Answer to a Question: The Western Sahara Issue
This analysis examines the Western Sahara conflict as a strategic tool used by the United States to challenge the political and economic dominance of old European colonial powers, namely Britain and France, in Africa. It highlights how Morocco’s diplomatic outreach to African nations serves to safeguard European interests and preempt American attempts to gain a foothold in the region through UN-led initiatives.
Address of the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, on the Occasion of the Opening of the Conference "The Lifeboat: A Sincere Islamic Vision for the Correct Remedies for Sudan's Problems without the Recessions of the Arab Spring," held in Sudan on the Anniversary of the Destruction of the Khilafah. Saturday, 04 Rajab 1435 AH.
In this address, the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir calls upon the people of Sudan to seek their salvation through the re-establishment of the Khilafah Rashidah rather than Western-backed dialogues. He highlights the historical justice of Islam and contrasts it with the modern-day suffering and division caused by colonial interference and the absence of a protective Islamic leadership.
Answer to a Question: Participating in Systems of Kufr
This response clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on Muslims participating in non-Islamic governing systems, refuting common justifications based on the stories of Prophet Yusuf (as) and the Negus (Najashi). It emphasizes that ruling by what Allah has revealed is a definitive obligation and that human interests (Maslahah) cannot override explicit divine texts.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Cutting Off of Prayer by a Woman Passing in Front of a Praying Person
This response provides a comprehensive overview of the different opinions held by the major schools of Islamic jurisprudence regarding whether someone passing in front of a person in prayer invalidates the act. While the majority of scholars believe the prayer remains valid, the answer details specific evidences and perspectives to help the believer find tranquility in their worship.
Answer to Question: Is Zakat Obligatory on Gold Jewelry Prepared for Hoarding?
This response clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on gold jewelry, distinguishing between jewelry used for personal adornment and gold kept as a form of hoarded wealth. It establishes that while personal jewelry is exempt from Zakat, hoarding gold and silver without a specific need for expenditure is strictly prohibited in Islam.
Answer to a Question: Is it Permissible for One of the Partners in a Property Partnership (Sharikat al-A’yan) to Work as an Employee for a Known Wage in Addition to His Share of the Profit?
This ruling clarifies the distinction between contractual and property partnerships regarding a partner receiving a salary. In a property partnership (*Sharikat al-A’yan*), it is permissible for a partner to be hired for a fixed wage independent of profit, whereas in contractual partnerships, effort is compensated solely through profit sharing.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Hadith "...And whoever withholds it, then we will take it and half of his property"
This legal response clarifies the authenticity and interpretation of the Hadith concerning the financial penalty for withholding Zakat. It details why the fine is considered half of the specific property subject to Zakat, acting as a discretionary punishment (*tazir*) rather than a general seizure of all wealth.
Q&A: 1- Rulings Related to Covering the Feet; 2- The Sultan of Brunei's Declaration of Intent to Apply Sharia
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah clarifies the jurisprudential requirements for women covering their feet in public life, distinguishing between when a garment must trail on the ground and when reaching the ankles is sufficient. He also evaluates the Sultan of Brunei's announcement to implement Sharia, asserting that true Islamic governance requires comprehensive implementation and complete independence from foreign colonial influence.
Q&A: US Influence on India’s Policy to Confront China
This analysis examines the strategic efforts of the United States to utilize India as a primary regional counterweight against China within its broader Asia-Pacific strategy. It evaluates the impact of Indian domestic politics, specifically the rivalry between the pro-American BJP and the pro-British Congress Party, while highlighting the significant economic and military disparities between the two Asian giants.
Answer to a Question: Regarding Ijtihad in Texts of Definitive Meaning
This article explains the principle of Ijtihad within Islamic jurisprudence, clarifying why texts with definitive transmission and meaning are not subject to change or re-interpretation. It highlights that the supreme goals of society, such as the preservation of life, mind, and religion, are fixed and constant as they are derived from definitive Shari’ah texts.
Answer to Question: Regarding Vaccination and Monopoly
This article explores the Islamic perspective on polio vaccinations provided by Western nations and the ruling on agricultural monopoly (ihtikar). It explains that while seeking medical treatment is a recommended act, Muslims must be cautious of imperialist agendas and the prohibition of hoarding goods to inflate prices.
Answer to Question: Regarding Riba Money
This response provides a detailed Islamic ruling on how to handle interest (Riba) accumulated in bank accounts, emphasizing the necessity of immediate sincere repentance and the termination of usurious contracts. It guides the believer on how to dispose of forbidden gains by distributing them to the needy secretly, clarifying that while such acts do not count as charity, the act of abandoning the forbidden is rewarded by Allah.