Istanbul - Saba:
On Friday, hundreds of scholars, jurists, Islamic bodies and institutions from different parts of the world issued a comprehensive scientific and legal charter entitled "The Charter of Ummah Scholars on Al-Aqsa Flood and its implications," in which they expressed their position on this battle launched by the Palestinian resistance on October 7, 2023, stressing the legitimacy of the Palestinian resistance and the obligation to support it from all Muslims, rulers and ruled.
According to Quds Press, the charter, which came after collective consultations and careful reviews from senior scholars and various sharia unions, seeks to stabilize the sharia discourse in light of the war on Gaza, refute the doubts raised about the legitimacy of jihad and resistance, and remind the Islamic nation of its responsibilities towards Palestine, Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The charter affirms that Palestine, from the sea to the river, is an Islamic land that no one has the right to give up an inch of it, and that "the Zionist entity is an occupying entity whose existence is legally invalid, and all agreements, treaties or forms of normalization that acknowledge its legitimacy are legally invalid and do not bind the nation to anything."
The charter also emphasized that "jihad to liberate Palestine is an obligatory duty for its people and a sufficient duty for the entire nation," considering "Rabat in the blessed land as the best type of jihad, and that returning to one's homeland is a legal right that is not subject to statute of limitations."
The charter considers "Al-Aqsa Flood" battle to be "the core of payment jihad, which is legitimate in Islamic law, does not require the permission of the ruler or guardian, and does not depend on parity with the enemy, but is a temporal obligation imposed by the nature of the aggression and the duties of victory."
The charter defines defense jihad as "exerting effort with the soul, money, tongue and all available means to defend the occupying enemy and repel its actual and expected aggression."
The 385 signatories, who numbered 385 institutions, centers and scholars, affirmed that "the mujahideen in Gaza have done their duty, whether they were martyred, captured or injured, and that the steadfastness of the popular support, the sacrifice of Gazan women, and the service of scholars, preachers, doctors and media professionals are all forms of jihad."
The charter strongly rejected any projects to liquidate the Palestinian cause, including forced displacement, refugee resettlement, or disarming the resistance, and considered these calls "a legitimate betrayal and an action that serves the interest of the enemy." It also described the policy of siege and starvation as "a crime against humanity that requires confrontation, boycott and prosecution."
The charter issued a clear warning against cold neutrality and complacency, considering it a betrayal of the nation and a departure from the duty of belonging and loyalty.
It emphasized that the Zionist aggression against Gaza is an aggression against the entire nation, making it imperative to unite ranks and escalate the confrontation by all available means.
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