The method adopted by any group to convey the da‘wah must be Shari‘ah Law derived from the seerah of the Messenger of Allah (saw) in his performance during the conveyance of the da‘wah. This is so because it is obligatory to follow him, as Allah (swt) says,

“Surely, in the Messenger of Allah, is the best example for those who believe in Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah often.” [TMQ 33:21]

 “Say if you love Allah follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins.”[TMQ 3:31]

“Whatever the Messenger gives you take it, and whatever he forbids you abstain from it.” [TMQ 59:7]

There are many other such ayat which denote that following the Messenger of Allah (saw), taking him as an example and taking all aspects of the deen from him is obligatory.

Since the Muslims nowadays live in dar al-kufr (i.e. a land where the sovereignty is to other than Allah (swt), or the authority is not in the hands of the Muslims, or both), because they are governed with laws other than those of Allah (swt), so their land resembles Makkah where the Messenger of Allah (saw) was first sent as a Messenger. Therefore, it is necessary to take the Makkan part of the Messenger of Allah’s (saw) seerah as an example in conveying the da‘wah.

By studying the life of the Messenger of Allah (saw) in Makkah until he had managed to establish the Islamic State in Madinah, it is evident that he went through clearly defined stages, in each of which he used to perform specific actions. So the Party took from that the method of its work, the stages of its action and the deeds which it has to perform during these stages in accordance with the deeds which the Messenger of Allah (saw) performed during the stages of his work.

Based on the Ijtihad of Sheikh Taqi-ud-Deen An-Nabhani (rh) on the method, he defined the work of a group into three stages:

The First Stage: The stage of culturing to produce people who believe in the idea and the method of the Party working to re-establish the Khilafah, so that they form the solid body of the group.

The second Stage: the stage of interaction with the Umaah, to let the Ummah embrace and carry Islam, so that the Ummah takes it up as her issue, and thus works to establish it in the affairs of life.

The Third Stage: The stage of establishing government, implementing Islam generally and comprehensively, and carrying it as a message to the world.

May Allah (swt) strengthen the sincere da'wah carriers in their continuous work to resume the Islamic way of life. May Allah (swt) grant the Islamic Ummah the help, success and victory, and at that moment the believers will rejoice, Inshallah.

This work of the group must focus its attention on the Muslim world, since the Islamic way of life existed there and thus it is the area most conducive to the establishment of the State.

In the Muslim world, the movement must endeavour to carry the Islamic Da'wah in order to change the situation of the corrupt society so that it is transformed into an Islamic society. Its first aim must be to change the society’s existing kufr thoughts into Islamic thoughts, so that such thoughts become the public opinion among the people, who are then driven to implement and act upon them. Secondly the Party also needs to works to change the emotions in the society until they become Islamic emotions that accept only that which pleases Allah (swt) and rebel against and detest anything which angers Allah (swt). Finally, the group must also work to change the relationships in the society until they become Islamic relationships which proceed in accordance with the laws and solutions of Islam. The actions which the group performs must be political actions, since they relate to the affairs of the people in accordance with the Shari‘ah rules and its solutions; and politics in Islam is looking after the affairs of the people, either in opinion or in execution or both, according to the laws and solutions of Islam.

There exist in the world today many sincere movements working for the revival of the noble Ummah of Muhammad (saw). It must be an Islamic political party whose sole aim is to fulfill the command of Allah (swt) by working to resume the Islamic way of life and to carry the da‘wah of Islam to rest of mankind, thereby making the deen of Allah (swt) dominant in the world again. This will only be achieved when the Khilafah is re-established on the earth.

Allah (swt) says in the Qur'an:

“Let there be among you a group that invites to the good, orders what is right and forbids what is evil, and they are those who are successful.” [TMQ 3:104]

 The movement must understand the reality of the Ummah's decline, its purpose must be to revive the Ummah from the severe decline it has reached, and to liberate it from the thoughts, systems and laws of kufr, as well as from the domination and influence of the kufr states over her.

. This objective means bringing the Muslims back to living an Islamic way of life in dar al-Islam (i.e. a land where the sovereignty is for Allah (swt), and the authority is in the hands of the Muslims). In an Islamic society such that all of lifes affairs are administered according to the Shari‘ah rules, and the viewpoint in it is the halal and the haram as upheld under the banner of the Khilafah State. That state is the one in which Muslims appoint a Khaleefah and give him the bay‘ah to listen and obey on condition that he rules according to the Book of Allah (swt) and the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (saw).

What an impact on the world stage a united Muslim Ummah would have and Inshallah will have! For today Muslim Land is the wealthiest land in the world, with an abundance of oil, gas, minerals, food and textiles. And it is wealthy also in terms of population.

The Khilafah offers a united economy. So the Muslims and non- Muslims who suffer poverty in Bangladesh and Somalia would have a right on the wealth of the Gulf.

