One of the proofs of the corruption of the Arab nationalism is that the call to and support of nationalism will inevitably lead the whole society to rejecting the rulings set by the Holy Qur'an. This is because the nonMuslim nationalists will not accept to submit themselves to the judgment of the Qur'an, a matter that will oblige the leaders of nationalism to adopt positive laws that oppose the judgments of the Holy Qur'an so that all societies of nationalism can have equal laws. A lot of nationalists declared such a fact, as mentioned above. There can be no doubt that this is a great corruption, evident disbelief and shameless apostasy.
But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission.
Do they then seek the judgement of (the days of) Ignorance? And who is better in judgement than Allâh for a people who have firm Faith.
And whosoever does not judge by what Allâh has revealed, such are the Kâfirûn (i.e. disbelievers of a lesser degree as they do not act on Allâh's Laws).
And whosoever does not judge by that which Allâh has revealed, such are the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers of a lesser degree).
And whosoever does not judge by what Allâh has revealed (then) such (people) are the Fâsiqûn [the rebellious i.e. disobedient (of a lesser degree) to Allâh].
According to the Qur'anic Ayahs mentioned above, a nation which does not judge by what Allah has revealed and is not satisfied with it, is an ignorant, wrongdoing and disbelieving nation. Other Muslim nations should hate such a nation and take it as an enemy for the sake of Allah. Moreover, other Muslim nations should not have intimate relations with such a nation until it has firm Faith in Allah Alone, judges by His Shari`ah (Laws) and becomes satisfied with such laws.
Indeed there has been an excellent example for you in Ibrâhîm (Abraham) and those with him, when they said to their people: "Verily, we are free from you and whatever you worship besides Allâh: we have rejected you, and there has started between us and you hostility and hatred for ever until you believe in Allâh Alone"
Hence, leaders of nationalism and those calling to it should bring themselves to accountability and reconsider their opinions regarding the results of their wicked call to nationalism. They have to devote their efforts to call people to Islam and to propagate the merits of such a noble religion. Also, they ought to invite people to adhere to the teachings of Islam and to judge by the laws of Islam instead of calling people to nationalism. They have to know for sure that unless they return to their religion, adhere to its teachings and judge by its laws, Allah (Exalted be He) will punish them severely, disperse them, strip them of His Blessings, and exchange them for others who will adhere to His religion and fight all that opposes this religion.
And if you turn away (from Islâm and the obedience to Allâh), He will exchange you for some other people and they will not be your likes.
So, when they forgot (the warning) with which they had been reminded, We opened for them the gates of every (pleasant) thing, until in the midst of their enjoyment in that which they were given, all of a sudden, We took them (in punishment), and lo! They were plunged into destruction with deep regrets and sorrows.
So the root of the people who did wrong was cut off. And all the praises and thanks are to Allâh, the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn, and all that exists).
It was authentically reported that the Prophet (may peace be upon him) said: Allah (may He be Exalted) respites the wrongdoers, but when He takes them, none can't escape. He (may peace be upon him) then recited Allah's Saying: Such is the Seizure of your Lord when He seizes the (population of) the towns while they are doing wrong. Verily, His Seizure is painful, (and) severe.
Oh, nationalists! Fear Allah, turn to Him with sincere repentance, beware of His Punishment, and offer all praise to Him for His Blessings by glorifying His Book (the Holy Qur'an) and the Sunnah of His Prophet (peace be upon him), acting upon them, calling people to do so, and warning people against all that displeases Him! There can be no doubt that adherence to the faith of Islam will grant people glory in the world and in the Hereafter. Also, it will guarantee the settlement of the society affairs, comfort of consciences, tranquility of hearts, happiness, and safety from Allah's Punishment in this world and in the Hereafter. Consequently, other calls that oppose the faith of Islam are no more than calls to Hellfire, discomfort of conscience,
disturbance of society, dominion of enemies, and deprival of happiness and safety in this world and in the Hereafter.
Then if there comes to you guidance from Me, then whoever follows My Guidance he shall neither go astray, nor shall be distressed. "But whosoever turns away from My Reminder (i.e. neither believes in this Qur'ân nor acts on its teachings.) verily, for him is a life of hardship, and We shall raise him up blind on the Day of Resurrection." He will say: "O my Lord! Why have you raised me up blind, while I had sight (before)." (Allâh) will say: "Like this: Our Ayât (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) came unto you, but you disregarded them (i.e. you left them, did not think deeply in them, and you turned away from them), and so this Day, you will be neglected (in the Hellfire, away from Allâh's Mercy)." And thus do We requite him who transgresses beyond bounds [i.e. commits the great sins and disobeys his Lord (Allâh) and believes not in His Messengers, and His revealed Books, like this Qur'an], and believes not in the Ayât (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of his Lord; and the torment of the Hereafter is far more severe and more lasting.
Allah (Exalted be He) shows in these Qur'anic Ayahs that whoever follows His Guidance, will neither go astray nor be distressed, but rather will be granted guidance and happiness in this world and in the Hereafter. On the other hand, whoever turns away from the remembrance of Allah, will lead a life of hardship in this world and suffer from blindness and punishment in the Hereafter. Examples of the hardships that can afflict the enemies of Islam in this world are darkness and discomfort of hearts as well as distresses, doubts and worries overcoming hearts for seeking the interests of this world and the fear that the worldly pleasures can be taken from them in addition to other immediate punishments that afflict them in this world.
So let not their wealth nor their children amaze you (O Muhammad ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ); in reality Allâh's Plan is to punish them with these things in the life of this world, and that their souls shall depart (die) while they are disbelievers.
And verily, We will make them taste of the near torment (i.e. the torment in the life of this world, i.e. disasters, calamities, etc.) prior to the supreme torment (in the Hereafter), in order that they may (repent and) return (i.e. accept Islâm).
Qur'anic Ayahs of this meaning are many. We ask Allah to reform our hearts! We supplicate to Allah to lead us to know our sins and grant us sincere repentance from such sins! We invoke Allah to guide us and all Muslims to the Straight Path, as He has power over all things!