A century ago in the holy month of Rajab 28, 1342 AH corresponding to the 3rd March 1924, the Western Kuffar led by Britain succeeded in destroying the Khilafah (Caliphate) the mother of the obligations, the shield of the Ummah upon which is protected from the enemies of Allah. By destroying the Khilafah they had finally achieved what they were racing for centuries.

 One of the afflictions in our Deen in this time stems from misunderstandings regarding the goal of every action we do, as well as the aim we are to achieve from each action within Dunya. It is an affliction that has given rise to many problems. Some adopt only from Islam that which suits their whims and desires.

When we look at the world, we see power blocs in opposition to each other, and wonder what difference would be made if there was a Khilafah (Caliphate) state in the mix. First, let the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) be taken out of the equation, primarily because it has taken itself out.

“They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy (miskeen) and the traveler.