THE BANGSAMORO GOVERNANCE VIZ-A-VIZ AKHLUL-QUITAB/LUMADS DOCTRINES [A lecture presented during the fourth workshop on “Reframing the GRP-MILF Peace Negotiations: Network of Universities on the Mindanao Question,” Notre Dame University, Cotabato City, May 8, 2009. Sponsored by UP College of Law] [Allah al-Malik-ul Mulk (The Eternal Owner of Sovereignty) states in the Holy Qur’an] Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: “I will create a vicegerent on earth.” They said, “Wilt Thou place therein one who will make mischief therein and shed blood? – whilst we do celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (Name)?” He said: “I know what you know not.” (Surah 2: Al-Baqarah, Ayat 30) I. YESTERYEARS : The Bangsamoro II. YESTERDAY History : The Moro Challenges III. TODAY : Moro S.U.R.V.I.V.A.L. IV. TONIGHT V. TOMORROW VI. BEYOND : J.I.H.A.D. VII. EPILOGUE : A.L.-A.D.L. U.M.M.A.H : An-Nur (The Light) for NeoMoro Governance : Jihad-an-Nafz: Neo Moro Model Guru (Nabi Muhammad s.a.w.) I. YESTERYEARS: The Bangsamoro History From: The Ming Dynasty To: the 21st Century (After Hegira 1430) Here is to the Day when Moros are the Khalifa of their destiny! From ad-Dunya till Eternity. (Insha Allah) II. YESTERYEARS: The Challenges Siksah – Addicted Outlaws Hawahood turned - mischievous Islamic – Ilm Ignoramus Rasheed-less Gurus Kufur-maxxximumsss II. YESTERYEARS: The Challenges Disunited Defeatists Ex-freedom Fighters Vices-coholic Ameers Impoverish Fetishes Leadership Crisis Saytan of all Satanics III. TODAY: S.U.R.V.I.V.A.L.S. Self Reliance – bound Ka-adilan United Mindanaoans Rejuvenate “Gaus Baugbug” Homeland Victory-visionized for Tomorrow I am proud to be a Moro Vanguards (25 hrs/day) against Devilians Anti-Fitna Kauman Long Live Kamahardika-an! IV. TONIGHT: J.I.H.A.D. Justice for all Ideologue Islamized B.E.S.T:-A Human Rights Advocacy Akhlul-Kitab-Friendly Dialogue in lieu of Monologue V. TOMORROW: A.L.-A.D.L. U.M.M.A.H Allah’s Ad-Deen Adherence (Al-Fatiha) Unconquered Jihadist Race Law Abider Earthians Muhsinun Adam’s Trailblazers (S.4:25) (S.99:7) (S.2:216) Muhammad (s.a.w.) Murids (Hadith) Amanat Achiever Governance (S.8:27) Ameer-ful of Courage (Sahih Muslim: Hadith 4542) Discipline-Oriented Mankind (Hadith) Lettered-Genius Academicians (S.96:1-5) Humility-mega (in thoughts, words & deeds) (S.31:18) Allah’s Ad-Deen Adherence In the name of allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All the praises and thanks be to Allah The Lord of the Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists) The most Gracious, the Most Merciful The only owner (and the only Ruling judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) You (alone) we worship, and You (alone) we ask for help (for each and everything) Guide us to the straight way The way of those on whom You have bestowed your Grace not (the way) Who earned your anger, nor of Those who went astray. (Surah Al-Fatiha) Law Abider Earthians Qur’an Verily, those who believe [in the Oneness of Allah, and in His Messenger Muhammad including all obligations ordered by Islam] and do righteous good deeds, they are the best of creatures. (Surah 99: Ayat 7) Amanat Achiever Governance Qur’an O you who believe! Betray not Allah and His Messenger, nor betray knowingly your Amanat (things entrusted to you, and all the duties which Allah has Ordained for you). (Surah 8, Al-Anfal: Ayat 27) Discipline-Oriented Mankind Hadith The Prophet (s.a.w.) said: “Work for your life as though you will live forever, and work for the Hereafter as though you will die tomorrow.” (Hadith Mashuur) Lettered-Genius Academicians Qur’an Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created (all that exists). He has created man from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood). Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous Who has taught (the writing) by the pen He has taught man that which he knew not. (Surat Al-’Alaq (The Clot), Ayat 1-5) Unconquered Jihadist Race Qur’an Jihad (holy fighting in Allah’s cause) is ordained for you (Muslims) though you dislike it, and it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know. (Surah 2: Ayat 216) Muhsinun Adam’s Trailblazers Qur’an “Ad who can be better in religion than one who submits his face (himself) to Allah (i.e. follows Allah’s religion of Islamic Monotheism); and he is a Muhsin (a good-doer).” (Surah 4, An-Nisa: Ayat 25) Muhammad (s.a.w.) Moro Murids Hadith The Prophet (s.a.w.) said: “Discipline your children with three features: the love of your Prophet (s.a.w.), the love of his household, and the recitation of the Holy Qur’an.” (Hadith Mashuur) Ameer-full of Courage Hadith “A commander (of the Muslims) is a shield for them.” (Sahih Muslim: Hadith 4542) Humility-mega (in thoughts, words & deeds) Hadith The Prophet (s.a.w.) said: “The best of my community are those who when treated foolishly are tolerant, and when wronged they forgive, and when they are hurt are patient.” (Hadith Mashuur) VI. BEYOND: An-Nur (The Light) for NeoMoro Governance Moros (Not 4 Sale) Kamahardikaan Ikhlas-best Ibadat Sabar-champ Civil Servants Ummathan Wahidathan Alwaliy of Women’s Dignity/Freedom Rabbi-fearing Apuh Adam Imtiyas NeoMoro Governance VII. EPILOGUE In the Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) “Knowledge of God is my Capital: Reason is the Root of my Faith; Love is my Foundation; Enthusiasm is my Horse; Remembrance of God is my Friend; Firmness is my Treasure; Sorrow is my Companion; Science is my Weapon; Patience is my Mantle; Contentment is my Booty; Poverty is my Pride; Devotion is my Art; Conviction is my Power; Truth is my Redeemer; Obedience is my Sufficiency; Struggle if my Manner; and My Pleasure is in my Prayer.” Presented by: DR. MASHUR BIN GHALIB JUNDAM DEAN, INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY