Answers to Political Questions: Oil Prices, Erdogan's Visit to Britain, Malaysian Elections, and Armenia
This political analysis explores the fluctuating dynamics of global oil prices, the strategic motives behind Erdogan's diplomatic outreach to London, and the shifting international influences in the Malaysian elections. It also examines the internal and geopolitical factors driving the recent political transition in Armenia and Russia's enduring influence in the region.
Answer to Question: Conditions for the Validity of Mudharabah Company
This response outlines the essential Sharia requirements for the validity of a Mudharabah (silent partnership), focusing on the necessity of a clearly defined capital amount and profit distribution. It clarifies that a manager cannot unilaterally take funds from multiple investors without a collective agreement among all partners regarding capital and profit ratios.
Congratulations from the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir on the Occasion of the Blessed Month of Ramadan for the Year 1439 AH / 2018 CE
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, extends his heartful congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan. He calls upon Muslims to utilize this month of worship and patience to work diligently for the re-establishment of the Khilafah Rashidah.
Question Answer: Trump’s Withdrawal from the Nuclear Deal
This analysis explains that the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal is driven by shifting American interests, specifically the reduced necessity of Iran's role in Syria and the desire to refocus regional hostility away from the Zionist entity. It also highlights how the move serves to discipline European economic interests and consolidate US control over regional agents through the fabrication of an Iranian threat.
Answer to a Question: Al-Qaffal al-Marwazi, the Sheikh of the Khurasanis
This response clarifies the identity of the scholar "Al-Qaffal" mentioned in the book *The Islamic Personality (Vol. 1)* concerning the historical decline of *Ijtihad*. It distinguishes between three prominent Shafi'i jurists sharing this title and identifies Al-Qaffal al-Marwazi as the one associated with the notion of closing the door of legal reasoning.
Answer to Question: Satanic Possession, Envy, and the Evil Eye
This response clarifies the Islamic perspective on satanic possession, magic, and the evil eye, explaining that Satan lacks the power to possess humans but rather whispers to those already afflicted by madness. It also distinguishes between real sorcery, which involves disbelief, and charlatanry, while detailing the prescribed methods for protection through prayer and the Quran.
Answer to a Question: The Martyrs of the Battle of Mu'tah
This response addresses a historical inquiry regarding the number of Muslim martyrs in the Battle of Mu'tah as mentioned in the book *The Islamic State*. Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah reconciles different reports, explaining why the figure of approximately seventy martyrs is adopted despite other accounts citing a smaller number.
Answer to Questions: Good Fulfillment of a Loan
This article clarifies the Shari'ah concept of Husn al-Qada' (good fulfillment of a loan), distinguishing between returning a better quality item and returning a greater quantity. Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah explains why voluntary increases in weight or measure constitute Riba, while improvements in quality are permissible based on the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
Anniversary of the Destruction of the Khilafah - Speech by the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir
A keynote speech by the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir marking the anniversary of the destruction of the Khilafah. The address calls upon the Muslim Ummah to fulfill its obligation by striving to re-establish the Khilafah on the method of the Prophethood.
Answer to a Question: The Reality of the Recent US Airstrike on Syria!
This answer clarifies the reality behind the 2018 US airstrikes on Syria, explaining that they were primarily intended as a disciplinary measure to limit Russian influence rather than a genuine attempt to eliminate chemical weapons. It highlights the subordinate role of international powers in serving American interests and calls for the re-establishment of the Khilafah to end foreign dominance in Muslim lands.
Answer to a Question: The Shari'a Ruling on "Plastic Surgery"
This Shari'a ruling clarifies that plastic surgery is permissible when used for medical treatment to correct deformities or injuries, based on evidence from the Sunnah. However, surgery performed solely for beautification is prohibited, as it falls under the category of changing Allah's creation for the sake of appearance.
Answer to a Question: Mohammed bin Salman’s Visit to Britain, America, and France
This analysis explores the strategic objectives behind Mohammed bin Salman's 2018 diplomatic tour, identifying the United States as his primary sponsor in a bid for the throne. It contrasts his substantive subordination to Washington with the tactical appeasement of British interests and the largely symbolic, publicity-oriented nature of his visit to France.