Religion Should Not Be Tied to Individuals
In an opinion piece on Palestine Online, writer Hamza Qorqamaz warns against linking Islamic work to individuals, arguing that this leads to fear, hesitation, and the depletion of moral capital. He calls for reorganizing the relationship with leaders and politics, and trusting God instead of tying the fate of the call to the survival of one person. He cites Quranic verses and emphasizes that religion remains regardless of changes in people.
In an opinion piece published by Palestine Online, writer Hamza Qorqamaz warns of the danger of linking the fate of Islamic work to individuals, considering that this linkage leads to fear, hesitation, and the depletion of moral capital. The writer mentions that Muslims have paid heavy prices in the past to convey their religion, and that success was not tied to a single personality, but over time awareness changed and the religious project became dependent on the survival of the leader. The writer calls for reorganizing the relationship with leaders and politics, so that means are used without worshipping them, and leaders are respected without sanctifying them. He cites Quranic verses such as "And victory is not but from Allah" and "And you do not will except that Allah wills, Lord of the worlds," and emphasizes that religion remains regardless of changes in people and alliances. The article concludes with a call to correct the internal compass and trust in God, stressing that the responsibility is to strive, not to possess the future. The article criticizes the fear of losing political gains that pushes for compromising on principles, and urges restoring trust in God instead of tying the fate of the call to election results.