Answer to a Question: Guaranteeing a Debt for Compensation
This article explains the Sharia ruling on a third party negotiating and paying off a debtor's obligations in exchange for a portion of the discount obtained from creditors. Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah clarifies that such an arrangement is a form of Dhaman (guarantee) for compensation, which is prohibited in Islam as a guarantee must be a voluntary act of joining liabilities without financial return.
Q&A: Political Developments in Kurdistan and Iran
This analysis clarifies the reality of the 2017-2018 protests in Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan, explaining that they were rooted in domestic grievances rather than cross-border conspiracies. It highlights how international powers, particularly the United States, exploited these events to pressure regional rivals and distract from the issue of Jerusalem while maintaining the existing political systems.
Answer to Question: Hadiths on the Division of the Ummah
This response provides a scholarly clarification by Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah regarding the authenticity of hadiths describing the division of the Ummah into seventy-three sects. It distinguishes between the authentic narrations and those that are considered weak or fabricated, particularly focusing on the version stating that most sects will enter Paradise.
A Message from the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir to Those Protective of the Dawah
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir addresses the recent spread of online smear campaigns by those who have strayed or broken their pledge to the party. He urges the believers to remain focused on the primary goal of re-establishing the Khilafah rather than being distracted by the "black pages" of detractors.
Answer to Question: Lineage of the Child based on Genetic Analysis
This answer addresses the Islamic ruling on using DNA analysis to establish or deny paternity, explaining that scientific methods are valid for general identification but cannot supersede specific Sharia texts. It details the specific conditions and the process of Li’an (mutual imprecation) as the only Sharia-prescribed method for a husband to legally deny lineage.
Answer to Question: The Shari’i Ruling on Bitcoin
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah clarifies that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies do not meet the Shari’i criteria for currency, as they are not issued by a known authority nor do they serve as a universal measure of value. Consequently, Bitcoin is classified as a commodity of unknown origin involving significant uncertainty (*gharar*) and risk, making its purchase and sale prohibited in Islam.
Q&A: Russia’s and America’s Movements in Syria; Hariri is a Subordinate to the Saudi Regime
This analysis explores the complex relationship between Russia and the United States in the Syrian conflict, characterizing Russia's role as a functional tool for American interests despite its attempts to lead political processes. It also clarifies Saad Hariri's political maneuvers in Lebanon, explaining them as a reflection of shifts in Saudi Arabian policy and broader regional strategies to manage Iranian influence.
Answer to a Question: What is Happening in Saudi Arabia? And Where Does America Stand on It?
This analysis examines the 2017 political purges in Saudi Arabia, characterizing the anti-corruption campaign as a strategic move to eliminate British-aligned rivals. It details the historical shift from British to American influence within the House of Saud and highlights how King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman are consolidating power to serve US colonial interests.
Question & Answer: Political Developments in the Libyan Arena
This analysis explores the geopolitical struggle between the United States and European powers over influence in Libya, detailing how military maneuvers are used to dictate political outcomes. It calls on the Libyan people to reject colonial interference and resolve their conflicts through Islamic principles rather than serving the interests of foreign powers.
Answer to a Question: The Political Ramifications in the Catalonia Region!
This analysis explores the political turmoil surrounding Catalonia's 2017 independence referendum and the resulting conflict with the Spanish central government. It examines the conflicting interests of the European Union and the United States, concluding that capitalist nationalism is a failing ideology that can only be unified through the justice and system of the Islamic Khilafah.
Q&A: What Lies Behind the Referendum on the Secession of the Kurdistan Region
This analysis investigates the political forces driving the 2017 Kurdistan independence referendum, suggesting it serves British strategic maneuvers against American dominance in the region. It highlights how colonial powers exploit nationalist sentiments to divide the Muslim Ummah, advocating instead for a return to Islamic unity.
Speech of the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir on the Occasion of the Beginning of the Month of Dhul-Hijjah 1438 AH
In this address marking the arrival of the blessed ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, offers words of encouragement to the dawah carriers. He highlights that the current intensification of global pressure against the dawah is a precursor to the promised victory and the re-establishment of the Khilafah upon the method of Prophethood.