On 15th November 2008, corresponding to 17th Dhul Qadah 1429 Hijri, Hizb ut-Tahrir/ Malaysia convened a seminar to examine the Islamic system and its solutions for the global economic crisis. The well attended seminar took place at the Dewan Cempaka, Kompleks PKNS, Bangi, Selangor.
Britain 's launches secularised Islamic awareness week
On 16/11/2008 leading British politicians, dignitaries, and community leaders joined in an "Islamic Awareness Week". The campaign launched in the House of Commons aims to further promote communication and connectivity. The theme this year is "Celebrating the Best of Britain's Shared Values." Dr. Zahoor Qurashi, President of The Islamic Society of Britain said," We feel that our role is more important than ever before for us to actually talk about a face of Islam which we understand to be the true face of Islam, which talks about tolerance and peace and patience and working with the wider society, with Muslims and non-Muslims, to promote values which are common." Dr. Zahoor also discussed the importance of interfaith dialogue. Muslims in Britain should be proud of their Islamic ideology and should not be so apologetic. Rather than promoting Islam in the context of British secular values, Muslims must take the lead in exposing the fallacies of western liberalism and presenting Islam as the only alternative ideology.
Egypt continues to fuel the Israeli aggression against Palestinians
In the backdrop of Israeli aggression against the Palestinians, a court in Egypt has ordered the government to suspend gas exports to Israel . But it is very unlikely that the government will heed the warning. In fact Israel 's infrastructure ministry boldly said it had "no doubt" the gas deal remained valid. Israeli optimism is not surprising since both Israel and Egypt are working in tandem to boycott Gaza and starve the Palestinians to death
Russia pretends it cares about Muslims
On 18/11/2008 the Moscow Prosecutor's Office warned the Russian-language edition of the Newsweek magazine against vilification of Muslims. The magazine published two stories that were deemed by the prosecutor to be insulting Muslims. The Prosecutor's office also stated that one of the articles included one of the 2005 Danish cartoons. It is ironic that Russia is concerned about offending its 20 million Muslims, but pays scant regard to destruction and slaughter of Muslims in Chechnya . Russia 's support to dictators who routinely oppress Muslims and fight political Islam in Central Asia blights its sympathetic stance. In fact Russia 's duplicity towards Muslims is akin to the double standards practiced by other major powers; their collective aim is to prevent their respective Muslim populations from expressing outrage at the repression of Muslims abroad.
Uzbekistan needs the Khilafah "Caliphate" and not Malaysia 's Hadhara
Uzbekistan is keen to adopt the Islam Hadhari concept pioneered by Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. He said this was conveyed to him by Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov in private talks during his official visit here. "Both Malaysia and Uzbekistan are fully aware that at the international level, Islam promotes peace and friendship not only between Muslims but Muslims and non-Muslims as well. At the domestic or national level, Islam Hadhari promotes good governance as well as economic and social progress," he said during a joint press conference with Karimov at the latter's official residence. Malaysia 's so called Islam Hadhari concept has only served to entrench corrupt governance and economic chaos. Malaysia 's psuedo Islam Hadhari is not only unfit for Malaysians, but all Muslim countries including Uzbekistan .
Pakistan aids crusader forces in attacking targets on its soil
On 16/11/2008 the Pakistan military helped the western forces based in Afghanistan attack a position in Pakistan used by militants after an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) post was hit by two rockets fired allegedly by militants from inside Pakistan. According to a spokesman for ISAF, militants pounded an ISAF base in Paktika, leading to the coordinated artillery strike into Pakistan . The ISAF statement is just tip of the iceberg as far as complicity with America stands. Since Ramadan, the Pakistani civilian and military leadership has unashamedly aided and abetted American attacks on FATA, but has publicly denied any knowledge. Now the crusaders are becoming more and more vocal about the Pakistan 's clandestine support, as America wants the Pakistani people to fully embrace America 's war against Islam.
Does this mean that they will initiate contacts with the Taliban or that they are already in touch? Where will these contacts lead to? Would it result in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, an end to America's hold there and the Taliban's return to power? Or whether it implies that the Taliban will gradually share power either directly or indirectly and become loyal to the US?
