Question: Question to our eminent scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah, Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Our eminent Shaikh – what is the legal ruling (Hukm Shari’) on cosmetic surgery? From Mourad Maalej
Since the destruction of our Khilafah in Rajab 1342 AH, some claim that we must close our eyes to the ensuing calamities, cover our ears to the cries of the oppressed and remain silent before the flagrant transgression of the current rulers. They claim that it is Taqwa (تقوى Piety) to avoid politics and instead […]
Question: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, The eminent Ameer – may Allah preserve you – While we were in a study circle (Halaqa) we came across the following text in the book of The Islamic Personality Volume 3 (As for the consensus of the family of the Prophet (ijma al-itrah), they said: The consensus […]
From the Book, Introduction to the Tafseer of the Quran, by the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, eminent jurist and statesman, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah: لَيْسَ الْبِرَّ أَنْ تُوَلُّوا وُجُوهَكُمْ قِبَلَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ وَلَكِنَّ الْبِرَّ مَنْ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ وَالْمَلاَئِكَةِ وَالْكِتَابِ وَالنَّبِيِّينَ وَآتَى الْمَالَ عَلَى حُبِّهِ ذَوِي الْقُرْبَى وَالْيَتَامَى وَالْمَسَاكِينَ وَابْنَ السَّبِيلِ وَالسَّائِلِينَ وَفِي […]
A trend that is currently gaining traction in Palestine with ferocity not limited to the following Palestinian Ministry of Education extracurricular activities with the youth: Mixed debate competitions in various municipalities for high schools (targeting smaller villages) Thousands of students participate in Marathons in protest of the Balfour Agreement Mixed dabka dances held at Arab […]
The ‘Illah (legal reason) revolves with the cause, whether it is present or not Question: Assalamu Alaykom Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu, may Allah bless your efforts and reward you with goodness… Our respected Shaykh, I would like to ask about the Shari’ah principle: “The ‘Illah revolves around the cause, whether it is present or not…” […]
The disturbing images of woman and children lying on the floor in body bags and shrouds, the videos messages of trapped mothers telling the world that we have failed them and that they only rely on Allah (swt) reminded me of the courage that the hairdresser of Pharaoh’s daughter showed when faced with the worst […]
The promise of Allah (swt) for victory has been a powerful motivation for the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, throughout the fourteen centuries of its existence. In the era of the implementation of Islam, before the destruction of the Khilafah (Caliphate), it inspired the rulers and leaders of the Ummah, as they sought to make Islam […]
Question: Assalamu Alaikum… may Allah protect you my Ameer and brother, I pray that you will find the time to answer this question. I read in your book, Taysir Al-Wusul Ila Al-Usul (p. 273), that: “The question that is raised is: For the imitator, if he imitates a particular issue, may he return to follow […]
From the Book, Introduction to the Tafseer of the Quran, by the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the eminent jurist and statesman, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah: إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَكْتُمُونَ مَا أَنزَلَ اللَّهُ مِنْ الْكِتَابِ وَيَشْتَرُونَ بِهِ ثَمَنًا قَلِيلاً أُوْلَئِكَ مَا يَأْكُلُونَ فِي بُطُونِهِمْ إِلاَّ النَّارَ وَلاَ يُكَلِّمُهُمْ اللَّهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَلاَ يُزَكِّيهِمْ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ […]
Question: Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem Our Amir, may Allah protect you, Assalam Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu. I spent a lot of effort to find the narration of the Hadith on the Ummah’s division in its second version (riwaya) which mentions “all in Paradise except one”; I read this narration that was authenticated by Al-Hakim as […]
Worldly status that is based on wealth, lineage and access to power and privilege cripples the one who is afflicted by it. It is a dangerous corruption that is an obstacle to individuals committing to Islam and honoring its commands. It prevents the one who perceives himself from a higher status and from listening to […]
Imam Muhammad (d. 189), the companion of Abu Hanifa (d. 150) – Allah’s mercy be on them both – the main transmitter of his madhhab and a mujtahid in his own right, said: ولا بأس بأن يستعين المسلمون بأهل الشرك على أهل الشرك إذا كان حكم الإسلام هو الظاهر عليهم. “It is alright for the […]
From the Book, Introduction to the Tafseer of the Quran, by the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the eminent jurist and statesman, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ كُلُوا مِمَّا فِي الأَرْضِ حَلالاً طَيِّبًا وَلاَ تَتَّبِعُوا خُطُوَاتِ الشَّيْطَانِ إِنَّهُ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ مُبِين * إِنَّمَا يَأْمُرُكُمْ بِالسُّوءِ وَالْفَحْشَاءِ وَأَنْ تَقُولُوا عَلَى اللَّهِ مَا لاَ تَعْلَمُونَ […]
As Muslims and dawah carriers we interact with others regularly to convey the Islamic message. Islamic teachings provides much advice on how we need to deal with people in our daily lives. These teachings can help us when encountering troubles in our relations with others. It often focusses on our own behaviour towards the other […]
Muslims are accused of being terrorists. Islam is accused of being predominantly violent, even spread by the sword. In such times it would be understandable that some Muslims would try to defend Islam by emphasising the oft-overlooked, peaceful side of the Deen.
