100 questions on khilafah..book

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Introduction
After the first anniversary of the Arab spring in January 2012 much has changed in the Muslim
world and its shocks continue to reverberate across the world. Whilst the uprisings in the Muslim
world continue perceptions of the Muslim world both inside and outside the region continue to
fluctuate.
The failure of most of the secular parties in the elections that have taken place in the Muslim lands
have forced many in the West to revaluate their positions. The initial Islamic statements by the
Islamic parties that won have now given way to the reality of ruling and the debate surrounding
Islam and secularism continues to get louder as the call from the region for Islam gets louder.
Attempts by the West to hijack the uprisings continue and this trend has continues in Syria as the
West works to ensure any change remains cosmetic.
To overcome this challenge and ensure the uprisings are not hijacked it is important that the call for
Islam is clear and is for its complete implementation. What does this exactly mean? As Muslims we
have faith that an Islamic system is the best system but often we may support this idea without
knowing what kind of policies would be enacted, and this can leave many questions in our minds. Is
Islam really capable of governing in the 21st century? Does Islam have solutions to the economic
woes of the Muslim world? What does Islam say about relations with foreign nations? Can Islam
solve the sectarian problems of today? How would an Islamic system be established? Would this be
an accountable and representative system?
The aim of this book is to provide simple answers to practical questions. The book aims to cover
key areas of governance, economy, foreign policy and law. Many books exist detailing the various
systems of Islam such as the economic system, social system, judicial system, ruling system and
others. To understand all of these various aspects of the Islamic system in detail requires a basic
understanding of the principles that underpin such disciplines.
This book aims to show the Islamic stance, which is made in a clear and easy manner for everyone
to understand without lots of details. The answers also guide to detailed research on such areas,
which will allow for further study.


1. Is the Shariah outdated?
Islam views the human being as composed of instincts and needs continually facing problems in
how to satisfy them. The Islamic texts came to address men and women as human beings, not just
as individuals living in the seventh century Arabian Desert. The Islamic texts did not address
humanity in relation to a particular time or place. Humans today are the same humans who lived
1400 years ago and will continue to be the same human in another 1400 years time.1
There is no doubt the world today is radically different from the one where Islam emerged and
progressed in. The lifestyles of people nowadays are different to those of a century ago. In the past
people would live in huts and today we have skyscrapers, but we still need houses and roofs over
our heads. In the past Muhammad (saw) sent messengers to other rulers on horseback whereas
today a message could be sent via e-mail, IM, fax or SMS. Muhammad (saw) and his companions
fought many battles using horses, bows and arrows whereas today wars are still fought, but using
Smart technology, cruise missiles and satellite intelligence. In the past Muslims learnt astronomy
so they could locate the Qibla wherever they went whereas today an electronic watch will do the
same. This illustrates that humans, with respect to their needs, are the same and the problems that
they face have not changed. Any change that we perceive is merely a change in the tools or the
devices that humans use when solving their problems.
Time alone is not enough to render a thought invalid, this is because ideas are never time specific.
The revival of ancient Greek philosophy, art and culture was termed a renaissance in 16th Century
Europe. Most of the legislation we find today across the Western world has its traditions in writings
three millennia old, which are still considered valid today. For example:
- The US Bill of Rights, passed in 1791, reflects the guarantee of due process which was
taken from the Magna Carta in 1215.
- Modern civil law was developed upon the theory of liability which has its origins in
Roman law.
- Common law, which is the principle of deciding cases by reference to previous judicial
decisions has its origins in the Middle Ages in Roman law and influenced by Norman
Saxon custom. Today it remains a source of legislation for the UK, US and Canada.
From this perspective democracy would definitely be outdated due to its ancient origins. So the fact
Islam emerged in seventh century Arabia is not an argument to suggest modern inapplicability.
Since the Islamic texts deal with humans and their problems, and not the tools that are used to solve
their problems, the Islamic Shariah is as relevant to humanity today as it was when it elevated the
people of Arabia.2


1
For further reading see Islamic Reformation, the battle for hearts and minds, Khilafah.com
2
For further reading see Islam in the 21st century, Khilafah.com 7



