Answer to a Question: Regarding the Pricing of Commodities
This answer clarifies the Islamic ruling on price fixing, explaining that while the state is strictly prohibited from setting prices, agreements between traders to fix prices are also forbidden. Such agreements serve as a means to inflate costs and harm consumers, which contradicts the Sharia principle that market prices should be determined by natural supply and demand.
Answer to a Question: On the Impact of Economic Crises on the Fate of the Euro and the European Union
This analysis explores the 2011 sovereign debt crisis in Europe, examining how the economic turmoil in Greece and Italy threatened the stability of the Euro and the cohesion of the European Union. It highlights the strategic tensions between Germany and France, the opportunistic roles of the United States and Britain, and identifies the root cause of these recurring failures as the global capitalist system.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Ruling System in Islam
This clarification explains the fundamental distinction between the Islamic ruling system and democracy, emphasizing that democracy's true essence lies in granting legislative sovereignty to humans rather than the Creator. It highlights how the election of a ruler via the bay'ah is an Islamic principle that predates Western democratic systems, which use elections to mask the secular nature of popular legislation.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the True Meaning of Democracy
This clarification explains the distinction between the true technical meaning of democracy, which centers on human sovereignty and legislation, and the deceptive marketing of it as a mere electoral mechanism. It emphasizes that while Islam includes the election of a ruler through the *Bay'ah*, it fundamentally rejects the democratic principle of human-made legislation.
Answer to a Question: Regarding Supplication (Du’a)
This clarification addresses the common misunderstanding regarding the role of supplication (*du’a*) in achieving tangible results versus spiritual rewards. It explains that while *du’a* is a vital spiritual act, it must be accompanied by the material actions prescribed by the Shari’ah method to realize tangible outcomes in this life.
Answer to a Question: Regarding Considering Medical Treatment as one of the Basic Human Needs
This clarification distinguishes between the basic needs of individuals, such as food and shelter, and the basic needs of the Ummah, which include healthcare, security, and education. It further explains that while the State is obligated to provide medical services, seeking treatment remains a recommended (Mandub) act for individuals rather than a compulsory one.
Answer to a Question: Regarding Public Awareness
This response clarifies the conceptual link between Public Opinion and Public Awareness, explaining that they form a unified sequence in the process of Islamic revival. It defines Public Awareness as a comprehensive understanding of the core aspects of Islamic obligations, such as the Khilafah, rather than an exhaustive knowledge of every intricate detail.
Question and Answer regarding Kharaj Land
This article clarifies the Shari’ah classification of agricultural lands as either Ushri or Kharaji within the Islamic State. It explains that the obligation of Kharaj on non-Muslims is not based on a causal link (illah) but on the inherent legal status of the land as defined by Shari’ah evidences.
Question Answer: Is there a Real Need for Military Intervention in the Pakistani City of Karachi?
This analysis examines the underlying motives for the Pakistani army's proposed intervention in Karachi, identifying it as a response to US pressure rather than a genuine internal security requirement. It highlights how political and ethnic violence is being leveraged to justify using the military as a tool to pursue mujahideen in urban areas where drone strikes are not feasible.
Answer to a Question Regarding Prayer and Fasting Times
This legal response addresses the challenges of determining prayer and fasting times in regions like northern Finland where conventional night darkness is absent. It clarifies that religious rulings are tied to local geographical signs and provides guidance on identifying true dawn and sunset through observation rather than following distant city schedules.
Answer to a Question: Resignations of Turkish Military Leaders
This analysis explores the 2011 mass resignations in the Turkish military, framing them as a product of the geopolitical struggle between pro-British and pro-American factions. It further examines the Western response to the Oslo attacks, exposing systemic Islamophobia and contrasting it with the protection of religious minorities under Islamic governance.
Answer to a Question: Impediments to Inheritance
This article explains the Shari'ah ruling regarding the "difference of abode" (*ikhtilaf al-dar*) as an impediment to inheritance. It details how residing in *Dar al-Kufr* (Abode of Disbelief) while refusing to migrate to *Dar al-Islam* (Abode of Islam) can prevent a Muslim from inheriting from their relatives within the Islamic State.