Bahaism propagates its misleading ideologies in America and in its neighbouring regions. Why do the Bahais persist upon the rejection of the miracles of the Ambiya (A.S)?
During my second visit to the USA, at the invitation by the organisation of the 'Muslim Arab Youth' to propagate the Islamic culture in the city of Los Angeles which has been severely shaken by natural catastrophes, my gaze was drawn towards a huge building over which hung the banners of every state. I enquired of my companion, Ramadaan Hasan who is an Egyptian engineer regarding this building. His reply was, "This is the Bahai Mosque of Los Angeles, the largest Mosque in the U.S.A. Taken aback, I stood by it, recalling all their fabrications which they had circulated, their deviations which they had strongly adhered to and their book which comprises of a great number of lies and differences which had been falsely attributed to divine revelation whereas divine revelation is totally free from it. This standpoint had certainly driven me to think of the causes which led to the International Zionist Movement, spurring this deviated Bahai'sm and to place all strength under their control and to link Judaism with it and give it support.
Through the passage of time, Persia has become a dangerous ground wherefrom such movements emerged, that were hostile to Islam and which made great efforts in annihilating its teachings some how or the other. Nevertheless Bahaism has Jewish roots. However the Jews who are helpless contemporaries to the Baha Movement, did not suffice upon old Jewish roots, but rather began replacing themselves with Jewish tactics by using this movement which at times were concealed and at times became apparent. Thereafter it made itself totally apparent, in the present day, when one of the BAHA'I members became a Jewish rabbi, as you will see in the unravelling of this topic.
Bahaism and the Unity of Religions
Whilst touring about in the vicinity of the Mosque in the city of Los Angeles, I observed at its side a massive building known as 'The Union of Religions'. Its chief aim is to combine all the heavenly religions into one single religion. This is the very same thing towards which Bahaism is openly calling. The fact is that the claim that the chain of all heavenly religions has only been terminated by the appearance of 'Baha' who unites and completes all religions, is totally incorrect, in spite of the fact that he states in his book that Eesa (A.S) has mentioned (according to them): "Verily, I have many things to inform you about but you are not capable enough to bear it right now. However when the spirit of truth appears he will guide you, as he will not speak of his own accord. He will talk of what he bears and he will inform you of matters to occur in the future. He alone will know what Allah has retained for himself upon the rise of Islam when he said, 'And none knoweth it's interpretation except Allah'."
The Beliefs of the Bahais and Their Lives
The Bahai's are using verses of the Holy Quraan and the Ahaadeeth to prove that the appearance of the new prophet will take place in Akaa, a city of Syria. From amongst the many verses which they use are: "And listen attentively to the day when a proclaimer shall call out from a near place, the day when they will hear the truth. That is the day of emergence." The closest land to the Arabian peninsula is the plains of Syria. They also believe that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) had determined the place in a Hadeeth which they quote often: "Glad tidings to that person who has seen Akaa." These are such fabrications that do not warrant discussion. However in Akaa, they lived amongst the Jews where they were highly influenced. This led to the termination of the link between them and Islam. Bahaism thus became a new edition of Judaism and Zionism. Baha proclaimed that all men belonged to one religion and one homeland. He therefore called towards one religion which is a combination of all religions and creeds. He opposes district and regional differences and convicts.
The Birth of Baha and His Upbringing
After the assassination of 'Al Baabah', Husain Ali Thowry who was born on the 1st Muharram 1233 A.H. continued with this movement. He was initially from amongst the disciples of Albaab - the originator of the Albaabiyah movement. In spite of Husain having held only one meeting with Albaab, he initiated Albaab's call after his death. In the year 1269 A.H. the Shah banished him with many of the followers of the Albaabiyah movement to Baghdad. The fact of the matter is that he found for himself followers from the northern regions of Iraq and from Baghdad itself. Within a short period of time his activities unveiled, after which he was banished to Istanbul. Here he had clashes with his brother regarding who would possess leadership of this newly reformed movement. He overpowered his brother, hence establishing himself in Akaa. Initially he claimed to be the successor of Albaab, then he claimed he was Albaab himself. Later he claimed to be Imaam Mahdi, then he claimed to be a special prophet. Finally he claimed to be a prophet sent for the whole of mankind. This is the type of prophet, mention of which has been made in the Baha books. During the latter part of his life he claimed divinity based on the beliefs of Halloween and he rejected anyone claiming divinity. He gave himself the title 'Bahaullah' (the brilliance of Allah), claiming that the brilliance of Allah had transmigrated in his form. Therefore he would cover his face and walk so that no individual belonging to the human race could observe the brilliance of Allah.
His Compilations in the Service of His Movements
Bahaullah had compiled a book called Al Kitaabul Aqdas (the holy book) which comprises of fabricated lies and superstitions. He claimed that this book had been revealed by Allah. He states in the book: "Indeed Allah has relieved you of that which has been revealed in Al Bayaan (reference made to a book called Al Bayaanul Arabi compiled by Albaab). And now we have permitted you to read that which will benefit you."
He is presently making an effort to philosophise his activity and to make it known internationally. Hence he makes these claims in his books (which we will soon refer to in this article) and particularly in this book Al Aqdas wherein it is stated that he calls towards religious brotherhood and especially between a person who loves his country and a person who loves the world. Similarly it is stated that he has prohibited warfare of any kind and the usage of weapons itself. In the ensuing pages we have briefly mentioned the teachings of the Bahais.
Baha's Most Important Teachings to His Followers
- The rejection of the miracles of the Ambiyaa (A.S), resurrection and life after death. Similarly the rejection of all promises made by Allah in the Quraan and the denial of Jannat and Jahannum as well.
- According to Baha, salaah consisted of nine rakaats in the morning and evening. Baha abrogated reading salaah with jama'at and he directed the Qibla to Akaa where Albaab's body and Baha's grave is found.
- Baha stipulated that Hajj is for men only and not for women and he made the mixing of men and women permissible.
- Bahaa had regulated the laws of inheritance between men and women equally. Similarly he introduced many innovations and fabrications.
The Strength of the Bahai Movement
The gatherings and assemblies of the Bahais are eye-catching due to their vastness and beautiful buildings. It was the very fact that caught my eye in Los Angeles. These gatherings are established by issuing booklets and magazines which unfolds its movements between the Muslims and Christians in America and which calls on international unity, just as they distribute leaflets (which are extremely dangerous) and which portrays their link with the National Zionist Movement. We will not be exaggerating if we say that their most famous propagators are from the Secrefire Zionist Jews who are in the garb of the Bahais. The surprising fact is that many renowned personalities in the Arab world are sympathetic towards the Bahais, just as they are sympathetic towards the Freemasons and Rotaries and they are misled by their animosity towards religions, regions, in fact towards the entire mankind.
The Bahais in Los Angeles
I have found that amongst the causes of the spreading of the Bahais in Los Angeles which has a Muslim population of 70,000 from different regions and nationalities is idolness and vacuity of the youth. The lives of the youth are void of effective Islamic propagation. Propagation is of such a level which is not satisfying the fervour of the youth, nor is it bringing life to their thoughts. Hence the Bahais have filled this vacuum and started a branch in the heart of the city and have set up quarters for propagation. They began with the propagation of the book Al I'qaan, which is from amongst the three books written by Bahaullah. This book has been translated into Arabic in an exclusive and fine print as we have been informed by our companions. The emergence of the Bahais is not only restricted to the city of Los Angeles. In fact it is spreading in most of the regions of north and Latin America and some other regions. "The Bahais have established themselves in this city and it's dangers have been realised too late", says the rector of the Islamic centre of the northern part of the city - Musjidul Huda. Many Americans follow the Bahai Movement and openly announce their evasion from their original beliefs.
Have we realised what a danger this is to the propagation of the true Islam which is protecting our Muslim youth (Arab and non-Arab)? These deviated groups and false propagators have placed a barrier on the path of the spread of Islam.
Translated from the Arabic newspaper "Al Aalamul Islam" - 18 Muharram 1415