2. Is there an Islamic state in the world today, like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan or
Afghanistan (under the Taliban)?
No, the current Muslim countries have aspects of Islamic law being implemented; the most
common being parts of family law, but no state derives its laws and policies based exclusively upon
Islamic texts.
In Pakistan, Islamic law is referred to in order to settle family issues or to portray symbolic
concerns for Islamic sensibilities, as is the case with the Hudood law debate. This is the ploy of
corrupt illegitimate governments as well as their Western masters and the media to depict Islamic
rule as being dysfunctional and unable to govern society.3
Saudi Arabia may donate millions of copies of the honourable Quran, Islamic books, and a lot of
money to build Masajid etc. all over the world, however Saudi rules by a mix of laws, some of
which are Islamic and some are man-made. However, to maintain the Islamic perception, it refrains
from calling them laws. Saudi uses specific terminologies to differentiate between the Islamic laws
and the man-made ones. In an Arabic book on the constitution of Saudi Arabia the author states,
The words law (anoon) and Legislation (Tashree) are only used in Saudi to refer to the rules
taken from the Islamic Shariah ..... As for the man-made such as systems (Anthimah) or
instructions (Taleemaat) or edicts (Awamir) ......4
Aside from this Saudi Arabia a hereditary
monarchy that uses the religious establishment as a tool to control opposition to its capitalist and
pro-West agenda.
The Taliban similarly implemented some aspects of Islam. The Taliban when they did rule over
Afghanistan proclaimed not to be perusing the Khilafah system, which is the Islamic system of
governance but an Emirate, which is a political entity that implements a designated set of laws
within its territories, with no foreign policy. The Islamic system of ruling implements all the rules
of Islam, be they economic, social, and ruling as well as pursue a foreign policy. The Khilafah is not
an isolationist state.
The Iranian constitution has many articles which comply with Islam but there are others which
directly conflict with it. Article 6 of Irans constitution states: the Islamic Republic of Iran, the
affairs of the country must be administered on the basis of public opinion expressed by the means of
elections, including the election of the President, the representatives of the Islamic Consultative
Assembly, and the members of councils, or by means of referenda in matters specified in other
articles of this Constitution. The Islamic system of governance the Khilafah is based purely on
the Islamic texts. This is not the case with Iran as it says in its constitution "running of the affairs of
the country is based on the opinions of the masses through elections". In Islam, the running of the
affairs of the country is based on the Shariah itself not on the opinions of the people.


3 For detailed reading refer to The Methodology of Hizb ut-Tahrir for Change Hizb ut-Tahrir
4
The Constitutional Laws of the Arab Countries, chapter The Constitution of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 8


3. Is todays Turkey not the Khilafah?
Turkey today is ruled by, what many consider an Islamic party. It has, apparently an Islamist as
president and an Islamist as prime minister. Due to this the Turkish model of governance has gained
much publicity and notoriety. This model of governance has been praised by many a Western
politician and secularist who believe the fusion of some Islamic rules with secularism is something
the West can work with and would like to see across the Muslim lands.
Interestingly within the Muslim world the only model Turkey is known for is the Khilafah which
turned the Ottomans a band of fighters into the worlds superpower. In analysing the claim that
the AKP represents an Islamic model of governance an examination of its key polices highlights
that Islam has played no role in any of the AKPs policies other than the rhetoric fed to the masses.
The economy and foreign policy have been the main symbols of the AKP, both are driven by
factors other than Islam.


In order to shore up support for the AKP Erdogan developed economic policies to bring money into
Turkey whilst enriching the business elite. Islam forbids this and would in fact move away from a
Western styled system of enriching the elite towards a system of wealth distribution. Similarly
Islam has played virtually no role in Turkeys foreign policy. The most obvious example of this is
Erdogans continuation of Turkish relations with Israel which is something Islam expressly
prohibits. The AKP has not used Islam in any way in its foreign policy. Rather than rallying the
Muslim rulers against Israel (something Salaudin al-Ayoubi did) or even ending the occupation of
Al Quds itself which Turkey is capable of, Erdogan has pursued a narrow set of pragmatic polices
and littered them with Islamic statements.
Turkey does not represent an Islamic model of governance, it is in reality as secular and national
interest driven as the nations of the West.5



