WHO are the people of Kuwait?
The people of Kuwait are her children. They are Kuwaitis, residents, illegal residents (Bedoun), and those whose Kuwaiti identity has been revoked and who remain without identity.
A Kuwaiti is loyal to the nation and its leadership, and therefore any resident living on its land and respecting its laws.
This truth has been clearly demonstrated over the past four centuries, especially during difficult times, when conspiracies were plotted, both before and after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The aforementioned truth was further proven when the Iranian regime began targeting the stability of the region, particularly Kuwait, as sectarian terrorist groups carried out attacks in Kuwait, bombing civilian facilities and attempting to assassinate the late Amir, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad (May God have mercy on him).
National loyalty has always been the solid foundation upon which many attempts at Iranian terrorism have failed. This terrorism coincided with Khomeini’s rise to power and his adoption of the slogan of exporting the sectarian revolution and forming terrorist organizations from all sects.
Kuwaitis have witnessed firsthand the harsh realities and destabilizing models linked to the Tehran regime in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and some Gulf states, aimed at undermining their security. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have consistently stood firm, successfully thwarting the Iranian regime’s schemes. Kuwait has endured a bitter experience.
Nevertheless, it has emerged victorious each time thanks to its unwavering faith in the nation. Despite a few shortcomings, the vigilance of the security services and the strength of state institutions have repelled all attempts and defeated those who support and stand behind these terrorist gangs. Yes, this is the true Kuwait, where no one compromises their loyalty to this land and their loyalty to the political leadership. The motto “God, Nation, Amir” is not just a slogan... It is a deeply held belief and a daily practice for everyone, I mean every person on this land, regardless of their faith, because they understand that loyalty is non-negotiable.
Jamal al-Din al-Afghani was living in Egypt, where he was resisting British colonialism. When the British authorities decided to expel him, he was asked, “Where is your homeland?” He replied, “My homeland is wherever the mosque is.” This answer carried many meanings that transcend any specific religious identity. Faith is not limited to religious affiliation... it includes a connection to the land and the community. Nations encompass many people of different religious, ethnic, and racial identities, but in the modern era, all are united within a single nation.
People of different faiths, ethnicities, and religions live in Kuwait, but their loyalty is to this blessed land, which deserves the ultimate sacrifice. The river’s current pays no heed to obstacles, and no one can stop it. Nevertheless, mistakes sometimes happen. The important thing is that there is always a way to rectify them.
Therefore, those who commit forgery to obtain Kuwaiti citizenship should not be shown leniency. However, punishment should not extend to innocent individuals simply because they are related to the perpetrator. These people bear no responsibility for what their fathers or grandfathers did. Allah says in His Holy Book, “Nor can a bearer of burdens bear another’s burdens. If one heavily laden should call another to (bear) his load, not the least portion of it can be carried by the other, even if he should be a near relative.”
Thus, those who live on this land deserve care because they belong to this land and have no other refuge. Those who have wronged will be held accountable by God. Those involved in illegal activities should be held accountable individually, and punishment should not extend to the community to which they may belong. Members of a community should not be punished for the mistakes of some of its members. Throughout history, no community has been without individuals committing errors.
