We have consistently highlighted Britain's ongoing role in the transformation of Palestine into Israel in various writings. Concurrently, the United States is actively engaged in perpetuating this British influence. One such article, now revised and presented to readers after approximately two decades, offers insight into the future intentions of Israel, the U.S., and their allies concerning Jerusalem and Palestine.
Over the past three-quarters of a century, global imperialism's grip on world affairs has tightened considerably. Its agenda is being pursued with increasing audacity and disregard, while Muslim leadership appears to remain in a deep slumber. Our emotions and sentiments regarding this situation can only be expressed through a plea in our imagination to the revered Prophet (PBUH):
اے خاصہ خاصانِ رسلؐ وقتِ دعا ہے
امت پر تری آکے عجب وقت پڑا ہے
"Oh, chosen among messengers, it is a time for prayer; Your Ummah faces an extraordinary trial."
On March 5, 2003, Roznama Nawa-i-Waqt Lahore reported, citing an Israeli newspaper, that then-Israeli Defense Minister General Shaul Mofaz stated: "In a few days, we will occupy Iraq, and anyone who stands in our way will face the same fate as Iraq." General Mofaz also referenced the Ottoman Caliphate, stating that when Ottoman Caliph Sultan Abdul Hamid refused to grant them land in Palestine, they not only ended his rule but also abolished the Ottoman Caliphate entirely. He warned that anyone who resisted Israel now would face a similar outcome.
This statement from the Israeli Defense Minister unequivocally clarified that the U.S. invasion of Iraq was, in fact, a plan to fulfill Zionist ambitions. It was part of a global program that has been continuously underway for the past century, aiming to seize control of Islamic world resources and expand and secure Israeli borders. The U.S., Britain, and their allies have been persistently active in this endeavor.
Historical Context: Sultan Abdul Hamid II and Zionist Ambitions
Approximately one and a half centuries ago, Sultan Abdul Hamid II reigned as the Caliph of the Ottoman Empire, as mentioned by General Mofaz in his statement. The capital of the Ottoman Caliphate was Istanbul (Constantinople), and most Arab regions, including Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Hejaz, had long been under Ottoman rule. Palestine was an Ottoman province, and the city of Jerusalem was considered one of the Ottoman Empire's important cities. At a global level, Jews had formulated a plan to settle in Palestine, establish an Israeli state, occupy Jerusalem, and construct the Third Temple in place of Al-Aqsa Mosque. They were actively working to pave the way for this through various means.
In his memoirs, the late Sultan Abdul Hamid wrote that a delegation from a global Jewish organization visited him, requesting permission to settle in Palestine. Ottoman law permitted Jews to visit Palestine and Jerusalem but prohibited them from purchasing land or settling there. Consequently, by the beginning of the 20th century, there were no Jewish settlements in all of Palestine. Jews were dispersed across various countries worldwide, lacking a state or a permanent city in any single location. The late Sultan Abdul Hamid refused this request because he was aware of the global Jewish plan concerning Israel, Jerusalem, and Palestine. Therefore, it was impossible for him to grant permission for Jews to settle in Palestine under these circumstances.
The late Sultan recounts that a second delegation of Jewish leaders met with him, offering to build a large university for the Ottoman Empire. This university would gather Jewish scientists from around the world, and these scientists would assist the Ottoman Caliphate in advancing science and technology, provided they were given land and suitable facilities. The late Sultan Abdul Hamid replied to the delegation that he was willing to provide land and all possible facilities for the university, on the condition that it be established in an area other than Palestine. He would not permit Jews to settle in Palestine under the guise of a university. However, the delegation did not accept this.
The late Sultan Abdul Hamid further wrote that a third delegation of Jewish leaders met him again, offering any amount of money he desired, if he would only permit a limited number of Jews to settle in Palestine. The late Sultan expressed strong indignation at this and immediately instructed the delegation to leave the meeting room. He also told his staff not to schedule another meeting for this delegation in the future.
The Downfall of the Ottoman Caliphate and Zionist Involvement
Subsequently, a political movement against the Ottoman Caliph, Sultan Abdul Hamid, was fostered in Turkey. His government was overthrown by inciting the public with various accusations. After his government's demise, he spent the remainder of his life under arrest, during which he wrote the aforementioned memoirs. He noted that among the delegation that brought him the dismissal order from the Caliphate was Emmanuel Carasso, a Jewish member of the Turkish Parliament, who had also been part of the aforementioned Jewish delegation. This indicated that the political movement against the late Sultan and his dismissal was a consequence of Jewish conspiracies, a fact now confirmed by Israeli Defense Minister General Mofaz's statement almost a century later.
The late Sultan Abdul Hamid was a dignified and well-informed ruler who defended the Caliphate to the best of his ability and made every effort to thwart Jewish conspiracies. However, the Ottoman Caliphs who succeeded him proved to be puppet rulers. Under their guise, Western nations and Jewish organizations completed their agenda of ending the Ottoman Caliphate, which ultimately concluded in 1924.
- The Turks disassociated themselves from the Arab world and established a secular government based on Turkish nationalism.
- While Hussein Sharif of Mecca, the grandfather of Jordanian King Abdullah, launched an armed rebellion against the Ottoman Caliphate, declaring the independence of the Arab region. He was misled into believing that his caliphate would be established in the Islamic world after the Ottoman Caliphate's demise. However, his dream of an Arab caliphate was sabotaged by making one of his sons king of Iraq and another king of Jordan, with Jordan being granted the title "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan".
- Meanwhile, the way was paved for the Al Saud family to seize control of the holy Hejaz, and Sharif Hussein of Mecca was placed under arrest, where he spent the rest of his life.
British Occupation and the Inflow of Jewish Settlers
During this period, Britain occupied Palestine and installed its governor, who permitted Jews to purchase land and settle in Palestine. Consequently, Jews began to settle in Palestine from various countries through an organized program. They would purchase land in Palestine, often paying double or even quadruple the price. Many Palestinians, tempted by this greed, sold their lands, and despite warnings from religious scholars, allowed Jews to settle in Palestine purely for the lure of inflated prices.
At that time, the Grand Mufti of Palestine, Al-Haj Sayyid Amin al-Husseini, and leading Islamic scholars supporting him issued a fatwa stating that, since Jews intended to establish an Israeli state by settling in Palestine and their primary goal was to seize Jerusalem, it was religiously impermissible to sell land in Palestine to Jews. This fatwa was also issued by other prominent scholars, including Hakeem-ul-Ummat Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi, as documented in his book "Bawadir al-Nawadir". Similarly, Grand Mufti Hazrat Maulana Mufti Kifayatullah Dehlvi also endorsed it, which is found in "Kifayat al-Mufti".
However, Palestinians paid no heed, and Jews arriving from various parts of the world succeeded in purchasing many lands and establishing their settlements in Palestine. Ultimately, in 1947, the United Nations recognized the Jews' right to a portion of Palestine, legitimizing their claim to statehood and approving the establishment of two separate states, Israel and Palestine, after which the British Governor transferred authority to the Jewish government.
This provides a brief background to the statement made two decades ago by Israeli Defense Minister General Mofaz, concerning the Jewish role in the dethronement of the late Sultan Abdul Hamid, ruler of the Ottoman Caliphate, and the Caliphate's demise. From this, one can gauge the vigilance, awareness, and preparedness of the enemies of the Islamic world, and conversely, the extent of our apathy, ignorance, and shortsightedness. May Allah Almighty have mercy on our condition, Ameen.
