Answer to a Question: Accuracy of the Entrance Time for Fajr Prayer
This response clarifies the precise timing for the Fajr prayer and the start of fasting, explaining that the true dawn is defined by a horizontal white light on the horizon. It confirms that the Fajr Adhan coincides with the true dawn, which marks the legal time to cease eating and begin the prayer according to Sharia.
Answer to a Question: Praying Behind an Imam Communicated With Only Through Speakers
This legal ruling clarifies the conditions for the validity of congregational prayer when followers are physically separated from the Imam and rely on electronic devices. It emphasizes the necessity of spatial continuity and the ability to observe the prayer rows directly, rather than relying solely on digital screens or remote audio.
Answer to Question: The Saying "Health of Bodies Takes Precedence Over the Health of Religions"
This answer clarifies the status of the common saying regarding physical health taking precedence over religious practices within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence. It outlines the specific conditions required for a statement to be considered a universal legal maxim and addresses the Sharia ruling on physical distancing during prayer.
Answer to a Question: The Prayer that a Muslim Did Not Perform is a Debt That Must Be Made Up
This response clarifies the Shari'ah obligation to make up missed prayers, emphasizing that they constitute a debt to Allah that remains until fulfilled. It provides practical advice on how to calculate and perform these makeup prayers based on Shari'ah evidence from the Prophetic Sunnah.
Greeting of the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, to the Visitors of his Pages on the Occasion of the Blessed Eid al-Fitr for the Year 1441 AH / 2020 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, extends his heartfelt greetings to the Islamic Ummah and dawah carriers for Eid al-Fitr 1441 AH. He prays for the restoration of the Rightly Guided Khilafah upon the method of the Prophethood and the relief of the Ummah's hardships.
Answer to a Question: Implications of the Coronavirus
This response examines the origins and global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, refuting biological warfare theories and critiquing the capitalist world's lockdown approach. It presents the Islamic Shar'i solution for pandemics, emphasizing localized quarantine for the sick while maintaining economic activity and congregational prayers for the healthy.
Answer to Question: Saying "Prayer is Better than Sleep" is a Sunnah
This response clarifies the Islamic ruling on the phrase "Prayer is better than sleep" (As-salatu khayrun minan-nawm) during the Fajr call to prayer. It provides comprehensive evidence from several authentic Hadiths, confirming that this practice is a Sunnah established by the Prophet (saw) and not a religious innovation.
Answer to Question: Ruling on Praying in a Mosque that Non-Muslims Participated in Building
This legal response clarifies the Islamic ruling on accepting mosque construction funds from non-Muslims and the subsequent validity of praying in such facilities. It concludes that while accepting such funds is not preferred for houses of worship, the prayer itself remains valid as the entire earth is a pure place for worship.
Greeting from the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, on the Occasion of the Blessed Eid al-Adha for the Year 1439 AH - 2018 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir delivers a powerful message to the Islamic Ummah on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, highlighting the global suffering of Muslims in the absence of the Khilafah. He urges steadfastness and provides hope through divine promises of the Caliphate’s return, the liberation of occupied lands, and the ultimate victory of Islam.
Answer to a Question: A Woman Covering Her Feet in Prayer
This legal answer clarifies the ruling on whether a woman must cover her feet during prayer and in public life based on Islamic evidences. It explains the different jurisprudential views on the feet being part of the *awrah* and outlines the methodology of Hizb ut-Tahrir regarding adoption in matters of worship.
Answer to a Question: The Prayer of Muslims before the Event of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi’raj
This answer clarifies the form and timing of prayer performed by the early Muslims during the secret stage of the Da'wah in Makkah. Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah provides scholarly evidence that before the five daily prayers were mandated, Muslims performed two cycles of prayer in the morning and two in the evening.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Cutting Off of Prayer by a Woman Passing in Front of a Praying Person
This response provides a comprehensive overview of the different opinions held by the major schools of Islamic jurisprudence regarding whether someone passing in front of a person in prayer invalidates the act. While the majority of scholars believe the prayer remains valid, the answer details specific evidences and perspectives to help the believer find tranquility in their worship.