Lastly, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Al-Mayman, Vice-Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for Sharia Institutes Affairs, has participated in a gathering – “Tuesday Seminar” organized and hosted by Arriyadh Newspaper – with a pool of researchers and interested persons in the political and security affairs of the extremist and terrorist groups.
Dr. Al-Mayman has spoken about the origin of Khawarij and the case of the emergence of terrorism generally in the Islamic history. He mentioned that, it rooted to the life era of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) where terrorism germinated after a well-known battle and its succeeding consequences. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) replied to one who asked him to be judgeable “who would do justice if I do not do justice” and further said (PBUH) “Allah has entrusted me with all the people of the Earth but you do not trust me?”.
Dr. Al-Mayman further pointed out that, the doubtful things have exceeded Al Wala' Wal Bara' (Loyalty and Disavowal) to illegitimate rulers. He added that, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has repeatedly saying that, this thought will extend to the Day of Judgment, as he said, “Whenever a group of them appears, they should be killed until Dajjal emerges among them”.
On the causes of the phenomenon, Dr. Al-Mayman clarified that, it may be read in light of the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), where has extensively pointed out that their enthusiasm and recklessness and ignorance are amongst the main causes. He additionally stated that, the intellectual notion is the key one and it does not belittles the other factors.
In similar vein, Al-Imam University Vice-Rector for Sharia Institutes has reaffirmed the importance of dealing seriously with the circulations and statements of the Ministry of Interior, as the community is often, due to its passion virtue, needs the efforts and contributions of the scholars. “Institutions must fulfill its guidance and awareness roles towards all Saudis, especially younger ones”, added he.
On the nature of the business of terrorists, Dr. Al-Mayman explained that, it does not basing on reactions or enthusiasm or events, but it actually strategies and organizations rely secrecy and expansion, and depends on the adjustment with time. “Questioning the principles of the society did not suddenly happened without introduction, but it was a tactic terrorists groups adopted within many paths, the most important of relativizing scholars and their status, and to mention them as agents and do not understand reality”, added he.
Concluding his words, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Mayman has warned from sympathy with the ideas of terrorism, and he described as an old challenge that still feeding by some non-subjective TV channels. He expressed about his optimism about the current situation, and he said that, it don’t represent a frustration for those faithful and trustful persons, whom always send clear good messages to all people.