Hizb ut-Tahrir is a pan-Islamist organization whose stated aim is to re-establish the Islamic caliphate and implement sharia globally. Through 2010 the opening said the group works to create an atmosphere conducive to terrorism by preaching hatred and by actions such as calling suicide bombers "martyrs". Today the opening does not carry that description, and the word martyr does not appear there at all, though it survives seven times in the body. A reader arriving now learns of the group's caliphate ambitions and not that Wikipedia's opening once tied the group to glorifying suicide bombers.
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Hizb ut-Tahrir ( ; ) is an international pan-Islamist , Sunni " vanguard " political party whose goal is to combine all Muslim countries in a unitary Islamic state or caliphate , ruled by Islamic law and with a caliph head of state elected by Muslims.1The organization was founded in 1953 in Jerusalem by Taqiuddin al-Nabhani , an Islamic scholar and appeals court judge ( Qadi ) from the Palestinian village of Ijzim . Since then Hizb ut-Tahrir has spread to more than 40 countries, and by one estimate has about one million members. Hizb ut-Tahrir is very active in the west , particularly in the United Kingdom , and is also active in several Arab and Central Asian countries, despite being banned by most of the local governments.2Hizb ut-Tahrir believes a caliphate , an Islamic State, "will provide stability and security to all the people of the region, Muslims and Non-Muslims". The party promotes "an elaborate and detailed program for instituting an Islamist state" that will "establish the laws of the Islamic Shariah and to carry the Da'wah of Islam to the world." It believes this "comprehensive solution" will provide "sincere leadership that cares for and protects its citizens from the colonial foreign policies of Bush and Blair" and bring an end to "US interventions, energy inspired wars, puppet (Muslim) governments and western values forced by the barrel of a gun." Hizb ut-Tahrir is strongly anti-Zionist and calls for "the dismantling" of the "illegal entity" of Israel. Some observers believe it is a victim of unjust and untrue allegations of connections to terrorism. Others argue its stated opposition to violence is tactical and temporary, and it works to create an atmosphere conducive to terrorism by preaching hatred and by actions such as calling suicide bombers "martyrs" and talking of the need to "destroy the new crusaders," i.e. Western troops in Iraq. "Fighting the War of Ideas" , 2005 [2] Article 16 Hizb ut Tahrir al Islami Malik, Shiv.3
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Hizb ut-Tahrir ( Arabic : ﺣﺰﺏ ﺍﻟﺘﺤﺮﻳﺮ; meaning Party of Liberation ) is an an independent political party whose ideology is based on the teachings of Islam . The organization was founded by Taqiuddin al-Nabhani , a religious judge ( qadi ) of Jerusalem al-quds in 1953 . Hizb ut-Tahrir claim to be dedicated to the re-establishment of the Khilafah state, and the removing of what the organization consider to be imperialistic non-Islamic control from the islamic societies. According to Hizb ut-Tahrir, these influences include: non-Muslim military capacities, such as the US Armed Forces presence in Kuwait , Saudi Arabia and Pakistan ; non-Islamic laws and legal concepts; and Muslim trust in non-Islamic thoughts ( Secularism , philosophy , ...). These goals are to be accomplished by uniting all Muslims in a single Islamic state- the Khilafah, whose society, laws, norms and social mores are determined by Islam exclusively, ruled by a Caliph . A three stage plan of action to fulfull these goals has been set forth: Establish a community of Hizb ut-Tahrir members. Members that accept the goals, and methods of the organization as their own and is ready to work to fulfill these goals. Widen the influence and membership of Hizb ut-Tahrir among as large a number of Muslims as possible. Overthrow the government and replace it with one that implements Islam "generally and comprehensively", carrying Islam to people throughout the world. The organization claims that these steps are in accordance with the method of Islamic Prophet Muhammad , whose method for change is obligatory for Muslims to follow. Despite the claims of several Muslim governments the group has always publicly maintained a policy of political rather than violent change. Indeed, its public positions is that it adheres to the Islamic Shari'ah in all aspects of its work and considers violence or armed struggle against the regime, as a method to re-establish the Islamic State , to be forbidden by the Islamic Shari'ah. The party's stated mission in the Western world , is "to explain Islamic ideology to Muslims, to create a dialogue with Western thinkers about Capitalism and its ills and to present Islam as an ideological alternative." Hizb ut-Tahrir is considered a criminal organization in several countries, and in February 2003 the Russian Supreme Court banned Hizb ut-Tahrir as a terrorist organization . A month before, Hizb ut-Tahrir was also outlawed in Germany on charges of anti-Jewish propaganda . This ruling is currently being challenged in the German courts. Denmark is currently also considering to outlaw the organization, because of recent threats from the organization, against the non-Muslim population of Denmark. On 27 December 2004 several public figures of Russia's Tatarstan republic — including the Tatar writer Aydar Halim — signed an open letter, in which they accused Russia's police and special forces of mass arrests of about 400 Muslims under a "far-fetched pretext of their alleged ties with Hizb ut-Tahrir".
