Answer to a Question: Accelerating Debt Collection and Reducing a Portion of It
This response addresses the Islamic ruling on withdrawing pension or insurance funds early in exchange for a percentage deduction by the institution. It outlines the differing scholarly views on the principle of "reduce and hasten" debt, providing the evidence for both its prohibition and permissibility.
Answer to a Question: 18-Karat Gold Has Value and Zakat is Paid on It
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir clarifies the rules of Zakat regarding 18-karat gold, explaining that it is calculated based on its pure gold content. The response specifies that the *nisab* for 18-karat gold is 113.33 grams, ensuring that its material value is recognized and subject to Zakat once it meets the Shari'a requirements.
Answer to a Question: The Bahrain Conference and the Deal of the Century
This analysis examines the Bahrain Economic Conference as a financial prelude designed to facilitate the "Deal of the Century," framing it as a bribe to the region's rulers. It details the historical shift in American policy regarding the two-state solution and explains why such plans are fundamentally incompatible with the Islamic status of Palestine.
Answer to Question: The Slaughtered Meat and Marriage of Women from the Jews and Christians are Permissible
This response clarifies that the "People of the Book" refers specifically to Jews and Christians, whose slaughtered meat and chaste women are permissible for Muslims to marry. It outlines the specific Sharia conditions for slaughter and emphasizes that marriage is contingent upon the woman's chastity, while noting that marrying Muslim women is ultimately preferable.
Answer to a Question: The Imperative Verb
This response by Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah clarifies the linguistic derivation of the imperative verb as presented in the book "The Islamic Personality." It details the grammatical process of forming the imperative from the present tense verb in its jussive state by removing its prefix.
Answer to a Question: Administrative Laws, including Traffic Laws, and the Shari'ah Ruling Thereon – To Yusuf Ayesh Zein
This response clarifies the Shari'ah ruling on adhering to administrative regulations, such as traffic laws, in countries not governed by Islam. While these laws are not inherently binding due to the lack of a legitimate Islamic authority, compliance becomes mandatory if violation leads to harm, based on the Shari'ah principle of preventing injury to oneself and others.
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-Fitr
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Islamic Ummah and the dawah carriers on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 1440 AH. He offers prayers for the Ummah's protection and the imminent re-establishment of the Rightly Guided Khilafah (Caliphate).
Answers to Questions: Dissolving a Partnership and Nullifying a General Partnership
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah clarifies the Islamic legal rulings regarding the dissolution of partnerships and the validity of general partnerships. The response details the impact of a partner's death or withdrawal on the contract and explains the procedures for expanding a company's capital or membership.
Answer to a Question: The Reality of Tension Between America and Iran in the Region
This analysis examines the motives behind the military escalation between the United States and Iran in the Gulf, arguing that despite the threat of war, both sides are seeking to avoid a full-scale conflict. It identifies three primary drivers for this tension: securing global oil markets to benefit US shale production, pressuring Iran into a new nuclear agreement, and facilitating a regional alliance that integrates the Jewish entity into the region's security framework.
Answer to a Question: The Apostasy of a Disbeliever from His Religion
This answer clarifies the Islamic ruling on non-Muslim citizens (Ahl al-Dhimma) who convert from one religion of disbelief to another. It explains that the penalty for apostasy applies specifically to those leaving Islam, while "transferees" between other faiths face specific legal implications regarding marriage and dietary laws without being forced into Islam.
Answer to a Question: Jurisprudential Opinions on Making Up Fasting (Qada’)
This answer clarifies the different jurisprudential rulings regarding making up missed Ramadan fasts that were skipped deliberately without a valid excuse. It outlines the varying views of the Shafi’i, Hanbali, and Hanafi schools on whether a compensatory payment (Fidyah) is required alongside the makeup fasts if they are delayed past the subsequent Ramadan.
Question Answer: The Permissibility of Saving for a Need Does Not Waive the Obligation of Zakat
This answer clarifies the Shari’ah distinction between forbidden hoarding (*kanz*) and permissible saving for a specific need, noting that zakat remains obligatory on all wealth reaching the threshold. It further explains that unpaid zakat from previous years remains a debt that must be calculated and paid for each year, and it is permissible to pay the value in paper currency.