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On Monday June 30 2014, Mombasa Woman Representative Mishi Juma Mboko appeared before Mombasa High Court to answer to charges of incitement to violence and disobedience of Law. Mboko was accused that on June 1 this year within Mombasa County she allegedly said, "Kenyans are going to bring revolution for this country. Enough is enough we are tired as Kenyans! Revolution is with the people and sovereignty is with the people. Revolution is with the people. People's power! People's power! She was also accused inciting ethnic hatred contrary to the National Cohesion and Integrity Act.

State Counsel Alex Muteti argued that Mishi should not be free on bond arguing that the charges levelled against her were serious. However, CORD Senator James Orengo representing the accused, said his client deserved a fair hearing since what she had said was ''nothing but the truth and is protected by the Constitution.''

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What appeals to the eye with regards to this case is the clash between the defendant's side and that of the prosecution. The prosecution held that the statement given by the defendant went against the constitution and canon. On the other hand, the defendant maintained that she relied upon the provisions of the constitution with respect to freedom of expression. The prosecution side headed by the state counsel argued that Mishi was guilty of issuing a hate speech. It is clear for one to perceive the collision of the man made constitutions with its canons. Likewise, it is quite apparent to conceive the lies of the democratic governments who claim to hold freedoms with high esteem. The true meaning of freedom of expression is adorning the evil of the rulers and once you go against the wishes of the rulers the so-called freedoms are set aside and one could be prosecuted and jailed.

The charges brought up against Mishi is part of the political contention between supporters of the Jubilee government and those of the opposition under the Cord Union led by Raila. What currently prevails between Cord and Jubilee politicians is the democratic political circus. Once they are in authority, they strive hard to intimidate their opponents. On the other hand, the opposition who claim to be the liberators are actually nothing but two sides of the same coin. They are all followers of the corrupt democratic political system that calls for tribalism, animosity, greed and corruption. Their call entice only when they want authority and once they achieve their goal, their evil becomes manifested moving from one place to the other spreading mischief. Allah (swt) says in Quran 2: 204-205,

وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يُعْجِبُكَ قَوْلُهُ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَيُشْهِدُ اللَّـهَ عَلَىٰ مَا فِي قَلْبِهِ وَهُوَ أَلَدُّ الْخِصَامِ * وَإِذَا تَوَلَّىٰ سَعَىٰ فِي الْأَرْضِ لِيُفْسِدَ فِيهَا وَيُهْلِكَ الْحَرْثَ وَالنَّسْلَ ۗ وَاللَّـهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الْفَسَادَ

"There is the type of man whose speech about this world's life may dazzle thee and he calls Allah to witness about what is in his heart; yet is he the most contentious of enemies. When he turns his back his aim everywhere is to spread mischief through the earth and destroy crops and cattle. But Allah loveth not mischief".

As for Mishi's statement that sovereignty belongs to the people of Kenya, it is indeed sad to learn that such words that go against the Islamic faith could come out from the mouth of a Muslim woman. If sovereignty belongs to the people as claimed, then why do we find many laws being passed that harm the citizen without their consultation, how many times have we heard stories that members of parliament were bribed to pass a certain legislation. The truth is that sovereignty in the democratic system is for the few capitalists who enrich themselves at the expense of the poor citizens.

As for the need for the citizen to bring change, this is important but not in the manner proclaimed by Mishi and her superiors. A lot has been done in the name of change such as bringing in multi party democracy, change of constitution but nothing bore any fruit. All these have been like a mirage in sandy deserts, which the man parched with thirst mistakes for water; until when he comes up to it, he finds it to be nothing. The essence of the problems witnessed in Kenya, is the Western colonial capitalist system. Changing party, leadership, constitution, government structure and the like are efforts to prevent real change and trying to extend the colonial rule which is in its final breath.

The true change is fundamental change i.e. work has to be done to establish the Islamic system that has the ability to bring real revival not just in Kenya but across the entire world.

Written for the Central Media of Hizb ut Tahrir by
Shabani Mwalimu
Media Representative of Hizb ut Tahrir in East Africa

2014-07-05

ISIS has no authority to establish Caliphate, Hizb ut-Tahrir

Pakistan (PR): After the announcement of Khilafah "Caliphate" by ISIS in Iraq, Muslims around the world are in dilemma whether Khilafah "Caliphate" state actually has been established or this announcement is just rhetoric. Muslims must know that any group which has to announce the Khilafah "Caliphate" in a place is obligated to follow the Methodology of the Prophet (saw) in it, and from it is that this group should have the obvious visible authority on the place, where it can maintain security internally and externally, and that this place should have what constitutes a state where the Khilafah "Caliphate" is announced....This is what the Prophet (saw) performed when he established the Islamic State in Madina Al-Munawarra: the authority was with the Prophet (saw) and the internal and external security was with Muslims and they had what constitutes a state in the surrounding area.

