What is the ruling on a Muslim rejoicing in Iraq's victory over America?
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The questioner : Shaykh, if there is someone in one's heart who, I mean, wishes for Iraq's victory over America, given the misguidance of Iraq's rulers, is there any issue from the perspective of Islamic law? I find this within myself.
The Shaykh : But explain to me what you did not understand.
The questioner : What did I not understand?
The Shaykh : Listen, what you did not understand, why did you not understand?
The questioner : Why? Because the hallmark of Iraq is Muslims, meaning they say, "There is no god but Allah."
The Shaykh : Good, how so?
Al-Halabi : ... .
The questioner : The believers rejoiced in the victory of the People of the Book. The believers, the Companions, the Romans were defeated. I think it is even more so in this case.
The Shaykh : I think if it was with this intention, you have received the answer.
The questioner : Certainly, I got the answer. There is nothing wrong, if Allah wills. May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you as well.
The Shaykh : But explain to me what you did not understand.
The questioner : What did I not understand?
The Shaykh : Listen, what you did not understand, why did you not understand?
The questioner : Why? Because the hallmark of Iraq is Muslims, meaning they say, "There is no god but Allah."
The Shaykh : Good, how so?
Al-Halabi : ... .
The questioner : The believers rejoiced in the victory of the People of the Book. The believers, the Companions, the Romans were defeated. I think it is even more so in this case.
The Shaykh : I think if it was with this intention, you have received the answer.
The questioner : Certainly, I got the answer. There is nothing wrong, if Allah wills. May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you as well.
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