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Analysis 13/09/2019

Answer to a Question: What Lies Behind Netanyahu's Strange and Emergency Visit to London?

This analysis examines the strategic motives behind Benjamin Netanyahu’s abrupt visits to London and Moscow in September 2019, occurring amidst the turmoil of *Brexit* and heightened regional tensions. It posits that these moves were part of a calculated effort, encouraged by Britain, to provoke a military confrontation with Iran and compel American involvement, despite the United States' preference for diplomatic maneuvering and regional blackmail.

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Q&A 12/09/2019

Answer to a Question: The Punishment of the Married Adulterer in Islam

This response clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on the punishment for a married adulterer (*muhson*), affirming it as stoning until death (*rajm*). It refutes contemporary views that misclassify this fixed *Hadd* punishment as a discretionary *Ta'zir*, providing comprehensive evidence from the Sunnah and Islamic jurisprudence.

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Q&A 03/09/2019

Answer to a Question: The Eastern Mediterranean Gas Crisis

This analysis explores the intensifying geopolitical struggle over massive natural gas reserves discovered in the Eastern Mediterranean, involving regional states and global powers like the US and Russia. It explains how these resources, which according to Sharia are public property, are being exploited by colonial interests and utilized as political tools by regional regimes rather than benefiting the people of the region.

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Q&A 03/09/2019

Answer to Question: The Word "Ummah" According to Linguists

This legal clarification explains the linguistic and jurisprudential reasoning for classifying the terms "Ummah" and "Jama’ah" as generic nouns (*Ism Jins*) rather than collective nouns (*Ism Jam'*). It details how the specific methodology of linguistic classification used in the Hizb's literature ensures clarity in understanding Shari'ah texts and their application in the Draft Constitution.

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Q&A 26/08/2019

Answer to Question: The Vital Space in International Politics

This answer by the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir discusses the strategic concept of "vital space" within the foreign policy of the Khilafah State. It explains that while the Islamic State is universal in its mission, it must prioritize specific regions based on political, economic, and military realities to effectively carry the message of Islam to the world.

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Analysis 19/08/2019

Q&A: What lies behind India's Revocation of Kashmir's Special Status?

This analysis explores the geopolitical motivations behind India's decision to revoke Article 370 and annex Jammu and Kashmir, framing it as a move supported by the United States to bolster India as a regional counterweight to China. It also criticizes the Pakistani leadership's diplomatic subservience and calls for the establishment of the Khilafah as the only means to liberate occupied Muslim lands.

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Q&A 13/08/2019

Question Answer: The Reality of What Happened and Is Happening in Aden!

This analysis explores the underlying motives behind the recent escalation in Aden, framing it as a manifestation of the long-standing Anglo-American rivalry for influence in Yemen. It details how the Southern Transitional Council serves as a British-backed alternative to Saudi-controlled President Hadi, aimed at securing a foothold in the strategic south amidst shifting international agreements.

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Politics 10/08/2019

Greeting from the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, on the Occasion of the Blessed Eid al-Adha for the Year 1440 AH

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha 1440 AH, the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, addresses the Islamic Ummah, emphasizing the party's unwavering commitment to re-establishing the Khilafah despite global challenges. He outlines four fundamental truths regarding divine victory, reassuring the believers that the current hardships are precursors to the promised relief and the return of the Rightly Guided Caliphate.

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Q&A 05/08/2019

ANSWER TO A QUESTION: GLOBAL OIL MARKETS

This response explains the relationship between global oil prices and the production costs of US shale oil. It uncovers the tactical coordination between Saudi Arabia and Russia, orchestrated by the United States to balance its domestic economic needs and geopolitical influence.

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Q&A 28/07/2019

Answer to Question: Fasting the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

This response clarifies the ruling on fasting the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, addressing seemingly contradictory narrations between the Prophet's practice and the observations of his wives. By applying the principle that affirmative evidence outweighs negative evidence, the Amir of Hizb ut-Tahrir concludes that fasting these days, especially the Day of Arafah, is a highly rewarded act and not an innovation.

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Q&A 21/07/2019

Answer to a Question: Adoption in the Party and Rulings Related to Women

Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah clarifies the principles of adoption (*tabanni*) within Hizb ut Tahrir, explaining that members are bound by the Party's adopted opinions while remaining free to follow their own in non-adopted matters. He illustrates this by distinguishing between the adopted ruling on a woman's *awrah* and the non-adopted opinion regarding reading the Quran during menstruation.

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Q&A 13/07/2019

Question Answer: The "OPEC Plus" Charter

This analysis explores the strategic underpinnings of the "OPEC Plus" agreement, identifying it as a tactical alliance orchestrated by the United States through its client state, Saudi Arabia. It highlights how Washington leverages this framework to stabilize oil prices for its shale industry while using it as a geopolitical tool to manipulate Russia’s economic and political interests.

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