Is it fard to pass the Palestine Protection Act?

Is it fard for the Pakistani Parliament to pass the Palestine Protection Act?
Palestine is in flames; the people have risen up, and a delegation has set out. Now all eyes are on the scholars of Islamic scholars. We ask with respect and urgency:

1. Is it fard for the Pakistani Parliament to fulfill its responsibility by passing the Palestine Protection Act?
2. If the Parliament does not pass this law, is it halal (permissible) or haram (forbidden) to vote for them?
3. Is it fard for the civilian population to pressure the Pakistani Parliament through peaceful means to pass this law?
The fatwa to be issued will not merely be an answer; it will be a lifeline for Gaza and a spark for this sleeping ummah. We await your guidance. The awakening of a nation lies in your voice.

When this situation was to be considered for all Islamic states, would the ruling be the same?

Dear Brother / Sister,

The issue of passing the Palestine Protection Act for the Pakistani Parliament is to be considered within the framework of states’ capabilities, power, the cost-benefit balance, and their responsibility toward the Muslim community.

In Islamic law, “preventing oppression” is a fundamental principle. However, this prevention is to be evaluated in conjunction with measures such as capability, power, avoiding greater harm, and achieving results.

Therefore, if a state’s power is likely sufficient to stop oppression, it must certainly use that power and it bears such a responsibility.

However, if the outcome is uncertain or there is a risk that it could lead to an even greater catastrophe, then other measures (diplomacy, economic pressure, a full boycott, political initiatives) come into play.

This is the situation for many Islamic countries today. Türkiye and similar countries are trying to prevent oppression through diplomatic and political means rather than direct warfare because while the probability of achieving the goal of war is low, the resulting damage could be far greater.

The unity of Islam and the responsibility of heads of state

The stance of the Islamic world in the face of the injustices in Palestine and similar regions should be evaluated not only in terms of the capabilities of individual states, but also in terms of the unity and solidarity of the ummah.

In this context, the primary goal should be the realization of the unity of Islam by pooling the strength and resources of Islamic countries because when such unity is achieved, it becomes easier to prevent injustices, the protection of the oppressed becomes more effective, and the Islamic ummah can serve as a deterrent force.

If there are heads of state and officials who do not agree to such a unity and alliance, or who hinder its formation, this situation is considered not only a political choice but also a grave responsibility that indirectly contributes to the continuation of oppression.

In this respect, staying away from unity when the opportunity exists can ultimately mean indirectly paving the way for the continuation of oppression.

The responsibility of public opinion and people

Similarly, societies are not exempt from responsibility in this regard. While there is an opportunity to exert pressure on state leaders through legitimate channels, peaceful means, and by fostering an informed public to prevent oppression, completely abandoning this approach is also something to be considered from the perspective of the consciousness of being an ummah.

However, in all these evaluations, the essential point is that the actual state of power, the likelihood of the desired outcome, the balance of not causing greater harm, and the necessity of remaining within legitimate methods must always be taken into account.

Important note:

For example, even if a state possesses nuclear or highly destructive military capabilities, their use cannot be justified solely on the grounds of “having power” because such actions can lead to heavy civilian casualties and irreparable destruction in much wider geographical areas beyond the target country.

Therefore, states must always take into account the principles of proportionality, outcome analysis, and preventing greater harm in any intervention.

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