Answer to a Question: Al-Fard and Al-Wajib
This clarification explains the nuanced definitions of Al-Fard and Al-Wajib within the literature of Hizb ut-Tahrir, specifically comparing "The System of Islam" and "The Islamic Personality." It highlights that while general definitions may include rewards, the foundational jurisprudential (Usuli) definition focuses on the decisive indication of punishment or blame to distinguish obligations from recommended acts.
Answer to a Question: The Final Formula Regarding Syria
This analysis examines the geopolitical maneuvers by the United States and its regional instruments to dismantle the Syrian revolution and preserve the secular regime. It details how international agreements, deceptive "de-escalation" zones, and conditional funding were utilized to neutralize revolutionary factions and secure a political solution that maintains colonial influence in the region.
Answer to a Question: The US-Russian Summit in Helsinki
This analysis explores the strategic motivations behind the 2018 Helsinki Summit, suggesting that the United States utilized the meeting as a tool to pressure the European Union and China during ongoing trade disputes. While Russia sought international legitimacy, Washington used the prospect of rapprochement to weaken the Russia-China alliance and coerce European allies into increasing NATO defense spending.
Answer to a Question: Trump and the NATO Summit
This analysis examines the tensions surrounding the 2018 NATO summit and US President Trump's aggressive push for increased military spending. It explores the shifting American strategy toward its European allies and the potential disintegration of Western alliances under the weight of capitalist competition and domestic political interests.
Answer to a Question: The Condition of Justice ('Adl) for the Conclusion of the Khilafah
This response clarifies why the attribute of uprightness ('adl) is a mandatory condition for the Khaleefah, distinguishing between the act of judging justly and the personal integrity of the ruler. It explains that while anyone might judge fairly in a specific instance, the Khaleefah must possess the quality of 'adl as a fundamental requirement for the validity of his appointment, derived through legal analogy from the requirements for witnesses.
Answers to Jurisprudential Questions: 1- The Hadith "I will certainly mutilate seventy in your place" and 2- The 'Awrah of a Female Slave
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah addresses the scholarly debate regarding a Hadith used in the context of war policy and its status as a reason for revelation. He also provides a detailed clarification on the 'awrah of a female slave, outlining the preferred jurisprudential opinion within the framework of the Islamic Social System.
Answer to Question: Are the Evidences Relied Upon by the Party in the Method to Establish the Khilafah State Definitive?
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah explains that the general stages of the method to establish the Khilafah—the secret call, the open struggle, and seeking material support—are based on definitive textual evidences. While certain minute details may rely on probabilistic yet authentic reports, the overall framework of the three stages is derived from definitive proofs from the Prophet's ﷺ life.
Answer to a Question: Those who Leave and the Delay of Victory!
This response addresses the sensitive issues regarding individuals who leave the dawah and the reasons behind the perceived delay in achieving victory. It distinguishes between those who depart due to human weakness while remaining truthful and those who resort to slander, while also explaining that the timing of victory is a divine decree following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
Answer to a Question: The Presidential Summit between America and North Korea
This analysis explores the rapid transition of US-North Korea relations from nuclear threats to the 2018 Singapore Summit, highlighting China's pivotal role in pressuring Pyongyang. It examines how President Trump utilized the summit for domestic political gains while maneuvering through global trade wars and the historical pattern of American treaty violations.
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 for the Year 1439 AH - 2018 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah, the *dawah* carriers, and the visitors of his pages on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 1439 AH. He prays for the acceptance of the believers' fasting and worship, expressing hope that the next Eid will be celebrated under the shade of the Righteous Khilafah.
Answer to a Question: Guarantee, Insurance, and Monopoly
This answer clarifies the Shari’ah-based distinction between a valid Guarantee (Dhaman) and prohibited Insurance (Ta’meen), focusing on the necessity of a present guaranteed party and an established right. It also outlines the Islamic State’s methodology for combating monopolies through market regulation and supply management rather than forbidden price-fixing.
Answer to Question: Who are the People of the Interval (Ahl al-Fatrah)?
This response clarifies the Islamic ruling regarding Ahl al-Fatrah—those who lived in the period between messengers—explaining that they are saved from punishment because the Message did not reach them. It also reconciles seemingly contradictory Hadiths with the Quranic principle that Allah does not punish any people until a Messenger has been sent.