4. Will the Khilafah be democratic or will it be a dictatorship?
The Islamic state will be neither. The Western colonial powers have made the issue of elections
synonymous with democracy, whilst this is not the case. The Khilafah will have elections to select
various positions, including the Khaleefah, but no one would have the right to legislate either as an
individual or a collective as is the case in democracy. This would mean that the people would be
able to select their representatives but at the same time the representatives would not have the
power to deviate from the Shariah and enact corrupt laws like immunity for the rulers.6
In contemporary usage, dictatorship refers to an autocratic form of absolute rule by leadership
unrestricted by law, constitution, or other social and political factors within a state. This contradicts
Islamic rule as the Khaleefah is restricted by a whole host of checks and balances which restrict his
rule. The Khaleefah is also not above the law, but is subject to it like every other citizen.7


5
For further reading see Deciphering the Turkish model of government, New Civilisation
6 For detailed reading see The Ruling system of Islam Hizb ut-Tahrir
7 For detailed reading refer to The Khilafah is not a Totalitarian State, Khilafah.com 9



5. The first four Khulafah were elected, is this not democracy?
When Muslims speak of democracy, the understanding widely held is that accountable government,
rule of law and representative government are synonymous with elections. However whilst these
values are oft spoken of they are seldom delivered. Islam, by permitting the use of various styles to
select the ruler, ensures that these principles are preserved. Some of the first four Khulafah were
elected whilst others were selected or nominated. Whilst the style differed what remained consistent
was that the will of the Ummah was exercised and good governance preserved.8



6. Is liberal democracy not universal and common to all people including Muslims?
For the Western world the historical process they underwent is seen as the history of the world and
termed modernity, whilst all alternative thoughts are primitive if they do not match Western
Liberalism (Capitalism).
For the West modernity carries specific connotations of the Enlightenment mission, defined as
emancipation from self-imposed infancy i.e. from religion. This mission resulted in the
development of secularism and the banishing of the Church, its teachings and its dogma to the
private sphere. This was in addition to human rights, equality and freedom. Soon this historical
process was termed modernism. For secularists, the adoption of secular liberal values is termed
modern and anything not compatible with such values is backward and no different to the medieval
Church.
Capitalisms universality in reality is a Western specific ideology, an event that took place in
Europe which is being used to judge the Muslim world. It is incorrect to do so as placing Islam on
the Wests political spectrum would never be compatible as liberal democracy is a Western
construct which follows their historical process, not ours.9



7. Does Islam separate religion and politics like democracy?
No. Secularism, which is the separation of religion and political life, is a Western notion and alien
to Islam. The Shariah texts revealed by Allah (swt) in the Quran and what have been mentioned in
the Ahadith are the source of legislation and in no way separate from political life.10



8. Will the Khilafah have elections?
The appointment of the Khaleefah is by the popular will. Ascertaining the popular will can be
determined through various mechanisms, including elections. Elections therefore represent one style
in electing the Khaleefah. The appointment of the Khulufah Rashida shows that numerous methods
can be used to elect the ruler.11


8
For detailed reading refer to Democracy is a system of Kufr Khilafah publications
9
For detailed reading see Islamic Reformation, the battle for hearts and minds, Khilafah.com
10 For detailed reading see Democracy is a system of Kufr, Hizb ut-tahrir
11 For detailed reading refer to Ruling System, Hizb ut-Tahrir10



9. Will the Khilafah have a Parliament?
Parliament is an institution within the democratic system, which undertakes the task of enacting
laws amongst its duties. An elected Member of Parliament regardless of the shape of rule in
western states assumes key tasks, such as: holding the government to account, enacting laws
(legislating), granting a vote of confidence to the government or electing the president and
approving projects and treaties.
Whilst a parliament may have some similarities with the Majlis of the Ummah, as they are both
assemblies that represents the people. This comparison is wrong as the Majlis al-Ummah in the
Islamic state provides consultation to the Khaleefah, to discuss laws and rules the Khaleefah wishes
to adopt and to account the rulers and show disapproval of them. Its Muslim members also have the
right to draw up the shortlist for candidacy to the Khilafah post.12
The Parliament is a legislative institution which fundamentally contradicts Islam.


