Answer to a Question: The Principle of "No Harm and No Reciprocating Harm" and its Relation to the Coronavirus Disease and Social Distancing in Prayer
This legal response clarifies the application of the Shari'ah principle "No Harm and No Reciprocating Harm" regarding social distancing in prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. It concludes that while the sick are exempt from congregational prayer, healthy worshippers must maintain straightened and joined rows, as social distancing in prayer is considered a religious innovation (*bid'ah*).
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 Blessed Eid al-Fitr for the Year 1442 AH / 2021 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Islamic Ummah, the dawah carriers, and his page visitors for the blessed Eid al-Fitr. He offers prayers for the acceptance of their worship during Ramadan and expresses a profound hope for the re-establishment of the Rightly Guided Khilafah.
Answer to a Question: The Prayer that a Muslim Did Not Perform is a Debt That Must Be Made Up
This response clarifies the Shari'ah obligation to make up missed prayers, emphasizing that they constitute a debt to Allah that remains until fulfilled. It provides practical advice on how to calculate and perform these makeup prayers based on Shari'ah evidence from the Prophetic Sunnah.
Q&A: Political Developments in Chad
Following the death of President Idriss Déby, Chad has entered a volatile transitional phase under a military council led by his son. This analysis explores how the country remains a battleground for international conflict between France and the United States, utilizing local factions as pawns for their colonial interests.
Answer to a Question: What Happened and is Happening in Jordan?
This response analyzes the 2021 political events in Jordan, identifying them as a thwarted coup attempt influenced by a struggle for power between American and British interests. It explains how King Abdullah II utilized a strategic defense agreement with the United States to neutralize foreign interference and maintain his regime's stability.
Answer to a Question: The Intellect, Perception, or Thought
This explanation clarifies the essential components of the thinking process, distinguishing between the "previous information" required for perception and "previous opinions" that may lead to biased judgments. It further demonstrates how the necessity of previous information in the first human thought serves as an intellectual proof for the existence of the Creator.
Answer to a Question: Recent Developments in the Libyan Crisis
This analysis examines the shifting political landscape in Libya following the formation of the Government of National Unity, highlighting how the United States has successfully outmaneuvered British and European influence. It explores the roles of regional powers and the broader struggle between colonialist nations over Libya's strategic wealth and resources.
Answer to a Question: Differences in Fiqh Opinions—Using the Determination of the Start of Ramadan as an Example
This article clarifies the methodology of Hizb ut-Tahrir in dealing with differing Islamic legal opinions, distinguishing between valid ijtihad and non-Islamic ideas. It explains that while the party may view certain opinions as weak or incorrect, they are still respected as "Islamic opinions" as long as they are derived from Shari'ah evidences.
Q&A: US Policy Toward Russia and China
The Biden administration has shifted US policy from containment to direct confrontation with China and Russia, leveraging strategic alliances to re-establish global hegemony. By using human rights and trade as pressure cards, Washington seeks to isolate China and subordinate Russia to its strategic interests, reflecting the intensifying rivalry between these major powers.
Answer to a Question: Ruling on Vaccination Containing Prohibited Materials
This legal ruling clarifies the Shari’ah perspective on using vaccines and medicines that contain prohibited ingredients such as pork-derived gelatin or alcohol. It explains that while seeking medical treatment is generally recommended, using substances containing haram or impure materials for treatment is permitted but disliked (makruh), provided they are not proven to be harmful.
Speech of the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, on the Occasion of the Centenary of the Destruction of the Khilafah State 1342 AH - 1924 CE
In this historic address, the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir reflects on the tragic century since the abolition of the Khilafah and the subsequent fragmentation of the Muslim Ummah into weak, subservient entities. He issues a profound call to the people of power and the global Ummah to fulfill their divine obligation by restoring the Righteous Khilafah upon the method of Prophethood as the only path to liberation and glory.
Speech of the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, on the Occasion of the Centenary of the Destruction of the Khilafah State in 1342 AH - 1924 CE
On the hundredth anniversary of the Khilafah's destruction, the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir reflects on the tragic fragmentation of the Muslim world and the rise of oppressive colonial influence. He calls upon the people of power to fulfill their divine obligation by restoring the Khilafah, asserting that its return is a certainty promised by Allah and prophesied by His Messenger.