Question: As-Salaamu Alaikum, I have read a question and answer about the inadmissibility of relying upon astronomical calculations to confirm the start of the month and Baarakallahu Feekum. However one point remains that I would like to be explained. It is that some have taken the use of astronomical calculations to negate the validity of a moon sighting meaning that if the correct calculation states that the Hilaal (new moon)…

Question: As-Salaamu Alaikum to our honourable Sheikh may Allah keep you safe and sound. I want to know the extent of the involvement of the Islamic State's authority in economics as a whole and then the extent of its authority in the enforcement of taxes (Daraa'ib). (And how are taxes regulated in general according to the Fiqhi understanding?) Answer: Wa Alaikum Assalaam Wa Rahmatullah Wa Baraakatuhu, Your question regarding the…

Question: Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmat Allahu wa Barakatu, there are speculative Ahadith (thaniyya athuboot) that we use as proof when we interact with people to spread the idea of Islam when we herald the tidings of Allah's Prophet (saw) such as the Hadith: «تَكُونُ النُّبُوَّةُ فِيكُمْ مَا شَاءَ اللهُ أَنْ تَكُونَ... ثُمَّ تَكُونُ خِلَافَةً عَلَى مِنْهَاجِ نُبُوَّةٍ» "Prophethood will last among you for as long as Allah wills... Then there…

Question: 1. In light of what was mentioned in the booklet, The Economic Crises, please comment on the policy of issuing currency by the state. If huge amounts of silver or gold were discovered in the mines under the state's control, is the state responsible for extracting the gold and silver and issuing it as currency? And can the state choose to not extract the gold and silver because it…