Q&A: Whoever Finds Rikaz (Buried Treasure), One-fifth is Due from it
This legal ruling clarifies the Sharia status of *Rikaz* (buried treasure) found in the ground, such as Ottoman coins or ancient artifacts. It details the distribution of ownership between the finder and the landowner, as well as the obligation to pay the one-fifth share (*Khums*) for the benefit of the Muslim community.
Answer to a Question: Rizq is Everything that is Possessed as Wealth
This article provides a detailed explanation of the linguistic and Shari’ah meaning of Rizq (provision), defining it as everything that a person acquires as wealth or property. It also distinguishes Rizq from other aspects of life like health and offspring, which fall under the sphere of Qada (Divine Decree).
Q&A: The Presidential Elections in Kenya
This analysis explores the 2022 presidential elections in Kenya, highlighting the deep-seated colonial struggle between British and American interests. It examines the political maneuvers of Uhuru Kenyatta, the victory of William Ruto, and the ongoing attempts by foreign powers to secure influence over this strategically important region in the Horn of Africa.
Question & Answer: The US-Chinese Tension over Taiwan
The United States is intentionally escalating tensions with China over Taiwan to shift the conflict from the economic sphere to a military one where it holds a decisive advantage. By provoking Beijing through high-level diplomatic visits and military maneuvers, Washington aims to contain China's global rise and distract it from supporting Russia, mirroring its strategy of entrapment seen in the Ukraine conflict.
Answer to a Question: Al-Qada wal-Qadar
This response provides a detailed theological clarification on the concept of Al-Qadar (Fate) by addressing an apparent contradiction between two foundational Islamic texts. It explains that while human beings may manifest certain properties in matter through their actions, the inherent characteristics of all things are exclusively created and ordained by Allah.
Answer to a Question: The State is an Executive Entity for a Set of Concepts, Criteria, and Convictions
This response provides an in-depth explanation of the intellectual foundations that define a state, specifically focusing on concepts, criteria, and convictions. It outlines how these terms are used within the ideological framework to describe the process of societal change and the establishment of a governing body based on Islamic principles.
Ruling on Joining the Armed Forces Existing in Muslim Countries
This response clarifies the Islamic legal ruling on serving in the military or police forces under current regimes in Muslim lands. It distinguishes between forbidden personal service to oppressive rulers and the permissibility of participating in Jihad against external enemies or seeking material support (Nusrah) from these forces to re-establish the Khilafah.
Answer to a Question: The Migration (Hijrah) of the Messenger (saw) and the Beginning of the Hijri Calendar
This response explains the historical context behind the establishment of the Hijri calendar, noting that the Prophet's (saw) migration actually occurred in the month of *Rabi' al-Awwal*. It details how Caliph Umar bin al-Khattab (ra) consulted the *Sahaba* to formalize the calendar starting from the year of the *Hijrah*, choosing *Muharram* as the first month for administrative and religious consistency.
Answer to a Question: What Is Considered Binding Evidence from the Quran is That Which Was Transmitted via Mutawatir
This clarification explains that only the *mutawatir* (concurrently transmitted) text of the Quran constitutes definitive binding evidence in Islam. Solitary (*ahad*) narrations found in some companions' manuscripts are categorized as personal interpretations or *tafsir* rather than part of the Quran or the *Sunnah*, and thus cannot be used to derive *Shar’i* rulings.
Q&A: Biden's Visit to the Middle East and the Nuclear File
This analysis explores the strategic motivations behind President Biden's visit to the Middle East, highlighting its connection to domestic American politics and the upcoming midterm elections. It also examines the Iranian nuclear file, arguing that US policy focuses on managing the issue rather than resolving it, while maintaining Iran within its regional orbit.
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-Adha 1443 AH - 2022 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah and dawah carriers on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. He offers prayers for the acceptance of Hajj and expresses his hope for the restoration of the Righteous Khilafah.
Q&A: The Reality of Tensions between Turkey and Greece, especially the Dispute over the Aegean Sea Islands
This analysis examines the historical and geopolitical roots of the ongoing tensions between Turkey and Greece regarding the Aegean islands, highlighting the role of international treaties and colonial interference. It explains how the United States manages this conflict to maintain its regional dominance and neutralize European influence, concluding that actual warfare is unlikely while both nations remain within the American orbit.