Answer to a Question: The Budget in the Khilafah State
This article clarifies the distinction between the permanent categories of the state budget in Islam, which are fixed by Sharia, and the administrative sections decided by the Caliph’s discretion. It resolves an apparent contradiction in Hizb ut-Tahrir's literature by explaining that while the Khilafah does not adopt the democratic model of annual legislative budget laws, it does prepare administrative budgets to manage and project state revenues and expenditures.
Q&A: Turkish Buildups on the Syrian Border
This analysis examines the reality behind the Turkish military mobilization on the Syrian border in mid-2015, questioning whether it represents a genuine intent for military intervention. It concludes that the buildup was primarily a maneuver for domestic political consumption, as any significant Turkish military action remains contingent upon American approval and strategic interests.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Inheritance of Dhu al-Arham
This answer clarifies the Islamic ruling on the inheritance of distant kindred (Dhu al-Arham) who are neither fixed sharers nor residuaries. It details why the Khilafah State adopts the view that such property reverts to the Bayt al-Mal, while explaining how the Caliph may still exercise discretion to benefit relatives in specific circumstances.
Answer to Question: Debt is one of the Shar'i Means of Ownership
This answer clarifies that debt is considered a legitimate means of acquiring ownership in Islam, specifically falling under the category of wealth obtained without financial or labor exchange. It distinguishes between the act of acquiring ownership through borrowing and the subsequent development of that wealth through commercial activities.
Speech of the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, on the Occasion of the Arrival of the Blessed Month of Ramadan 1436 AH
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, delivers a heartfelt message to the Islamic Ummah and da'wah carriers upon the arrival of Ramadan 1436 AH. He prays for the Ummah's unity and the imminent establishment of the Rightly Guided Khilafah to restore its honor and strength.
Message from the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, on the Occasion of the Blessed Month of Ramadan for the Year 1436 AH
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah, offers his congratulations to the Islamic Ummah and the dedicated Da'wah carriers for the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan. He prays for Allah's acceptance of their worship and for the imminent victory of the Ummah through the re-establishment of the Rightly Guided Khilafah.
Answer to a Question: The Harbi's Intention to Reside in the Dar al-Islam
This legal clarification addresses the definition of "intention" regarding a Harbi's residence within the Dar al-Islam. It explains that in this context, intention refers to a manifest decision and physical stay rather than a hidden spiritual state, and will be managed through administrative procedures in the Khilafah.
Answer to a Question: Iran's Role in the Region
This analysis by Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah explores Iran's strategic function within American foreign policy, arguing that its actions in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen are coordinated with US objectives. It contends that despite public hostility, Iran serves as a pivotal regional tool for the United States, acting within a framework of shared interests to maintain stability for American influence.
Answers to Questions Regarding: Pledging the Sold Item Against its Price
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashta explains the Islamic legal rulings regarding the seller's right to withhold or pledge a sold item until payment is received. The ruling differentiates between measurable goods and non-measurable assets like cars and real estate, depending on whether the price is spot or deferred.
Answer to Question: At-Ta'zir (Discretionary Punishment); Its Details and Rulings
This explanation clarifies the concept of At-Ta'zir (discretionary punishment) in Islamic jurisprudence, distinguishing it from the fixed Hudud and Jinayat punishments. It outlines the specific types of punishments permitted by Sharia, such as imprisonment, fines, and limited flogging, while emphasizing that the judge's discretion is limited to the magnitude and choice of Sharia-approved penalties.
Answer to Question: Regarding the Ownership (Raqabah) of Land and its Usufruct (Manfa’ah)
This response clarifies the legal distinctions between *'Ushri* and *Kharaji* lands within Islamic jurisprudence as defined by Hizb ut-Tahrir. It specifically addresses how ownership of the land's substance versus its usufruct affects the ability to designate land as an endowment (*Waqf*) and the Sharia-mandated taxes applied to each.
Answers to Questions Regarding: 1- The Lands of Sawad in Iraq, 2- What is Imposed on the Disbeliever in Ushri Land
This clarification addresses the historical and legal precedents for land ownership and taxation within the Islamic State, specifically focusing on Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab's decision regarding the conquered lands of Iraq. It explains that land is categorized as either ushri or kharaji, and details why non-Muslims are required to pay kharaj on their land even if it is located in territories where residents embraced Islam.