Islamic Revival

This communique issued by Hizb ut-Tahrir in the early 1950’s was translated because it addresses the foundation, nature, and culture of the Islamic State. Many misconceptions surround the Islamic State due to what is applied in Iran, Sudan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, who are claimed to be Islamic. These countries have led many to believe the Islamic State is a theocratic state or a State which discriminates against non-Muslims. Misconceptions such as these surround the Islamic State, which we hope this communiqué will clear. On 22nd March 1953, the Jordanian government declared Hizb ut-Tahrir to be an illegal party and ordered individuals administering the affairs of the party to stop all their activities. On 1st May 1953, the sign of Hizb ut-Tahrir outside its office in Jerusalem was removed by the government. On 8th May 1953, the Jordanian government declared that it does not agree with the method by which Hizb ut-Tahrir became a legal entity. The above mentioned actions carried out

The following is the transcript of a talk delivered previously which relates to this subject: http://islamicsystem.blogspot.com/2006/03/visit-of-bush-attack-on-sammara-3rd.html

Question : Alot of people use the practice of female circumcision common in North African Muslim countries in order to attack Islam, what is the correct view regarding the issue? Answer: According to my knowledge, there is difference of opinion amongst the scholars regarding the issue of female circumcision ranging from some who believe it is obligatory, some say it is recommended, others say it is mubah (permissible) but the strongest view in my opinion is that it is mubah. After some research, there are certain points which are necessary to clarify regarding this: 1. It is important to understand the reality of female circumcision and its various types and then to understand the type that Islam permits. Types of circumcision: a) Removal of the hood (or prepuce) of the clitoris. This procedure is, to some degree, analgous to male circumcision since in both cases, no part of the sexual organ is cut off. In both cases also, it is only the foreskin, or outer fold of the skin, which is cu