A few days from now is the American general election. Here we seize the opportunity to fulfill our responsibility and address you Muslims about the Sharia rule (Devine Rule) regarding participation in it.
"Indeed legislation (ruling, judgment, command) is only for Allah; He has commanded that you shall not serve aught but Him; this is the right religion but most people do not know." (TMQ 12:40)
"Or have they partners (of Allah) who have made lawful for them in religion that which Allah allowed not?" (TMQ 42:21)
To legislate or make rules other than Allah means to associate partners with Him. Allah describes the one who chooses and accepts the rules made by man to have associated partners with Him (SWT). On the other hand, Allah (SWT) gives His law the superiority, and commands that it should be implemented to rule between people and solve their problems. He (swt) describes those who do not rule by His Sharia to be the disbelievers, oppressors or transgressors.
"And whoever did not judge by what Allah revealed, those are they that are the disbelievers ...oppressors... transgressors." (TMQ 5:44, 45, 47)
In addition, our Iman is not complete unless we seek judgment and ruling by that which the Prophet (SAW) has brought from Allah (SWT)
"But no! by your Lord! they do not believe (in reality) until they make you a judge of that which has become a matter of disagreement among them, and then do not find any straitness in their hearts as to what you have decided and submit with entire submission." (TMQ 4:65)
La Ilaha Illa Allah means Worship, Legislation, Ruling, Obedience, Loyalty and friendship are only with Almighty Allah (SWT) alone. No one worthy of worship except Him, no one worthy of obedience except Him, no one has the right to legislate except Him, no rules worthy of implementation except His Divine Rules, we're only loyal to Him and no one is our friend except Him alone (ALLAH SWT) and the Believers. So what does voting on next Tuesday, November 4th really mean?
Electing and voting is giving the power of attorney to someone to do things on your behalf. It is a Halaal means in general. In this case, it is authorizing someone to legislate or rule by the Kufr rule on your behalf. It means to give someone the power to make laws instead of Allah, denying His (SWT) sole right to make laws that manage our lives. Voting in this election means to empower someone to implement the kufr rules made by the faulty human beings.
By voluntarily voting for Kufr, in such Democratic/Secular system, we willingly choose and authorize humans to legislate and legalize evil (Munkar) and rule according to it. We authorize -willingly and happily- humans to implement a system that is known for its corruption in all aspects of life; political, economic, social, educational, healthcare ...etc. Not only that, but we also -willingly- authorize and request them to protect and preserve this kufr system and this way of life!
Accordingly, based on the clear cut evidences from the Quran, participation in the general election on November 4th is a clear Haraam act, as it compromises the foundation of the Islamic Aqeedah.
O Muslims, in addition to this, we came to say something else. Muslims in the United States are being dared, duped, and ultimately deceived into adopting voting in the kufr U.S. secular democracy/capitalism by the enemies of Islam. Participation in elections will successfully contain the Islamic struggle within a prison of secularism rather than pursuing the liberation of humanity through the establishment and expansion of the Islamic State.
This is a satanic plan where elections are attempts to integrate Muslims. The enemies of Islam want to ensure that the Muslim "leaders" and organizations are encouraging us to vote, assimilate and acculturate into the mainstream, for reasons of control and counterrevolutionary tactics that the system implores to maintain itself.
O Muslims, although some of us may be mistakenly seeking to vote as a means of "helping" or "benefiting" the Muslims who live in the United States or elsewhere, the fact remains that a Haraam action brings no true and lasting benefits according to the Islamic criteria of Jannah and Jahannam. Voting for the man-made laws is clearly Haraam and contradictory to "politics" illustrated in the noble Sunnah of The Prophet (SAW).
Rather than wasting time getting Muslims to support non-Muslim Makkan leaders, like Abu Lahab or Abu Jahl, to gain some material "benefits", The Prophet (SAW) focused exclusively on removing the fundamental kufr system. Rather than choosing between "evil" or "more evil" political candidates like today's democratic elections, or the "lesser of two evils", the Prophet (SAW) chose the Guidance of Allah (SWT) as the sole Source of success and benefit. He maintained his da'wah to remove and replace Quraysh leadership with the Islamic system no matter what the cost to himself or his Companions.
