Last words of Omar Mukhtar
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 appeals
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!”