10. Are there other systems of Islamic governance other than the Khilafah?
An examination of the Quran highlights multiple verses which have all been revealed to be
implemented and executed be they military, criminal, political and economic. They were effectively
implemented in the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (saw), the period of the Khulafaa ArRashidoon, as well as during the ruling of the Khulafaa who came after them. The Prophet (saw)
confirmed the Khilafah was Islams system of governance,13 he said in a hadith: The Prophet ruled
over the children of Israel, whenever a Prophet died another Prophet succeeded him, but there will
be no Prophet after me. There will soon be Khulafa and they will number many. They asked:
what then do you order us? He said: Fulfil the Bayah to them, one after the other and give them
their dues for Allah will verily account them about what he entrusted them with.14



11. Did the Khilafah only last for 30 years?
This understanding is usually built upon the hadith which was narrated in the Musnad of Imam
Ahmad, which states that the Prophet (saw) said, The Khilafah in my Ummah after me will be for
thirty years. Then there will be Mulk after that. Some people translate the word mulk as Kingship.
The period of the Khilafah Rashida lasted for 30 years: two years and three months for Abu Bakr
(ra), ten and a half years for Umar (ra), twelve years for Uthman (ra), four years and nine months
for Ali (ra), and six months for al-Hasan (ra).


The Khilafah itself continued until its abolishment on 3rd March 1924 by Mustafa Kemal in Turkey.
The word mulk has many meanings, the famous Arabic dictionaries, such as "Al- Muhit" of Fairuz
Al-Abadi, clearly illustrate this. The word mulk amongst other things does mean kingship, but also
it means the one having charge over all the people, and also the word hukm (rule), is synonymous
with the word sultan (authority), and mulk (dominion/rule). Thus after 30 years the Khilafah did not


12 For detailed reading see The Ruling on Muslim Participation in the Political Life of the West, Hizb ut Tahrir
13 For further reading see, The Centrality of Khilafah in Islam, Hizb ut-Tahrir, Britain
14 Bukhari, Sahih, #3455 and Muslim, Sahih, #4750


come to an end, this can be evidenced by the stances of major figures like leading scholars such as
Imam Abu Hanifah and his student Imam Abu Yusuf. When reconciled with other evidences which
clearly show Islamic rule continued after 30 years, it becomes clear that Khilafah Rashida ended
after 30 years, but Khilafah continued. Whilst the strength of Islamic rule went through various
phases in history, from misapplication to strong, the Islamic texts the Shariah always remained
the source of laws until the final years of the Ottomans.15



12. Is Imam Mehdi not prophesised as being the one who will re-establish the Khilafah?
No, the Islamic evidences which point to the arrival of Imam Mehdi indicate that the Khilafah
would already be in existence. Abu Dawud published from Umm Salamah by way of Salih Abu'l-Khaleel
from a companion of his from Umm Sal amah, that he said, "There will be disagreement at the death of a
Khilafah, so a man from Madinah will come out fleeing to Makkah, and the people of Makkah will come to
him and bring him out (as a claimant for the Khilafah) against his will and swear allegiance to him between
the Corner (of the Ka'bah in which the black stone is) and the station (of Ibrahim). An expeditionary force
will be sent against him from Sham (Syria) and the earth will swallow them up in the waterless desert
between Makkah and Madinah. When people see that, the Abdal of the people of Sham will come to him and
the companies of the people of Iraq and they will swear allegiance to him. Then a man of Quraysh will arise
(in rebellion) whose maternal uncles are (the tribe of) Kalb, and an expeditionary force will be sent against
them and they will conquer them, and that is the expeditionary force of Kalb, and there is disappointment for
whoever does not attend (the division of) the spoils of Kalb. So he will divide up the wealth, and he will act
among people according to their Prophet's Sunnah and he will throw Islam by its neck on the earth. He will
remain seven years then die and the Muslims will pray over him" 16