O Muslims, we must protect and strengthen our loyalties to each other as a Muslim Ummah that is "distinct" and "unique" from all the rest of mankind. Each Muslim must preserve his/her loyalty and alliance exclusively for Allah (SWT), His Messenger (SAW), and the Believers among the Muslims.
"And the believers, men and women, are protecting friends (allies) one of another." (TMQ 9:71)
"And incline (or accept) not to those who do wrong, or the Fire will seize you; and you have no protectors other than Allah, nor shall you be helped." (TMQ 11:113)
O Muslims, we must ask ourselves some tough questions about voting and other forms of participation in the upcoming U.S. elections:
1) How can a Muslim who claims to believe in Allah (SWT) and follow His Messenger (SAW) abandon the noble Sunnah of The Prophet (SAW), to support the corrupt secular Capitalism?
2) How can a Muslim choose a Congressman, Senator, President, or any other human being over Allah, disqualifying Him (SWT) as the Sole Ruler and Legislator?
3) How can Muslims follow the Jews and Christians in funding and electing political candidates who have adopted full implementation and preservation of kufr systems as their "platform"?
4) How many more times will Muslims choose the "lesser of two evils" and continue producing the types of Clintons and Bushes who mercilessly bomb and brutalize their Brothers and Sisters overseas while accusing and imprisoning their Brothers and Sisters in the U.S.?
5) How much longer will the Muslims claim to "show the good of Islam" and "give dawah" by voting for the kufr system rather than conveying the noble Message of Islam according to the method of The Prophet (SAW)?
O Muslims, we must refuse to legitimize these Haraam (forbidden) activities of supporting "evil" or "more evil" candidates to rule by kufr. Moreover, we must insist on saving ourselves and our society by shifting all of our attention, energy, loyalty, and money toward the struggle to make Islam supreme.
This can be done by following the Sunnah of The Prophet (SAW) to strengthen ourselves and our families with clarity, confidence, and conviction about protecting our Islamic identity, strengthening Muslim Brotherhood/Sisterhood, teaching our children and family about our way of life, supporting Islamic activism, joining the "political" work to resume the Islamic way of life and all the other blessed actions ordered and rewarded by Allah (SWT).
O Muslims, let us remember that we are the Da'wah carriers responsible to deliver this message to the people. We can only do this by following the method of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم, by engaging in the intellectual and political struggle that exposes the Kufr systems and presents Islam as the only alternative and sound way of life. Let us work to revive the Islamic State as it is the only practical way to establish justice and save humanity from the filth of Democracy and Capitalism.
O Muslims, the only way we can guarantee our true benefits, in this life and the next one, is by adhering to the divine Sharia rules, as it will be the criterion on the Day of Judgment. Nothing and no one could harm us except by the will and decree of Allah (SWT).
We will continue to engage in this Da'wah work for the resumption of the Islamic way of life in this "belly of the beast" of western Democracy. We invite you all Muslims to join this work so we may be successful in this life and the hereafter.
"O you who believe! Answer Allah (by obeying Him) and (His) Messenger when he calls you to that which will give you life." (TMQ 8:24)
Hizb ut-Tahrir - America
Hizb is openly calling the sincere among the people of power to the support of Islam which has disturbed the sleep of the rulers and their masters. In reaction they have kidnapped Jalal Hussain, member of the party.
On 15th November 2008 the women's section of Hizb ut-Tahrir in Bangladesh organized a seminar on the topic ‘Political and Economic Future of Bangladesh: The Need for Khilafah "Caliphate".' Two talks were delivered in the seminars. The first talk was on the topic ‘Failure of the Current Ruling Elite and Government System' and the second talk was on the topic of ‘Khilafah "Caliphate": the Only Correct Leadership and Government System.' The first talk was delivered by Dr Mrs K Nasreen and the second talk was delivered by official spokeswoman of the party Mrs Fahmida Farhana Khanam.
