Answers to Questions Regarding: 1- Zakat on Fiduciary Paper Money, 2- Lands the Islamic State Takes Control Of
Sheikh Ataa bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah clarifies the Sharia rulings regarding Zakat on fiduciary paper money, explaining how its value is determined by its gold backing. He also details the legal status of state-owned lands, distinguishing between legally acquired property and the revival of "dead lands" by individuals.
Question Answer: The Latest Political Developments on the Libyan Arena
This analysis explores the dual nature of the Libyan crisis, where escalating military actions coincide with international negotiations, revealing an underlying conflict between American and European interests. It highlights how the colonial powers utilize local agents to secure their influence, and asserts that a true resolution can only be achieved through an independent Islamic perspective.
Answer to Question: What Lies Behind the Framework Agreement with Iran Regarding its Nuclear Program
This analysis explores the strategic motivations behind the 2015 framework agreement between the P5+1 and Iran, arguing that the deal was primarily orchestrated by the United States to serve its geopolitical interests. It highlights how Iran made substantial concessions on its nuclear capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief and a defined regional role under American influence.
Answer to a Question: The Judiciary Among Non-Muslims in the Islamic State
This response clarifies the historical legal distinction between Arab polytheists and other non-Muslims within the Islamic State regarding their belief and residency. It further explains the judicial mechanism for non-Muslims, detailing how they resolve personal status matters such as marriage and divorce through state-appointed judges of their own faith within the administrative framework of the state courts.
Answer to a Question: The Latest Political Developments on the Syrian Arena
This analysis examines the U.S.-Turkey agreement to train "moderate" Syrian elements, identifying it as a strategic move to create a loyal alternative to the current regime. It highlights that the United States aims to use regional states to contain the revolution and prevent the return of Islam to governance, while keeping Bashar al-Assad in place until its agents are prepared to take control.
Q&A: Relations between America and India under Modi and the Kashmir Issue - China-Afghanistan Relations... and the Taliban
This analysis explores the complex diplomatic dynamics between the US and India under the Modi administration, detailing the historical obstacles and trade disputes that hinder a full strategic partnership. It also examines China's economic and security interests in Afghanistan, including its mediation efforts with the Taliban to ensure regional stability and counter Uighur militancy.
Answer to a Question: The Jewish Entity and its Attachment to America!
This political analysis examines the tension between the Jewish entity and the Obama administration following Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2015 speech to the US Congress. It concludes that the friction is a result of electoral maneuvering and party-specific alignments rather than a rupture in the fundamental strategic dependency of the Jewish entity on the United States.
Speech of the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah - May Allah Protect Him - on the Occasion of Resuming the Publication of Al-Rayah Newspaper
The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir commemorates the history of Al-Rayah newspaper and announces its resumption as a bold voice for Islamic truth following its 60-year suspension. He highlights the newspaper's legacy of challenging oppressive regimes and views its return as a glad tiding for the imminent re-establishment of the Khilafah.
Speech of the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah - May Allah Protect Him - at the Opening of the Khilafah Conference Held in Istanbul
In this powerful opening speech at the Istanbul Khilafah Conference, the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir reflects on the tragic legacy of the Caliphate's destruction and the subsequent suffering of the Muslim Ummah. He calls upon Muslims to fulfill the divine obligation of re-establishing the Khilafah Rashidah on the method of Prophethood, emphasizing its role as the true protective shield for justice and dignity.
Question and Answer: Implications of the Greek Crisis
This analysis examines the 2015 Greek debt crisis, revealing the underlying geopolitical struggles between Germany, the United States, and other European powers. It argues that the capitalist framework and its reliance on usury inevitably lead to economic instability, contrasting this with the historical prosperity Greece experienced under Islamic rule.
Answer to a Question: Fixed Wage in Liability
This legal ruling clarifies the Islamic perspective on repaying debts and wages when currency values fluctuate significantly over time. It emphasizes that repayment must be made in the original currency and amount to avoid usury, while highlighting the inherent stability of the gold and silver standard in a Khilafah state.
Answer to a Question: The Minsk Agreement and the Acceleration of Events in Ukraine
The Minsk Agreement marks a significant shift in European diplomacy, where France and Germany acted independently of the United States to de-escalate the Ukrainian conflict and avoid a continental war. This analysis explores the diverging interests between the US, which views Ukraine as a tool for pressuring Russia, and Europe, which seeks regional stability at the expense of issues like the status of Crimea.