Answer to a Question: Astronomical Calculation in Fasting
This answer clarifies the Shari’ah ruling on using astronomical calculations to determine the beginning and end of Ramadan. It highlights the fundamental legal distinction between prayer times, which are tied to the entrance of time by any means, and fasting, which is strictly bound by the physical sighting of the crescent moon.
Answer to a Question: The Stability of the Price of the Metallic System
The stability of the metallic system is rooted in the intrinsic value of metals, which decouples currency from the volatility of state economies and political power. By unifying domestic and international trade under a single standard, this system ensures fixed exchange rates and eliminates the reliance on fluctuating hard currencies.
Answer to a Question: The Ruling on Rikaz
This text explains the Islamic legal rulings regarding Rikaz, which refers to minerals or wealth buried in the earth by humans. It details the distribution of such finds, distinguishing between ancient treasures and lost property (Luqatah) based on the location and the likelihood of surviving heirs.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Subject of Quraishi Lineage and the Conditions for the Caliph
This legal analysis clarifies the Islamic ruling on Quraishi lineage, explaining that it is a condition of preference (*shart afdhaliyah*) rather than a requirement for the contract's validity (*shart in'iqad*). By examining the precedents of the *Sahaba* at the *Saqifah* and the statements of Umar ibn al-Khattab, alongside a linguistic breakdown of the relevant *Hadiths*, the text demonstrates that the *Khilafah* is valid for any qualified Muslim regardless of descent.
Speech Delivered by the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir (Audio) at the Party’s Conference Regarding the Identity of the Muslim Community, Held in Birmingham on 24/08/2003
This speech addresses the Muslim community in the West, highlighting the absence of the Khilafah and the resulting fragmentation and exploitation of Islamic lands. It calls upon Muslims to preserve their Islamic identity and support the global effort to re-establish the Righteous Khilafah upon the Method of Prophethood.
Answer to a Question: Wedding Halls
This legal response clarifies the Islamic ruling on wedding halls, addressing both mixed-gender gatherings and the practice of grooms entering women's sections. It emphasizes that *ikhtilat* (mixing) in such settings is forbidden and refutes the justification of common social practice as a basis for deviating from Shari'ah rulings.
Answer to a Question Regarding the Issue of Qurayshi Lineage and the Conditions for the Khalifah
This response provides a detailed jurisprudence and linguistic analysis regarding the requirement of Qurayshi descent for the Khalifah, concluding that it is a condition of preference rather than a condition of validity. By examining the consensus of the Sahabah and the structure of relevant Prophetic narrations, it clarifies that the Khilafah is permissible for any qualified Muslim, regardless of their tribal lineage.
Joining the Armies of the Existing States in Muslim Lands
This legal ruling examines the permissibility of military service under contemporary regimes in the Muslim world and the distinction between forbidden service to oppressive rulers and the general obligation of Jihad. It also discusses the validity of seeking material support (Nusrah) from those in power to establish Islamic governance and change corrupt systems.
Answer to a Question: A Woman's Travel
This clarification explains that the prohibition for a woman traveling without a mahram is based on the duration of the journey (24 hours) rather than the physical distance covered. It further distinguishes this from the rulings for shortening prayers and emphasizes that safety is an independent requirement for any travel.
A Word in Mourning of Sheikh Abdul Qadeem Zallum: Oh Life! A Great Man Departs from Us in Quietude
This moving tribute honors the life and clandestine struggle of Sheikh Abdul Qadeem Zallum, the former Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, who worked tirelessly for the revival of the Islamic Ummah. It reflects on his steadfastness against tyranny and the enduring commitment of the party to re-establish the Rightly Guided Khilafah.
The Ameer's Message to the Da'wah Carriers After Assuming the Leadership of the Party
In this profound address, the Ameer of Hizbut Tahrir, Ata Abu al-Rashta, provides spiritual guidance and strategic encouragement to the Da'wah carriers following his assumption of leadership. He draws parallels between current trials and the struggles of the Prophet (saw) and his companions, emphasizing that the return of the Khilafah on the Method of Prophethood requires a generation that mirrors the character and sincerity of the first Sahaba.