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Q&A 12/10/2009

Answer to a Question: The Reality of Erdogan’s Position and the Restoration of Relations with Armenia

This analysis examines the 2009 normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia, highlighting the role of American mediation in expanding US influence in the Caucasus. It argues that Erdogan’s contradictory statements were a deceptive maneuver to placate public opinion while ultimately sacrificing Azerbaijani interests in favor of Western strategic goals.

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Q&A 11/10/2009

Answer to a Question: The Reality of Iran's Change of Position Regarding Uranium Enrichment

Iran's sudden concession to enrich uranium abroad was a tactical maneuver directed by the United States to neutralize mounting European and Jewish pressure for military action. This shift allows for prolonged negotiations, effectively stripping Europe of its primary leverage and securing American regional dominance in the Middle East.

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Q&A 11/10/2009

Answer to a Question: Regarding the Details of the Political Situation and its Fluctuations in Central Asia

This analysis explores the shifting political landscape of the Central Asian republics, detailing the complex tug-of-war between Russian regional dominance and American strategic interests. It examines how local leaders maneuver between these global powers to maintain authority while highlighting the systematic suppression of Islam and the exploitation of the region's vast natural resources.

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18/09/2009

Answer to a Question: The Reality of Bid'ah

This answer clarifies the technical reality of Bid'ah (innovation) by distinguishing between Shari'ah commands that have a prescribed method of performance and those that are general. It explains that Bid'ah specifically refers to violating the divinely defined procedure for an action, a concept primarily applicable to acts of worship (ibadat).

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Q&A 01/09/2009

Answers to Questions: Participating in Auctions | Working as a Defense Lawyer | Looking at the Suitor | Schools and the People of Dhimma

This article provides Sharia-based rulings on the permissibility of auction sales, the conditions for working as a defense lawyer under man-made law, and the specific requirements for a suitor to look at a woman. It also clarifies that "Beit al-Midras" refers to places for religious study for the People of Dhimma rather than modern institutional schools.

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Publications 12/08/2009

Message from the Amir of Hizb ut-Tahrir, the Eminent Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, addressed to those responsible for Al-Wa'i Magazine and Selections from the Media Office

The *Amir* of *Hizb ut-Tahrir*, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, conveys his profound appreciation for the recent issues of *Al-Wa'i* Magazine and *Mukhtarat* (Selections) published by the Central Media Office. He praises both publications, describing them as luminous sources of goodness and excellence that are equally compelling in form and substance, comparing their quality to two racing horses. The message concludes with a prayer for blessings upon the staff and a request for their efforts to be counted among their good deeds on the Day of Judgment.

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Politics 28/07/2009

A Message from the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the Honorable Scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah (may Allah protect him), to the Central Media Office regarding the pictures of the arrests of the Men, the Men in Turkey.

The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, sent photos of members arrested by Turkish authorities to the Central Media Office. He instructed their publication to illustrate the fortitude of the *Jund* of the *Khilafah*. The photos show the detainees proclaiming *Takbir* and raising the *Shahadatayn*, radiating dignity and defiance even while in custody.

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Analysis 24/07/2009

Speech of the Esteemed World Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah (may Allah protect him), at the Opening of the Scholars' Conference in Indonesia

The Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, addresses scholars, emphasizing that the Islamic *Ummah*'s true dignity and success were tied to the *Khilafah* (Caliphate), which was abolished 88 years ago. He stresses that the re-establishment of the *Khilafah Rashidah* upon the methodology of the Prophethood is the supreme obligation and the existential issue for Muslims, serving as the sole path to rectify their fragmented status and restore global leadership and security. He urges the *Ulama* to actively participate in this work, assuring them that the dawn of the *Khilafah* is imminent.

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Q&A 24/07/2009

Question Answer: The Reality of the Issue of Planting Mines on the Syrian-Turkish Border

This response analyzes the historical context of landmines along the Syrian-Turkish border, rooted in the mid-20th-century Anglo-American struggle for influence and the Baghdad Pact. It critiques modern efforts to clear these mines through foreign leases, drawing parallels to historical colonial tactics and outlining the Islamic obligation for the state to manage its own land and resources.

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Q&A 24/06/2009

Question Answer: Regarding the Elections in Iran and the Reality of the Events that Followed

This analysis examines the 2009 Iranian presidential elections and the subsequent unrest, highlighting the underlying international conflict between American interests and European maneuvers. It explores how the internal power struggle between reformers and conservatives intersects with global politics, particularly regarding Iran's strategic cooperation with the United States in regional stability.

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Q&A 13/06/2009

Question Answer: The Miracle and the Opinion on Karamat (Wonders)

This response clarifies the Islamic perspective on *Mu'jizat* (prophetic miracles) and *Karamat* (wonders of the pious), emphasizing that the universe operates according to fixed laws established by Allah. It concludes that while miracles serve to authenticate Prophethood, any supernatural event attributed to non-prophets requires specific scriptural evidence; otherwise, such occurrences are considered divine success (*tawfiq*) within the natural order.

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Q&A 15/06/2009

Answer to a Question: Regarding Embryo Freezing and Gender Selection

This legal answer clarifies the Islamic stance on modern reproductive technologies, distinguishing between permissible medical treatments for infertility and prohibited practices like embryo freezing. It also outlines the Shar'i rulings on various methods of gender selection, emphasizing the preservation of lineage and the sanctity of the private parts.

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