Let’s Be Real – A Response

Dr Reza Pankhurst critiques the podcast with Dr. Yasir Qadhi, arguing that real change for the Muslim ummah cannot come from within the current world order, which serves Western interests. The establishment of an Islamic state (Khilafa) is deemed crucial for defending and uniting Muslims, contrasting YQ's view of it as a low-priority, idealistic goal.

Implications of Selling Oil for Gold (1/3)

Shifting oil sales from the Petrodollar to gold would drastically alter global financial dynamics. Nations would accumulate gold instead of US dollars, possibly devaluing the dollar and boosting gold demand and price volatility. This could challenge US economic hegemony and introduce global economic uncertainty. There might be a push towards a new gold-based trade standard, affecting trade balances, monetary policies, and potentially leading to more stable but expensive oil prices. International trade agreements would likely need renegotiation to adapt to these changes.

Don’t cry for Gaza – save your tears for yourself

The author discusses the recurrent atrocities and massacres against Muslims worldwide and the ineffective solutions so far. They criticize the responses of international community and Muslim states, calling them hypocritical and insufficient, and argue that charity, awareness-raising, and making political appeals haven't addressed the root problems. The article calls for Muslim unity, criticizing nationalism, and believes that liberation can only be achieved through the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate and engaging Jihad to liberate Muslim lands.

Islamic Rule – Islam defines the rule, not the technicalities

Explaining the difference between hukm (a rule) and usloob (a style) Hadith 9 Musa bin Talha reported from his father: I and Allah's Messengerhappened to pass by people near the date-palm trees. He (the Holy Prophet) said: What are these people doing? They said: They are grafting (they combine the male with the female (tree) … Continue reading Islamic Rule – Islam defines the rule, not the technicalities

Islamic Rule – Obligation of the Khilafah

Hadith 3 مَنْ خَلَعَ يَدًا مِنْ طَاعَةٍ لَقِىَ اللَّهَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَلاَ حُجَّةَ لَهُ وَمَنْ مَاتَ وَلَيْسَ فِى عُنُقِهِ بَيْعَةٌ مَاتَ مِيتَةً جَاهِلِيَّةًWhoever removes his hand from obedience (to the ruler) will meet Allah with no proof for himself, and whoever dies without the pledge of allegiance (to the ruler) upon his neck dies a … Continue reading Islamic Rule – Obligation of the Khilafah

Islamic Rule – The Khulafaa are the rulers of the Muslim Ummah

Hadith 1 كَانَتْ بَنُو إِسْرَائِيلَ تَسُوسُهُمُ الأَنْبِيَاءُ كُلَّمَا هَلَكَ نَبِىٌّ خَلَفَهُ نَبِىٌّ وَإِنَّهُ لاَ نَبِىَّ بَعْدِى وَسَتَكُونُ خُلَفَاءُ يَكْثُرُونَ قَالُوا فَمَا تَأْمُرُنَا قَالَ فُوا بِبَيْعَةِ الأَوَّلِ فَالأَوَّلِ وَأَعْطُوهُمْ حَقَّهُمْ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ سَائِلُهُمْ عَمَّنِ اسْتَرْعَاهُمْ"The tribes of Israa'il were ruled by the Prophets, every time a Prophet deceased he was followed by another Prophet, and there … Continue reading Islamic Rule – The Khulafaa are the rulers of the Muslim Ummah