Dear Respected Ulema,
Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh,
We write this letter requesting the urgent help and guidance from our senior Ulema on a pressing matter. Currently we face an unprecedented level of criticism against Islam, with Muslims constantly facing scrutiny over their adherence and belief of certain aspects of the Shariah.
We constantly hear from the media outlets and certain government officials of the barbarity of the Shariah. This problem has caused confusion in the minds of some Muslims with certain groups and organisations joining the unjustified criticism of Islam. In particular we have Muslim organisations (e.g. Quilliam Foundation) attacking the application of Shariah within society and the notion of an Islamic State, as well as describing the hudood as barbaric and outmoded. What further complicates this matter is that these organisations claim to follow the traditional understanding of Islam and cite scholars who supposedly support their position on this.
We attach to this letter a list of questions in the hope that you may clarify and guide us clearly on the traditional understanding of Islam. We hope that these answers will remove the cloud of confusion and clear the path for the Muslim community in Britain.
May Allah swt grant you the best in this life and the next, and allow us to be guided by our respected Ulema to help keep our community steadfast and firm upon the truth.
Jazakallahu Khayran
