Congratulation 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 1443 AH - 2022 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, extends his warmest greetings to the Islamic Ummah and the dawah carriers on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. He prays for the acceptance of good deeds and anticipates the imminent return of the Rightly Guided Khilafah to end the era of oppressive rule.
Answer to a Question: Zakat al-Fitr and Expiations in Monetary Value
This response clarifies the Islamic ruling on paying Zakat al-Fitr and expiations, such as those for broken oaths, in monetary value instead of food or clothing. It also explains whether these payments must be distributed among a specific number of recipients as prescribed in the Shariah texts or if they can be given to a single individual.
Answer to Question: Zakat on Paper Money
This answer clarifies the Sharia ruling on Zakat for modern paper money, even when it is not backed by gold or silver. It explains how fiat currency fulfills the legal reason (*'illah*) of being a medium of exchange and value, making Zakat obligatory once it reaches the equivalent *nisab* of gold or silver.
Answer to a Question: The Reality of the Temporary Truce in Yemen, the Formation of the Council, and its Powers
This analysis explores the formation of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and the preceding temporary truce as strategic maneuvers within the ongoing international rivalry between the US and the UK. It highlights how global shifts, including the war in Ukraine and energy security needs, have forced a temporary compromise between colonial powers at the expense of the Yemeni people.
Answer to a Question: Reciting Al-Fatihah in Congregational Prayer and Mixing During Family Visits
This response provides a detailed Shari’ah-based explanation on the rulings for a latecomer in congregational prayer and the boundaries of gender mixing during family visits. It clarifies the conditions under which a prayer unit is counted and delineates the permissible limits of interaction between non-mahram relatives for the purpose of upholding kinship ties.
Answer to a Question: The Reward of a Righteous Child’s Charity for Their Deceased Parent Reaches Them
This legal response from Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, clarifies that charity performed by a child on behalf of their deceased parent is accepted and its reward reaches the deceased. Based on Prophetic Hadiths and scholarly consensus, such acts are beneficial even if the parent did not leave a specific will.
Answer to a Question: Colonialist Ambitions in Tanzania
This analysis explores the geopolitical struggle between Britain and the United States for influence in Tanzania and the wider Southern African region. It details how Britain maintains its dominance through the SADC organization and political maneuvering, while highlighting the strategic importance of the region's natural resources and the necessity of Islamic leadership as the only true solution.
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.
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 Arrival of the Blessed Month of Ramadan for the Year 1443 AH / 2022 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, extends his warmest congratulations to the Islamic Ummah and the noble dawah carriers on the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan. He calls for increased devotion and action, praying for the establishment of the Righteous Khilafah to restore the Ummah's honor and strength.
Answer to Question: We take astronomical calculations in determining prayer times, but we do not take them in determining the start of fasting and Eid
This legal clarification addresses why astronomical calculations are permitted for determining daily prayer times but prohibited for establishing the start of Ramadan and Eid. The distinction lies in the Sharia texts, where prayer is tied to the arrival of time by any means, whereas fasting is specifically conditional upon the physical sighting of the crescent moon.
Answer to a Question: It is Not Permissible to Include the Fasting of the Month of Ramadan in the Expiation for Manslaughter
This legal response clarifies that the two-month consecutive fasting required as expiation for manslaughter cannot be combined with the obligatory fasting of Ramadan, as each is a distinct Shari'ah obligation. It further explains that for those permanently unable to fast, there is no alternative of feeding the poor because expiations are among the matters not subject to rational analogy (*qiyas*).
Question Answer: The Commercial Asset and How to Deal with It
This answer explains the Islamic perspective on the "Commercial Asset" (*Al-Asl al-Tijari*), distinguishing between physical equipment and intangible goodwill within the context of leasing. It clarifies that while a tenant owns the benefit of the lease during its term, they must return the property to the owner upon its conclusion without demanding compensation for intangible elements.