Answer to a Question: The Reality of the Ukrainian Crisis, Its Dimensions and Motives
This analysis explores the geopolitical roots of the Ukrainian crisis, highlighting Ukraine's strategic importance as Russia's "front yard" and a vital buffer zone against NATO expansion. It evaluates the motives of global powers, suggesting that the US may be attempting to lure Russia into a military quagmire to weaken its alliance with China and re-establish American dominance over Europe.
Answer to a Question: Tension in Relations between Algeria and Morocco
This analysis examines the escalating diplomatic friction between Algeria and Morocco, arguing that the tensions are manufactured by the respective regimes to distract from internal crises and the normalization of ties with the Jewish entity. Despite their shared colonial history and common loyalties, both nations serve as tools for external interests, while the solution lies in the unification of the Muslim world.
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.
Q&A: The Turkish Lira's Drop to Record Lows and its Impact on the 2023 Presidential Elections
This analysis examines the causes of the Turkish Lira's drastic devaluation and soaring inflation, attributing the crisis to high external debt and interest-based capitalist policies. It also explores how international support from credit agencies and Gulf investments serve as attempts to stabilize the economy ahead of the 2023 presidential elections.
Answer to a Question: Do not sell what you do not have
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah clarifies the Sharia ruling on selling goods that the seller does not yet own or possess, explaining that the prohibition applies to all items measured by weight, volume, or number. The answer distinguishes these from properties like land or houses, where ownership is finalized upon the contract of sale.
Answer to a Question: An Issue regarding the Mutawatir Recitations of the Noble Quran
This answer addresses a query regarding the linguistic and technical accuracy of Quranic recitation examples used in the book "The Islamic Personality, Volume I." The Ameer clarifies the differences between synonymous terms and dialectal variations (ibdal) while confirming a typographical correction to ensure the text remains a clear and precise reference for the Ummah.
Q&A: International and Local Nationalist Perspectives on the Conflict in Ethiopia
This analysis examines the shifting dynamics of the Ethiopian conflict, illustrating how local ethnic nationalist struggles are exploited by international powers, particularly the United States. It details the strategic transition from supporting a centralized government to a policy that favors the potential fragmentation of the country into smaller states.
Answer to Question: The Hadith "No time shall come upon you but the one after it is worse than it" and its Perceived Contradiction with the Hadith on the Return of the Khilafah
This clarification addresses the perceived conflict between the Hadith stating that every succeeding era is worse than the previous and the prophecies of the Khilafah's return and the Mahdi's justice. It explains that the Hadith describes a general trend of distancing from the Prophetic era, while periods like the Khilafah upon the Method of Prophethood are specific exceptions where goodness is restored.
Answer to Question: What cannot be achieved in its entirety should not be left in its ease
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah discusses the validity of the legal maxim "What cannot be achieved in its entirety should not be left in its ease," clarifying its specific application in Sharia. He refutes the use of this principle to justify the gradual implementation of Islamic law, explaining that the obligation to apply Sharia is absolute and does not permit the temporary adoption of man-made systems.
Answer to a Question: Adoption (Tabanni) and Analogy (Qiyas) in Usul al-Fiqh - To Yahya Abu Zakariya
This response provides a detailed clarification on the application of Tabanni (adoption) and Qiyas (analogy) in Islamic jurisprudence, specifically regarding the punishment for alcohol consumption. It explains how Hizb ut Tahrir reconciles historical ijtihad of the Sahaba with its contemporary legal adoptions regarding the boundaries of rationalization in worship and punishments.
Q&A: The Military Coup in Sudan against the Transitional Civilian Government
This analysis explores the October 2021 military coup in Sudan, characterizing it not as a sudden event but as a calculated maneuver within a geopolitical struggle between American and Anglo-European interests. It calls upon the people of Sudan to reject all foreign-aligned factions and unite to establish an independent Islamic state based on the Khilafah.
Answer to a Question: What Lies Behind the Outage That Hit Facebook?
This analysis explores the 2021 global Facebook outage, weighing whether it was a technical failure, a foreign cyberattack, or political sabotage. It suggests the incident was likely linked to the intense rivalry between the American tech industry and the Trump faction, highlighting the inherent instability of the capitalist system.