The group that has announced the Caliphate has neither authority, in either Syria or Iraq, nor does it has the capability to maintain peace and security internally or externally, they have given allegiance to a Khalifah who cannot even publicly declare himself, rather his situation has remained secretive, similar to the situation that was before the state was announced and this is contradictory to what the Prophet (saw) did. The Prophet (saw) was permitted to hide in the Thawr Cave before the state was formed, but after the state was formed, he took care of the affairs of the people, led the armies, judged in disputes and sent messengers to others and accepted them from others publicly, thus his situation before and after the state was different. This is why the announcement of the group about the state is mere rhetoric and has no weight in it.

The Khilafah "Caliphate" is a state of magnificence, and the Shariah has stipulated the methodology to establish it and the manner in how the rules would be extracted for ruling, politics, economics and international relations....and it will not be a mere announcement in name only, which is broadcast on the websites or print and televised media, rather it will be an event that will shake the whole world, and its roots will be strong and established on the ground, its authority will maintain peace and security internally and externally on that land and it will implement Islam within it and will carry Islam to the world through Dawa and Jihad.

It is very unfortunate that this announcement will create negative consequences with regard to the idea of Khilafah "Caliphate" among the simple minded people. An announcement without any real substance will erode the significance of Khilafah "Caliphate" in the hearts of simple people and it will remain no more than a beautiful word, uttered with pride but devoid of any substance. At this time as the establishment of the Khilafah "Caliphate" comes closer than ever before and the Muslims are waiting for it eagerly, and they are seeing Hizb ut-Tahrir progressing in the path of the Prophet (saw) in how he established the state in Madina al Munawarra... this announcement was made, for the purpose of giving a picture of the Khilafah "Caliphate" as if it were a police state in the minds of the simple minded people...

So every Muslim group must work for the establishment of Khilafah "Caliphate" in order to fulfill the command of its establishment by following the method of Prophet (s.a.w). And it can only be established by following the methodology of Prophet (s.a.w).

The Source : Kashmir Watch

Hizb ut Tahrir / Wilayah Pakistan Campaign

"Free Naveed Butt Immediately"

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On 5^th June 2014, Finance Minister of Bangladesh proposed a Taka 250506 crore (Taka 2.5 Trillion) budget for 2014-15 fiscal year. The proposed budget sets an unrealistic economic growth target, which came with huge funding for a host of development projects to directly contribute to the macro-economic growth.

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As usual, the political parties, economists and civil society of the country turned a blind eye to the key issue and instead kept the country busy with typical assessment of the budget itself. However, the key issue is that these budgets by the capitalist governments are nothing but a mere tool to cater for the interests and demands of the rich and powerful. This year's budget is also no exception. Like all the earlier budgets, this time also the main target is increasing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (targeted at 7.3%) whereas no direction has been laid down for equitable distribution of wealth. Rather, these oppressive governments let the common people compete with each other to achieve their basic needs out of this flawed and indeterminable "trickle-down economics".

As for the sources of revenues for the budget, the proposed taxation system will eventually bring about inflation and, expectedly, the limited-income people will have to bear the consequences. Moreover, to help fill a projected Taka 675.52 billion deficit, that is one-fourth of the total budgetary expense, government will seek bank borrowings and foreign loans. Naturally, the ruling elites and their vested interests will be more fortified by having the citizens bear the pressure of such loans and borrowings. The government also proposed a hike in the fuel price even though the international fuel price has not changed much in recent times. So, on the one hand, this price hike will increase transportation and production costs to trigger public sufferings and, on the other hand, we will see the capitalists will be cossetted by receiving fuel subsidy for their "quick rentals" (short-term but highly expensive power plants). The nation also witnessed how the brazen-faced government kept the provision of whitening the black money to support the illegal moneymaking activities. This leeway for corruption demonstrates the moral bankruptcy of our so-called Democratic governments.

Since the independence, these budgets have been nothing but a tool of deceit with sugarcoated words. We call upon the people of Bangladesh not to fall into this trap again under the pretext of development set by this fascist Hasina government. People should also come forward to uproot this democratic ruling system that produces the oppressors. We will keep on reminding everyone that only the Khilafah "Caliphate" can eradicate inequality and economic injustice by ensuring the rights given by the Lord Almighty. Khilafah "Caliphate" will not allow the rich get richer while the poor get poorer by guaranteeing that the wealth circulates among the whole community and not only among the rich. Also, no unjust tax structure will be imposed upon the citizens by the Khilafah "Caliphate" state.

Khilafah "Caliphate" government will not just focus upon the GDP growth. It will ensure that all of its citizens - Muslims or non-Muslims - have equal access to their basic needs. This state will not allow any privatization of electricity that causes public sufferings. Rather, it will ensure delivery of the benefits of electricity and other natural energy to its citizens within their means. Our Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) said:

«المسلمون شركاء في ثلاث: الماء، والكلأ والنار»

"The Muslims are partners in three things: waters, feeding pastures and fire." (Ahmad).

Written for the Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir by

Imadul Amin

Member of the Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir , Wilayah Bangladesh