Answer to a Question: The Ruling on Torturing a Detainee
This legal response clarifies the Shariah ruling on the torture of detainees, emphasizing that such acts are major crimes in Islam and that confessions obtained through coercion are legally void. It further explains that even for those proven guilty, punishments must strictly adhere to Shariah-prescribed methods, prohibiting any form of physical or psychological torture.
Answer to a Question: Trump's Victory in the US Elections!
This analysis examines the factors behind Donald Trump's 2016 election victory, detailing the mechanics of the Electoral College and the role of institutional power in the United States. It concludes that while Trump’s "cowboy" rhetoric differs from the Democratic style of deception, the fundamental colonialist goals of American foreign policy remain unchanged.
Answer to a Question: Shari’ah Rules for Dealing with Rivers
This text outlines the Shari’ah principles governing the management of great rivers, categorizing them as public property that the state must administer for the common good. It details the rights of citizens regarding irrigation and transit, the state's responsibility for maintenance, and how the Khilafah handles international water rights and modern administrative challenges.
Answer to a Question: Hadiths with Disputed Weakness Among Hadith Scholars
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah explains the methodology for evaluating hadiths whose weakness is a matter of scholarly disagreement. He clarifies that a weak hadith can be elevated to the level of fair (Hasan) and used for legal derivation if it is supported by corroborating reports or adopted by prominent jurists, provided the weakness is not due to the dishonesty of a narrator.
Answer to Question: What lies behind the battle to retake Mosul!
This analysis explores the underlying political motives behind the 2016 battle for Mosul, suggesting it serves as a step toward the tripartite fragmentation of Iraq into sectarian federal regions. It examines the roles of the US, Turkey, and local political actors in deepening the sectarian divide to facilitate a long-standing American plan for regional partition.
Answer to a Question: Is it Permissible for the Bay’ah to the Khaleefah to be for a Fixed Term?
The bay'ah to the Khaleefah is a contract of mutual consent based on ruling by the Book of Allah and the Sunnah, which does not permit a fixed term limit. As long as the Khaleefah adheres to the Shari'ah and avoids "open disbelief," his authority continues, as evidenced by the Sunnah and the Consensus of the Sahabah.
Question & Answer: The International Role in the Syrian Crisis!
This analysis examines the geopolitical maneuvers of major powers in Syria, clarifying how the United States utilizes Russia to execute its military objectives while marginalizing European influence. It concludes that despite the diplomatic tensions between Russia and the European Union, the fundamental power structure in the Syrian crisis remains unchanged, with Washington maintaining its overarching control through its various regional and international subordinates.
Answer to a Question: The Ruling on What Results from the Financial Transactions of Disbelievers Before They Embrace Islam
This article explains the Sharia ruling concerning wealth acquired through prohibited means before a person converts to Islam, such as stocks or interest. It clarifies that such assets are generally lawful after conversion unless they were stolen or usurped, and provides guidance on how to dispose of prohibited assets once their ruling becomes known.
Q&A: Ruling on Participating in Municipal Elections
This legal ruling clarifies the Sharia perspective on participating in municipal elections, distinguishing between their theoretical administrative purpose and their current political reality. It concludes that participation is impermissible as these bodies now function as executive arms of the regime, carrying out political agendas and licensing prohibited acts.
Answer to a Question: What is Currently Happening in the Syrian Crisis?
This analysis examines the collapse of the US-Russian brokered truce in Syria and the strategic maneuvers surrounding the siege of Aleppo during the end of the Obama administration. It highlights how the steadfastness of the Syrian people and their rejection of foreign-imposed solutions forced the United States into a "truce-taker’s break" to recalibrate its political and military plots.
Answer to a Question: The usage of "La" with the verb "Zala"
This linguistic response by Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashta clarifies the correct usage of the negative particle *la* when paired with the verb *zala*. By citing evidence from the Prophetic Hadith and classical grammarians, the Sheikh demonstrates that *la zala* is grammatically sound for expressing both continuous negation in addition to its common use for supplication.
Answer to a Question: Accelerating Zakat
This response clarifies the Islamic ruling on paying Zakat before the completion of the lunar year (Hawl), explaining that while the Hawl is a condition for the obligation, accelerating the payment is permissible based on Prophetic evidence. It also distinguishes Zakat from prayer, where time acts as a legal cause (Sabab) that prevents performing the act before its appointed window.