Answer to Question: Scientific Inimitability in the Holy Quran
This response clarifies the concept of scientific inimitability in the Holy Quran, explaining that the Quran's primary miracle lies in its linguistic style and eloquence rather than scientific facts. It highlights how the Quran challenged the Arabs in their area of mastery—the Arabic language—to prove its divine origin.
Speech by the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah on the Occasion of the Arrival of the Blessed Month of Ramadan 1438 AH (2017 CE) and the Launch of "Al-Waqiyah" TV Channel
In this address, the Amir of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, announces the commencement of the blessed month of Ramadan for 1438 AH following the confirmed sighting of the crescent. He also celebrates the launch of "Al-Waqiyah" TV, a new media platform dedicated to broadcasting the truth and carrying the call of Islam to the world.
Q&A: Implications of Trump's Visit to Saudi Arabia and Occupied Palestine!
This analysis explores the economic and political motivations behind Donald Trump's 2017 visit to Saudi Arabia, characterizing the massive arms deals as "tributes" to revive the US economy. It further examines the lack of a genuine political project for Palestine, framing the visit as a distraction from domestic scandals and a means to exploit the "Iranian threat" to maintain regional control.
Answer to Question: The Concept of Value
This response by Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah clarifies the concept of value in Islamic economics, defining it as the intrinsic utility of a commodity rather than its market price. It highlights how an economy centered on value prioritizes the fulfillment of basic human needs and the production of beneficial goods over harmful, high-priced commodities.
Answer to a Question: Motives and Dimensions of Hamas’s Announcement of Its New Document
Hamas's new policy document represents a strategic shift toward accepting a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, effectively mirroring the path of concessions previously taken by the PLO. This move, driven by the pressures of governing Gaza under siege and regional influences like Qatar, seeks international acceptance and a role in the US-led peace process at the expense of Islamic constants.
Answer to a Question: Gaps in Behavior Do Not Take a Muslim Out of His Islamic Creed
This answer clarifies that "gaps in behavior" refer to sinful actions or disobedience to Shari'ah rulings rather than acts of apostasy. It emphasizes that a Muslim remains within the fold of Islam despite committing sins, as long as they maintain the Islamic creed, while warning against the dangers of making hasty declarations of disbelief (takfir) without definitive proof.
Answer to a Question: How do I avoid disbelief or polytheism and die as a Muslim?
This explanation clarifies the Islamic definition of faith and disbelief, emphasizing that true belief is a firm conviction based on evidence. It outlines the specific conditions that lead to disbelief and provides a spiritual and methodological roadmap for a Muslim to remain steadfast on the path of Islam until death.
Question Answer: Rising Tensions between America and North Korea
This analysis examines the strategic objectives behind the intensifying standoff between the US and North Korea, identifying it as a component of the broader American policy to contain China. It evaluates the military posturing of the Trump administration and the roles of regional powers, concluding that while the threat of war persists, current US efforts are focused on diplomatic pressure and geopolitical realignment.
Answer to Questions: 1- Uprightness (Adalah) as a Condition for the Khaleefah, 2- Worldly Punishment as an Expiation for Sins in the Hereafter, 3- Seeking Assistance from the Disbelievers
This response clarifies that a ruler who seizes power must repent and demonstrate uprightness before receiving a legitimate oath of allegiance (Bay'ah). It also explains that worldly punishments only serve as expiation for sins when carried out by an Islamic State ruling by Shariah, and confirms the prohibition of military alliances with disbelieving states.
Answer to a Question: Partnership in a Car is a Partnership of Property (Shirkat al-A'yan)
This answer clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on joint ownership of a vehicle for commercial use, defining it as Shirkat al-A'yan (Property Partnership) rather than a contractual partnership. It explains the permissibility of a partner working as a driver for a fixed wage that is deducted from total earnings before the remaining profits are distributed among the partners.
Answer to a Question: The UAE’s Subservience and its Positions on some Hot Regional Issues
This analysis examines the political subservience of the United Arab Emirates to Britain and how it navigates regional conflicts in Yemen, Libya, and Egypt. It clarifies how the UAE serves British interests through a strategic "distribution of roles," often appearing to align with American agents while covertly working to maintain British influence.
Answer to Question: Borrowing from a Person Who Does Not Observe the Halal and Haram
This answer clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on borrowing money from individuals whose income may be derived from prohibited sources like usury or gambling. While the transaction itself is permissible if the borrowed material is inherently lawful, the guidance emphasizes practicing piety by seeking lenders who strictly adhere to Islamic financial principles.