So we want an Islamic state where Islamic law is not just in the books but enforced, and enforced with determination. There is no space and no room for democratic consultation. The Shariah is set and fixed, so why do we need to discuss it anymore? Just implement it! Abu Bakar Bashir anymorebookconsultation share on social
Look at the Afghans, during the time of the Soviet invasion. They were among the poorest Muslims in the world, yet they were sustained by their faith in God, and God alone. Abu Bakar Bashir afghanfaithgod Change image and share on social
Oil wealth has been a curse on us, made us weak and docile. Abu Bakar Bashir cursedocilemake Change image and share on social
But the weakness comes from these Westernised co-opted Muslim leaders who just want to look good in the eyes of the West and Western media. Abu Bakar Bashir eyegoodleader Change image and share on social
This is why I have always said that it would be better if Muslims were poor. Abu Bakar Bashir muslimpoor Change image and share on social
Our Prophet was a radical too- he fought against the injustices of his community and challenged the feudal order of his society, so they called him a radical. So what? We should be proud of that! Abu Bakar Bashir callchallengecommunity Change image and share on social
The Afghans did not have sophisticated weapons like the Soviets did, but with their faith they defeated a superpower. Abu Bakar Bashir afghandefeatfaith Change image and share on social
We should be proud that our Prophet came into the world with the message of Islam to change it for the better, and not for the worse, or to keep things as they are. Abu Bakar Bashir badlychangeislam Change image and share on social
Likewise the leader of any state has to do the same, he has to enforce Shariah firmly, for he will be held in account later in the afterlife if he fails. Abu Bakar Bashir accountafterlifeenforce Change image and share on social
The only model to follow is pure Islam. Abu Bakar Bashir followislammodel Change image and share on social