As a new survey was released that indicated that the majority of Pakistan's youth support an Islamic state as opposed to democracy, Pakistan's ruling elite backed by the judiciary attempted to revive hope in the democratic system, by disqualifying potential aspirants to the National and Provincial Assembly seats under the pretext of Articles 62 & 63 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
Report on the Khilafah "Caliphate" Conference in Istanbul
On Sunday 05 Jumada I 1434 AH corresponding to 17 March 2013, Hizb ut Tahrir/ Wilayah Turkey organized a conference in Istanbul on its eighty-ninth calendar anniversary of the fall of the Khilafah "Caliphate" titled: "Ash-Sham is moving towards victory, despite oppression and the collar of treason and the international forces of tyranny." Alhamdulillah, the attendance was impressive with a packed hall that accommodated one thousand five hundred people with many attendants left to stand.
The conference commenced with the mediator and writer for the magazine, Radical Change" issued by Hizb ut Tahrir in Turkey, Brother Musa Bay Oghlu. Following the opening speech, Hafiz of the Quran al-Kareem Fadel Karachc recited blessed verses from the Holy Quran.
A short film was presented to the audience concerning the developments on the Syrian arena and the rebels embracing the Khilafah "Caliphate" and Hizb ut Tahrir which calls them to establish it. Afterwards, a video speech was delivered by the Director of The Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir Engineer Osman Bakhach appealed to the Islamic Ummah in general and to the Muslims specifically in Turkey, to fulfill their obligation towards their brothers in Syria.
Research journalist Ahmed Far'ol from the newspaper "Winee Aqd" emphasized in his speech on the inevitable link between Jerusalem and Damascus and the key to liberating Jerusalem is through Ash-Sham.
Afterwards, columnist Abdul Rahim Shin from the newspaper "Time Turk" stressed that Muslims in Turkey: their minds, hearts, sentiments are wholeheartedly in Ash-Sham and what is happening there. However, they have to work seriously in Turkey to grasp the Nusrah -the authentic victory- for their brothers in Syria.
And then researcher journalist Hamza Ir's speech focused on the signs of the resumption of Islamic way of life and the implementation of the Ahkam Shariah are imminent, Inshallah. He also spoke of the heavy sentences handed down by the AKP upon the Shabab of Hizb ut Tahrir in Turkey who work to establish the Khilafah "Caliphate".
To take the podium was the Deputy of The Central Media Office of Hizb ut-Tahrir Brother Amer al-Hashlamoun gave a detailed talk about the political reality in Syria and the international conspiracies devised against the revolution in Ash-Sham, stressing in his Central Media speech the unity of the Muslim blood and the necessity of giving Nusrah to our Muslim brothers to the fullest capacity.
The conference concluded with a speech by Brother Mahmoud Carr, Head of the Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir in Wilayah Turkey, who gave his warmest greetings to the Muslims in Syria, stressing the Sham revolution is fully aware since it is not a revolution against the regime of the Baath Party, rather it is a revolution against all man-made systems. It will not be satisfied, Inshallah until only Islam is applied fully in all aspects of life.
In conclusion, the honorable Sheikh Husamadeen rose to the podium, and after speaking with words from the heart to the heart, gave a heartfelt duaa for the people of Ahl Ash-Sham compelling the entire audience to stand, giving their sincerest "Ameen" praying to Allah Almighty to grant victory to the people of Syria, granting them triumph with the doors of Khair opening for them. After the conference, recorded interviews were conducted with some of the panelists and audience about their opinion of the conference and the Sham revolution.
And the last of the duaa, Alhamdulilah, Lord of the Worlds.
Deputy for the Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir/ Wilayah Turkey
Engineer Osman Bakhach Director of the Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir from the heart of Aslambol
To the participants that gathered to attend the Khilafah "Caliphate" Conference in Istanbul on the calendar anniversary of the destruction of the Khilafah "Caliphate" which discussed this year's theme of Ash-Sham Revolution.
Sunday, 05 Jumada 1 1434 AH, corresponding to 17 March 2013
Inshallah with the guidance of Allah, Hizb ut Tahrir/ Wilayah Turkey will hold a Khilafah "Caliphate" conference next Sunday, 05 Jumada 1434 AH, corresponding to 17 March 2013 in Istanbul under the title:
"Ash-Sham is moving towards victory,
despite oppression and the collar of treason and the international forces of tyranny"
On the occasion of the calendar anniversary of the demolition of the Islamic Caliphate. A delegate from the Central Media Office in Wilayah/Turkey is to cover the conference, Inshallah. And we will post them, Inshallah, refer to this page.
