Greeting from the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, to the Muslims in General and to the *Shabab* in Particular on the Occasion of the Blessed Eid al-Adha for the Year 1446 AH / 2025 CE
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha 1446 AH, the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, addresses the Muslim Ummah and its armies, urging them to rise against the silence of rulers regarding the massacres in Gaza. He calls for the establishment of the Khilafah Rashidah (Rightly Guided Caliphate) as the definitive solution to liberate Palestine and restore the Ummah's glory.
Greeting 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 Month of Ramadan for the Year 1446 AH / 2025 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir extends his heartfelt greetings to the Islamic Ummah on the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan, reflecting on its history as a month of victory and Quranic revelation. He calls upon the Ummah to strive for the re-establishment of the Rightly Guided Khilafah, emphasizing that Islam is an indivisible system where worship and governance are one.
Answer to Question: A Woman Traveling Without a Mahram
This response by Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashta clarifies that the legal requirement for a mahram during travel is determined by the duration of the journey—specifically exceeding a day and a night—rather than the physical distance covered. It also emphasizes the necessity of security and the guardian's permission for any travel, regardless of its length, while refuting modern arguments that claim contemporary transportation methods waive these Sharia requirements.
Answer to Question: The Reality of Tabarruj in Detail
This response provides a comprehensive definition of tabarruj (displaying charms) and its practical application for Muslim women in public life. It distinguishes between permissible adornment and prohibited display, detailing the Sharia rules regarding makeup, jewelry, and the proper wearing of the jilbab.
Greeting 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 Month of Ramadan for the Year 1441 AH - 2020 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Islamic Ummah and the noble dawah carriers for the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan. He prays that this month serves as a prelude to the victory of Islam and the re-establishment of the Khilafah Rashidah.
Answer to a Question: The Ruling on a Father Marrying Off His Daughter Against Her Will
This legal response clarifies that in Islam, a woman's consent is an absolute requirement for the validity of a marriage contract. The Amir of Hizb ut-Tahrir provides evidence from the Prophetic Sunnah demonstrating that any marriage conducted under coercion or without the woman's approval is invalid and subject to annulment.
Answer to a Question: It is Not Permissible for a Woman to be a Marriage Official (Ma’dhun) Who Conducts the Marriage Contract
This Shari’i ruling clarifies that a woman is prohibited from acting as a marriage official (*Ma’dhun*) who manages the offer and acceptance process of a marriage contract. While her administrative role in documenting the contract is permissible, her direct management of the contract’s verbal proceedings is disallowed based on the signification of the Prophetic Hadiths.
Answer to a Question: Adoption in the Party and Rulings Related to Women
Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah clarifies the principles of adoption (*tabanni*) within Hizb ut Tahrir, explaining that members are bound by the Party's adopted opinions while remaining free to follow their own in non-adopted matters. He illustrates this by distinguishing between the adopted ruling on a woman's *awrah* and the non-adopted opinion regarding reading the Quran during menstruation.
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.
Answers to Questions: Detailed Rulings on a Woman's Travel
This legal response clarifies the Islamic rulings regarding a woman traveling without a mahram, emphasizing that the restriction is based on the duration of the journey—a day and a night—rather than physical distance. It further explains the conditions for a woman staying at her destination, including requirements for safe housing and the specific necessity of a mahram for performing Hajj.
Answer to Question: The Validity of Using the Past Tense and Future Tense in the Offer and Acceptance of a Marriage Contract
This response explains the linguistic conditions for a valid marriage contract, specifically why the past tense is necessary to denote certainty and obligation. It details how the present or imperative tense can be used for offer or acceptance only if accompanied by the past tense to signify an immediate, binding agreement.
Answer to a Question: The Shari’ah Dress Obligated by Islam for Women in Public Life
This response clarifies the mandatory Islamic dress for women in public life as adopted by Hizb ut-Tahrir, specifically defining the Jilbab as a single-piece outer garment. It provides detailed Shari’ah evidences from the Quran and Sunnah to affirm that the Jilbab must be draped down to the feet and worn alongside a Khimar.