DAR AL HARB - PHILLIPINES: THE HUDNA TALKS CONTINUE, 'SELF-DETERMINATION' HAS BEEN PUT ON THE TABLE BY MANILA

Philippines Offers Muslim Rebels Self-Determination
By Douglas Bakshian Cotabato, Philippines

For the first time, the Philippine government has offered self-determination to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, or MILF, which is fighting for a Muslim homeland in the southern Philippines. While both sides welcome the development as a breakthrough, much work remains ahead to hammer out the details of any settlement. Douglas Bakshian reports from Cotabato, in the southern Philippines, on the latest in a troubled peace process.

The Philippine government's offer to grant extensive self-government rights to Muslim communities in the south is unprecedented.

"It is a breakthrough because since the peace process started in 1975 this is the first time that the government is offering recognition of the right to self-determination," said Rudy Rodil, with the government's negotiating panel.

The Philippines is a mostly Christian nation, but the population in the southern islands is largely Muslim. For centuries, Muslims have complained about mistreatment by the national government in Manila. Over more than 30 years, a violent separatist insurgency has claimed more than 120,000 lives in the south.

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The Hudna Negotiations continue, the Phillipino Infidels in their ignorance are bearing their throats for a future slaughter...


MUHAMMAD AND THE TREATY OF HUDAYBIYYA
by Silas


ABSTRACT

During 628 A.D. Muhammad attempted to make a pilgrimage to the Kaba in Mecca. As he neared Meccan troops opposed him and forbid him to proceed to Mecca. However, the Meccans entered into negotiations with him. About ten miles outside of Mecca, by the spring of Hudaybiyya, Muhammad and the Meccans concluded a treaty known as the Treaty of Hudaybiyya. This treaty humiliated the Muslims and Muhammad. Later as he journeyed home, Muhammad told his followers that the affair at Hudaybiyya was in fact a "victory". As proof of the victory Muhammad promised his followers that they would have the "booty" of the Jewish settlement of Khaibar. Weeks later Muhammad attacked and plundered Khaibar.


INTRODUCTION

In March of 628 A.D., (6 A.H.), Muhammad attempted to make the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca. Muhammad had had a vision of going to Mecca and venerating at the Kaba.[1]. The Arabs in charge of Mecca refused to allow Muhammad to enter Mecca and sent their army out to stop him. They did not want it to appear that they were weak and Muhammad had done something against their will. Instead of entering Mecca, Muhammad and the Meccans made a treaty known as the Treaty of Hudaybiyya. This treaty was humiliating to the Muslims. Both Umar and Abu Bakr complained about the treaty's provisions.

Surprisingly, as he returned to Medina, he proclaimed the Meccan rejection of his pilgrimage, and the humiliating treaty, a "victory". Muhammad attempted to mask his degrading compromise with the Meccans by claiming to have a revelation found in Sura 48:1 -

"We have given you a glorious victory so that God may forgive you your past and future sins".

To insure his followers that he had indeed won a victory Muhammad even found a source for the spoils of war. Muhammad promised them the booty of Khaibar. Six weeks later Muhammad attacked Khaibar, conquered the Jews there, and distributed the spoils of war.


Note [1] - I did not find any reference to this vision at the beginning of the story of Hudaybiyya, however, this vision is referred to twice in source material. Further, the Quran mentions the dream Muhammad had to go to the Kaba in 48:27 (given later).


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Pertinent Links:

1) Philippines Offers Muslim Rebels Self-Determination

2) MUHAMMAD AND THE TREATY OF HUDAYBIYYA


Prior Posts concerning the Hudna Negotiations:

1) Manila Making Offers to Terrorists ?!?

2) The Phillipine Government Will Review the Previous Hudna & Sign Up For the Next One, The Jihad Continues, A Success