Answer to a Question: Consensus of the Sahabah – Clarification of the Ambiguous (Mujmal)
This answer clarifies that the Consensus of the Sahabah (*Ijma’ al-Sahabah*) serves as a clarification (*Bayan*) for general or unelaborated Shari’ah texts (*Mujmal*). It explains that such consensus inherently reveals a Prophetic evidence that the Companions were aware of, as demonstrated in their implementation of the Khilafah which clarified the Quranic command to rule by what Allah has revealed.
Answer to a Question: Regarding Minor and Major Sins
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah clarifies the distinction between minor and major sins based on the severity of their consequences and the prescribed punishments in Islam. He also provides a linguistic breakdown of a passage from "The Islamic Personality," explaining how Arabic rhetorical structures are used to define the weighing of deeds.
Answer to a Question: The Land of the Companion Tamim ad-Dari (may Allah be pleased with him)
This response clarifies the Islamic legal classification of the land granted to the Companion Tamim ad-Dari (ra) in Hebron, confirming it as Ushri land. By referencing the foundational texts of Hizb ut-Tahrir, it explains the various categories of land ownership and how the Prophet's (saw) specific grants are applied within the Shari'ah.
Answer to Question: The Treatment of Non-Muslims Regarding Foodstuffs and Clothing According to Their Religions
This response clarifies the Islamic legal requirements for the attire of non-Muslim women within the Khilafah State, distinguishing between specific religious clerical garments and general public dress codes. It explains that while non-Muslim religious figures may wear their specific attire, all citizens in public life must adhere to Shari'ah regulations, which include the requirement of the Khimar and Jilbab.
Q&A: Political Developments on the Iraqi Scene
This analysis addresses the underlying motives behind US military intervention in Northern Iraq, dismissing humanitarian claims as mere pretexts for strategic geopolitical goals. It argues that the US is actively steering Iraq toward a tripartite partition, only intervening when established regional boundaries or the central authority in Baghdad are threatened.
Answer to Question: Zakat on Trading Goods
This response clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on paying Zakat on trading goods before the completion of the lunar year (Hawl). While the completion of the year is a condition for Zakat to become obligatory, the evidence from the Sunnah permits the advance payment of Zakat for one or more years.
Answer to a Question: Political Developments on the Yemeni Scene
This analysis explores the intricate political maneuvers in Yemen, examining whether President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi serves British or American interests amidst the ongoing international struggle for influence. It clarifies the reality of the military reshuffles, the role of the Houthis, and the true nature of the attacks on the Ministry of Defense.
Greeting of the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah to the Visitors of His Pages on the Occasion of the Blessed Eid al-Fitr for the Year 1435 AH Corresponding to 2014 CE
Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, extends his blessings to the dawah carriers and the Islamic Ummah on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. He prays for the imminent establishment of the second Righteous Khilafah to restore the honor and strength of the Muslims under the banner of the Prophet (saw).
Answer to Question: The Khalifah’s Right to Dismiss the Assistant
This answer clarifies the Khalifah's authority to dismiss an Assistant (Mu’awin) based on the legal principles of agency (Wakalah). It explains that while certain restrictions may apply to dismissing a proxy in general jurisprudence, these do not apply to the Assistant, whom the Khalifah may dismiss at any time.
Answer to a Question: The Shari'i Method for Establishing the Khilafah and the Overcoming Ruler
This response clarifies the Shari'i method for re-establishing the Khilafah based on the Prophetic Seerah, specifically the seeking of support (Nusrah) from the people of power. It also defines the strict conditions under which an "overcoming ruler" (As-Sultan al-Mutaghallib) might be considered legitimate, concluding that any declaration lacking popular consent and state components is void in Shari'ah.
Answers to Questions: 1 - Taqlid and Switching from One Mujtahid’s Opinion to Another; 2 - Achieving More Than One Value in a Single Action
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah clarifies the Islamic principles regarding Taqlid, explaining the specific conditions under which a follower or a Mujtahid may transition between different Shari’ah opinions. He further details the concept of "Values" (Qiyam) in Islamic actions, distinguishing between the specific intended outcomes of an act and the overarching pursuit of Allah’s pleasure.
Answer to a Question: The Islamic State Organization's Declaration of Establishing the Khilafah
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah provides a Shari'ah-based analysis regarding the validity of the Islamic State's declaration of the Khilafah. He concludes that the declaration is substance-less as it lacks the necessary manifest authority, security, and state components required by the Prophetic method.