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Article 8, Explanation of the Draft Constitution of the Khilafah

The following is from the draft english translation of the Arabic book مقدمة الدستور أو الأسباب الموجبة له (Introduction to the constitution and the evidences that make it obligatory) published by Hizb ut-Tahrir 1382 Hijri (1963 CE). Please refer to the original Arabic for accurate meanings. Please note some of the adopted opinions of the Hizb have changed since the time the book was published so any of the adopted literature published after this book which contradicts what is mentioned in this book abrogates those specific points. Article No 8 The Arabic language is exclusively the language of Islam and it is exclusively the language used by the State. Explanation and evidences: The evidence of this article is derived from the fact that although all people are addressed by the Qur’an, because of Allah’s (swt) saying: [17-89] “And We have explained to man in this Qur'an every kind of similitude” T.M.Q Allah (swt) also says: [30-58] “And We have propounded for people in th

Article 7, Explanation of the Draft Constitution of the Khilafah

The following is from the draft english translation of the Arabic book مقدمة الدستور أو الأسباب الموجبة له (Introduction to the constitution and the evidences that make it obligatory) published by Hizb ut-Tahrir 1382 Hijri (1963 CE). Please refer to the original Arabic for accurate meanings. Please note some of the adopted opinions of the Hizb have changed since the time the book was published so any of the adopted literature published after this book which contradicts what is mentioned in this book abrogates those specific points. Article No 7 The State implements the Islamic Shari'ah upon all those who hold the Islamic fellowship, Muslims and non Muslims alike as follows: 1st- All the rules of Islam will be implemented upon the Muslims without any exception. 2nd- The non Muslims will not be interfered with in terms of what they believe and what they worship. 3rd- The rule of apostasy will be implemented upon the apostates from Islam if they themselves were the apostates. As for t

Articles 5 & 6, Explanation of the Draft Constitution of the Khilafah

The following is from the draft english translation of the Arabic book مقدمة الدستور أو الأسباب الموجبة له (Introduction to the constitution and the evidences that make it obligatory) published by Hizb ut-Tahrir 1382 Hijri (1963 CE). Please refer to the original Arabic for accurate meanings. Please note some of the adopted opinions of the Hizb have changed since the time the book was published so any of the adopted literature published after this book which contradicts what is mentioned in this book abrogates those specific points. Articles 5 & 6 -All citizens of the Islamic State enjoy the Shari'ah rights and duties. -The State is forbidden from discriminating between the individuals in terms of rule, judiciary and management of affairs or anything similar. Every individual should be treated equally regardless of race, Deen, colour or anything else. Explanation and evidences: These two articles have been drafted in accordance with the rules of the Thimmi and