It is noted that the political situation in West Turkistan (Central Asia:-Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan), is in a volatile state, sometimes we find such and such ruler under the mantle of Russia and after a while he rushes toward America ... and so on, can you clarify the current political situation in these republics?

This is the transcript of the speech delivered by the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Sheikh Ata ibn Khalil Abu Rashta, at the international ulema Khilafah "Caliphate" conference held in Jakarta, Indonesia in Rajab 1430 Hijri: Allah سبحانه وتعالى says: {إِنَّمَا يَخْشَى اللَّهَ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ الْعُلَمَاءُ} "Verily those who fear Allah from His servants are the Ulama" [Surah Fatir 35: 28]. It is reported in Abu Dawood and Tirmizi on the…

Swat Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan said, "Taliban have declared a unilateral ceasefire for 10 days as a goodwill gesture. Our fighters will not attack security personnel and government installations." However, he added that the militants would hold their positions and defend themselves if attacked. The deal has drawn much criticism both at home and abroad. So what lies behind the deal? Will it bring lasting peace to Swat?

The following is the transcript of an address from the Ameer of Hizb ut-Tahrir, Sheikh Ata Abu Rashta, to Muslims living in the West: All Praise to Allah who said: وَعَدَ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنكُمْ وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ لَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُم فِي الْأَرْضِ كَمَا اسْتَخْلَفَ الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ"Allah has promised those among you who believe, and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) in the…