The Khilafah offers a united army. So gone will be the days when Muslim armies fight Muslims armies as we have seen time and time again, in Somalia, in the Gulf war and in the Iran-Iraq war. Rather, all Muslim soldiers will fight side by side with their fellow citizens of the State, under the leadership of the Amir of Jihad.

Gone also will be the days when the cries of the oppressed Muslims and non-Muslims in Bosnia, Chechnya, Kashmir and Palestine would go unheard. A united Muslim army would once again thunder across the lands, free from the chains of international law and the United Nations. For the Khaleefah is a shield for the Ummah. Muhammad (saw) said, “The Imam is a shield behind which the Muslims fight, and behind whom the Muslims are protected.”

This is a world vision far removed from the sad one we witness today, where our so-called leaders act not as shields but as shackles around our necks, fighting and torturing those who seek to bring back the rule of Allah (swt), whilst making deals with those who illegally occupy Muslims Land. Allah (swt) says,

“Allah forbids you from making alliance with those who fight you for your deen, drive you out of your homes, and support those who drive you out.” [TMQ 60:9]

What of lands that have not as yet lived under the Khilafah, the dar al-harb? We should understand that the Khilafah is not a state which will work within the confines of international law like the present so-called Muslim regimes. The Khilafah is concerned with the spread of Islam all over the world. By Jihad, it will end the wars of man on man by the system of man all of which have lead not only to loss of life, but also to loss of property in crime ridden societies, loss of dignity, exploitation of woman and man, loss of belief and loss of security.

Not only will the Khilafah have nothing to do with the United Nations, but it will also show frank disregard for the disunity it stands for, and it will aim to unite the whole world under the banner of ‘La Illaha Illallah.’ It will do everything in its power to ensure this. Thus, all foreign dealings and treaties, whether economic or otherwise will be made with this purpose in mind. Accordingly, agreements and treaties made with other countries would have a time limit, for eventually all land must come under Islam.

The media of the Khilafah would broadcast the beauty of Islam to the rest of the world, inviting all people to worship the Creator, rather than the trash culture that TV stations pollute our minds with today. The economy of the Khilafah too would function with Jihad in mind. In line with this, certain sectors of industry like heavy industry and electronics, which have military applications, would be monitored by the Amir of Jihad. Furthermore Allah (swt) requests the Muslims to prepare to the best of their ability for Jihad, so the Khilafah should have a space programme, and ‘spin-offs’ from such a programme will enable the State to be the leader in terms of technology.

Indeed the prospect of life under the Khilafah is an inspiring one, while the future of humanity living under the shackles of man-made law is bleak. Only under the system of Allah (swt) the Creator will there be hope for the future generations to escape from such a plight. Such a future is no fairytale; rather it is only a matter of time...

“Allah has promised to those among you who believe and work righteous deeds, that of a certainty He will cause them to accede to power on earth, as He granted it to those before them, that He will establish in authority their deen which He has chosen for them, and that He will change (their state) after the fear in which they lived, to one of security and peace: They will worship Me (alone) and not ascribe powers to any beside Me.” [TMQ 24:55]

Land that previously formed the bedrock upon which the Khilafah was established is called Muslim land. It is one land, as mentioned in the introduction, and is considered as such by the Khilafah. So when the Khilafah is re-established in any part of Muslim Land its outlook upon the rest of the Muslim Lands would be with a view to reunite it under Allah’s deen, Islam. Allah (swt) says,

“Hold fast all of you to the rope of Allah and be not divided.” [TMQ 3:103]

That would mean there would be no embassies to other Muslim countries within it, for these countries are not considered as ‘foreign nations’ to the Khilafah. Rather the Khilafah will use all means at its disposal to unify the Muslims; its army, its media, its wealth and the Islamic parties, in order that one day all Muslims will be freed from the shackles of the menagerie of illegitimate kings, presidents and prime ministers.

Islam has its own unique view about foreign policy. The Khilafah’s dealings with other states is not on the basis of securing ‘national interests’ as per Lord Palmerston’s dictum. Rather its sole interest is to free man from the slavery to other men, and return human beings to the true purpose for their creation - the worship of our Creator, Allah (swt). So the objective of the foreign policy is to spread Islam by invitation (da‘wah) and Jihad.

Thus, what we would hear on the media about the dealings of the Islamic State would be completely at variance with that of what we hear of the existing Muslim regimes.

One can expect to see some horrendous punishments in a public display, like cutting the hand of the thief, or the execution of murderers. These indeed are terrible sights, and will take place in open areas, leaving a lasting effect on the hearts and minds of the society; for society will witness the intense suffering of the criminal.

So in future anyone even thinking of committing such a crime will think twice. Even those who did not witness the event in future generations will think twice. For in fact such punishments are not meted out frequently at all, as by their nature they have such a powerful deterrent effect. Furthermore, it is extremely difficult to cut the hand of the thief, for circumstantial evidence is not sufficient. Thus, the judiciary ensures that there would be no wrongful convictions, which seem more and more to be a sign of our times.