Obama chooses Muslim haters as his advisors
Recently Obama's appointment of Rahm Emanuel as Chief of Staff has raised consternation amongst Arab nations. Emanuel is an avid Israeli supporter. He holds an Israeli passport and joined the Israeli army reserve during the first Gulf War in the early 1990s. A prominent Israeli newspaper, Maariv described Mr. Emanuel's appointment as "our man in the White House". No less has been attention attracted by Sonal Shah's appointment as an advisor. Shah and her family have connections with religious Hindu parties including the Bahartia Janta Party (BJP). BJP is well known for its hatred for Muslims and played an instrumental role in the Gujrat massacre in 2002. Both appointments underscore that America will continue to look favorably towards Israel and India, and its position towards the Muslim world is not about to soften.
Minster says Britain's parliament is too white
Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality in Prime Minister Gordon Brown's cabinet, said the British parliament was too white and male to have "sensible" debates on a string of issues. Harman, the Leader of the House of Commons, warned that the legislature would have "no legitimacy" if it is seen as a "narrow and self-serving elite". "We cannot sensibly discuss the veil (in the Commons) when there is no Muslim woman MP; it was impossible to discuss domestic violence when there was 97% men in the Commons," she was quoted as saying by the Evening Standard. It appears that Obama's victory in the US has forced many European countries, especially Britain to restructure their political landscapes and make it more appealing to domestic and international audiences.
Enemy of Muslims praises King Abdullah for his peace initiative
This week at an interfaith meeting at the United Nations, Shimon Peres the enemy of Muslims praised the king of Saudi Arabia for his Middle East peace initiative. "Your Majesty, the king of Saudi Arabia," he said. "I was listening to your message. I wish that your voice will become the prevailing voice of the whole region, of all people. It's right. It's needed. It's promising. The initiative's portrayal of our region's future provides hope to the people and inspires confidence in the nations." Peres was referring to the Saudi peace plan, proposed in 2002, which calls for Israel to withdraw from parts of occupied Palestine in exchange for Arab recognition. Peres's overtures coincide with Israel's inhumane blockade of Gaza. Once again the rulers of Saudi Arabia have betrayed the Palestinians by openly supporting the brutal occupation by the Jewish state. Allah says: "The Jews and Christians will never be pleased with you until you follow their belief".
Russia's constitutional reform points to Putin's return as president
On 13/11/2008 the Times reported that Russia's parliament is rushing through plans to extend the presidential term from four years to six. A constitutional amendment is to be fast-tracked through the Duma, the lower house of parliament, which will vote this week on all three readings of the Bill. Deputies usually take weeks to consider legislation over three readings before passing it into law. The speed of reading is leading to speculation that Vladimir Putin plans a dramatic return to the Kremlin. An unnamed Kremlin adviser was quoted in Vedomosti, a daily business newspaper, last week as saying that the reform was intended to restore Mr. Putin to the presidency as early as next year. He became Prime Minister after selecting Mr. Medvedev to be his successor in elections in March. Under such a scheme Mr. Medvedev would enact the amendment and some unpopular social reforms. He would then resign and call a snap election in 2009 to make way for Putin to return. This would allow Putin to govern for two more terms of six years each, until 2021, allowing him to continue with his aggressive policies against America and the West.
Pakistan raises interest rate to please IMF
On 12/11/2008 the state bank of Pakistan raised its interest rate from 13% to 15%. The rate increase comes at a time when all the major economies in the world are slashing interest rates to save their economies from recession. Pakistan is following in the footsteps of Ukraine and Vietnam; both increased interest rates to qualify for IMF bail out packages. Pakistan does not require the IMF loans to rescue its economy. Rather, Pakistan needs abandon wholesale the capitalist economic solutions it copies from the West and return to Islamic economics. This includes a return to the gold standard, taxation on wealth, restriction on the privatization of public utilities, default on international loans and pursuance of industrialization on a war footing. These solutions can only be implemented through the re-establishment of the Khilafah "Caliphate". The Khilafah "Caliphate" is the only system that will ensure economy self-sufficiency for Pakistan and its people.
Official Spokesman of Hizb ut-Tahrir in Bangladesh Mohiuddin Ahmed issued a press release today in reaction to the election of Barak Obama as the 44th US president. In his statement Mohiuddin Ahmed said Barak Obama's slogan for change is a lie.
