Address by the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, to the Visitors of his Social Media Pages on the Occasion of the Blessed Eid al-Fitr 1445 AH - 2024 CE
In this Eid address, the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir reflects on the suffering in Gaza and criticizes the inaction of Muslim rulers in the face of colonial-backed aggression. He calls upon the Muslim armies to fulfill their religious duty by liberating Palestine and establishing the Khilafah upon the method of the Prophethood.
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: Definition of the Islamic Aqeedah and the Mutakallimun
This answer clarifies the distinction between the foundational pillars of the Islamic Creed and the later technical theological discussions regarding Divine Decree (Qada wal Qadar). It also addresses the methodological error of the Mutazila in measuring Allah’s justice by human standards while explaining how rational proofs are used in harmony with Shari’ah texts.
Answer to a Question: What is the Party's work after the establishment of the Second Khilafah Rashidah State?
This answer clarifies the role of Hizb ut-Tahrir following the establishment of the Khilafah, explaining that activities specifically aimed at establishing the state, such as seeking Nusrah, will conclude. However, the party will continue its intellectual and cultural work with greater intensity, shifting its political focus toward holding the rulers accountable according to Sharia.
Answer to a Question: The Principle of "No Harm and No Reciprocating Harm" and its Relation to the Coronavirus Disease and Social Distancing in Prayer
This legal response clarifies the application of the Shari'ah principle "No Harm and No Reciprocating Harm" regarding social distancing in prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. It concludes that while the sick are exempt from congregational prayer, healthy worshippers must maintain straightened and joined rows, as social distancing in prayer is considered a religious innovation (*bid'ah*).
Congratulations from 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 1442 AH / 2021 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Islamic Ummah, the dawah carriers, and his page visitors for the blessed Eid al-Fitr. He offers prayers for the acceptance of their worship during Ramadan and expresses a profound hope for the re-establishment of the Rightly Guided Khilafah.
Speech of the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, on the Occasion of the Centenary of the Destruction of the Khilafah State in 1342 AH - 1924 CE
On the hundredth anniversary of the Khilafah's destruction, the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir reflects on the tragic fragmentation of the Muslim world and the rise of oppressive colonial influence. He calls upon the people of power to fulfill their divine obligation by restoring the Khilafah, asserting that its return is a certainty promised by Allah and prophesied by His Messenger.
Speech of the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, on the Occasion of the 99th Anniversary of the Destruction of the Khilafah State
On the 99th anniversary of the abolition of the Khilafah, the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir emphasizes that its re-establishment is the vital issue for the Muslim Ummah. He highlights the legal evidences for this obligation and calls upon the Muslims and their armies to work sincerely for the restoration of the Khilafah Rashidah upon the method of Prophethood.
Answer to Question: The Waiting Period (Iddah) of a Woman whose Husband has Passed Away
This clarification addresses the fixed waiting period (Iddah) for widows, refuting modern secular attempts to reduce it based on medical tests. It explains the Shari'ah evidence from the Quran and Sunnah that distinguishes the waiting periods for pregnant and non-pregnant women.
Answer to Question: Are the Evidences Relied Upon by the Party in the Method to Establish the Khilafah State Definitive?
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah explains that the general stages of the method to establish the Khilafah—the secret call, the open struggle, and seeking material support—are based on definitive textual evidences. While certain minute details may rely on probabilistic yet authentic reports, the overall framework of the three stages is derived from definitive proofs from the Prophet's ﷺ life.
Message from the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir to the Da'wah Carriers
Ameer Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah calls on the da'wah carriers to focus their efforts on propagating the call for the Khilafah rather than engaging with slanders and intentional lies. He reaffirms the Party's steadfastness against internal dissent and external conspiracies, highlighting that victory is a promise from Allah for the righteous.
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.