Question : Many things have quickly materialised in Kyrgyzstan. The Opposition moved to oust Bakiyev on 08/04/2010 and succeeded in doing so. They seized authority and Bakiyev fled to his hometown in the south of the country. Then today, the 16/04/2010, he forwarded his resignation and left for Kazakistan. At the same time one of the first countries to recognize the revolution and ‘bless' it was Russia such that the…

Question We know that at the beginning of the Economic crisis in America the Dollar fell significantly with respect to the Euro. However we noticed in recent days that the value of the Dollar with respect to the Euro has risen, whilst the Economic crisis is still at its peak in America. What has caused this rise given this reality? Answer As you know paper currency is unbacked (by a…

Question The following text is found in the draft constitution: "Article 140 - Every individual from the individuals of the community (ummah) has the right to derive benefit from public ownership. The State has no right to allow any particular individual to possess, own or utilise publicly owned properties to the exclusion of other citizens." In our books we find the hadith, "The Muslims are partners in three..." as well…

Question: What is the current situation in Yemen? Is this a local religious conflict wherein the Houthi people are pitched against the state? Or is this an international conflict wherein the local tools are being used? Please clarify, may Allah reward you. Answer: Indeed the events in Yemen indicate a global conflict which is exploiting local issues. The United States is trying to intimidate the authority of Ali Abdullah Saleh…