Syrian civil war is reignited.

[Diaz]

5 minutes ago, Muhammed Ali said:

Worth reading:

 

I don’t have x, can you post it? 
 

3 minutes ago, Muhammed Ali said:

In your experience, roughly what percentage of Sunnis are friendly towards Shias?

And to they tend to have particular ideologies, e.g. Sufi, liberal etc. 

what do you think brother? How much percentage of Sunnis are friendly to us? 

[AbdusSibtayn]

17 minutes ago, Muhammed Ali said:

In your experience, roughly what percentage of Sunnis are friendly towards Shias?

And to they tend to have particular ideologies, e.g. Sufi, liberal etc. 

 

13 minutes ago, Diaz said:

I don’t have x, can you post it? 
 

what do you think brother? How much percentage of Sunnis are friendly to us? 

Don't know about the percentage but when I was Sunni (Hanbali-Athari), the people in my Sufi order (Naqshbandi-Haqqani) and I were friendly towards the Shi'a and had no problem with them. 

Shaykh Nazim Haqqani, who was the head of the tariqah, and his khalifah, Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, even accepted the birth and occultation of Imam Zaman (aj) and admitted that he was Imam al-Askari (عليه السلام) 's son. 

But then I became Shi'a soon so I don't know how things are now. 

[Azadeh307]

In a strange sequence of events I found myself increasingly surrounded by Syrian Muslims, many of whom became my friends but not all.

The ones who became my friends are sufi and in the Qaddariya tariqa.

I even accepted an invitation to be in their tariqa because I was a little lost and also admired their commitment to religious rituals. At the time I just identified as a Muslim but they encouraged me to pick a madhab and study the  sciences, for which I am grateful because it improved the quality of my life. 

To their dismay I choose to commit to Shia but they still accept me. They have said sectarianism is a Zionist creation and dislike Wahhabis too. Anyways, how do I get out of a tariqa after I gave bay’a to a sheikh or do I not need to get out now that I identify as Shia. I am a bit confused about why all of these Sufi Syrians and even the Sheikhs are supporting ISIS leaning rebels. 

May Allah support the syrian revolution to do good and coordinate with other Muslim groups to support the oppressed. 
 

 

 

 

Edited December 9, 2024 by Azadeh307

[Muhammed Ali]

Where will these Wahabis get their oil? 

https://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/tanker-carrying-iranian-syria-turns-400009

[Muhammed Ali]

31 minutes ago, Diaz said:

I don’t have x, can you post it? 

Part 1: 

Challenging False Narratives About Syria

I will address the false narrative perpetuated by much of the Arabic and Western media, which seeks to distort the history of Syria and the reasons behind Bashar al-Assad’s foreign support.

Many attempt to oversimplify the situation by reducing it to a dichotomy of "Assadists" versus "freedom fighter supporters." This binary framing is misleading and false.

There are those who supported and continue to stand with Bashar al-Assad for various personal or political reasons. Additionally, many supported the Syrian government under Assad because Takfiri groups - ISIS (led by Abu Mohamad al-Julani, the new moderate HTS leader in his 2024 version - not to doubt but for history purpose) had plans to take over Iraq, Syria and Lebanon and impose their extremist agenda.

the Takfiri killed first many Iraqi, Syrians and Lebanese before Iran and Hezbollah was involved fighting on Syrian territories even if many suicide attacks were carried out in Lebanon before any Hezbollah involvement.

ISIS, initially known as Al-Qaeda in Iraq, sent Abu Mohammad al-Joulani to Syria before 2011 with a staggering $1 billion to lay the groundwork for establishing a caliphate. The group had already honed its strategy in Iraq, turning the conflict there into a sectarian Sunni-Shia war under the leadership of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who was later killed. After Zarqawi’s death, several emirs succeeded him until Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi rose to power.

It was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi who dispatched al-Joulani to Syria with a clear mission: to transform Syria, referred to as "the land of Nusra," into "the land of Jihad." To achieve this, numerous radical preachers were spread throughout Syria, exploiting its role as a transit point for jihadists travelling to Iraq to fight against the US occupation. This movement was facilitated by Assad himself after US Secretary of State Colin Powell warned him during a 2003 visit that Syria could face the same fate as Iraq unless it cooperated.

