Answer to Question: The Conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia
This analysis examines the 2020 escalation between Azerbaijan and Armenia, revealing how Turkey’s military involvement serves as a tool for American interests to challenge Russian influence in the Caucasus. It argues that international resolutions and regional interventions are designed to pressure Azerbaijan into concessions, asserting that only the re-establishment of the Khilafah can truly liberate and protect Muslim lands from colonial competition.
Answer to a Question: Queries regarding Qiyas
This response clarifies the definitive nature of Qiyas as a foundational Shari'ah proof, distinguishing between the evidence for its legitimacy and the narrations that illustrate its practical application. It further explains that the Prophet (saw) utilized the form of analogy to guide the Ummah rather than as personal ijtihad, while detailing why certain ritual acts like prayer cannot be analogized to debt for the purpose of proxy performance.
Answer to Question: Guidance and Misguidance in the Science of Usul
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir clarifies the technical distinction between Guidance (Al-Huda) and Misguidance (Ad-Dalal) within the science of Usul, explaining that these terms specifically relate to matters of Aqeedah. He further distinguishes these from the terminology used for legal branches (furu'), where the terms transgression (fisq) and righteousness are applied.
Answer to Question: Gold and Silver are the Two Currencies that the State in Islam Must Adopt
This article clarifies the Shari'ah obligation for the Islamic State to adopt a gold and silver-based monetary system, as detailed in the works of Hizb ut-Tahrir. It specifically refutes arguments for paper or alternative currencies based on a misunderstood narration from Umar bin Al-Khattab, emphasizing that only the gold standard can ensure economic stability and liberation from international financial hegemony.
Answer to a Question: The Military Coup in Mali
The 2020 military coup in Mali is analyzed as a strategic maneuver by the United States to displace long-standing French colonial influence in West Africa. By cultivating agents within both the military and the emerging political medium, the U.S. aims to secure control over the region's vast natural resources and strategic positions.
Answer to a Question: What Islamic Banks Call Murabaha and the Sharia Ruling on It!
This response provides a detailed Sharia perspective on the Murabaha transactions commonly used by Islamic banks, identifying the specific aspects that conflict with Islamic law. It further elaborates on the permissibility of holding purchased items as security until payments are finalized based on the type of goods involved.
Answer to a Question: Answers in the Foundations of Jurisprudence
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah provides a detailed clarification on technical principles of *Usul al-Fiqh*, focusing on the linguistic rules for general expressions (*‘Am*) in the Quran. He specifically addresses the usage of relative pronouns for rational and non-rational beings and clarifies the Hizb ut-Tahrir adoption regarding the prohibition of wine being for its own sake rather than an effective cause.
Answer to a Question: Rulings Related to the Khalifah and the Temporary Amir
This response clarifies the specific Shari' titles for the head of the Islamic State, which are limited to Khalifah, Imam, and Amir al-Mu'minin based on the consensus of the Prophet's companions. It also explains the administrative rationale for appointing the eldest assistant as the temporary Amir and the legal process for removing a Khalifah if he loses the necessary qualifications for his office.
Answer to Question: Zakat on Joint Money
This response clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on Zakat regarding joint business capital and individual wealth, explaining that Zakat is an individual obligation based on personal ownership. It also details the impact of personal debt and company profits on the calculation of the Nisab and the final Zakat amount due from each partner.
Greeting 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-Adha 1441 AH – 2020 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Islamic Ummah and dawah carriers on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. He prays for the re-establishment of the Khilafah Rashidah and for Allah to relieve the global Muslim community from the hardships of the pandemic.
Answer to a Question: The Return of Prayer to Hagia Sophia and the Rising Voices Demanding the Return of the Khilafah!
This response clarifies the Islamic legal rulings regarding the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, both historically under Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and in its recent reinstatement. It emphasizes that while Muslims celebrate the return of prayer to this iconic site, its true significance is inextricably linked to the restoration of the Khilafah rather than secular political agendas.
Answer to Question: Ijma‘ is a Hadith that the Sahabah did not Narrate
This clarification explains that the Consensus of the Companions (*Ijma’ as-Sahabah*) functions as a disclosure of a Shari’ah evidence that was not explicitly narrated. By citing *Ijma’* alongside the Quran and Sunnah, the ruling is strengthened and protected from the possibility of abrogation, as consensus reached after the Prophet ﷺ occurred after the cessation of Revelation.