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Article 28 & 29, Explanation of the Draft Constitution of the Khilafah

T he following is from the draft english translation of the Arabic book مقدمة الدستورأو 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 Click here  to access the previous article Article 28 No one can be Khalifa unless the Muslims appoint him, and no one possesses the mandatory powers of the leadership of the State unless the contract with him has been concluded according tothe   Shari’ah , like any contract  in Islam. The evidence is that the Khilafah is a contract upon satisfaction and consent, since its reality as a contract means it is not contracted except through two con

Q&A: Paying Zakat before it's due

Assalamu alaikum our sheikh, May Allah cherish you with Islam and cherish Islam with you. I pray to Allah that I will be among those who will give you the Bayah for the Khilafah on the method of the Prophethood, for He is the One Able of everything. I have a question about Zakat, Zakat on trade deals or money; is it acceptable to give Zakat on them or part of them before a full year (al-Hawl) passes on them, and is the completion of (al-Hawl) a condition to pay Zakat on them? May Allah help you with what is good for Islam and Muslims in this world and the Hereafter, Wa Assalam Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. From Imad M. Sa'ad Answer: Wa Alaikum Assalam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, The completion of al-Hawl is a condition for the reason of paying Zakat, which is "the quorum" (Nisab). If the condition is met, that is al-Hawl has passed based on the reason of "quorum" without decreasing it, then Zakat becomes obligatory. However, if it

Q&A: Treatment of Non-Muslims in matters of foodstuff and clothing according to their faiths

Answer to the Question: Treatment of Non-Muslims in Matters of Foodstuff and Clothing According to Their Faiths  To: Adnan Khan Question: Salaams Sheikh My question is on an article in the Constitution. In article 7, clause 4 or clause D f rom the English translation of the second edition 2010, it is stated: “The non-Muslims will be treated in matters related to foodstuffs and clothing according to their faith and within the scope of what the Shari’ah rules permit”. My question is related to clothing. Will non-Muslim women be allowed to wear any clothing as long as it covers the bodies and is modest, such as long dresses or trousers and a shirt? Or will they be required to wear Khimar and Jilbaab like the Muslim women? How was the non-Muslim women’s dress dealt with throughout Islamic history? i.e. were they allowed to wear what they wanted or was the Islamic dress enforced upon them. May Allah reward you From your Brother Adnan from the UK Answer: Wa