Question In one of the posts on the issue, another brother has given the definition of Khilafa (as it has been adopted by the Hizbuttehreer) as follows: The Khilafat is a common leadership for all the Muslims in the world. Its role is to establish the laws of the Islamic Shariah and to carry the […]
Regarding Slavery, International Treaties & the Shari’ah
Question I looked at the responses on this site regarding the subject matter of slavery and especially the concept that Islam allows the Muslim male to have sexual relations with the what his “…right hand possesses”, even though they are not married. Initially I thought that this was adultery and sought to clear up my […]
A Political Revolution Supported by the Majority…
Question In your discussion of Khaleefah you have clearly illustrated the attitude of perseverance in response to a corrupt rule. The main reason behind the injunctions of the Prophet in this regard, it seems, is because any law is better than anarchy. This begs the question of what if a revolution is supported by the […]
What is the Responsibility of Common Muslims in Correcting the Muslim State?
Question Is it true as claimed by some Islamic scholars that Qur’an and Sunnah give guidance in the social, economic and political spheres? If yes, can you give a brief outline of this guidance? What sort of obligation is it upon the Muslims if these directions are not being fulfilled in the society? Answer All […]
The Meaning of ‘Khilafah’ & ‘Imarah’
Question I know you are a busy person and only if you have time I would like to ask you in resolving a query. I would be extremely grateful if you could help in defining the terms “Khilafah” and “Imarah” and their implications. It seems to be a topic on which there are a number […]
Are There Any Directives Regarding the Reestablishment of Khilafah
Question Thank you for such a useful and invaluable site… Recently, I had a discussion with a brother on an internet forum on the issue of Khilafah. Having read your enlightening responses to questions on this issue, I asked that brother to give me one commandment from the Qur’an itself where it states categorically and […]
Destruction of the Tomb of Joseph (pbuh) in Palestine
Question A friend of mine has asked a question relating to the Isreali-Palestinian riots recently. He has stated that the tomb of prophet Yusuf (a.s.) was ransacked during the time. He says that this violation of a sacred grave was done by Palestinians. Here is his question with regard to this information: As a Muslim, […]
The Clash Between Ali (ra) and Mu`aawiyah (ra)
Question In light of the Shari`ah, what is the position of Muawiyah (r) when he challenged Ali (r) for the Caliphate? Was Muawiyah (r) not in contradiction with the hadiths: If a Bay’a has been taken for two Khulafa, kill the latter of them. And: Whoever comes to you, when your affairs are united under […]
Is it Obligatory to Join a Group Aiming for the Establishment of an Islamic State?
Question I have a very serious and somewhat personal situation I am in at the moment. Insha-Allah you can help me. For some time now, I have been in contact with members of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (the party who’s aim, they say, is to re-establish the Islamic State/Khilafa). In retrospect I tend to agree with their objective, […]
Can We Defraud Corrupt Rulers?
Question In our country here electricity is very expensive whereas the state controlled agency responsible for the production of electricity produce it mainly from water, which is God gifted. The reason for the high rate of electricity is that the agency i.e. WAPDA is very corrupt and overstaffed. That is why the rate of production […]