While the early demonstrations in Daraa marked the beginning of the uprising and the Syrian government’s heavy-handed response was indeed brutal, groups like Jabhat al-Nusra (ISIS at the time) were already preparing to exploit the chaos and step in as major players.

Iran and Hezbollah’s Entry into Syria
Iran and Hezbollah launched their first major military operation in Syria in 2013, focusing on the town of Qusayr, two years after Jabhat al-Nusra’s first attack. On 23 December 2011, the group carried out twin suicide car bombings targeting Syrian security facilities in Damascus, killing 44 and injuring 166. Jabhat al-Nusra claimed responsibility for this act of terrorism.

By that time, sectarian tensions had escalated, with Shia communities in Lebanon and Iraq becoming frequent targets of attacks. This sectarian conflict was fuelled by financial and logistical support from various Arab countries, Turkey, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other NATO allies.

Major Arrests of Al-Qaeda-Linked Operatives in Lebanon

2002: Arrest of Al-Qaeda Suspects

Details: Lebanese authorities arrested several individuals accused of belonging to Al-Qaeda and plotting attacks against Western targets, including embassies, businesses and Shia dominated areas.

2005-2006: Al-Qaeda-Linked Plots

Details: Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups, including Abd al-Rahman al-Masri’s network, were linked to a series of failed bombing plots targeting Lebanese Shia areas and UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon.

Nahr al-Bared Conflict Aftermath – 2007

Details: During and after the Lebanese Army's battle with the Fatah al-Islam group in the Palestinian Nahr al-Bared refugee camp, Takfiri elements conducted bombings and attacks in northern Lebanon.

Tripoli Bombings – August 2008

Details: A car bomb targeted a bus carrying Lebanese soldiers in Tripoli, a Sunni-majority city with a history of sectarian tension.
Casualties: 15 people killed, including 9 soldiers.

Bir Hassan, Beirut (Iranian Embassy Attack) – 19 November 2013

Details: Two suicide bombers targeted the Iranian Embassy in the Bir Hassan neighbourhood of Beirut.
Casualties: 25 people killed, over 150 injured.
Responsibility: Abdullah Azzam Brigades (linked to Al-Qaeda) claimed responsibility, citing Hezbollah’s involvement in the Syrian conflict.

Haret Hreik, Beirut – 2 January 2014

Details: A suicide car bomb exploded in the predominantly Shia suburb of Haret Hreik in southern Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold.
Casualties: 5 people killed, over 75 injured.
Responsibility: Jabhat al-Nusra claimed responsibility.
3. Haret Hreik, Beirut – 21 January 2014

Details: Another suicide car bombing occurred in Haret Hreik, near the site of the earlier attack.
Casualties: 4 people killed, 35 injured.
Responsibility: Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups were suspected.

Hermel, Bekaa Valley – 16 January 2014

Details: A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle at a government building in Hermel, a predominantly Shia area in the Bekaa Valley.
Casualties: 4 people killed, dozens injured.
Responsibility: Jabhat al-Nusra claimed responsibility.

Hermel, Bekaa Valley – 22 February 2014

Details: A suicide car bomb targeted a busy checkpoint at the entrance to Hermel.
Casualties: 3 people killed, 15 injured.
Responsibility: Jabhat al-Nusra claimed responsibility, citing Hezbollah's support for Assad in Syria.

Bir Hassan, Beirut – 19 February 2014

Details: Twin suicide bombings targeted an Iranian cultural centre in the Bir Hassan neighbourhood.
Casualties: 11 people killed, over 100 injured.
Responsibility: Abdullah Azzam Brigades claimed the attack, citing Iran and Hezbollah’s roles in the Syrian war.

Baalbek, Bekaa Valley – 17 June 2014

Details: A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle at a Hezbollah checkpoint in Baalbek.
Casualties: Several Hezbollah members were killed or injured.
Responsibility: Takfiri groups linked to Jabhat al-Nusra.

Bourj al-Barajneh, Beirut – 12 November 2015

Details: Two coordinated suicide bombings targeted a busy market in the Shia-majority neighbourhood of Bourj al-Barajneh in southern Beirut.
Casualties: 43 people killed, over 200 injured.
Responsibility: ISIS claimed responsibility, stating the attack was aimed at Hezbollah supporters.

