Answer to a Question: Regarding Installment Sales with a Penalty Clause
This legal clarification explains the Shariah ruling on installment sales that include penalty clauses for late payments. It establishes that while deferred payment is permissible, any price increase due to a buyer's delay constitutes prohibited *Riba* (usury).
Answer to Question: How we estimate the times for Imsak at Fajr
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah explains the legal rulings for fasting in Nordic countries like Norway and Finland, where daylight hours are exceptionally long. He emphasizes that the timings for starting and breaking the fast must be based on observable local solar signs, specifically sunset and the appearance of the true dawn.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Specification of the Period for Electing the Khaleefah
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah explains the Shari’ah basis for the three-day deadline to appoint a Khaleefah, established through the Consensus of the Companions (Ijma’ al-Sahabah). The answer clarifies that this timeframe is a binding legal obligation and that any delay without a legitimate excuse results in sin for the entire Muslim Ummah.
Answer to a Question: The Ruling on Dealing with Islamic Banks, Especially Concerning the Murabaha Sale
This response clarifies the Shari'ah ruling on Murabaha transactions conducted by Islamic banks, highlighting why they are considered prohibited due to selling items not yet owned and charging interest on late payments. It also distinguishes these banking practices from construction contracts, which are typically based on the principle of leasing services rather than invalid sales.
Answer to a Question: What Is Behind the Qatari Generosity Towards the Arab Spring?
This analysis by the Amir of Hizb ut-Tahrir explains Qatar's financial role in the Syrian conflict as a tool for European interests, specifically the UK and France, to gain a foothold amidst US dominance. It warns the Islamic Ummah against accepting secular alternatives or international conferences, urging instead for the establishment of the Khilafah.
Answer to a Question: Regarding Hizb ut-Tahrir's Way of Expressing Itself
In this response, the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir clarifies the terminology used in the party's introductory literature regarding its claim to have avoided past organizational failures. He explains that such expressions are related to specific methodological adoptions and clarity of thought, rather than a claim to divine perfection or oneness.
Answer to a Question: Regarding Perfumes that Contain Alcohol
This legal answer clarifies the Shari'a status of perfumes mixed with alcohol, identifying them as khamr (intoxicants). Based on Prophetic Hadiths, the ruling emphasizes that since these substances would cause intoxication if consumed, they are subject to the same prohibitions as intoxicants, covering their use, sale, and handling.
Answer to Question: Regarding Democracy
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah explains that democracy is a system of *kufr* because it grants humans the right to legislate, which belongs solely to Allah. He clarifies that the democratic concept of "four freedoms" contradicts the Shari'ah, urging Muslims to rely on authentic Islamic literature to address these deceptive foreign ideas.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Ruling on the Murabahah Contract
This response clarifies the Shariah ruling on investment contracts incorrectly termed as Murabahah, explaining the distinction between Mudharaba partnerships and Murabahah sales. It emphasizes that guaranteed profits in capital-labor partnerships are prohibited, as profits must be shared by percentage and losses borne by the capital owner.
Answer to Question: Ruling on a Woman Praying in Trousers Inside and Outside Her Home, and is it Permissible for a Woman to Pray and Leave Her Home Wearing a Wig?
This legal ruling clarifies the requirements for a woman's dress in public life and during prayer, specifically addressing the use of trousers and wigs. It explains that while these items may cover the *awrah*, they are considered *tabarruj* (alluring display) and thus do not meet the criteria for the mandatory *Shar'i* attire outside the home.
Answer to Question: Regarding Conjoined Twins
The Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir explains that Islamic legal rulings for conjoined twins are determined by their specific physical reality. Each case must be individually assessed to decide whether the individuals should be treated as one person or two distinct persons based on their biological attachment.
Answer to a Question: When is the Migration (Hijrah) Properly Realized?
This response clarifies the Shari’i conditions under which migration (Hijrah) becomes a requirement, drawing parallels between the Prophetic method and the current situation in Syria. It explains that migration is only realized after securing the Material Support (Nusrah) for ruling and establishing the foundation for the Abode of Islam (Dar al-Islam).