The 28th of Rajab 1342 AH (March 3, 1924 CE) did not only mean the abolition of the Khilafah and replacing it with a new form/forms of governance. The removal of this governing system that merged out from Islam, that was Islam itself, teared the single body of Muslims in tens of pieces - 57 pieces today. hat made them vulnerable and defenceless to all forms of oppression, exploitation, killings, and…

When we were one Ummah unlike any other, our state would cast its Rayah (banner) over all regions; it was the protector, the shelter, and the deterrent against anyone who might even contemplate attacking a single Muslim. The Muslims were one body, supporting one another with victory, aid, and reinforcement.

For many Muslims today, the word “Khilafah” (Caliphate) feels distant. Some associate it with history books, others see it as something abstract or unfamiliar. This is understandable, especially for a generation that has only ever lived within the modern nation-state system.

Praise be to Allah (swt), without Whose Deen there is no honor, and without whose Shariah there is no life. And prayers and peace be upon the one who forbade submission to anyone but Allah (swt) alone, the Prophet Muhammad (saw).