The basis of the Islamic foreign policy consists of taking the message of Islam to every people and every nation. For Allah سبحانه وتعالى says: يَا أَيُّهَا الرَّسُولُ بَلِّغْ مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ ۖ وَإِن لَّمْ تَفْعَلْ فَمَا بَلَّغْتَ رِسَالَتَهُ ۚ وَاللَّهُ يَعْصِمُكَ مِنَ النَّاسِ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَهْدِي الْقَوْمَ الْكَافِرِينَ "O Messenger! … Continue reading Islam and International Relations
Islam and the Arabic Language
Language plays a pivotal role in any given society. Not only is it a means by which individuals communicate with each other, but it is the medium through which a society's core beliefs and values are expressed. It is these beliefs and values which subsequently lead to the establishment of its whole structure and from … Continue reading Islam and the Arabic Language
Q&A: Benefiting from Public Property in the Khilafah
Question The following text is found in the draft constitution: "Article 140 - Every individual from the individuals of the community (ummah) has the right to derive benefit from public ownership. The State has no right to allow any particular individual to possess, own or utilise publicly owned properties to the exclusion of other citizens." … Continue reading Q&A: Benefiting from Public Property in the Khilafah
Understanding the Hadith
Nothing historically has received more scathing attacks from the kuffaar than hadeeth literature, that is, the preserved body of narrations related to the Prophet's صلى الله عليه وسلم sayings, actions and conduct. Originally, many kuffaar attempted to stir doubt in the genre of hadith literature by spreading dubious lies about the Prophet صلى الله عليه … Continue reading Understanding the Hadith
Nusrah: The Shara’i Method to Assume Authority
Nusrah: The Shara'i Method to Assume Authority - It is enjoined upon the people of power. Allah سبحانه وتعالى has bestowed the early Muslims with His honour, decreed rewards for them, and mentioned their praise in the Great Book. He سبحانه وتعالى mentioned each of the two brotherly groups, who embarked upon a great endeavour, … Continue reading Nusrah: The Shara’i Method to Assume Authority
Israel will be destroyed & Jerusalem will become the capital of the Khilafah
n these difficult times we must not get defeated, have vision and work to achieve that vision. Israel will be defeated in the future and Jerusalem will become the capital of the Islamic Khilafah inshallah. The following are evidences from the Quran and ahadith for this: Allah (swt) States: "And we decreed for the Children … Continue reading Israel will be destroyed & Jerusalem will become the capital of the Khilafah
Fiqh of Growing and Shaving the Beard
This issue has turned lately into a major talking point among muslims. Some people have gone as far as accusing those who do not grow their beards and do not trim the moustache of unbelief or rebellion. The evidences they used to back such claims are, however, not strong enough to justify such accusations.The issue … Continue reading Fiqh of Growing and Shaving the Beard
Zakat of Crops and Fruits and the Provision of Treasure Troves
Question My dear Ameer and honorable Sheikh: What are the varieties of crops and fruit on which the Zakat is due? For example there are some who pay the Zakat on oil, what is the standard in that? It is known that the Fifth (al-Khams) is due on buried treasures or treasure troves. My question … Continue reading Zakat of Crops and Fruits and the Provision of Treasure Troves
Taxation in Islam: Wealth Tax
The following article is based on the book Funds in the Khilafah State which is a translation of Al-Amwal fi Dowlat Al-Khilafah by Abdul-Qadeem Zalloom. Allah (swt) has revealed a comprehensive economic system that details all aspects of economic life including government revenues and taxation. In origin, the permanent sources of revenue for the Bait … Continue reading Taxation in Islam: Wealth Tax
Q&A: Giving Zakah for other than basic needs?
The following is a translation from Arabic. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Question: It has been said in our books that a poor person is one who does not have sufficient resources to satisfy his basic needs (food, clothing and shelter) and zakat can be paid to him. But there are other needs which are almost … Continue reading Q&A: Giving Zakah for other than basic needs?