state and do not listen to those who seek to divide it. 4. My advice to all Syrian factions: Maintain good relations with neighbouring countries, especially Jordan, as it represents your religious, Arab, and strategic depth. I ask Allāh to grant victory to Islam and the Muslims and to elevate, by His grace, the words of truth and religion. Indeed, He is the guarantor of all beautiful things, and He is sufficient for us and the best disposer of affairs.