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Q&A 30/01/2017

Question Answer: The Decisive Answer for Those Who Claim That We Are Not Bound by the Method of the Messenger (saw) in Reaching Power and Building a State

This response clarifies the binding nature of the Prophet’s method in establishing an Islamic state, refuting the claim that such a path is optional. By drawing an analogy with acts of worship, it demonstrates that the method of seeking support (Talab an-Nusrah) is a legal obligation derived from the Prophet’s persistent actions despite severe hardship.

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Q&A 22/01/2017

Answer to a Question: Recent Developments in the Cyprus Issue

This analysis explores the recent surge in diplomatic activity surrounding the Cyprus issue, highlighting the geopolitical interests of the US, UK, and Turkey. It examines how energy discoveries and regional shifts have accelerated negotiations while detailing the Islamic perspective on the island's rightful status.

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Q&A 21/01/2017

Answer to a Question: The Ruling on Taqiyyah

This answer clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on *Taqiyyah* and the prohibition of taking disbelievers as allies (*Muwalah*). It explains that *Taqiyyah* is a specific exception permitted only when Muslims are under the authority of disbelievers to avoid harm, and it cannot be used as a justification for hypocrisy toward oppressive Muslim rulers.

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Q&A 14/01/2017

Answer to a Question: The Prayer of Muslims before the Event of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi’raj

This answer clarifies the form and timing of prayer performed by the early Muslims during the secret stage of the Da'wah in Makkah. Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah provides scholarly evidence that before the five daily prayers were mandated, Muslims performed two cycles of prayer in the morning and two in the evening.

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Politics 05/01/2017

Q&A: The Actual US Policy Towards Russia and China

This analysis explores the strategic underpinnings of the US-Russia diplomatic escalation at the end of the Obama era, framing it as a calculated move to pressure Moscow. It argues that the United States aims to isolate China by boxing Russia into a corner where its only viable path is a "grand deal" with the Trump administration to serve as a strategic tool against Beijing's rising influence.

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Q&A 02/01/2017

Answer to a Question: The Difference between Privatization, Nationalization, and Iqta’ (Land Granting)

This answer clarifies the distinct categories of ownership in Islam—Public, State, and Private—explaining why privatization and nationalization are prohibited. It specifically defines Iqta’ as the state granting land from its own property to individuals to facilitate wealth distribution and economic dignity, distinguishing it from capitalist economic models.

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Q&A 26/12/2016

Answer to a Question: What Lies Behind the Killing of the Russian Ambassador in Ankara?

This response analyzes the assassination of the Russian Ambassador in Ankara, concluding it was an individual act of revenge for Russian atrocities in Aleppo rather than a conspiracy. It highlights how the Turkish government attempted to deflect blame onto the Gulen movement to protect its strategic and political interests with Russia and the United States.

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Q&A 21/12/2016

Answer to Question: What is Behind the Bombings Witnessed in Turkey?

This analysis examines the political motives behind the series of bombings that struck Turkey in late 2016, specifically focusing on the role of the Kurdistan Freedom Falcons (TAK). It clarifies how these attacks are linked to an international struggle between colonial powers aiming to destabilize the political transition toward a presidential system.

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Q&A 18/12/2016

Answer to a Question: What Happened and is Happening Around Aleppo in Terms of Conspiracy, Betrayal, and Abandonment!

This analysis explores the rapid fall of East Aleppo in 2016, arguing that it was not due to the military strength of the Syrian regime but a result of a coordinated international conspiracy led by the US and executed through Turkish-Russian mediation. It highlights how political pressure and "dirty money" were used to coerce rebel factions into withdrawing, ultimately sacrificing the city for international geopolitical interests.

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Q&A 18/12/2016

Answer to a Question: Two Contracts in One Contract

The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, explains the Islamic ruling on lease-to-own car contracts, clarifying that combining two deals into one is prohibited in Sharia. He offers a permissible alternative through installment sales, provided that the price and terms are finalized during the initial negotiation.

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Q&A 08/12/2016

Answer to Question: What is the Reality of What is Happening Around Aleppo and Syria Now?

This analysis explores the complex geopolitical maneuvers behind the 2016 siege of Aleppo, highlighting the roles of the US, Russia, and Turkey. It exposes how regional powers coordinated to pressure the Syrian revolution and facilitate a deceptive political settlement through military escalation and strategic betrayal.

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Q&A 05/12/2016

Answer to a Question: Al-Qawa'id min al-Nisa' (Past-Childbearing Women)

This scholarly response clarifies the Shari'ah definition of "Al-Qawa'id min al-Nisa'" (past-childbearing women) based on both linguistic analysis and classical exegesis. It identifies them as elderly women who have ceased menstruation and childbearing and no longer possess the desire or attraction for marriage.

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