Islamic Revival

In recent weeks politicians and world media have been discussing the potential establishment of a new Caliphate (Khilafah) in Iraq linking this to the “Sunni insurgency” currently taking place there. Western media unsurprisingly have used various adjectives to conjure up in the minds of their audience a “medieval” state, out of place in the 21st century. On the other hand many Muslims see the Khilafah as an Islamic obligation, longing to see its return and believing it will provide a positive future for the Muslim world. However, with the Muslims having lived for almost a century without the Khilafah, the details of what the Khilafah is have become hazy and uncertain. This confusion has led to various claims to the post of Khaleefah including King Fuad of Egypt in 1926, King Hussain of Jordan in 1924 and even Metin Kaplan in the 80s while living in Germany. Therefore having clarity as to the criteria of the post and the nature of the Khilafah is critical in order to properly assess

Islam's Requirements for Khilafah State - Hizb ut-Tahrir America  The "Islamic State in Iraq & Sham" (ISIS) group announced the re-establishment of the Khilafah in some areas of Iraq & Syria on Sunday June 29th the first day of Ramadan. The group appointed Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi (the leader of ISIS) as the Khalifah and changed its name from ISIS to "Islamic State" (IS). Later IS requested the Muslims to give bayah to Al-Baghdadi. In light of these developments Hizb ut Tahrir -- America organized a lecture followed by iftar on Friday July 11th to discuss this announcement, its legitimacy and what constitutes an Islamic State (Khilafah). For the video of the Question & Answer Session please visit  http://youtu.be/YY61ZMqltHc

We know that Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم had allocated land for the noble companion Tamim Ad-Darri (ra) in Al-Khaleel which is now known as Al-Maskoubiyah. We are confused regarding the classification of this land; is it a 'Ushri land or a Kharaj land, bearing in mind that in the book Funds in the Islamic State, in the classification of 'Ushri land it did not include the land that is allocated to someone becomes 'Ushri land but that the 'Ushri or Kharaj lands can be allocated. Some Shabab (members) have the view that the land of Tamim Ad-Darri (ra) is 'Ushri land, does this view have any basis which is not mentioned in the Funds book? May Allah Reward you with all the good on our and the Muslims' behalf and bring joy to your eyes and the Muslims with the victory and authority under the shade of the Khilafah upon the method of the Prophethood soon inshaAllah. From  Mohamad Sukker Answer: Wa Alaikum us Salaam Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakaatuhu ,