Answer to a Question: Regarding the use of the Rayah al-Uqab and the Liwa by the Rightly Guided Caliphs
This legal response clarifies that the Rightly Guided Caliphs consistently adhered to the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) by using the Rayah al-Uqab and the Liwa. It provides authentic narrations from the Hadith literature regarding the specific colors and characteristics of the Islamic flags used during the early Caliphate.
Q&A: Regarding the Rejection of Criticisms and Corrections by Hizb ut-Tahrir and its Ameer
Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, clarifies the party's stance on intellectual dialogue and criticism. He emphasizes that while the party welcomes objective discussions based on its official literature and evidences, it refuses to engage with external fabrications or discuss internal administrative matters on public platforms.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Extent of a Woman’s 'Awrah in Front of Another Woman to Shadi Sunoqrot
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah provides a jurisprudential clarification on the 'awrah of a Muslim woman in front of other women. He explains that the weightier opinion, supported by Quranic evidence, is that she may reveal only the customary places of adornment to other women, rather than the entire body excluding the area between the navel and the knee.
Answer to a Question: The International Reality Regarding Ukraine
Ukraine remains a pivotal battleground for influence between Russia, Europe, and the United States, deeply affecting its internal political and social structure. This analysis examines President Yanukovych's balancing act between his Russian loyalty and Western pressures as he maneuvers to maintain power amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Q&A: Regarding America’s Policy in Iraq
This response explains that the fragmentation of Iraq is the result of deliberate American policies, starting from the 1991 no-fly zones to the post-2003 sectarian quota system. It emphasizes that the only solution for the Muslim world is to reject these divisions and unite under the single leadership of a Rightly Guided Khilafah.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Legal Reason (Illah) for Khamr and its Prohibition
This answer clarifies the Shari’ah principle regarding the prohibition of Khamr and whether it is based on a specific legal reason (Illah). It explains that while the prohibition of Khamr is absolute for the accountable person (Mukallaf), it does not extend to the essence of the objects used, such as trucks or vessels, provided they are properly cleaned.
Answer to Question: Regarding the Conviction of Some that the Point of Departure (Nuqtat al-Irtikaz) Will Only Be in Syria
The Amir of Hizb ut-Tahrir clarifies the party's stance on the location for the re-establishment of the Khilafah, stating that while Ash-Sham holds a virtuous status, the work must continue everywhere as the final outcome is known only to Allah. He reminds the Shabab to focus on the sincerity and correctness of their actions according to Shari'ah, rather than becoming fixated on a specific geographical starting point.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Watching of Pornographic Films and the Defamation of Hizb ut-Tahrir
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah clarifies the Shari’i ruling on watching pornographic films, confirming their prohibition based on the principle that means leading to the forbidden are themselves forbidden. He also addresses the false accusations made against Hizb ut-Tahrir, urging Muslims to focus on the vital work of re-establishing the Khilafah rather than being distracted by prohibited acts.
Answer to a Message Regarding the Axes of Conflict in Syria to Alfateh Akjadeed
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah provides a strategic analysis of the Syrian conflict, identifying the United States as the primary political power seeking to maintain its influence through a secular alternative. He highlights the ideological struggle within Syria, warning the Ummah against Western-backed coalitions and urging a return to the Prophetic method for establishing the Rightly Guided Khilafah.
Answer to a Letter Regarding Alleged Violations of the Party During the Era of Sheikh Abdul Qadeem Zallum (May Allah Have Mercy on Him)
Sheikh Ata bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah responds to claims that Hizb ut-Tahrir neglected the development of the Islamic disposition (Nafsiyyah) among its members. He argues that the Party's extensive literature on spiritual growth and the unwavering steadfastness of its members under decades of persecution serve as definitive proof of its commitment to building a comprehensive Islamic personality.
Answer to a Question: Regarding Paper Currency to Hafedh Gharsallah
Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah explains that modern paper currency carries the same Shari'ah rulings as gold and silver due to the shared legal reason of "monetariness." Consequently, debts must be repaid in their exact nominal value regardless of inflation, as any excess would constitute prohibited Riba.
Answers to Questions Regarding "Hajj for the Elderly" and "Literal and Metaphorical Meaning"
Sheikh Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah explains the Sharia ruling on performing Hajj for an elderly parent who is physically unable to travel, categorizing it as a debt that must be fulfilled by the children. He also clarifies the linguistic criteria for distinguishing between literal and metaphorical meanings in the Quran, illustrating why the revival of bones is considered a literal event.