Indeed, the horrific event at Karbala is one of the saddest moments in the history of Islam and it has always brought tears to the eyes of the Muslims. On the one hand, this episode shook the Muslim World, whilst on the other hand, it has offered a very important lessons for the Ummah. However, […]
Caring for the Ummah is one of the important dispositions that Islam instills within each and every Muslim. It is the caring for the Ummah that compels the one who fears Allah (swt) to sacrifice from his personal needs for the good of the Ummah. It elevates the Muslims from the mundane and routine life […]
The most important goal a Muslim aims to achieve in his or her life is the pleasure of Allah. Whatever comes on our path in life, achieving this goal is what is on our mind when dealing with trials and tribulations. The Quran provides many examples of difficulties people before us, have been through. These […]
From the Book, Introduction to the Tafseer of the Quran, by the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the eminent jurist and statesman, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah: وَمِنْ النَّاسِ مَنْ يَتَّخِذُ مِنْ دُونِ اللَّهِ أَندَادًا يُحِبُّونَهُمْ كَحُبِّ اللَّهِ وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَشَدُّ حُبًّا لِلَّهِ وَلَوْ يَرَى الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا إِذْ يَرَوْنَ الْعَذَابَ أَنَّ الْقُوَّةَ لِلَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَأَنَّ اللَّهَ […]
When looking at the Islamic world today we see it is dealing with an immense amount of problems such as war, tyranny, oppression, poverty, weakness and exploitation by foreign powers.
The Speech of the eminent scholar, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Rashtah, the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir on the start of the month of Dhul Hijjah 1438 AH وَالْفَجْرِ وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍ “By the Dawn; by the Ten Nights” (Al-Fajr: 1-2) To the virtuous, the pure, the good and the righteous Dawah carriers, though we do […]
Questions: Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu our honourable Sheikh, and warm greetings to you. May Allah (swt) aid you and bring goodness on your hands. The topic: queries regarding Usul-ul-Fiqh Firstly, I hope that I have not burdened you with these questions, especially as we acknowledge the magnitude of the burdens that you are […]
At a time when the enemies of the Muslims have increased in their aggression and the Muslims, from Masjid al-Aqsa and Syria, to Occupied Kashmir and Afghanistan, have increased in noble defiance, every officer of our armed forces must look deep within himself now. He must accept that the obstacle to the revival of the […]
Question: Assalamu Alaykom Ameer, I’m from Afghanistan, I would like to ask you about the verification of this Hadith; The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Al-Nu’man is the light of my Ummah”. Does this Hadith refer to Abu Hanifa Rahimahullah? From Abdul-Wakeel Siraji
From the Book, Introduction to the Tafseer of the Quran, by the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the eminent jurist and statesman, Ata Bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah:
The Holy Quran was revealed to Muhammad ﷺ from 609 CE to 632 CE. Centuries have passed since its revelation, yet it has remained unchanged and as precious to the Muslims as it was when it was first revealed. In line with its profound guidance for mankind, the Quran has given the world a number […]
The hen stood in front of the falcon and said to him, “Why do you fly high and live in the high places, don’t you see that you are small in number? Come with us and enter our coop, there are those who feed us and we do not tire ourselves by flying, and we […]
1. The Takbeer The Takbeer is Sunnah Mustahabbah in the days of Tashreeq as Allah سبحانه وتعالى says: وَاذكُرُوا اللَّهَ في أَيّامٍ مَعدوداتٍ “And remember Allah during the appointed Days” (Al-Baqarah, 2:203) These appointed days are the days of Tashreeq (The days of Hajj) and this was mentioned by Ibn ‘Abbaas (ra) as reported by […]
For centuries, mankind has been searching after the real meaning of life, and many of them try to find this meaning in the “absolute justice”, “felicity” or “worship”. But a short overview about this tragic situation in the whole world makes it clear that earthly life can never be full of bliss and righteousness. The […]
