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Islamic Concepts

The Shari'ah and the rule of law – Islamic governance for the 21st century

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The year 2011 ended with an irreversibly changed Middle East where the hegemony of several dictators collapsed at the hands of their oppressed populations. The Syrian and Yemeni peoples' immense sacrifice and desire for change continue into 2012. There is little doubt that the world will further witness the collapse of other dictatorial regimes in the region. Whilst the Muslims of the Middle [ ... ]


The Khawarij and the Rulers of the Muslim world

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With the beginning of the uprisings in the Arab world some scholars now and again issued fatawa against the revolutionaries and the groups active in the uprisings and declared it haram to rebel against the rulers, some even termed them as "Khawarij". This article will discuss the "Khawarij" and its meaning and its application in detail and reality and the ruling of rebelling against the rule [ ... ]


Political Analysis

Q&A: Recent Tensions with Iran

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Question: On January 15th 2012 Mohammed Ali Khateebi, Iran's envoy to OPEC warned the Gulf states against compensating for Iran's oil by supplying additional crude oil to international markets in case sanctions are imposed on Iran by the European Union. The Iranian Sharq newspaper also reported that Khateebi warned that such compensatory supplies will evoke Iran's reaction which will be unpre [ ... ]


Q&A: Imran Khan's dramatic rise in popularity

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Q&A: Imran Khan's dramatic rise in popularity

Question: Recently, Imran Khan held one of the largest political rallies in Karachi, following a large rally that he held in Lahore. He has called for early elections and many people are now speculating that he will be the next leader of the country. He has also started to make statements about the [ ... ]


Comment

Eid Mubarak from Hizb ut-Tahrir America

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Hizb ut-Tahrir America congratulates the Islamic Ummah on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha الله أكبر, الله أكبر, الله أكبر, لا إله إلا الله - الله أكبر, الله أكبر, ولله الحمد Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, there is no god but Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Praise be to God. Praise b [ ... ]


Let every tyrant and oppressor take heed

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Gaddhafi’s defeat is yet another example of how tyrants will face humiliation in this life and the Hereafter وَبَشِّرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ “And Give Glad Tidings To The Believers” [10:87] The final end of Muammar Gaddhafi’s role in Libya is indeed good news for the Believers. In Bukhari on the authority of Abu Musa the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسل [ ... ]


News Watch

An Islamist coup in the offing!

Right-wing parties like PTI and PML-N with open alliance with politico-religious parties and/or secret liaisons or sympathy with radical Islamists groups, gaining power in Pakistan will only further pave the way to impending Islamic coup To be sure, not all news items are hair-raising or earth-shaking. Yet, according to the Bangladesh army, it foiled a coup attempt by retired and serving off [ ... ]


Army officer who sparked controversy with remarks on Islam pulls out of West Point address

A retired U.S. Army general with a history of making inflammatory remarks about Islam has canceled his plans to be the featured guest at an event at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the academy said. Retired Lt. Gen. William Boykin, a former military intelligence official, speaks at a fundraiser at Colorado Christian University in May. (Ed Andrieski — Associated Press) Retired Lt. [ ... ]