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Q&A 15/10/2018

Question Answer: The Reconciliation Agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia in Asmara

This analysis examines the 2018 reconciliation agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea, arguing that the peace deal was orchestrated by the United States to secure its strategic interests in the Horn of Africa. By resolving the long-standing conflict, the U.S. aims to consolidate its regional influence and counter the growing economic presence of China and the political maneuvers of European powers.

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Q&A 07/10/2018

Answer to Question: Ruling on Praying in a Mosque that Non-Muslims Participated in Building

This legal response clarifies the Islamic ruling on accepting mosque construction funds from non-Muslims and the subsequent validity of praying in such facilities. It concludes that while accepting such funds is not preferred for houses of worship, the prayer itself remains valid as the entire earth is a pure place for worship.

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Q&A 29/09/2018

Answer to Question: Zakat on Livestock

This legal response clarifies the rulings of Zakat regarding livestock, explaining that it is only obligatory for grazing animals (*as-sa'imah*) and not those that are stall-fed. It also details why Zakat is restricted to camels, cattle, and sheep as livestock species, while noting that other animals like poultry are subject to Zakat only if they are treated as trading goods (*urud at-tijarah*).

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Q&A 23/09/2018

Answer to a Question: The Reality of International and Regional Positions on the Battle of Idlib

This analysis examines the complex geopolitical interests surrounding the 2018 military escalation in Idlib, uncovering the roles of major powers like the US and Russia. It explains how the United States manipulates regional players to keep Russia entangled in the Syrian conflict while maneuvering for a political solution that serves its own strategic interests.

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Q&A 19/09/2018

Answer to a Question: The Shari’ah Dress Obligated by Islam for Women in Public Life

This response clarifies the mandatory Islamic dress for women in public life as adopted by Hizb ut-Tahrir, specifically defining the Jilbab as a single-piece outer garment. It provides detailed Shari’ah evidences from the Quran and Sunnah to affirm that the Jilbab must be draped down to the feet and worn alongside a Khimar.

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Q&A 18/09/2018

Answer to a Question: The Jilbab and its Lengthening, and How it Distinguished Free Women from Slave Women!

This response clarifies the linguistic and legal requirements of the *jilbab*, specifically the obligation for it to be lowered to the feet as commanded in the Quran. It explains how this distinct manner of dress historically served to distinguish free Muslim women from slave women, thereby preventing harassment and removing the excuses used by the hypocrites.

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Q&A 06/09/2018

Answer to a Question: Did the Messenger (saw) Interpret the Quran and Clarify its Meanings?

This clarification addresses whether Prophet Muhammad (saw) provided a comprehensive interpretation of every Quranic verse or if his role was limited to specific legal terms. It details the four primary ways the Sunnah explains the Quran and outlines the correct methodology for tafsir based on the Arabic language and authentic reports.

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Q&A 30/08/2018

Answer to Question: Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr and Seeking Nusrah

This response clarifies the pivotal role of Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr (ra) in Madinah, explaining that his mission was not limited to general preaching but specifically included seeking Nusrah from the people of power. It highlights how his strategic efforts in preparing the leaders of Madinah directly facilitated the Second Pledge of al-Aqabah and the subsequent establishment of the first Islamic State.

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Q&A 23/08/2018

Q&A: The Fall of the Turkish Lira

This analysis examines the collapse of the Turkish Lira in 2018, identifying the geopolitical motives behind U.S. economic pressure and its repercussions on the European financial market. It elucidates how the crisis was utilized as a tool to destabilize the Euro, while highlighting the structural economic weaknesses and political dependencies that facilitated this decline.

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Politics 21/08/2018

Message of the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah on the Occasion of the Coming of the Blessed Eid Al-Adhaa for the Year 1439 AH corresponding to 2018 CE

In this moving address for Eid al-Adha 1439 AH, the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, reflects on the profound trials and bloodshed facing the global Muslim Ummah in the absence of the Khilafah. He provides a powerful message of resilience, reminding the believers of Allah’s promises and the glad tidings of the Messenger (saw) regarding the inevitable return of the Khilafah upon the method of Prophethood.

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Politics 20/08/2018

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 1439 AH - 2018 CE

The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir delivers a powerful message to the Islamic Ummah on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, highlighting the global suffering of Muslims in the absence of the Khilafah. He urges steadfastness and provides hope through divine promises of the Caliphate’s return, the liberation of occupied lands, and the ultimate victory of Islam.

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Q&A 17/08/2018

Answer to Question: Is Causality ('Illiyyah) Divided into Two Types: Analogical and Non-Analogical?

This response clarifies the differences between the transitive (muta’addiyah) and consistent (muttaridah) conditions of a Shari’ah cause (‘illah). It explains why certain rulings, such as the punishment for theft, are based on a specific reason (sabab) rather than an extendable legal cause, thereby defining the boundaries of analogy (qiyas) in Islamic jurisprudence.

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