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Egypt’s Constitution and the Facade of Change (part 1)

Ali Harfouch It is indeed difficult, amidst the heat of an intense and immediate battle or conflict to retain objectivity, remain principled, and orient ones thinking as to balance between long-term and supplementing short-term goals. The clashes and political turmoil in Egypt – and their intensity have instantiated this difficulty as Muslims continue to rally in support of Mursi and the draft constitution mainly in response to the fierce response of the Secularist following the November 22 constitutional decree. And of course the perceived victory makes it all the more difficult to critically understand the reality of the scenario. Few however have critically asked about the structural factors or mechanisms which have perpetually created similar conflict in Egypt. And whether or not the existing political framework under which the constitution is being drafted, is even legitimate. We will argue below, as follows (1) political reform, in this case, legislative reform within t

Tafsir Al Quran: Surat Al Fatiha - Sheikh Abu Talha (Part 2/3)

Sheikh Abu Talha expounds on the meanings of Surah Al Fatiha which was revealed during the early stages of the dawah in Makkah. In his unique style and presentation he links the message of the Quran into our current scenario and the oppression and obstacles faced by the Islamic dawah carriers which are similar to those faced by the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and the Sahaba (RA). He also extracts the method to carry the dawah from the way Prophet Mohammed SAW and his companions' actions in Makkah. Abu Talha explains the social environment of Makkah and the greater Arabia during the time this surah was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (SAW) & compares it with the current socio-political situation in the world, especially in the Muslim world.

Saad Jegranvi's Statement upon Release

  Media office Wilayah of Pakistan H. 25 Safar 1434 M. 2013/01/08 No: PR13003 Press Release Saad Jegranvi's Statement upon Release The End of the Rule of Tyrants and the Rise of the Khilafah is Assured Allah subhannau wa taala said, ((وَقُلْ جَاءَ الْحَقُّ وَزَهَقَ الْبَاطِلُ إِنَّ الْبَاطِلَ كَانَ زَهُوقًا )) "Truth has come and falsehood has vanished. Surely falsehood is ever bound to vanish." [Surah Al-Israa'a 17:81] The Kayani-Zardari regime and its thugs have been forced to change tactics in their lowly attempts to silence the Word of Truth. The regime failed to slow the call for Khilafah through becoming kidnappers, carrying out abductions of the advocates for Khilafah, with the whereabouts of Naveed Butt, the spokesman for Hizb ut Tahrir, unknown since May 2012. So, after the failure of these cheap tactics, the regime "graduated" from kidnapping to flagrant lying and baseless slandering. Accordingly, the regime seeks n

Tafsir Al Quran: Surat Al Fatiha - Sheikh Abu Talha (Part 1)

Sheikh Abu Talha expounds on the meanings of Surah Al Fatiha which was revealed during the early stages of the dawah in Makkah. In his unique style and presentation he links the message of the Quran into our current scenario and the oppression and obstacles faced by the Islamic dawah carriers which are similar to those faced by the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and the Sahaba (RA). He also extracts the method to carry the dawah from the way Prophet Mohammed SAW and his companions' actions in Makkah. Abu Talha explains the social environment of Makkah and the greater Arabia during the time this surah was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (SAW) & compares it with the current socio-political situation in the world, especially in the Muslim world.

Q&A: Ismail al-Wahwah and Sheikh Issam Ameirah

Q&A from Hizb ut-Tahrir Scandanavia's Conference 2012

Video: Can Moderate Islamic Parties Ensure Change in the Muslim World? By Ustadh Ismail al-Wahwah

Q&A: Latest Political Developments in Pakistan

Question: On December 27 2012, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari the only son of President Zadari formally announced his entry into Pakistani politics. Please can you explain as to why he has chosen this moment to enter the Pakistani political medium and is this move connected to the Pakistani general elections in 2013? Answer: One needs to bear the following points in mind before answering the question: 1. The political medium in Pakistan and other countries of the Indian sub-continent are dominated by rich families who have been involved in dynastic politics from the early days of independence from the British Raj. These families in collusion with major powers such as Britain and America have dominated the political life of Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and view ruling these respective countries as their birth right. Hence, it not uncommon to find the political landscape in Pakistan dominated by the Bhutto family or the Sharif brothers, the political scene in India overshadowed