What do you think of calling to nationalism believing that one's national origin has priority over being a follower of Islam? They claim that they do not oppose Islam but only give priority to their nationality.
A: This is a call of Jahiliyyah (preIslamic time of ignorance). It is impermissible to follow it or encourage people who believe in it; instead it should be opposed. The Shari`ah (Islamic law) opposes this call, refutes its claims and clarifies the truth to its supporters. It is only Islam that eternalizes PanArabism; and rejection of Islam results in the destruction of language, literature, and morals of PanArabism. Thus, they should do their best in promoting Islam as much as the invaders do their best to surpress it.
It is necessarily known in Islam that calling for PanArabism or nationalism is Batil (null and void), evident Munkar (that which is unacceptable or disapproved of by Islamic law and Muslims of sound intellect), an act of Jahiliyyah, and a plot against Islam, and the Muslims. We have clarified this in a book entitled "Naqd AlQawmiyyah Al`Arabiyyah `ala Daw' AlIslam walWaqi` (Criticism of PanArabism in the Light of Islam and Reality)".We have sent you a copy of this book to quote from it whatever you like. May Allah guide us all to what pleases Him.
May Allah's peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!