Jabhat al-Nusra’s Attacks in Syria: Not a Revolution
Below is a timeline of attacks carried out by Jabhat al-Nusra in Syria. These acts of terror should not be conflated with the broader Syrian revolution:

23 December 2011 – Damascus Bombings: Twin suicide car bombs targeted Syrian security facilities, killing 44 and injuring 166.
10 February 2012 – Aleppo Bombings: Twin bombings hit military and security buildings, killing 28 and injuring 235.
10 May 2012 – Damascus Bombings: Two powerful explosions near a military intelligence complex killed 55 and wounded 400.
3 October 2012 – Aleppo Bombings: Explosions in Saadallah al-Jabiri Square caused significant casualties.
15 January 2013 – Aleppo University Bombings: Explosions killed 87. Jabhat al-Nusra was reportedly involved.
21 February 2013 – Damascus Bombing: A car bomb near the Ba'ath Party headquarters killed at least 53.
8 April 2013 – Raqqa Attack: Jabhat al-Nusra fighters ambushed a government convoy, killing and capturing soldiers.
4 August 2013 – Latakia Offensive: An attack on Alawite villages reportedly killed over 190 civilians.
December 2013 – Adra Massacre: Over 32 civilians were massacred in the town of Adra.
March 2014 – Kassab Offensive: The group displaced Armenian Christians in the coastal town of Kassab.
May 2014 – Aleppo Hotel Bombing: The Carlton Citadel Hotel, used as a military base, was destroyed.
March 2015 – Idlib City Capture: The group captured Idlib in a coalition effort.
April 2015 – Jisr al-Shughur Offensive: A strategic victory in Idlib province.
September 2015 – Abu al-Duhur Airbase Siege: The group overran the airbase, capturing soldiers and equipment.
April 2016 – Aleppo Artillery School Attack: An attack resulted in significant military casualties.
July 2016 – Castello Road Offensive: The group sought to cut off a vital Aleppo supply route.
September 2016 – Southern Aleppo Assault: Jabhat al-Nusra led an assault in government-held areas.
October 2016 – Hama Offensive: The group captured towns and military installations.
December 2016 – Aleppo Evacuation Convoy Attack: Civilians and fighters were attacked during evacuations.
January 2017 – Idlib Suicide Bombings: Suicide bombings targeted rival rebel factions.

The above timeline of terror attacks demonstrates that Jabhat al-Nusra’s role in Syria was never about revolution but about spreading chaos and fostering a jihadist state. The Syrian conflict’s complexity cannot be reduced to a simple narrative of freedom fighters versus government forces. It is a multifaceted war, involving sectarian strife, regional ambitions, and the machinations of extremist groups. Understanding this reality is essential to countering false narratives and recognising the true dynamics at play.

[Muhammed Ali]

33 minutes ago, Diaz said:

what do you think brother? How much percentage of Sunnis are friendly to us? 

I really don't know. 

[Irfani313]

1 hour ago, Muhammed Ali said:

Worth reading:

 

Forwarded message: 
Asad’s story of looking for greener pastures. 

1. Oct 2023: Shuts down Houthi Office

2. Dec 2023: Highest IRGC commander in Syria Sayed Razi Mousavi killed in Damascus by israel

3. Dec 2023 onwards: Restrictions on Iran & IRGC activities

4. May 2024: Warned by Iran leader of empty Saudi/UAE promises, efforts to topple him

5. July 2024: Restrictions on weapons supply to Hizb

6. Sep 2024: Assassination of Hizb commanders by zios

7. 27 Sep 2024: Assassination of Sayed Hasan Nasrallah a day after either visiting Syria or communicating with Assad

8. Oct 2024: Iran warns Assad of terrorist plot in Idlib and offers support but Asad rejects

9. 14 Nov 2024: Larijani, a top Khamenei advisor met Assad in Damascus to discuss “imminent threat” by terrorists. Assad downplayed danger & refused help 

12. 30 Nov 2024: Assad army withdrew from Aleppo

13. Sunday 1st Dec 2024: Iran FM Araghchi in Damascus after his October visit

14. Tuesday 3rd Dec 2024: Iran sent General Javad Ghaffari, IRGC commander likely to fly back the critical assets

15. Unlike Iraq war, Asad couldn’t even order his pilots to park their planes in Iran as a meager payback of years of support, now the same assets are being annihilated by zios

If true, good riddance, Alhamdolillah 

[Panzerwaffe]

2 hours ago, Muhammed Ali said:

In your experience, roughly what percentage of Sunnis are friendly towards Shias?