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Hizb ut-Tahrir ( Ḥizb at-Taḥrīr ; Party of Liberation ) is an international pan-Islamic political organisation.They are commonly associated with the goal of all Muslim countries unifying as an Islamic state or caliphate ruled by Islamic law ( sharia ) and with a caliph head of state elected by Muslims.The organization was founded in 1953 as a Sunni Muslim organization in Jerusalem by Taqiuddin al-Nabhani , an Islamic scholar and appeals court judge ( Qadi ) from the Palestinian village of Ijzim . Since then Hizb ut-Tahrir has spread to more than 50 countries and by one estimate has about one million members. Hizb ut-Tahrir is very active in the West, particularly in the United Kingdom, and is also active in several Arab and Central Asian countries, despite being banned by some governments. The group also has a growing presence in North America, known as Hizb ut-tahrir America , or HTA.Hizb ut-Tahrir believes the re-establishment of caliphate would provide stability and security to both Muslims and non-Muslims in the predominantly Muslim regions of the world.The party promotes a detailed program for institution of a caliphate that would establish Shariah and carry "the Da'wah of Islam" to the world.Hizb ut-Tahrir is also strongly anti-Zionist and calls for the State of Israel , which it calls an "illegal entity", to be dismantled.Media Office of Hizb ut-Tahrir.The Da'wah to Islam .
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Pan-Islamist and fundamentalist organization Hizb ut-Tahrir ( ) is an international, pan-Islamist and fundamentalist political organization which describes its ideology as Islam, and its stated aim is the re-establishment of the Islamic Caliphate to unite the Muslim community (called ummah ) implement the Shariah , so as to then carry the proselytizing of Islam to the rest of the world.The party was founded in 1953 as a political organization in then Jordanian-controlled Jerusalem by Taqiuddin al-Nabhani , an Islamic scholar from Haifa who was educated in Egypt and served as a religious court judge ( Qadi ) in Mandatory Palestine .Since then, Hizb ut-Tahrir has spread to more than 50 countries, and grown to a membership estimated to be between "tens of thousands" to "about one million".Hizb ut-Tahrir is also very active in Western countries, particularly in England, and also in several Arab and Central Asian countries despite being banned by a number of governments.Members typically meet in small private study circles, but in countries where the group is not illegal, it also engages with the media and organizes rallies and conferences.The basis of the party's ideological structure has been "meticulously thought out and published in many detailed books" that are readily available.Al-Nabhani also developed a program and "draft constitution" for the caliphate, Articles of the constitution detail canons fundamentally related to the economy, society, judiciary, military and more.Hizb ut-Tahrir has been banned in countries such as Germany, Russia, China, Egypt , Turkey , Pakistan and all Arab countries except Lebanon , Yemen and the UAE .In July 2017, the Indonesian government formally revoked Hizbut ut-Tahrir's charter, citing incompatibility with government regulations on extremism and national ideology .Draft Constitution of the Khilafah State . 2013 .University of Michigan Press ."Islamist groups urge Muslim Danes to boycott election, saying democracy 'incompatible' with Islam" .
