Islamic Revival

Question: Assalaamu Alaikum our honourable Sheikh, I would like to ask you a question regarding public ownership.  Can a private ownership transfer to a public ownership in accordance to the Shariah rules, like transferring water springs from a private ownership into public property if that is needed for the public good? And if the public no longer needs it, does it revert as private property? Similar to oil wells when they are depleted, can they become a private property? Thank you, and May Allah help you and make your foothold strong, Wa Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu From Nadir Az-Za’tari Answer: Wa Alaikum us Salaam Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakaatuhu, If any type of public ownership was as a result of a divine reason (‘ illah ), then the rule will follow this divine reason, whether it exists or in its absence. If the  ‘illah  is present then that public ownership will remain, but if it was absent, then it will be permitted to privately own that type of

On Monday the 7th of March, it was “breaking news” that the city council of Aarhus (second largest city of Denmark), decided to withdraw the approval and support of a large central mosque. A project that has been on the way for 17 years. The reason was a several-episode “documentary” that, by use of hidden cameras and moles, “exposed” how imams in different mosques taught in Shariah and gave Islamic advice. Comment: The documentary has caused much disturbance in Denmark, and raised a new debate about Islam and Shariah. Danish politicians have stumbled over each other to come with new measurements to avoid the rise of Islamic awareness among Muslims. Among the proposal have been “exit-programs” as for bikers and gang members. A certification of imams, to ensure that they conform to secular democratic values. More offers for young Muslims who want to run away from home. A strong call to young Muslims to rebel against their parents and Islam and other proposals alike. These pro

Talk 1 from the event "The Agenda to "Reform" Islam" held in Sydney, Australia in February 2016. Delivered by Uthman Badar, media representative of Hizb ut-Tahrir Australia