The Ten Principles of Hassan al-Banna
1.) The Unity of the
Ummah. He considered it in itself a primary and important goal that we
must strive for. "Do no disagree, then you fail and lose the wind (in
your tail."
2.) The Agreement on Principal Matters. Such that we
start by considering everyone who declares shahadah - La ilah
illaAllah, Muhammad arrusulAllah - as our companion and part of the
Muslim group.
3.) Assume First that You, Not Your Muslim Brother, May be Wrong. And see how you find the truth impartially.
4.)
The Manners for Disagreement. That you should be as keen about
listening to your brother's evidence and argument as you are about
giving your evidence and argument, and be pleasant and smiling whether
the result is for you or against you.
5.) Avoiding Arguing,
Self-Righteousness, and Belittling of Others. Al Banna said: "No nation
went astray after being guided, except after it fell to cursing and
arguing." And: "He will have a place in Heaven that leaves arguing when
he is wrong, and a higher place in Heaven if he leaves arguing when he
is right."
6.) The Possibility of Mulitiple Correct Answers. He
referred to the Prophet telling the sahabah to pray Asr in Bani Quraiza,
how some of them prayed Asr when it's time came, while others prayed it
when they reached Bani Quraiza after sundown, and how the Prophet
praised both parties.
7.) The Group Participation in Agreed Upon
Matters and to Excuse One Another in What is Disagreed Upon. He
emphasized, "We all agree on prohibiting alcohol, adultery, and
gambling, and we agree on the duty to govern according to Quran so let
us invite governments to implement it; we agree that honor and respect
are due to Muslims, so let us impart these ideals to Muslims, we agree
that jihad is the means to accomplish honor so let us train the
individual, and to raise children with the necessary spiritual and
physical training."
8.) Thinking of the Danger of the Common
Adversary. He reminded Muslims of the present external enemies who do
not differentiate between Muslims or different views or different
national origin. The enemy considers Muslims enemies of his religion,
and their homelands a prize to be dominated for its resources. He
emphasized the need for unity to deter aggression.
9.) Opening
the Avenues for Work and Productivity. He recognized the duel purpose of
working hard, to produce more and to stay free from the evil of
idleness. He encouraged members to excel in schools and jobs, and to
seek earning from lawful sources and to shun laziness and dependence on
others. He encouraged them to fill in duties that others have not even
identified, such as visiting brothers far and near, volunteerism, and to
allow time each day for examining how they have done for the sake of
Allah.
10.) Sympathy for Those Who Do Not See the Light. Rather
than being angry with them or exposing their shortcomings. He never
attacked his accusers or distractors on personal matter, but rather
sought Allah's help in making His message clearer to those who were
listening.
By:Hassan al-Banna
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