On April 3rd 2013, the British Council released a survey about Pakistan's next generation goes to the ballot box. In the survey, it mentioned that almost 40% of Pakistani youth preferred Shariah as the best political system for the country. Presently, Pakistani youth between the ages of 18 to 29 make up more than 30% of the electorate and in the coming years this figure is likely to increase. The survey clearly suggests that the future of Pakistan lies in Islam as opposed to secular liberal democracy.
Comment:
The survey is the second one issued by the British council on Pakistan's next generation-the first being issued in 2009. Both surveys confirm that the Islamic resurgence amongst Pakistani youth. However, the latest survey sheds greater light on the Pakistani youth making Islam their primary identity. The survey reports: "75% of women describe themselves as religious or conservative and nearly 66% of men, dwarfing the numbers of moderates and liberals." These figures are extremely worrying for the Pakistan's secular ruling elite and signals that their embrace of democracy and western liberal values are increasingly out of touch with the youth of the country.
This is not the first survey that has shed light on the polarisation between Pakistan's ruling elite which is infatuated with liberal democracy and the rest of the population which covets Islam. In 2006, a Gallop poll found that 60% of all Pakistanis wanted Sharia as the only source of legislation. In 2011, a Gilani/Gallop poll reported that 67% of Pakistanis wanted an Islamic State. In 2012, a Pew poll entitled ‘The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity' found that 94% of Pakistanis regarded Islam as very important in their lives. Furthermore, an overwhelming majority of Pakistanis also support the Caliphate. In April 2007, a poll conducted by University of Maryland/ WorldPublicOpinion.org reported that 65% of respondents in four countries- Egypt, Pakistan, Morocco and Indonesia-desired 'to unify all Islamic countries into a single Islamic state or Caliphate'. Other polls paint a similar picture that Pakistan's secular liberal elite are a dying breed increasingly at odds with its populace, and are sitting on an Islamic time bomb, which can explode at any-time.
America, the protector of Pakistan's dwindling secular elite is so worried about the velocity of the Islamic resurgence in the country that she routinely publicises international warnings about the dangers of Pakistan. In 2007, Newsweek magazine described Pakistan as the most dangerous place in the world. And in 2011, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike called Pakistan the epicentre of terrorism.
The changing attitudes of the Pakistanis both young and old towards Islam as identified by the aforementioned polls are not limited to Pakistan, rather they can be found in all parts of Muslim world. Across the Muslim world both the young and old are working tirelessly for Islam to play a greater role in political life, and many yearn for the return of the caliphate as promised by the Messenger of Allah (saw) who said, "The Prophethood will last among you for as long as Allah wills, then Allah would take it away. Then it will be (followed by) a Khilafah "Caliphate" Rashida (rightly guided) according to the ways of the Prophethood. It will remain for as long as Allah wills, then Allah would take it away. Afterwards there will be a hereditary...leadership which will remain for as long as Allah wills, then He will lift it if He wishes. Afterwards, there will be biting oppression, and it will last for as long as Allah wishes, then He will lift it if He wishes. Then there will be a Khilafah "Caliphate" Rashida according to the ways of the Prophethood," then he kept silent. (Musnad Imam Ahmad (v/273); Reported by Nou'man ibn Basheer).
On the 31st of March 2013, statements were made by a female member of the Jordanian Parliament attacking the honour and dignity of the noble Syrian Muslim women residing in the notorious refugee camp at Jordan's Zaatari border with Syria. The video recordings of the full speech are available online, however specific details of the MP's abusive language and derogatory references that amounted to unfettered backbiting and slander leaves no room for doubt or justification.
Hizb ut Tahrir / Wilayah Pakistan has issued this Publicized Policy Position (PPP) regarding the relationship of men and women in society. The ideology of capitalism espouses Western liberalism which undermines the family structure; the Khilafah "Caliphate" will nurture it, forming the firm foundations of an Islamic society.
A. PREAMBLE: Western, failed, corrupt liberal values must not be imported as if they are solutions to our problems
Engineer Osman Bakhach Director of the Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir from the heart of Aslambol
To the participants that gathered to attend the Khilafah "Caliphate" Conference in Istanbul on the calendar anniversary of the destruction of the Khilafah "Caliphate" which discussed this year's theme of Ash-Sham Revolution.
Sunday, 05 Jumada 1 1434 AH, corresponding to 17 March 2013