Islamic Revival

The following is a translation from an Arabic Q&A from the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir from the website of it's Media Office. Question: We read about secure and satisfying married life in the Book of Allah (swt) and His Prophet (saw), but in our times we observe great contradictions in the countries where we live, even among the married couple who are engaged in the da'wah work. Married couples may disagree on the choice of their home, on the issue of dealing with the parents of the groom or the bride or on the issue of visiting their relatives... and the husband's relatives who are cited as death... Each of the partners insists that it is his or her right or that it is his or her obligation, and they persist in their own opinion in the belief that each of them claims to be correct and rightful in accordance with the Shariah laws and refuses to budge from his position and make amends... What would be the advice, especially to those who are engaged in the da...

The following is the translation from an Arabic Q&A . Question A miracle [ mu'jizah ] is an extraordinary occurrence [ khāriqun lil ‘ādah ] and it occurs only at the hands of prophets and messengers. However the scholars also use the word ‘ karāmah '. They give it various definitions and attempt to establish its reality by many āyāt and ahādith . The question is: does what is called a ‘ karāmah ' exist or not? If the answer is yes we seek a comprehensive explanation in this matter, and if the answer is no, then how do we understand the story of the Ahl al-Kahf for instance or Ashāb al-Ukhdūd , or the saying of Umar ibn al-Khattāb (ra), ‘O Sāriya, the mountain!' Similarly the incident of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas in the Tigris river, and many like occurrences? Answer 1. Allah (swt) has created the universe, man, and life with particular laws and characteristics which man is not able to change or break. «لَا الشَّمْسُ يَنْبَغِي لَهَا أَنْ تُدْرِكَ ا...

The following is a translation from Arabic. Question: In the Social System book (Arabic, page no. 121), certain conditions are stipulated for contracting of marriage which if not complied with, render the marriage null & void. While 0n page no. 122, there are conditions which if not complied with, corrupt the marriage contract, however, I have not found the Mahr (Dower) mentioned. If Mahr is neither a condition for contracting of marriage nor a condition for its authenticity, then what is the status of Mahr in the marriage contract? Answer: Concerning the Mahr, indeed, it is neither a condition for contracting of marriage nor a condition for its authenticity, which means that if a marriage contract complies with the contracting conditions as well as those conditions which render it authentic, then such a contract is correct even if Mahr is not mentioned. However, the Shari'ah laws are of two categories: Laid down rules, which include cause and conditions...,...

To our horror, Bashar Al-Assad continues to ravage and massacre his people, a people who are under his dreadful custodianship. Such a paradox! That Bashar Al-Assad holds such a position rather than protecting and guarding his people from harm's way, while he is the clear and present danger to his population. He heavily bombards any threat in his path be it a recently widowed woman, premature infant, or elderly man. His ruthless acts have truly tested the Eman (faith) and courage of the Syrian people. Men and women alike favor death over surrender in light of the savage unceasing violence. This death, inshallah, is considered an honorable death in the sight of Allah سبحانه وتعالى. Despite the heavy shelling from the Syrian military destroying homes, schools, and hospitals, people still persevere and remain determined to have their voice heard. Penetrating deep into the hearts of these tireless protesters, we find a unique trait captivating onlookers. What keeps the...

Listen to a circle from an excellent series delivered by Sheikh Abu Talha on the topic of the Islamic Aqeeda (belief).  These were delivered some years back but are still very relavent today. Download file

The following is a translation from Arabic. Question:    It came in the book of the Economic System, page 90, line 6 from the top: "Because the lease must be known, and the failure of mentioning the duration in some works makes it unknown.  And if the lease was unknown it would not be allowed." It came in the same page, line 14: "If the period was mentioned in the contract, or if its mention in the contract was necessary to remove the unfamiliarity, then this period must be specified by a duration of time, such as a minute, an hour, a week, a month or a year." It also came in page 91, line 8, of the same book: "In conclusion, the wage must be known in a way that removes the unfamiliarity, so that it can be fulfilled without dispute. This is because the basic principle in all of the contracts is to prevent the disputes between the people. There must be an agreement upon the wage before the start of work; and it is disliked to use of an em...

Question: On January 15th 2012 Mohammed Ali Khateebi, Iran's envoy to OPEC warned the Gulf states against compensating for Iran's oil by supplying additional crude oil to international markets in case sanctions are imposed on Iran by the European Union. The Iranian Sharq newspaper also reported that Khateebi warned that such compensatory supplies will evoke Iran's reaction which will be unpredictable. Similarly the spokesman for Iran's ministry of petroleum, Ramin Mehmanparast reiterated his remarks reported by Iran's official news agency confirming that the United States had sent a letter to Iran about the Straits of Hormuz. In late December 2011, Iran had warned of closing the Hormuz waterway in reaction to international sanctions. Iran had also announced holding naval exercises in the region. It also said that it had carried out successful tests on missiles of various types and ranges. So, is Iran serious about closing the Straits of Hormuz? Is ...