13. Is the Khilafah not a theological state, a rule for the clerics?
No! Theocracies at their heart believe that there is a group or leaders who are infallible and who
have an exclusive right to interpret the word of God, where no one is allowed to challenge their
interpretation and anyone doing so is condemned. The Prophethood is a theological position, which
Allah gives to whomever he wishes. The Khilafah on the other hand is a human post whereby the
people appoint whomever they wish. The Khilafah after the Messenger of Allah (saw) was held by
humans, who were not Messengers. 17


The Islamic political system is not theocratic in nature with anyone allowed to challenge any ruling
by either scholars or the head of state. In a hadith the prophet (saw) instructed the ummah with
regards to ruling: The Prophet ruled over the children of Israel, whenever a Prophet died another
Prophet succeeded him, but there will be no Prophet after me. There will soon be Khulafa and they
will number many. They asked: what then do you order us? He said: Fulfil the Bayah to them,
one after the other and give them their dues for Allah will verily account them about what he
entrusted them with.18


15 For detailed reading refer to How the Khilafah was destroyed Hizb ut -Tahrir
16 Abu Dawud Book 36, Number 427
17 For detailed reading see Islamic personality vol 2, Hizb ut-Tahrir
18 Bukhari, Sahih, #3455 and Muslim, Sahih, #4750 12


Across the Muslim world some corrupt clerics have hijacked Islam for their own political
objectives. They have used the sincere emotions that the people have for Islam to gain political
influence and have misled them and other sincere scholars along the way. These individuals who
have attempted to project an image that they are the ones who are looking after the interests of
Islam are in fact no different to the corrupt politicians who inhabit the same failed political system.
These clerics use Islam to get to power yet abandon it once they have gained their positions,
choosing to participate in the same failed secular system as every other politician. In the Khilafah
this would not be possible as nobody, scholar or otherwise, would be able to get to power using
Islam yet abandon it when they are in power as this would be a fundamental condition of ruling and
be enforced by the State judiciary.19



14. Who is allowed to be the Khaleefah?
Politics across the Muslim world is unfortunately currently based upon cults of personality or in
some cases around dictators and their families or cronies. No person is allowed to assume
leadership until the head is dead, exiled or jailed. Even in these situations ruling is usually passed
on in the family like personal inheritance. In Islam, a political culture of meritocracy is encouraged
whereby a person regardless of financial, political or family background can legitimately assume
leadership. The Islamic criteria for Khaleefah are simply that the Khaleefah must be Muslim, male,
mature, sane, just, with integrity, free and capable.20



15. Will the Khaleefah have a fixed term
There is no fixed-term limit for the Khaleefah. The Court of Unjust Acts can remove him at any
time, if he breaches the constitutional contract of ruling or contravenes any of the qualifying
conditions to rule. The bayah contract is not restricted by time and accountability is not restricted
to once every four or five years via a ballot box. 21
Without the restriction on the term of office, the Khaleefah can focus on long term strategic
planning for the state instead of short-term planning from one election to the next as we find in
democratic systems. It also prevents corporate interests from hijacking the government agenda
through campaign contributions that any Presidential candidate or party in the west must secure to
achieve power.22



16. How will the Khilafah be structured
The Khilafah is a unique system of governance, based upon the Islamic texts.23 Much of the details
of the Khilafah are taken from the actions of the prophet (saw) and the Sahabah after him. The
Khilafah state comprises the following institutions:
1. The Khaleefah
19 For detailed reading refer to Accountability in the Khilafah, Khilafah.com
20 For detailed reading refer to Ruling system of Islam Hizb ut-Tahrir
21 For detailed reading refer to Accountability in the Khilafah, Khilafah.com
22 For further reading see Democracy in Crisis - How the Islamic Political System ensures Good Governance, Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain
23 For detailed reading refer to The Institutions of state in the Khilafah in ruling and administration, Hizb ut-Tahrir13
2. The delegated assistants
3. The executive assistants
4. The governors
5. The Amir of Jihad
6. The department for internal security
7. The department of foreign affairs
8. The department for industry
9. The judiciary
10. The department for peoples affairs (Civil Service)
11. The bayt al-mal (state treasury)
12. The department of information
13. The Ummahs council


