Answer to a Question: From Usul al-Fiqh: That Which is Left Unmentioned (Al-Maskut 'Anhu)
This article clarifies the concept of "Al-Maskut 'Anhu" (matters about which Sharia is silent) based on Prophetic Hadiths. It explains that silence does not mean a lack of legislation but rather indicates permissibility or a specific legal ruling, emphasizing the prohibition of excessive questioning that leads to unnecessary hardship.
Answer to a Question: Erdogan and Putin's Summit in Sochi, Russia
This analysis examines the Sochi summit between Erdogan and Putin as part of the US strategy to shift its focus toward China by delegating Middle Eastern affairs to regional agents. It explores Russia's diplomatic resistance to being sidelined in the Syrian conflict and the broader implications for the decline of colonial influence in Muslim lands.
Answer to a Question: Public Opinion Emanating from General Awareness
This answer clarifies that public opinion based on general awareness is the prerequisite for seeking Nusrah (material support) to re-establish the Khilafah. It distinguishes between intellectual leadership, which the Party has achieved in many regions, and actual leadership, which often materializes fully only after the state is established due to the current political constraints facing the Ummah.
Answer to a Question: Dimensions and Significance of the American Military Alliance with both Britain and Australia
This political analysis examines the strategic objectives behind the AUKUS military alliance between the United States, Britain, and Australia. It interprets the alliance as a dual-purpose move intended to contain China's regional rise while simultaneously undermining French influence in the international arena.
Answer to Question: The Shari’i Ruling on Engagement Parties before the Marriage Contract
This response clarifies the Shari’i ruling regarding modern engagement parties where the fiancée displays her beauty to her suitor before the formal marriage contract is concluded. It emphasizes that the fiancé remains a non-mahram until the marriage contract (*Katb al-Kitab*) is validly performed, meaning that the rules of covering the *‘awrah* and modesty still apply.
Answer to Question: The Military Coup in Guinea
The 2021 military coup in Guinea, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, signifies a shift in the international struggle for influence between France and the United States over the country's strategic mineral wealth. While the US issued a stern condemnation, France’s vague response and Doumbouya’s history in the French military indicate that Paris orchestrated the ouster of President Alpha Condé to reclaim its dominance.
Answer to Question: The Conditions for Seeking Nusrah Were Not Met in Quraysh Before the Conquest
This response explains the specific criteria required for seeking *Nusrah* (material support), which include embracing Islam and possessing the collective power necessary to establish and protect the Islamic state. It clarifies that because the leaders of Quraysh did not convert or offer their tribal strength for the cause of Islam during the Makkan period, the Prophet ﷺ sought support from other tribes, eventually leading to the alliance with the Ansar.
Answer to a Question: Giving a Gift to the Buyer Upon Purchasing for a Certain Amount
This response explains the Islamic ruling on promotional draws and prizes offered by retailers to customers who spend a specific amount. It distinguishes between permissible gifts and those that resemble gambling (maysir) or prohibited uncertainty (gharar), advising Muslims to avoid doubtful transactions.
Answer to Question: Is Carrying the Da’wah an Individual Obligation or a Collective Obligation?
This response clarifies the Shari'ah ruling on whether working to establish the Caliphate and resume the Islamic way of life is an individual or collective obligation. It explains that while the duty to carry the *Da’wah* within a group is a *Fard Kifayah*, the responsibility remains binding upon every capable Muslim until the objective is achieved and the *Khilafah* is restored.
Answer to a Question: Hadiths of the Khilafah on the Methodology of Prophethood
Sheikh Ata ibn Khalil Abu al-Rashta clarifies the authenticity of the Hadith regarding the return of the Khilafah on the methodology of Prophethood. He addresses concerns raised about certain narrators in the chain of transmission, confirming that the Hadith is recorded by major scholars and its chain is authentic.
Answer to a Question: Riba is Riba Whether it is in Dar al-Islam or Dar al-Kufr
This legal response clarifies that *riba* (usury/interest) is strictly prohibited in Islam regardless of whether the transaction takes place in *Dar al-Islam* or *Dar al-Kufr*. By examining the general nature of Sharia evidences and addressing historical misconceptions, the Ameer explains why the majority of jurists maintain that the prohibition of *riba* is absolute and universal.
Answer to Question: Dealing with (Islamic) Banks
This answer clarifies the Islamic ruling on dealing with "Islamic" banks, explaining how their "Murabaha" transactions often involve the prohibited practice of selling what one does not possess. It also addresses the permissibility of depositing money in current accounts and the conditions required for a bank's legal validity according to Sharia.