Q&A: Britain's Relationship with the European Union
This analysis explores the historical and political dynamics of the United Kingdom's involvement in the European Union leading up to the 2016 referendum. It highlights Britain's strategic attempts to influence and weaken European unity from within while balancing its economic interests and national sovereignty.
Q&A: The US-Gulf Summit
This Q&A analyzes the 2016 US-Gulf Summit, asserting that President Obama's visit was not intended to solve regional conflicts but to consolidate American hegemony and marginalize rival British influence. It explains the strategic balancing of Saudi Arabia and Iran and critiques the regional rulers for facilitating Western colonial interests at the expense of the Muslim Ummah.
Answer to Question: The Process of Fusion Before and After the Establishment of the Islamic State
This response clarifies the nature and implementation of the "process of fusion" within the Ummah as conducted by an ideological party. It explains how this process will accelerate after the establishment of the Islamic State through the implementation of Islam and the state's support for Islamic political activity across all media and educational platforms.
Answer to Question: The Shari'ah Cause (Al-Illah Ash-Shar’iyyah)
This response by Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah provides a deep jurisprudential analysis of the *'Illah* (Shari'ah Cause) and its position within the Address of the Legislator. It elucidates the fundamental differences between *'Illah* and *Sabab*, explaining how one serves as the motive for legislation while the other serves as an indicator of its existence.
Answer to a Question: The Reality of the US-Russian Accord and the Purpose of the Nuclear Summits
This analysis clarifies the reality behind the fluctuating US-Russian relations, explaining that Russia's involvement in Syria is a service to American interests rather than a sign of true international parity. It further explores the Nuclear Security Summits, asserting that their true purpose is to cement US global hegemony and control over nuclear resources rather than achieving genuine worldwide disarmament.
Answer to Question: The Lebanese Presidential Elections and Saudi-Iranian Disputes
The ongoing delay in electing a Lebanese president is tied to the United States prioritizing its secular project in Syria over Lebanese stability. While Saudi Arabia and Iran appear to be in conflict, both act as subservient tools of American policy, managing regional tensions within a margin permitted by the White House until a comprehensive solution for the region is ready.
Answer to a Question: Zakat on Trade Goods
This article provides a detailed explanation of the Shari'ah rulings regarding Zakat on trade goods, including how to value stock at market price rather than cost. It addresses specific scenarios such as stagnant goods, wholesale versus retail valuation, and the geographical location of the merchandise.
Answer to a Question: Consensus that Prohibition Implies the Invalidity of the Contract
This explanation clarifies the Shari’ah principle that a prohibition (*Nahy*) directed at the essence of a contract results in its legal invalidity (*Butlan*). It details how the silence of the Companions regarding Ibn Umar’s reasoning constitutes a definitive consensus (*Ijma'*) that clarifies the legal implications of Quranic prohibitions.
Answer to Question: No Amputation for Theft During a Desperate Famine
This article clarifies that Umar ibn al-Khattab did not suspend the Shari'ah but rather applied a specific ruling that prohibits amputation for theft during times of famine. It also explains how legal reasoning (*'illah*) and analogy (*qiyas*) apply to the Islamic penal system, distinguishing between fixed punishments and the general nature of penalties.
Answer to a Question: Political Developments on the Syrian and Libyan Arenas
This analysis explores the divergent political dynamics in Syria and Libya, highlighting how the United States maneuvers to secure its influence through secular projects and military interventions. It contrasts the direct conflict in Syria against its people with the international struggle for influence between the US and European powers in Libya.
Answer to Question: The Difference Between Good and Evil (Khayr and Shar) and Praiseworthiness and Blameworthiness (Husn and Qub-h)
This explanation clarifies the technical distinctions between the concepts of Husn and Qub-h versus Khayr and Shar as defined by scholars of Usul al-Fiqh. It highlights how the former relates to the Shari'ah ruling and its consequences, while the latter pertains to the standard of benefit and harm used to guide human conduct.
Answer to a Question: Blood Money (Diyah) in Accidental Killing
This article clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on blood money (diyah) for accidental killings and those actions treated as accidental. It explains that while the sin is removed for unintentional acts, the diyah remains a legal obligation paid by the paternal relatives (aqilah) rather than a personal punishment for the killer.