And to they tend to have particular ideologies, e.g. Sufi, liberal etc. 

most people are friendly and respectful Sunnis included 

BUT religious ones definitely think Shias of all flavor are heretical sects without understanding the differences between us or them 

ofcourse my experience is mostly Muslims of south Asian origin 

God knows best how its in other cultures 

but yes Sufi prevaizi liberals bralvi are generally more welcoming some of the later to the point of putting imam Ali  before other caliphs 

 

[pisceswolf96]

4 hours ago, Diaz said:

What do you guys think with all these anti assad who are abused and jailed for many years? Do you think it’s real or fake? 

Seeing these images brought back memories from Saddam's trial back in 2004-2006, images that I don't want to remember. Do you have any doubt about what an anti-Islamic secular regime/party like the Baath would do, supporting Assad was a grave mistake for Iran / Hezbollah and God will punish them for it.

[mahmood8726]

Israeli tanks are 2km from qatana, theyre closing in near damascus city.

 

-Al mayadeen

Edited December 10, 2024 by mahmood8726

[OrthodoxTruth]

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/12/09/hamas-congratulates-syrians-for-achieving-aspirations-for-freedom-and-justice

“Hamas congratulates the brotherly Syrian people on their success in achieving their aspirations for freedom and justice, and we call on all components of the Syrian people to unite their ranks,”

[mahmood8726]

 

Israel is about to capture Qanata and potentially Damascus city.

Edited December 10, 2024 by mahmood8726

[mahmood8726]

 SNA-affiliated Azaz News Network: 'There is no truth to the claims spread by 'anti-revolutionary media' that Israel has advanced in western Damascus countryside'

 

@Middle_East_Spectator

 

The "anti revolutionary media" is al mayadeen. They're doing the same kind of coping that SAA did to not sow panic. 

[Former.salafi]

On 12/9/2024 at 1:33 PM, Muhammed Ali said:

In your experience, roughly what percentage of Sunnis are friendly towards Shias?

And to they tend to have particular ideologies, e.g. Sufi, liberal etc. 

As a former sunni it’s sufis who tend to be the most friendly infact Sufism is what made me interested in shiism in the first place and broke the hatred and stereotypes I had about them.If it wasn’t for Sufism I would probably have never became Shia or even be interested in it.The worst are salafis that’s what made me have hatred towards Shiism and they give it a gross misrepresentation.

Edited December 12, 2024 by Hameedeh
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[Former.salafi]

^They are also openminded aswell of course to the point where in my tariqah we believed imam Ali (عليه السلام) was superior and the rightful successor, his appointment is divine including the other 11 imams after him.Also the occultation of the 12th. 

[mahmood8726]

Who's going to bet this will be syrias fate? Israeli tanks are now 10km from damascus city. 

[Ashvazdanghe]

Salam related thread based on narrations about Syrian civil war

 

[Meedy]

Whilst the morons are celebrating the fall of asad etc. Israel is bombing them & taking their land. Do they really think those in charge now will fight against Israel? Do they think Turkey will help them against Israel?

Why are Palestinians happy ? Lol this is horrible news for them. They think they are going to be freed next...

If it wasn't for Holy Shrines, Shia & other minority of good people in Syria. I would have said lets us the enjoy watching how they their democracy works out.

 

 

[Meedy]

Neither Turkey or Israel is going to give them their land backs. Israel is destroying Syria' military capabilities. Basically will have no chance of fighting...or even defending themselves if another extremists group emerges. 

 

[Abu Nur]

I really see the Israeli plan to take all the Syrian Lebanon borders and then HTS jihadis will attack the north lebanon toward Tripoli and Israel will focus on south and east of lebanon towards beirut.

[Diaz]

They started executing alawites in Syria. And planning to remove the dead body of hafez Al assad and bury it somewhere.

