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together to remove the tyranny of disbelief over mankind as Prophet

Muhammad (saas) stated:

Anas bin Malik narrated that Allah’s Messenger said: “Help your

brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an oppressed one.

People asked, “O Allah’s Messenger! It is all right to help him if

he is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an

oppressor? The Prophet said: “By preventing him from

oppressing others.” 68

The following subjects pertain to this important duty and the

method to be followed in the light of Qur’anic verses.

Breaking the Idols of Irreligion

The most effective method in fighting disbelief is, without doubt,

that employed by Prophet Abraham. People at the time of Abraham

worshipped idols they made with their own hands and then expected

help from these so-called deities. (The same has been practiced by

various communities throughout history.) Prophet Abraham reminded

the people that these "deities" before which they prostrated were

inanimate beings lacking ability to do a single thing. Just like those

who idolized lifeless statues at that time, the disbelievers of our day

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