Omar Mukhtar - Emir of the Mujahideen of Libya

OMAR MUKHTAR - EMIR OF

THE MUJAHIDEEN OF LIBYA

Omar Mukhtar, Emir of the Mujahideen of Libya, headed Jihad against Italian invaders in the 1920-1930s. He was 70 years old, when he received a severe wound, and was taken prisoner by the invaders.

A dialogue in an infidels' court in 1931, between the "judge" and Omar Mukhtar:

- Did you fight against the Italian state?

Omar: Yes

- Did you encourage people to fight against Italy?

Omar: Yes

- Are you aware of penalty for what you did?

Omar: Yes

- For how many years did you fight against Italy?

Omar: For 20 years already

- Do you regret of what you have done?

Omar: No

- Do you realize that you will be executed?

Omar: Yes

The judge remarked:

- It's a dismal end for a man like you.

Hearing these words, Omar Mukhtar replied:

- On the contrary, it is the best way to end my life!

The judge then wanted to acquit him and deport him from the country if he appealed to Mujahideen in a statement to stop the Jihad. Then Omar Mukhtar said his famous words:

- "My forefinger that admits in every prayer that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah cannot write a word of falsehood, we do not surrender, we win or die!"

' The last moment of martyr Omar Mukhtar ' :

Mukhtar was tried, convicted, and sentenced to be executed by hanging [by Italians] in a public place. The fairness of his trial has been disputed by historians and scholars.

When asked if he wished to say any last words, he replied with the Qur'anic clause: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.” "From Allah we have come, and to Allah we will return."