Answer to a Question: Results of the British Referendum on Leaving the European Union
This response analyzes the unexpected results of the 2016 Brexit referendum, arguing that the British leadership intended the vote as a pressure tactic rather than a definitive exit. It examines the severe economic and political consequences for the United Kingdom, including threats to its national unity and its complicated relationship with the European Union and the United States.
Answer to a Question: The American-Russian-Iranian Dilemma in Syria!
This analysis explores the strategic impasse faced by the United States, Russia, and Iran as they struggle to impose a political solution on the Syrian revolution. Despite heavy military intervention and diplomatic maneuvering, the resilience of the Syrian people remains a formidable obstacle to foreign agendas and regional proxy interests.
Answer to Question: Do Those Who Advocate for Gradualism Have Any Evidence or Even a Semblance of Evidence?
This response provides a comprehensive refutation of the concept of gradualism in the implementation of Islamic law, clarifying that Sharia must be applied in its entirety without delay. By analyzing specific historical incidents and textual evidences, the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir demonstrates that these references are often misinterpreted and do not permit the mixture of Islamic and non-Islamic rulings.
Answer to a Question: Al-Khabar and Al-Insha’ in Usul al-Fiqh
This response provides a detailed explanation of the differences between Al-Khabar (informative speech) and Al-Insha’ (performative speech) in the context of Usul al-Fiqh. It explores how certain linguistic reports are transformed into legal originations to establish Shari'ah rulings, specifically in contracts like divorce and Zihar.
Answer to a Question: Pakistan's Request to Join the Nuclear Suppliers Group
This analysis examines Pakistan's formal application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and the blatant double standards in U.S. foreign policy regarding the nuclear capabilities of India and Pakistan. It explores how the West distinguishes between its strategic allies based on their ideological backgrounds and their perceived roles in countering regional powers like China or suppressing Islamic resistance.
Speech of the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, to the Visitors of his Pages on the Occasion of the Blessed Month of Ramadan for the Year 1437 AH
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, congratulates the Islamic Ummah and the dawah carriers on the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan. He prays for the acceptance of their worship and the imminent establishment of the Righteous Khilafah to restore the Ummah's strength and honor.
Q&A: The Meaning of the "Propositional Requirement" in the Definition of Evidence
This clarification explains the technical distinction between a "propositional requirement" and a "conceptual requirement" as defined in the principles of Islamic jurisprudence. It also details the differing views between jurists and scholars of principles regarding the definitions of "evidence" (*dalil*) and "indication" (*amara*).
Answer to a Question: Reasons and Motives for the Dismissal of Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu
This political analysis explores the underlying factors that led to the sudden resignation of Ahmet Davutoğlu as Turkey's Prime Minister in 2016. It highlights the tension between Davutoğlu and President Erdoğan regarding the transition to a presidential system and suggests that his independent negotiations with the European Union were the primary catalyst for his removal.
Answer to a Question: Is it Permissible for Land to Have a Financial Return?
This fatwa by Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah clarifies the Islamic ruling on Muzara'ah, or sharecropping, where one person provides land and another cultivates it for a share of the harvest. Drawing on authentic Hadiths, it explains that land cannot be leased for a financial return or a portion of the crop, emphasizing that it must be farmed by the owner or given freely to others to cultivate.
Answer to a Question: Is it Permissible for the Sultan to Impose a Tax on Muslims?
This answer clarifies the Sharia ruling on taxation, explaining that while general taxes are prohibited, the Caliph may impose specific levies on the wealthy to cover obligatory expenditures when the State Treasury is empty. It outlines the strict conditions under which these taxes become permissible, such as for Jihad, supporting the poor, and disaster relief.
Answer to a Question: Blood Money (Diyah) for Accidental Homicide and Intentional Homicide
This legal response clarifies the Shari’ah rulings regarding Diyah (blood money) for accidental, semi-intentional, and intentional homicide, specifying the amounts in camels, gold, and silver. It further provides an ijtihad on how to value these amounts using modern fiat currency, distinguishing between the lighter valuation for accidental cases and the heavier valuation for intentional ones.
Answer to a Question: The Panama Papers Leaks and the Motives Behind Them!
The Panama Papers leaks represent a calculated maneuver by the United States to serve both its political and economic interests on the global stage. By exposing the financial dealings of international figures and targeting British-affiliated tax havens, Washington seeks to weaken its geopolitical rivals while simultaneously attempting to redirect global capital into its own economy to mitigate its soaring national debt.