17. How will the Khaleefah be accounted?
The Khaleefah will not have the luxury of being granted immunity from prosecution as many are in
the Muslim world. The Khaleefah will not be able to dismiss or appoint judges based upon political
convenience at times of investigation. This would mean that the Khaleefah could be accounted
through multiple methods, which will be available to society.
Islam has built in and established rigorous measures of accountability. Accountability in Islam is
guaranteed through the institutions of government, in the obligation to establish political parties,
through an individual obligation on all the citizens to enjoin the good and forbid the evil an active
media and a dedicated court system that shall monitor the activities of the Khaleefah and would
have the power to remove him from office if he is found guilty of any misdemeanour. Aside from
this there are also a host of various mechanisms rooted in Islam which act as checks and balances
and restrict and regulate the ruler.24


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Domocracy and Khilafat

A while earlier I had this dialogue with my father (who just happens to be a very strong supporter of Pakistan Media and ).

Me: Why the death news of Yash Chopra is given so importance on Pakistani Media?
Dad: It is news, just like any other news from around the world.
Me: But why give him 5 to 15 minutes on every news bulletin?
Dad: Because people want to see it. Do you have any idea how many people watch indian movies, how many people follow the news of bollywood? Several hundred thousand people watch this type of news. Media is forced to show these and other bollywood news.
Me: So if thats the case then there are thousands of people who want to see blue prints on the movie channels. Does it mean that the media has to show these as well.
Dad: Bakwas mat kya karo. Ikhlaq bhi koi cheez hoti hai.


The dialogue ended with my father kicking the advocacy out of me by his lovable words. Anyway, my point here is if majority of people want to see something on the TV, does it gives the TV channels the authority to show these things?

This is why Islamic law abolishes the term MAJORITY IS AUTHORITY. I had been talking about modern democracy being a very good system, but When i had this dialogue with my father, I came to the conclusion that Islam is the best way of Government.

Khilafat is the ultimate system of government and my vote has now gone completely in favor of Khilafat because of my own words. Majority of people cannot be given the power to choose the Laws of the state, The laws and rules of the state are made by sovereign power that is Allah.
 
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Naamdar

Banned
Re: Domocracy and Khilafat

Why don't you try and relocate to Kandahar. Khilafah is going to be revived again some time next year after the Americans pull out.
 

Afaq Chaudhry

Chief Minister (5k+ posts)
Re: Domocracy and Khilafat

I appreciate your analysis,but there are some people how always forget their values in the name of modernisim and liberlasim, they even forget whom they are supporting, this is just infererity complex and people criticise on their own values.
 

Unicorn

Banned
Re: Domocracy and Khilafat

Let me take over where your dad left.

MeDad: Son if there are hundreds of thousands people want to see blue prints they will show them. By showing blue prints there rating will be good and they will make good money and people will get what they want.

Your turn now
 

atensari

(50k+ posts) بابائے فورم
Re: Domocracy and Khilafat

Let me take over where your dad left.

MeDad: Son if there are hundreds of thousands people want to see blue prints they will show them. By showing blue prints there rating will be good and they will make good money and people will get what they want.

Your turn now

Dad: you are right, we should nip the evil in bud.
 

Naamdar

Banned
Re: Domocracy and Khilafat

There are lots of channels dedicated to porn. This is the most idiotic argument ever
 

Unicorn

Banned
Re: Domocracy and Khilafat

Dad: you are right, we should nip the evil in bud.

MeDad: Son you are absolutely correct. We should teach our children well, to adopt good manners and morals so they don't watch this kind of programing and soon you will see the TVs will start to bring in programs that suit our tastes and promote our ideals making a win win situation for everyone.
 

Faiza

Moderator
Re: Domocracy and Khilafat

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Re: Domocracy and Khilafat

Khilafat is not territorial. It is for the entire Muslim Ummah. Relocation is not necessary. It will come to every part of Islamic world Insha Allah.