Severe punishments are not the only means to deter crime. Islam tackles the problems from all angles. The economic system secures the needs of people and cuts the want for stealing. The education system, through reminding society of accountability to the Creator, cuts the desire for stealing. So all the systems work in harmony. The reason why regimes like Saudi Arabia and Sudan fail is because they only implement parts of Islam side by side with man-made law, such that they punish by Islam but do not secure the needs by Islam.

Imagine a society where there is a sense of security. There would be no need to turn over your shoulder when walking the streets at night for fear of being assaulted, and no need to buy extra door locks, window locks and letterbox locks for fear of being burgled. This is no fantasy - indeed it was the case for centuries under the Islamic State.

Furthermore, Islam in its judiciary upholds values that are downtrodden in society, for example honour. In Islam accusing someone of adultery is a punishable offence, whereas for newspapers today it is a source of revenue.

Or take as another example the issue of belief. In Islam if anyone insults any prophet of Allah (swt) they are subject to be killed. This may appear harsh. But surely belief is at least as worthy of protection as property, for on the day of Judgement it is our belief that will save us, not our property.

The Khilafah will ensure that education is provided free of charge. Schools, colleges and laboratories will be provided in every locality, to the extent to which they are needed by the community. It is envisioned that the Islamic State will again become the reference point for technology, a position it enjoyed for centuries. Private schools will also be present but they must conform to the Islamic curriculum.

Other media are also educational, like magazines, computers or television, so their use will also be according to Islamic guidelines. Any violation will lead to criminal proceedings against the responsible journalists, so gone will be the days of the slandering and scandalising that fill the pages of today’s tabloids. Gone too will be the days of fantasising in the form of the movies for acting is forbidden in Islam. Instead, the mass media will be used in a far more constructive way, being informative rather than just a form of escapism.

In our world today there is gross extremism in terms of wealth distribution, whether nationally or globally. In Britain 90% of the wealth is owned by about 5% of the population. Globally, though most of the world’s reserves are in the so-called ‘Third World’, these regions are the most poverty stricken. In one corner of the globe children die of hunger, whereas in another butter mountains and milk lakes are formed due to excess food production. It is in the face of such gross imbalances that we are asked to make heart-wrenching decisions about health services and food aid.

In one corner of the globe luxuries of life are in abundance, and in another even the basic needs for survival are absent.

Islam stands alone in the world of today in its vision of the economic problem, striking at the root of this terrible scenario. Unlike Capitalism and Communism it does not preoccupy itself with means of production. Rather it ensures distribution by not only limiting the type of wealth that can be acquired, but also the means by which it is acquired.

So in Islam natural utilities like gas and oil cannot be owned privately, as we see in a world today where multinational companies stake their rights on the wealth of Muslim Ummah. The Prophet (saw) said, “The human beings are partners in three things water, green pastures and fire.”

In Islam such wealth would be distributed to ensure that society’s needs can be met, enabling the Khilafah to provide for its citizens services that would seem unimaginable to us in today’s world.

Under Islam each house will be allocated a quota of fuel more than adequate for its needs. Imagine, no electricity or gas bills, let alone water rates. In terms of health care the potential too is incredible. Today we provide guide dogs for the blind. During the time of ‘Umar ibn Abdul- Aziz two men were employed by the State to care for each blind person. Public transport is also regarded as a State service, so this would also be free.

Islam also prevents other unfair means of acquiring wealth, thereby ensuring distribution. Islam forbids the giving and taking of interest. Consequently banks would not be able to extract interest from those who are needy of loans. Today we find a situation where those who are able to pay off their mortgage sometimes find themselves paying more than twice the value of the house. Furthermore many fail and have their houses repossessed. On a global scale the ‘Third World’ is unable to pay the interest on loans from the World Bank and the IMF, and their ability to feed their populations is ‘repossessed.’

Indeed in Islam the whole concept of banking is different. Banks are not companies but are services. So any profits are re-invested for the benefit of the citizens. There is no incentive for banks to exploit other individuals or nations in the way the banks of today do. So once again we may see a time when Africa is able to support other countries as it did during the Khilafah.

Just as banks would not be able to exploit the masses nor can the government do so in the manner it does today. For in Islam there is no income tax, Value Added Tax or road tax etc. These are all indiscriminate with regards to whether people are capable of paying them or not. In the Khilafah, only those who can afford to pay taxes are subject to them.

Not only would the subject of advertising be different in the Islamic State, but also the way in which things are advertised would be different. For adverts with their inticing manner and ‘hard sell’ contribute to the materialistic drive that is so damaging in our society. This all leads to an attitude that luxuries are needed, to be acquired by fair means or foul, creating a society where the haves want more, and the have-nots have not even their needs met.