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Pan-Islamist and fundamentalist organization Hizb ut-Tahrir ( ; HT ) is an international pan-Islamist and Islamic fundamentalist political organization whose stated aim is the re-establishment of the Islamic caliphate to unite the Muslim community (called ummah ) and implement sharia globally.The party was founded in 1953 as a political organization in then- Jordanian-controlled Jerusalem by Taqi al-Din al-Nabhani , an Islamic scholar from Haifa who was educated in Egypt and served as a qadi (religious court judge) in Mandatory Palestine .Al-Nabhani developed a program and "draft constitution" for the caliphate, Since 1953, Hizb ut-Tahrir has spread to more than 50 countries, and has a membership estimated to be between "tens of thousands" to "about one million".Hizb ut-Tahrir is active in Western countries, including the UK, and also in several Arab and Central Asian countries despite being banned by some governments. Members typically meet in small private study circles, but in countries where the group is not illegal, it also engages with the media and organizes rallies and conferences. Hizb ut-Tahrir has been banned in Bangladesh , China , Germany , Russia , Turkey , Indonesia , and all Arab countries except Lebanon , Yemen and the UAE .In July 2017, the Indonesian government revoked Hizb ut-Tahrir's legal status, citing incompatibility with government regulations on extremism and national ideology . Draft Constitution of the Khilafah State . 2013 . University of Michigan Press . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).
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Pan-Islamist and fundamentalist organization Hizb ut-Tahrir ( HT ; Arabic : حزب التحرير , romanized : Ḥizb at-Taḥrīr , lit. ' Party of Liberation ' ) is an international pan-Islamist and Islamic fundamentalist political organization whose stated aim is the re-establishment of the Islamic caliphate to unite the Muslim community (called ummah ) and implement sharia globally. Hizb ut-Tahrir was founded in 1953 as a political organization in then- Jordanian-controlled Jerusalem by Taqi al-Din al-Nabhani , a Palestinian Islamic scholar from Haifa who was educated in Egypt and served as a qadi (religious court judge) in Mandatory Palestine . He formulated a program and a "draft constitution" for the establishment of a Caliphate.The organization sees world history as an eternal conflict between Islam and non-believers , with the state system considered a historical assault on Islam.The group views Jihad as an essential aspect of its vision and considers it an imperative duty aimed at combating disbelief until all submit to Islamic rule, making no distinction between the violent and spiritual dimensions of Jihad.As an initial step, HT directs attention to the 'near enemy', advocating the removal of rulers "pretending to be Muslims", a step they consider a prerequisite for the global spread of Islam. Since 1953, Hizb ut-Tahrir has spread to more than 50 countries, and has a membership estimated to be between "tens of thousands" to "about one million". Hizb ut-Tahrir is active in Western countries, including the UK, and also in several Arab and Central Asian countries despite being banned by some governments. Members typically meet in small private study circles, but in countries where the group is not illegal, it also engages with the media and organizes rallies and conferences. The organization's leadership is centered in Jordan, with additional headquarters in London.This dual presence leverages the relative freedom in Europe to oversee activities in Muslim nations where HT faces more stringent restrictions.Hizb ut-Tahrir has been banned in Bangladesh , China , Russia , Pakistan , India , Germany , Turkey , the United Kingdom , Kazakhstan and "across Central Asia", Indonesia , and all Arab countries except Lebanon , Yemen and the UAE . In July 2017, the Indonesian government revoked Hizb ut-Tahrir's legal status, citing incompatibility with government regulations on extremism and national ideology . "Adopting Secularism in Government is Apostasy from Islam" . islamic system . 3 July 1996 .Abdillah, a representative of Hizb ut Tahrir-Batam, confirmed that nationalism is dangerous for Muslim beliefs.Nationalism is a sense of identity with the nation. University of Michigan Press . Westphalia: radical Islamist movements and the battle for organising the World" .The New York Times ."The list of prohibited foreign organizations in Kazakhstan" . eGov Kazakhstan .Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty . 29 October 2015 . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).
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