Address of the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, at the Opening of the Second Khilafah Conference in Tunisia
In this address, the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir traces Tunisia's profound Islamic history and its centuries-long legacy under the Khilafah, from the era of the Righteous Caliphs to the Ottomans. He highlights the current struggle against colonial influences and the failure of secular governance, while presenting four decisive proofs for the inevitable return of the Righteous Khilafah.
Answer to Question: Regarding Seeking the Nusrah
This response clarifies the vital role of seeking Nusrah (material support) in the methodology of establishing the Islamic State, placing it at the end of the Interaction Phase. By drawing on the Seerah of the Prophet (saw), the Ameer explains how the quest for support from the people of power is the definitive bridge toward the final stage of governing by Islam.
Answer to a Question: The Ongoing Protests in Turkey
This analysis examines the 2013 Gezi Park protests in Turkey, detailing the domestic and international motivations behind the unrest and the reactions of key political figures. It explores how global powers like the United States and Europe navigated the crisis to maintain their influence while highlighting the ideological struggle between secular democracy and the call for the Khilafah.
Answer to a Question: Al-Muzara’ah
This response provides a detailed Islamic legal analysis regarding *al-muzara’ah*, or the leasing of agricultural land for a portion of the harvest. It highlights the prohibition of this practice based on several authentic Hadiths, concluding that a landowner must either cultivate the land themselves or grant it to others for free.
Answer to Question: What is the Evidence that the Land is Never Free of a Duty?
This response explains the Shari'ah evidence regarding the financial obligations attached to land within the Islamic State, clarifying the distinction between *'Ushri* and *Kharaji* land. It establishes the principle that all land must be subject to either *Zakat* or *Kharaj*, ensuring that land ownership always carries a specific fiscal duty.
Answer to a Question: The Decisive Distinction in the Indication of the Letter *Fa*
This explanation clarifies the linguistic and jurisprudential distinction between the letter *Fa* as an indicator of a legal cause (*‘Illah*) versus a cause (*Sabab*). It provides a practical rule for distinguishing between them based on whether the ruling accompanies the action or follows it after a sequence in time.
Answer to Question: Regarding the Impermissibility of Relying on Astronomical Calculations to Establish the Beginning of the Month
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah explains that the Islamic legal cause for fasting and breaking the fast is the physical sighting of the crescent moon, not its astronomical existence. He clarifies that astronomical calculations cannot be used to negate valid testimony, as Sharia prioritizes the divine command of sighting to ensure ease and clarity for the Ummah.
Answer to a Question: Where are your Marches and Denunciations regarding what is happening in Jerusalem and the Blessed Al-Aqsa?
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir addresses a query regarding the party's involvement and visibility during the struggles in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa. He affirms that the Shabab and the Rayat al-`Uqab are actively present in the field, emphasizing that the party's work is widely recognized despite any individual's inability to witness it.
Answer to a Question: Regarding State Intervention in the Economy and Taxes
This response explains the Islamic perspective on state intervention in the economy and the Shari’ah ruling on taxation. It clarifies that Islam strictly defines different types of ownership and prohibits permanent taxes, allowing them only under specific conditions when the treasury is depleted.
Answer to Question: Regarding Participation in Social Security
This response explains the Sharia ruling on social security systems, differentiating between state-mandated employment schemes and private insurance. It concludes that employment-based social security is allowed as part of the worker's remuneration, while private insurance is prohibited due to the element of uncertainty (*jahalah*).
Answer to Question: Ruling on Working with the Authority as a Policeman or in Other Jobs
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah explains the Sharia ruling on employment within the Palestinian Authority, differentiating between security apparatuses and general public roles. He clarifies that roles involving the direct protection of oppressive rulers are prohibited, while general trades and administrative tasks like traffic police are permissible.
Answer to a Question: Regarding Bid’ah (Innovation)
This clarification defines *Bid’ah* (innovation) as the violation of a specific method of performance (*kaifiyyah*) prescribed by the Legislator for a Shari' act. It explains that general acts of remembrance or speech that do not contradict a specific ritual method are not considered *Bid’ah* but are governed by general Shari' rulings.