[AbdusSibtayn]

22 hours ago, Guest guest said:

I am really confused by this very quick shifts that I am seeing... I even saw a girl (who is very pro resistance and quite known on social media in the arab world), who  not long ago made a video on how she loves Bashar al assad and now.. she posted a video saying she is still very against the opposition but she understand that Bashar didn't treat his people very well.

Maybe there is a real shift in opinion, with people more willing to take a sober second look at things which wasn't possible in the heat and dust of the civil war and sectarian conflicts. 

Or, like all 'influencers', they just want to go with the drift and attract more attention in the changed atmosphere. 

[AbdusSibtayn]

This is from a pro-rebel account, so I don't know how true it is but sensational nonetheless. 

[Diaz]

37 minutes ago, AbdusSibtayn said:

This is from a pro-rebel account, so I don't know how true it is but sensational nonetheless. 

I don’t think this is real, let’s wait for more confirmation from reliable sources.

[AbdusSibtayn]

1 minute ago, Diaz said:

I don’t think this is real, let’s wait for more confirmation from reliable sources.

I'm not believing this either. 

[Abu Nur]

50 minutes ago, AbdusSibtayn said:

This is from a pro-rebel account, so I don't know how true it is but sensational nonetheless. 

Yes I thought the same thing. This is because he actually either met nasrallah before his death or talked in phone and could locate it.

[Abu Nur]

I said nasrallah because it could be very possible that Assad did both in Syria and Lebanon.

[Diaz]

5 minutes ago, Abu Nur said:

Yes I thought the same thing. This is because he actually either met nasrallah before his death or talked in phone and could locate it.

 

1 minute ago, Abu Nur said:

I said nasrallah because it could be very possible that Assad did both in Syria and Lebanon.

But that doesn't make sense, like Iran or Hezbollah didn't know about this nor had any doubt about it? 

[Abu Nur]

Hisbullah knows very well the movements and plots of Lebanese who want him death, but as for outsiders it is very high possible that they told his location. People started to say it must be an Iranian but that doesn't make any sense. It must be either Hamas or Syria. What we recently found is that Assad did have close relationships with gulf and Israel.

[Abu Nur]

3 minutes ago, Diaz said:

 

But that doesn't make sense, like Iran or Hezbollah didn't know about this nor had any doubt about it? 

It is a huge risk to trust these people who are know to be very cunning to change sides. His father did this twice, so the son tried to do the same thing.

Edited December 10, 2024 by Abu Nur

[Abu Nur]

It is just a possibility, but perhaps we will found out.

[mahmood8726]

Israeli terrorists have been reported by local sources to be in Al-dimas not far from damascus city outskirts.

 

Either they want to invade Damascus city, or they want to invade Lebanon from the north with a flanking maneuver.

Edited December 10, 2024 by mahmood8726

[pisceswolf96]

57 minutes ago, Abu Nur said:

It is a huge risk to trust these people who are know to be very cunning to change sides. His father did this twice, so the son tried to do the same thing.

Bashar doesn't deserve to be called cunning at all, he was extremely timid and quite idiotic.

Edited December 10, 2024 by pisceswolf96

[Abu Hadi]

On 12/9/2024 at 1:00 PM, Diaz said:

 

I never loved assad specially bashar, always disliked him. However I never talked about it because you know, in Lebanon if you hate him, that means you are a Zionist so I just kept it to myself. If he really sold syria and aor then I hope Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) punish him in this work and afterlife. 

Those who are disloyal traitors always meet with disgrace in the end. Usually in both this world and the next, but sometimes only in the next world, but that is good enough for me. 

Look at his father, a highly decorated, intelligent, and competent military man. Got to lusting after power and became a dictator. Now noone even mentions his father, hardly, even though he ruled Syria for 30 years. He was forgotten a few years after he died. The only thing that is clinging to him are the sins and crimes he did in order to stay in power. Same will happen to his son. 

Edited December 10, 2024 by Abu Hadi

[Panzerwaffe]

Hafiz Assad did crush the Sunni revolt in Hama in 1982 so let’s not forget that 

also he kept Lebanon in a turmoil for a while in 80s drawing in IDF and distracting it 

he was also a rather committed Soviet ally given nobody else was in the 80s 

ofcourse he was an opportunist but then who isn’t esp in the Middle East power politics